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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1975
Page
1
Washington reports the unemployment rate fell from 8.8 to 8.3 percent as 7.7 million Americans remained jobless in November. Total nonfarm payrolls held at 77.5 million, with the civilian labor force shrinking to 93 million amid mixed employment trends.
A five minute plea bargain in District Justice Porter Auer's office reduced Carmen Rainieri's charges from aggravated assault and reckless endangerment to harassment. Rainieri, 33, of 121 Mott Street, fired two shotgun blasts at a car driven by attorney Douglas Rozelle on October 14. A $100 fine and $11 in costs were imposed.
A Yakima County judge ruled the mother must keep her two daughters home when she and their father visit a nudist camp. The 9 and 13 year olds were not named, with the judge noting possible constitutional implications. The ex-husband, divorced since 1967, sought to bar the trips. custody remained with the mother, both parents having remarried.
PennDOT announced 53 northwestern Pennsylvania workers will be laid off January 21 as part of a 3,000-job statewide furlough plan. District 1’s C P Saupp said reductions are seasonal, with little public impact expected on roads, snow removal, or maintenance. Savings are seen mainly in the next year when unemployment benefits end.
The Corry Kiwanis Club and helpers expect to turn on the downtown Christmas lights about December 15. They will burn nightly through year’s end, as funds are limited and conservation is a factor in delaying an earlier lighting.
PITTSBURGH AP Senate Majority Leader Hugh D Scott announced he will not seek reelection in 1976. The 75 year old Pittsburgh native said a successor should gain a six year seniority jump to benefit Pennsylvania. He declined to back any specific candidate while signaling strong campaign support for Ford and Republicans. He hinted at libel action if accusations persist amid Watergate probes into Gulf Oil contributions.
Elgin Electronics Inc officials confirm the Corry plant will close and its operations move to Waterford early next year. About 80 workers will transfer. consolidation to Waterford expected to complete by March with potential local facilities repurposed for warehousing.
President Ford lands in Jakarta for a working visit with Suharto. Security is tight amid hostage tensions over South Moluccas. Kissinger notes the trip as a review of ties and Southeast Asia strategy. Ford seeks aid talks, Timor stance, and China visit recap.
Richard Huntley a Corry Foam Products driver stopped for coffee at Minnick's on North Center Street. After fueling his truck for Pittsburgh a wreath from Corry's Christmas display was found around the exhaust stack. Plant manager George Cote notified police and reported the wreath was not stolen but on the vehicle. The company will cover any damage costs.
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