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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1974
Page
1
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Police added three names to the wanted list after two bombs exploded minutes apart on Park Street near Bristol University. The blasts wounded roughly ten people and disrupted the city’s busiest shopping area on a Wednesday afternoon.
Congress tightens capital trade policy aims to bar concessions until communist nations ease emigration limits. Ford's fate hinges on final action, likely today or Friday.
Detroit AP reports auto industry layoffs surge as GM announces 6000 blue collar indeterminate layoffs with total 91000 by January end. Ford and Chrysler expected cuts loom as winter sales slump prompts widespread furloughs, possibly idling about 240000 workers. UAW leader Woodcock warns up to a million auto workers could be jobless in Q1 1975.
Washington AP Ford administration moved to challenge CF I Steel Corp price increases after U S Steel raised prices. A telegram will request full explanation and justification from CF I, the 13th largest U S steel producer. U S Steel had boosted prices about 8 percent for two thirds of its products and faces White House pressure to justify or roll back. EB Speer plans to meet with Albert Rees to justify the rise.
National Weather Service warns travelers of heavy snow across the state with up to six inches in mountain regions and the northwest. Erie expected six inches, roads mostly passable, Turnpike snow covered from Ohio line to Harrisburg West exit. Temperatures in the 20s, freezing rain possible in Philadelphia, wintry mix moving from Ohio into western Pennsylvania.
Members of the City Redevelopment Authority met in a brief session last night to consider two resolutions for the downtown renewal project. Both were passed, including a cooperative agreement with the city to fund its portion and a compliance resolution with the Department of Community Affairs. The authority must certify the area as blighted, follow relocation laws, ensure reasonable costs, enforce non-discrimination, and seek to eliminate environmental pollution within the project.
The Senate approved a $5 billion supplemental bill to fund job programs and extend unemployment benefits for the unemployed. It passed by voice vote and moves to conference with the House, which would review $250 million added for public works projects to create jobs. The measure also includes $1 billion.
President Ford announced a staff reorganization aimed at strengthening decision making and giving top officials greater access to the Oval Office. Donald Rumsfeld briefed reporters on changes evolving since Ford took office on August 9.
The Elmquist family endured a long, confusing chain of events after Everett J. Elmquist left his Wayne Street home at 4 p.m. December 8 and was later found dead at St. Vincent Health Center in Erie. Hospital staff failed to identify him before transfer, delaying confirmation of his death. The family agreed not to pursue action against the hospital.
Walter Woods, former Dairylea marketing manager, pleads innocent in Albany County Court to a conspiracy charge in the Dairylea milk adulteration case. He had been a fugitive for three weeks as arraignment for 12 current and former employees was set for Nov. 15. five did not appear. The state fined Dairylea $150,000 after discovery of powdered skim milk and water in processed milk sold as whole milk. Dairylea admitted adulteration in civil action but pleads not guilty criminally.
The measure authorizes a 5.5 billion package to fund a 330,000 public service positions with 2.75 billion for extended unemployment payments. It broadens coverage to domestics farm workers and government employees and uses a continuing resolution based on prior allotments to start the program. Congress also moves to regulate government data on individuals.
Washington reports a worsening economy with rising unemployment claims and shrinking personal income. The third quarter balance of payments deficit reaches 3.6 billion driven largely by high foreign oil costs, while President Ford pressures steel firms after a major price hike by U.S. Steel.
CMH trustees voted unanimously to assume Stairways operations and budgets, rebranding the effort as Corry Memorial Hospital Outreach Program. The program aids mentally or emotionally handicapped individuals through professional leadership and volunteer support, with no immediate changes announced.
The Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at West Smith and North Center street is planned to open in January per the Corry Chamber of Commerce. Owners will interview prospective employees on December 26. The Red Barn and Stop n Go store will also open in January, with grand openings announced soon by Chamber manager Dennis Frushone.
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