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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1975
Page
1
In Addis Ababa sources say insurgents seized the road to Asmara airport delaying evacuation of foreigners. Ethiopian Airlines flew about 200 people including 100 American women and children from Eritrea's capital to Addis Ababa on Tuesday. Rebels also blew a bridge in Tigre province and cut relief supplies to Asmara.
A major storm from the Rockies dumped five to eight inches of snow on New York City and Baltimore Washington, with up to six inches in Boston and southern New England. Numerous schools closed in Massachusetts New York and Rhode Island amid travel disruptions.
The Fourth Ward renewal project faces a gas service dispute as officials explore replacement housing eligibility. National Fuel Gas Co. notes demolished 43 dwellings previously served by the company, while Erie officials push for continued service to new housing, amid a looming federal gas tax. Three handicapped units have been requested, with twenty-five renters on file. The situation could affect subsidized housing for elderly and disabled residents as negotiations continue.
Benjamin J. Hummel of Kane picked up a cold hitchhiker on Route 6 toward Warren. The youth threatened him with a gun, claiming to head to Bradford. Hummel drove to Clarendon, paused to call police, and the hitchhiker fled after being challenged in front of bystanders.
Harry J. Bemis a 29 year old Jamestown man formerly of Corry pled guilty in Erie County court to robbery and burglary charges tied to a October 20 incident. He kidnapped McMahon Service Station owner Join McMahon, drove him to Tamarack Swamp and dumped him. Jurisdiction included a prior federal sentence of five years for kidnapping unlawful use of a vehicle and firearms act violations. A pre sentence investigation was ordered.
In Washington the Democrats move to shape an economic program as President Ford clashed with Congress. House leaders press committees to report energy and tax measures by late February, including housing and mortgage actions. Ways and Means debates a 90 day oil tariff suspension and a targeted tax cut, favoring lower income bands, with a March House vote planned.
On the first anniversary of Patricia Hearst's kidnapping FBI agents say the hunt for her and the Harris fugitives remains active as they stress progress daily. Randolph Hearst comments on torment. Catherine Hearst stays low key. Patty Hearst faces possible life in prison on robbery and weapons charges.
Corry state police investigate a theft of a vehicle case involving Eugene S Westfall of North East. A 1967 Chevy truck he parked at a Hydetown garage for repair and later learned it was stripped and sold for junk. No charges filed yet. case led by Trooper Marvin Johnston.
In Harrisburg the Senate approved a constitutional amendment by 46 to 2 to remove the governor's interim appointment authority. If adopted, future nominations would face a 25 legislative day limit for action, or auto confirmation. The measure seeks to restore advise and consent powers and requires two-session approval and voter ratification.
Cooper Industries reports 1974 sales and earnings records for the second straight year in Houston Texas. Chairman B L Miller notes net income rising to 23.6 million, up 24 percent from 19 million in 1973. Primary earnings up 21 percent to 4.87 per share, fully diluted 4.29, aided by a shift from FIFO to LIFO inventory accounting. Corporate sales reach 397 million, rising 24 percent from 320 million in 1975.
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