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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1974
Page
1
In New Delhi and Dhaka floods from the monsoon devastate areas as waters recede revealing widespread destruction. Official tallies exceed 1,800 deaths across India Bangladesh Burma and the Philippines.
H R Haldeman and co defendants Ehrlichman and Strachan begin reviewing old files under a reinstated White House policy to prepare defenses. Kissinger tells Green American delegation U S supports Cyprus independence with a single sovereign autonomous state. In Portland Oregon Blake and Connie Riscoe operate a 1962 red ambulance on call 24 hours a day for 15 dollars per run despite no human patients.
Harrisburg reports a former equipment seader testified that a Westmoreland County highway official was expected to pay a percentage of revenue to the Democratic party. A Republican counsels bid to learn the official’s identity led to a tense exchange and a tearful outburst from the witness’s wife. In Mercer a Williamsport police agent alleged safety director Lamony lured City Council President into a wiretaped talk with others listening outside city hall. Philadelphia notes a 45-year-old executive, Ernest B. Patterson Jr., was released unharmed 36 hours after being kidnapped at gunpoint. $250,000 had been demanded, no arrests. Pittsburgh Diocese says a new three-year contract with Catholic high school teachers will raise tuition.
Four people died when a plane crashed into a house in Lehigh County. Darold L. Hamphill, 37, of Easton, husband of Corry native Mary Jane Hillstrom, was among the dead. A woman remains in critical condition. two boys aged 7 and 10 were also killed. The aircraft, from Queen City Airport Allentown, was en route to Slatington when storms struck.
Corry Area School District released opening and closing times and lunch schedules for all area schools as the 1974 75 term begins. Concord opens 8 45 a m closes 3 30 p m with lunch 11 25 12 20 for certain grades.
The Greek Cypriot president warned of guerrilla action against Turkish invasion forces if no settlement occurs. Greece rejects Geneva talks and backs a Soviet plan for an 18 nation Cyprus conference. Caramanlis pledges aid for 150,000 refugees and 1,500 tons of food shipped with 850 tons more due. Greek shipowners contribute over $100 million to support Cyprus effort.
Diane E. Chismar, 23, of Conneautville, was arrested by state police after a stabbing and robbery in Conneautville. Charged with aggravated assault burglary and robbery, she was arraigned before District Justice Carol Good and jailed on a 5000 bond after breaking a rear window to enter the home of 78 year old Parke M. Lawrence.
Elwood J. Alexander 23 and Mrs. Roberta L. Spitman 56 were involved in a two-vehicle collision early today. Alexander, driving west on East South street, split around a stopped car at a red light and struck Spitman’s left front as he veered into the southbound lane. Damage totaled $1,000 with $800 to Alexander’s car and $200 to Spitman’s. Alexander faced two motor code violations including reckless driving.
Nelson Rockefeller, 66, says his acceptance of the vice presidential nomination does not end his bid for the presidency, citing leaders who governed in their 70s and 80s. He defends Nixon prosecution stance and plans to remain at his Maine summer home near two news conferences.
Two armed men in stocking masks held a bank manager's wife and their 2 year old daughter hostage at the Needham National Bank Highlands branch. They forced the manager to clean out an estimated 100000 dollars from the vault but fled after being spotted escaping by an off duty firefighter. A second man found the money before the robbers could retrieve it. The incident began Friday when Stephen R. George 37 left for work and was forced back inside. His wife Margaret 27 was tied to a bed and their daughter Christin 2 left alone.
Instructions led George to a bank vault robbery then to abandon the money in a wife’s suitcase at a dropoff point. Neighbors and responders pursued, with off-duty fireman Hopkins calling police as George dropped the case and fled. John O Malley and Terence Riley later found the suitcase and alerted state police, recovering the money.
Washington a P predicted higher 1974 average food prices by about 15 percent above 1973. The Outlook and Situation Board revised the year end rise to a 19 to 17 percent range, citing weather impact and expected rises in the third and fourth quarters. The July market basket for a urban family of 3.2 rose 12.9 percent from mid 1973 while totaling 1726 dollars.
Teddy W Warham, 20, of Columbus RD 1, charged with disorderly conduct after attempting several times to kick out car windows near East Washington and Park streets. Owner Mark McCarthy of 141 East Congress Street reported the disturbance. Warham was taken to police headquarters with another vehicle involved.
Corry Area School District announces a free and reduced price lunch and free milk policy for Corry area school children unable to pay full price. Applications may be submitted anytime. foster children are eligible. hearings available for appeals. policy ensures non discrimination and confidentiality. copies in each school and district office.
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