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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1973
Page
1
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President Nixon signed a bill to place the United States on Daylight Saving Time for two years starting January 6, claiming it could save about 150,000 barrels of oil daily. The measure allows states in two time zones to seek exemptions and ends with a two year expiration.
Erie police face court scrutiny after three complaints against stores in Sunday sales were improperly filed. An Erie district justice rejected the three complaints as invalid, noting officers must file and swear to a complaint within 72 hours at the DJ. Judge Fred Anthony made the ruling this week.
Elliott Anderson 18, recently reached adulthood under Pennsylvania law, was ordered to stand trial in Erie County Criminal Court next term on a charge of receiving stolen goods. He lists Warren as his present address, formerly lived on Mead Avenue, and police say beer stolen from H. H. Hammond Beverage Distributor on West Main Street was found in his car trunk. The DA will not release other cases tied to minor offenses, and Erie police have yet to adopt the sight summons form, which could require offenders to appear before a district justice within 15 days. The form is used in some areas to speed up processing and return patrols to service.
Dyne's Mobil station on North Center street will close and be sold after manager Thomas Dyne resigns to join McInnes Steel Company. Willis Company of Erie recently bought the property for 6800 dollars, with adjacent land also owned and to be sold as a single parcel across from a proposed mini mall amid homeowner protests.
Harry J Bemis 29 with no fixed address was ordered to stand trial on four charges including kidnapping in the October 30 abduction of a Corry retailer. Bound over by District Justice Porter Auer, Bemis already serves time in Erie County jail and will face unauthorized use of an automobile robbery crimes with a firearm and burglary arising from the East area Station and Grocery Store incident.
Dissident truckers kept a broad Pennsylvania shutdown, hampering shipments from gasoline to steel while some violence incidents faded. Coordinators said the strike had up to 90 percent effect. fuel and heating oil shortages loomed as Western Pennsylvania teams and allied groups met in East Liverpool to decide next steps after failing to meet Friday midnight end.
Britain's energy crisis worsens as gasoline prices rise 7.2 cents to 96 cents a gallon and widespread blackouts affect London and the Midlands. Government orders energy use limited to five days weekly through year end while unions face public backlash. Shoppers flood stores to use credit before potential spending restrictions.
A 16 year old is named as the suspect in an armed robbery at Karen's Gift Shop after a tip led to a warrant. About $100 was taken from the register as the youth threatened a woman customer with an autcher knife and fled with a girl friend. Police report the teen has apparently left the city and may be bound for New Jersey. A missing person bulletin circulated and authorities traced possible sightings in Columbus and Spring Creek before learning of the New Jersey link. The parents provided the lead to police.
Erie County will hold a grievance hearing on complaints filed by Corry Police Chief Kenneth Nichols against District Justice W. Porter. The Dec 4 filing with Richard McDivitt of the Judicial Inquiry and Review Board led to action by Erie County President Judge Edward Carney. Nichols cites eight dismissals or rulings against police cases, arguing disputes over evidence and proper preparation. The hearing aims to clear the air, with no date set. Also reported, Westinghouse Electric signs a $20 million contract to build four gas turbine power plants for Taiwan Power Company.
J Paul Getty III, 17, was found in southern Italy after five months in captivity. He reported captors released him early, said his right ear is missing and his condition is weak but alive. Reports say the family paid 2.7 million dollars for his release, though they have not confirmed a ransom.
Corry area Senator R Budd Dwyer joins fellow lawmakers in urging curbs on petroleum exports as the United States faces a gas and oil squeeze. Senator Schweiker cites Commerce data showing 1979 distillate exports and coke shipments, with concern over energy policy and national dependence. The group seeks a bipartisan stance from Pennsylvania's two senators and Representative Vigorita on limiting exports amid rising demand.
Kevin Cmiel a Wright Street School student helped Lt. Leroy Lyle commander of the Corry Salvation Army gather canned goods and nonperishables donated by students at Concord Columbus Spring Creek Conelway Spar fansburg and Wright elementary schools for Christmas baskets to aid Corry area residents.
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