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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1975
Page
1
Washington AP reports the letter postage rose from 10 to 13 cents, the sixth hike in 17 years. Postmaster Bailor warns rates could reach 15 to 17 by 1977 and 23 cents by 1980 amid inflation. Chief Justice Burger declined to block the higher rates just hours before they took effect.
Residents question an attempt to build an ice skating pond at Mead Park. Proposals seek to backwater along the south dam to form a water-filled area north of the entrance road near the softball field, potentially affecting private property. Weather may prevent freezing this year as park officials weigh options. Meanwhile, federal courts consider postal rate hikes after a court blocked a lower court order. Burger rejected a bid to halt the increase. bulk mailers argue refunds would be impractical if overturned. New rates raise first class and parcel post costs while the Postal Service expects a historic deficit driven largely by rising labor costs.
New York police and FBI hunt for suspects after a 25 stick dynamite blast at La Guardia Airport killed 11 and injured about 75. The terminal is reopened and the first arrivals, including an American Airlines flight from Dallas with 90 aboard, reported tense nerves as crowds rushed to reclaim luggage and depart. Investigators spent the day reconstructing the scene and interviewing nearby witnesses. Authorities offered no solid leads.
As 1976 opens Americans embrace red white and blue in nation’s 200th birthday celebrations. In New York Guy Lombardo conducts Auld Lang Syne at the Waldorf Astoria, while Philadelphia moves the Liberty Bell under Guard to an exhibition hall to handle crowds. The bell, weighing 2080 pounds and bought for 303 dollars, costs 104 thousand dollars for security. If clear weather and smooth events, over 50000 people are expected. Nightly plans include a formal dance at the U S Mint and a black tie party at a tavern. Times Square will drop the lighted ball at midnight with a 50 foot Bicentennial banner and balloons.
A Gulf Oil internal panel reports that Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott sought funds from Gulf executive Claude Wild Jr. in 1973 and beyond. It claims Wild paid about 10,000 annually for 13 years, totaling millions in illegal political gifts worldwide, including to the ruling party in South Korea and other countries. The report criticizes Gulf leadership and notes Scott did not deny receiving funds, while Wild invokes the Fifth Amendment and Scott did not run for reelection.
Washington reports that workers earning over 14100 annually will see smaller paychecks after Thursday due to Social Security withholding. A $300 weekly earner loses about 17.55 per week, with deductions continuing longer in 1976. The ceiling rises to 895.05, taxing up to 15300 of income, extending payroll deductions.
A 5.8 magnitude quake struck western Greece near Patras, leveling Ano and Rato Makrinou and damaging hundreds of buildings in Navpaktos and Aitolikon. No deaths reported. several thousand homeless, power lines down, and tents and aid dispatched as residents fled. Epicenter near Aitolokarnania about 105 miles northwest of Athens.
Charles Walker Jr. 27 of Saegertown was treated and released at Corry Memorial Hospital after his 1970 tractor-trailer overturned on Route 6 at 12 30 PM. He swerved to avoid a car driven by Donna Miller of Columbus that pulled onto the highway from a private driveway. The rig left the north berm, entered a wooded area and rolled onto its right side.
Mamie Eisenhower widow of President Dwight D. Eisenhower fell ill at her Gettysburg area farm and was moved by ambulance to Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington. Her condition remained undisclosed and her son John requested that only her doctor release information.
U S intelligence estimates about 7 500 Cuban soldiers are in Angola aiding Soviet backed MPLA forces. The figure rises from 6 000 last week with reports of a Cuban tank brigade possibly arriving. Top Cuban officials identified include Fernando Vecimo Luis Alfonso Ochoa and Jorge Risquel. Castro acknowledged military support amid strained US relations as more Cuban airlift flights reach Angola and Soviet resupply continues with 40 planeloads delivered.
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