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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1974
Page
3
A partial OCR fragment mentions a table lounge room marble and postal cards. The readable bits reference a postal card and age related details, with unclear names or dates, forming a minimal ad-like snippet from a newspaper page.
A damaged OCR fragment notes directions and a contact line for Dwyer Office-17120 Hopkins Rd, Pa. The readable part suggests a directional or instruction note, with missing context and unclear purpose. No names beyond Dwyer and a partial address are confirmed.
Citizens submit opinions for publication in The Journal via Sound Off each Thursday 5 to 9 p.m. at 665-8291. Topics include traffic, potholes, street cleanliness, school start dates, bike safety, graffiti, and local governance, with calls for public accountability and quicker fixes.
Washington AP: FTC reports 1973 cigarette sales rose 4 percent from 1972, the largest gain in a decade, with low tar brands up 40 percent. Overall 1973 sales reached 584.7 billion. shifts toward low tar cigarettes noted as government efforts continued.
Scranton Mayor Eugene Peters and Pittsburgh Mayor Pete Flaherty plan trips to Washington DC. Peters, League president, will discuss state city needs with President Ford, seeking special revenue sharing alongside general funds. Flaherty will push for television time to fund an upcoming election effort.
In the Pamir mountains eight Soviet women climbers died after an unexpected hurricane destroyed their tents and left them without warm clothes. Rescue teams from the Soviet Union, Japan, and the United States faced near zero visibility and gale winds. The New York Times reports seven bodies found near Lenin Peak summit, with one missing presumed swept away.
United Mine Workers plan a memorial shutdown next week drawing strong industry criticism as an ill timed move that could idle over 100,000 miners and halt about 12 million tons of coal. Hazlett Cochran of Consolidation Coal calls it to weaken union bargaining while UMW cites disaster and disease memorials.
The House voted to remove mandatory seat belt interlock and air bag requirements for 1976 model cars. Rep Louis C. Ryman led the amendment, making safety features optional. Critics warned airbags would be mass priced around 700 dollars and potentially unpopular. The Senate's stance remains uncertain as debate continues.
Grace Ater of Chandlerville showcases a rare folk art at the Illinois State Fair by calmly plucking goose feathers for pillows and quilts. The display, part of the Clayville Wolk Arts Guild, draws crowds while other artisans demonstrate traditional crafts.
Commonwealth Court rules former Insurance Commissioner Herbert Denenberg erred in denying a 7 million dollar auto rate hike for Nationwide Mutual Insurance at 9.2 percent on 573000 Pennsylvania policyholders without adequate reasoning. New hearings ordered. court notes Advocating justice requires neutrality.
Lester G. Maddox, 58, seeks a second term as governor facing 16 other candidates in Georgia’s Democratic and Republican primaries. Analysts fear low turnout due to Watergate, risking a runoff on Sept. 3 unless Maddox exceeds 50 percent. The Democratic field includes Bert Lance George Busbee and David Gambrell. Ronnie Thompson leads the GOP bid.
Harrisburg AP reports the Insurance Department licensed a Health Maintenance Organization in central Pittsburgh, the sixth HMD approved. The clinic will serve 10 000 Metropolitan Life group policyholders at Central Medical Pavilion. HMDs cover most medical costs for a fixed fee with preventative care included. Monthly costs are 65 for families and 20 for individuals, with employer contributions affecting totals.
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