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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1975
Page
1
Wits of 140 miles an hour from Hurricane Val ripped through the Lau islands in eastern Fiji. Islanders fled to caves, churches, and stores as the storm swept across, centered near Ogea south of the Lau chain.
President Ford announced a 349 billion federal budget for fiscal 1976, warning the deficit could rise toward 70 billion if Congress rejects his recommended cuts. He plans to send the proposal to Congress on Monday and press for spending reductions across programs.
A 7.3 million civil rights suit in U S District Court names Warren Mayor Wayne Painter Judge Robert L Wolfe Sheriff Donnell Allen and 18 police and court officials. Plaintiffs allege 17 violations including improper arrest beatings and sexual advances with conspiracy to jail Bradley Collin and others. Damages seek 6 million plus 1.3 million for misery and injunctive relief.
Washington AP reports Ford's energy program in effect faces House Democratic backlash. Sen Edward Kennedy denounces the tariff on crude oil as flawed and economically harmful, urging a gradual approach with gasoline allocations. Rep Morris Udall backs gasoline rationing and oil allocation for 1976 bid.
City crews completed several sewer projects this winter with minimal snow plowing. A Journal photo shows Earl VanGuilder installing a storm sewer catch basin beneath ground on West Smith Street, captured by McEldowney.
Los Angeles police hunt the Skid Row Slasher after Clyde Hay, 34, a National Cash Register employee, is found slain in a Hollywood apartment. Hay’s throat was cut in the killer’s familiar pattern, with signs of a prior beating. The spree has targeted skid row Winos and derelicts, with nine victims identified including Frias, a secretary at Los Angeles Union, and others aged 42 to 64. A suspect was briefly detained but released as the investigation intensifies. The department describes the killer as a violent predator preying on the weak and disabled.
Erie decision by National Fuel Gas on new service moratorium affects the proposed Erie Hilton Hotel and elderly housing in the Fourth Ward Urban Renewal project. A final ruling on hotel service is forwarded to Baltimore developers. service for the Hilton hinges on meeting the April 1 deadline.
Meadville Crawford County Judge P Richard Thomas sentenced Joseph Durish to 3 to 8 years for second degree murder in the February 23 1974 shooting death of William Soltesz Jr 17 of Conneautville. The victim’s family witnessed the hearing as the DA urged a 10 to 20 year maximum and called it cold blooded.
A $395 000 low income housing project in the Village of Clymer moved closer to reality after submitting a pre-application to the Farmers Home Administration office in Jamestown. George Diamond FIA supervisor accepted the 00 page document.
Council meeting shows few listed items while city officials prepare to discuss ongoing cases and plans. City Solicitor Rozelle updates on a legal dispute over a double parking meter, with damages and replacement costs debated. City Engineer Johnson and Administrator Grice report on projects and the 1974 Comprehensive Plan. Faulk and Rev. Sellers back an elderly housing proposal in Clymer, seeking FHA loan authorization for two eight unit buildings financed by a 50 year mortgage at one percent.
Herbert Gibboney, 58, seeks 35000 cash plus operation costs to transfer his cornea to fund his wife’s second bone graft at UCLA Medical Center. The Grass Valley couple, burdened by medical debt and low income, have received many calls but no offers.
Swanson the Corp of Erie announced a company bonus program for regular staff to spur the economy. Through Feb 28, employees receive 100 for each approved automobile purchase and 25 for each approved color television, with eligibility tied to Swanson built equipment and components used in GM Chrysler Ford and Westinghouse based products. The plan mirrors a Corry Foam Products initiative and covers American built cars and Swanson equipped televisions.
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