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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1974
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads as a tense local melee near Philadelphia with unknown vehicle and suspects. The hazy text mentions a confrontation and police action, but essential names, dates, and exact locations are unclear.
Rep. Wilbur D. Mills will not seek reelection as chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Speaker Carl Albert said the decision comes on doctors’ advice amid Mills’ hospitalization for exhaustion. Mills, a key tax and welfare policy figure since 1958, has not yet decided if he will remain on the panel. Al Ullman is acting chairman in the interim.
City Council approves four resolutions in a public hearing on downtown renewal. The plan covers a 672 000 package with state and federal funds and local contributions to clear land and raze 16 dwellings and 12 businesses. Virginia Nuzzo leads both redevelopment authorities amid a contentious, technology-driven renewal debate.
Interior Secretary Morton floated a possible gasoline tax increase as part of a White House energy package to curb fuel use and help the economy. He suggested a 30 cent per gallon levy with refunds via tax credits, possibly totaling about 150 dollars per adult annually, and noted other options like mileage standards or rationing were also under discussion.
The Corry city police were not informed in advance of gambling arrests on November 26 as the Pennsylvania State Police Troop E conducted raids. Capt. Patrick Hankinson said troopers investigated college football pool sales before arresting a major supplier, with the first arrest at 7:40 p.m. Police Chief Kenneth Nichols claims the force was kept in the dark, while Hankinson defended the lack of prior notice as unintentional and tied to ongoing investigations.
Rockefeller faces near-certain Senate confirmation as most members vow support despite dissent from Barry Goldwater and a few others. Goldwater cites Rockefeller gifts and loans, while Sen. Scott and Sen. Abourezk oppose, citing concerns over money and influence. House action remains to come.
Icy city streets caused two minor crashes involving speeding and sign collisions. Catherine Wade 21 of Carry slid on East Main street at 25 mph and struck a city speed limit sign, car damage about 100 dollars with no sign damage listed. Ludwig Kowalski 65 of Gould street went five mph on Wright street and struck a city stop sign with no damage to either vehicle.
A Senate study reports newsprint prices have risen beyond levels where producers can justify expanding capacity. Industry spokesmen say prices must reach at least 300 dollars per ton for new capacity, with East Coast prices near 165 in 1972. The study cites Canadian and Toronto executives noting 290 dollars today and perhaps 350 by 1976 to spur expansion.
The Corry Area School District Board of Education accepted the resignation of veteran high school chemistry teacher Philip W. Segal for retirement effective August 18 1975 after 34 years in the district and Judith Riccardi who will take another job. The board hired Deborah B Pearce 23 to replace Riccardi and Sandra M Ludwig 25 to fill a temporary vacancy, with Pearce earning 7.90 annual salary prorated for the term.
More than half of Pennsylvania's 20 100 soft coal mines stayed idle today as picketing persisted in a broad coal strike. A tentative pact for construction workers led to withdrawal of most pickets, but miners remained off for sympathy. AP survey counted about 24 000 miners off work nationwide with varying regional totals.
Corry Area School District and the Corry Area Education Association prepare to begin negotiations on a new contract after the board appointed solicitor Frank G. McKnight as chief negotiator for the schools at the stated hourly rate. CARA head Daniel Scannel and assistant Edward Partch are named, though Partch may be unavailable following a recent heart attack. The existing two year pact expires June 30, 1975.
The Lorry Area School District still faces about $7,000 in missing funds after an embezzlement by former treasurer Robert Wharton. Officials said part has been repaid and a court order released him from jail. a letter to the court is to be drafted outlining the current unpaid balance.
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