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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1974
Page
1
AP reports in Osaka a nine page memo found in Moon Sekwang’s home shows a year long plan to assassinate President Park. Moon was arrested at a Seoul rally after firing at Park and hitting Mrs Park. Officials describe the document as detailing the plot and timeline.
Actor Walter Brennan, 80, is treated at St. John’s Hospital in Oxnard for emphysema. He was celebrating his birthday at his Moorpark ranch when he suffered a respiratory attack. Co median George Burns progresses after open heart surgery. He is moved to regular care as hospital stay extends. Former Atty. Gen. Richard Kleindienst not disbarred by federal panel. misdemeanor conviction deemed not warranting removal of DC bar license.
AP reports a 2,000 worker strike at Western Electric over fringe benefits in a three year pact. In Harrisburg, a Democratic panel boosts affirmative action criticism from women's groups while a House committee demands Gov Shapp tax returns over a Williamsport cable deal. Coal shortages warn of winter strain as output must rise 15 to 20 percent. Episcopal Church lay official Willie resigns over ordination of 11 women priests.
The 60 hour Turkish offensive left the northern third of Cyprus under invaders control as a fragile cease fire held briefly in Nicosia. UN noted two Danish soldiers killed and five dead overall with fifty wounded. Turkish Premier Ecevit said a federated Cyprus with two autonomous regions had been achieved and signaled readiness to renew Geneva talks, while Greece rejected negotiations under pressure. US Secretary Kissinger offered to mediate.
City Council will not hold a marathon meeting Monday as an agenda includes bids on paving resurfacing and road salt. A second and final reading on sewers and paving projects is planned with updates on recreation expansion efforts.
Washington AP Ford arrived at the White House after hosting his first state dinner for Jordan's King Hussein and Queen Alia. He indicated the White House will host more social events, said he enjoyed the gala, and noted a busy morning schedule with Kissinger Rumsfeld Haig and Rush as he weighs a future vice presidential pick. He plans golf Sunday and faces a timetable shift on naming a VP, with decisions likely Tuesday or Wednesday.
Detroit RP reports auto industry observers expect a rollback of 1975 model price hikes as criticism grows. Analysts from major banks predict GM will modestly trim its previously announced hike before new models go on sale in late September. If GM rolls back, others likely to follow.
State police reported minor incidents overnight including a cycle crash on Route 958 in Freehold Township near Corry. Gaylord Collins was treated for scalp lacerations and contusions after hitting a deer. A second crash involved Loretta Wetherbee misjudging a parked car. no injuries reported. A camp burglary was also investigated as police noted inflation era price hikes affecting GM Ford and Chrysler, with industry analysts predicting similar adjustments.
A Corry man, Burley Haslett of R D 3, was charged by State police at Franklin with five counts of fraudulent conversion and cheat ing by fraudulent pretenses. He allegedly took 1209.12 dollars from Alyena Fitzgerald of Rocky Grove as insurance payments and kept the money. The payments, totaling over two months in 1972, were listed as dates in July to September. He was released on 1500 dollar bond after an Erie arrest.
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