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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1974
Page
1
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Independent truckers pressed a shutdown across about twenty states as they demand lower fuel costs and higher cargo pay. The action disrupted gas lanes, prompted layoffs, and raised fears of shortages as officials urged calm while reporting violence including a fatality in Pennsylvania.
Governor Milton Shapp moved to keep peace on Pennsylvania highways by activating the National Guard. Lt. Gov. Ernest Kline said the guard would protect overpasses and prevent violence while truckers planned to walk out. The administration met with the National Truckers Unity Committee but supported by strike, seeking federal action in Washington.
Three Pennsylvanians were arrested after a high speed chase ended in a crash and fire as they allegedly stole more than 15000 dollars in drugs. Anthony R. Caldart 24 Bridgeville was trapped for 10 minutes and treated for head injuries. Police plan to question the trio in Maquillé jail regarding two local drug store burglaries Frye’s Rexall and Eckerds Drugs. Kenneth E. Kelly 19 and Joseph J. Avon 23 both Pittsburgh residents fled into woods and were later hospitalized. Officers charged all three with third degree burglary.
An Associated Press market basket survey shows January raised the family grocery bill by 14 percent versus last March, with prices up in nine cities and down in four. Butter and pork chops were the only bright spots as 190 items were surveyed across 13 cities, 38 percent rose, 12 percent fell, 41 percent held steady, and 9 percent were unavailable.
Corry YMCA wrapped up its 1974 membership campaign with 141 new members reported at the final meeting, plus 87 previously, bringing total new members to 228. Executive Director Allan Schell said the goal of 200 was exceeded, and 362 renewals pushed total membership past 1,800. The Y will continue signing new members through February 15 and keep waiving guest fees through that date. Cochairs Mary Fogle and Kathy Barbour thanked volunteers, local businesses, and media sponsors The Journal and WOTR.
The nation’s jobless rate rose from 4.8 to 5.2 percent in January, the largest monthly increase in four years. About 270,000 workers lost jobs in aviation, autos, and recreation, lifting total unemployment to 4.7 million as experts warn the fuel shortage could push rates higher into the year.
Erie County court President Judge Edward H. Carney ordered National Register Inc to stop solicitations and issue refunds for the 27 book Who's Who in Pennsylvania. The publisher was found to mislead consumers via a mass mailing claim of nominations and selection for the 1974 edition. The Erie court required prior approval for future mailings and compliance with corporate registration laws.
A 22 story bank building in Sao Paulo burned with at least 40 dead and many jumping to their deaths. Flames spread rapidly through upper floors due to flammable plastic. helicopters could not land for nearly two hours as survivors were evacuated from the roof.
In Warren County alarm activity tied to a regional trucker strike led to the early dismissal of more than 1,000 New Process Company workers after a bomb threat note targeted the plant. United Refining faced a similar anonymous bomb threat, with police on scene but no incidents. Authorities noted ongoing investigations and court-ordered secrecy around evidence. A Pleasantville motor code violation arrest was also reported in the vicinity.
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