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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1973
Page
1
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Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said the Soviet Union shows readiness to aid Middle East stability after years of tension. He noted Israel Egypt and Jordan speak from a common base and credited the USSR with a constructive Geneva atmosphere while warning about changing behavior. He affirmed no settlement will sacrifice traditional allies and called the Geneva process a test of Soviet intent.
A 25 year old Waterford woman Carol J Brown of RD 5 Waterford died instantly in a head on collision with a concrete bridge abutment on Route 6 two miles west of Union City. The crash occurred about 3 30 a m. State police said she was the sole occupant of the car.
In its final meeting of the year the City Council approved income and expense transfers between city accounts. The treasurer was directed to implement these allocations, including funds moved to reimburse the streets department for gasoline charges. Unbudgeted revenues were partially allotted to the streets, finance, and public affairs departments.
City Council approved relinquishing $110.64 interest on a sewer lien to permit a county sale of a vacant Johnson Street lot to Walter J. Kornikoski and wife for 504.28 plus sale costs. Total judgments against the land are 614.67, with the lien principal of 230.50 to be paid, and the rest may cover shares.
Energy chief William E. Simon ordered a six degree cut in oil heated homes and required lower thermostats for oil heated commercial buildings, with a January 15 implement date for all provisions. Gas, electric, or coal heated buildings are not covered. Gasoline allocations target essential services, with reductions to be set and revised quarterly by the Federal Energy Office.
Washington outlines a plan to issue monthly gasoline coupons worth one dollar each, bearing George Washington’s image. Eligible drivers 18 plus with licenses would receive a month’s supply, exchangeable for varying gallons, costing $1 to cover the program’s machinery. Coupons would rotate color monthly and expire after 60 days.
Corry state police arrested Wattsburg man Donald D. Mandaville 23 for aggravated assault in an attack on December 14 near Wattsburg. The victim David L. McStraw 18 said he did not know his attacker and investigators found no prior link. Suspect and victim were strangers. youths in high school jackets fled the scene.
The temporary administrator Dr John E Mannarelli announced policy changes at Fairview Hospital to boost morale. Sam Baressi of Corry was moved from admissions officer to patient activities officer, a move opposed by Commissioner Louis Raymeki. Barbara Shannon will become the new admissions officer as Mannarelli uses the Dobler Home for administrative offices. Wentzel left to head the Sarah Reed Home.
An Amtrak train en route from Seattle to Oakland derailed about ten miles north of Redding California. Six cars left the tracks with three rolling onto their sides. Injured passengers were taken to local hospitals though no deaths were reported.
About a quarter of Pennsylvania service stations have run dry of gasoline with 30 to 35 percent in New Jersey in the same condition. Supplies won’t arrive until Jan 3 or 4, as federal guidelines press limits on sales. Pittsburgh will start rationing Jan 1 for city vehicles, with 10 gallon stamps due to Gulf Oil’s reduced allotment.
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