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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1973
Page
3
Britain launches a three day work week to conserve coal for electricity as miners refuse overtime. About 15 million workers face shortened schedules amid uncertainty over pay. firms delay announcements and many workers report to work unsure if they will receive full pay.
Time magazine names U S District Judge John J. Sirica Man of the Year for stubbornly pursuing the truth in Watergate. At 68, Sirica was appointed in 1957 and became chief judge for the District of Columbia.
IRS audits focus on returns with greatest potential to raise taxes. A congressional report noted many White House enemies list names faced probes, while IRS officials emphasized prioritizing substantial revenue impact over minor errors. Nixon and Kissinger energy trip is also mentioned in separate dispatches. Lennon hints at possible Beatles reunion album in LA Times interview.
AP from Harrisburg reports a widening GOP rift between Philadelphia officials and smaller Pennsylvania counties. County chairs demand a larger voice as Philadelphia's dominance is challenged amid efforts to influence candidate selection and endorsements.
Judge Edward H. Carney says January Erie County grand jury likely final indicting session. County has petitioned the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to abolish the grand jury system after statewide vote to end it. He notes few counties have not filed petitions and mentions gubernatorial proclamation needed before law.
Governor Milton J. Shapp argues the fuel shortage stems from refining capacity not crude oil supply. He cites reports of tankers waiting in Delaware Bay and notes police aided motorists on the Turnpike as stations ran low or closed. He calls for tighter industry discipline or congressional investigations and suggests emergency fuel access at turnpike stations.
AP reports a plainclothes guard shot and killed an armed man and wounded a companion during a supermarket holdup attempt at an A&P in Pittsburgh. The deceased is Paul Reed, 18, of Wilkinsburg's North Side. another gunman fled.
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