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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1975
Page
1
Washington negotiators reached a tentative settlement avoiding a walkout by 70 000 shopcraft workers that would have shut down most railroads. The deal includes a 3 cent per hour raise for mechanics from January 1978 and bars outsourcing work on parts made in railroad shops. Chief mediator W J Usery cautioned progress and noted continued talks on remaining issues.
First real heavy snowfall brings a string of six crashes across the region. Route 8 records three incidents including a Buffalo truck overturn with $5,000 damage. Corry and Warren state police report injuries to Mrs. Joseph Seitz and Kenneth Warnshuis, both treated and released.
Washington AP reports seasonally adjusted wholesale prices were unchanged in November. The Labor Department says prices fell four-tenths of a percent before adjustments, leaving the index flat after seasonal normalization. This follows October’s 1.8 percent rise and marks the smallest variation since June.
A blaze at 125 Fifth Avenue caused 3000 dollars in damage and prompted a cleanup by Blair Carpenter and his family. Assistant Chief Weston said the fire origin is under investigation as 28 firefighters battled the flames. A chimney fire at 310 East South Street produced no damage, with no injuries reported.
President Ford wraps up the China visit by reporting seven Americans missing in or near Vietnam War areas with two remains recovered. Kissinger says next of kin will be notified within 48 hours, and Ford promises to normalize U.S.-China relations while agreeing to disagree on Soviet policy. Ford heads to Indonesia as talks emphasize mutual interests and restraint on Korea.
PennDOT faced surprise as Pennsylvania’s first major snow hit, leaving motorists stranded on unplowed streets. Director Louis O’Brien noted no warning and slow salting across 36 counties while officials delayed crews and cited tire traction issues. The department had planned to cut back snow operations between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. to save money.
Concord a P AP report says Robert Rines presented a rust colored slide of a possible Loch Ness monster with two front appendages a long neck and head The image from underwater cameras at 45 feet depth formed part of a series of photographs taken last June at Loch Ness Scotland amid international publicity for the alleged discovery The exhibit came as a London symposium to study the photos was canceled due to publicity concerns and British naturalist Sir Peter Scott urged caution citing the wider scientific debate and the ongoing controversy surrounding the images
Charles Rhodes a city police officer faced reckless driving on private property in Corry. District Justice Frank Abate dismissed the charge due to insufficient evidence after Rhodes was represented by disqualified judge Porter Auer. Fred Moses of Venture Inn initiated the case. the October 10 incident occurred near the Marine Bank Drive-In. Abate condemned certain Corry police tactics.
Harrisburg AP reports weather, heavy trucks and studded tires contribute to road wear. A proposed Shapp administration bill would raise passenger car registrations from 14 to 24 dollars annually, with smaller but notable increases for trucks. The plan aims to fund repairs amid debate over who should bear the costs.
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