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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1974
Page
3
Washington AP notes George Meany marks his 80th birthday while continuing a five day work week as AFL-CIO president. Critics say his unionism feels old fashioned, yet Meany remains politically powerful, spry, and unbowed after decades of leadership and a hip operation in 1970.
The Episcopal Church ruled that about 11 women ordained in a controversial ceremony are not priests and may not perform priestly duties. The House of Bishops approved the resolution by a wide vote during a two day session. Carter Heyward, speaking for her 10 colleagues, called the decision shocking and prejudicial and affirmed her own priestly vocation regardless of the ruling.
A sampling of Pennsylvania's 25 member delegation indicates most lawmakers prefer no prosecution for former President Nixon over Watergate crimes. Some favor leaving immunity to Special Prosecutor Jaworski, while others want resignation to settle the issue. Several urge a hands off approach or limited immunity not binding by law, with questions about Ford clemency and constitutionality.
A two car crash at 11 30 p m Wednesday heavily damaged a North Side Oil City home owned by Mr and Mrs Charles Neidich with about 3000 damage plus 1000 to each vehicle. Sus an L Downing 27 Titusville passenger Paul Plyler 18 Oil City injured. Michael D Thomas TD Oil City driver cited for stop sign violation. Both injured were treated and released.
Spring Creek stages Old Home Day on Sunday to raise funds for a youth recreation area. Contests begin at 2 pm with booths and games, a 6 pm picnic dinner, and a giant bonfire on the Beck Tannery site now Clinton Johnson Playground. Proceeds support buying playground equipment after the death of 6 year old Michael Dunkle highlighted the need. Over 1500 dollars were raised, with 544 spent to clear part of the five acre site. Attendees are urged to bring picnic gear and chairs and contact Mrs Thomas Kafferlin for details.
The American Bar Association, at its 97th annual convention in Honolulu, resolved that Richard Nixon should not receive immunity from prosecution for Watergate related wrongdoing. The measure, unopposed, urged enforcement of the law regardless of status and applied to Nixon by implication. The House also endorsed conditional amnesty for Vietnam draft resisters, linked to two years of service in a program like the Peace Corps.
GenTel announced a nationwide plan to reduce residential telephone directories due to limited paper stock. Beginning later this year, homes with one or two telephones will receive one directory, while homes with three or more lines get two books. The aim is to conserve paper without restricting access to numbers.
Detroit Free Press reports advisers to President Ford view former New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller as the leading pick for vice president. George Bush and Howard Baker Jr. are described as possible but unlikely contenders as Ford weighs age, experience, and political implications for 1980.
Harrisburg AP reports a Democratic cocktail party last April raised 26375 for state Senate candidates but over half the funds remain undisclosed. The Democratic State Senate Campaign Committee lists only 10450 in identified contributors. 15925 from ticket sales to unidentified donors. Ronald Pettine announced that campaigns will be asked to identify all contributors for fund raising events.
Warren One newborn among two infants diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis at Warren General Hospital in the past two weeks. Allan M. Schadt notes the rare non viral disease is bacterial and spread by close contact, with good response to early antibiotic treatment.
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