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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1975
Page
1
Elvis Presley discharged from Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis late Thursday and returned to Graceland under a veil of secrecy. He was hospitalized January 29 for an intestinal blockage caused by a twisted colon, with doctors citing the condition as the cause.
United Steelworkers office employees vote to accept a new three year contract averting a strike. The Staffman's Organizing Committee represents 700 USW workers and ratified the pact featuring a 10.25 percent wage hike retroactive to last August plus raises in years two and three, enhanced fringe benefits and cost of living protections.
Government economists caution that another round of poor growing conditions could lift grocery prices by year end, despite forecasts of slower increases or declines mid year. Favorable weather and large harvests might slow food price gains by mid year, but repeated bad conditions could push costs higher again. Wholesale prices fell in January aiding stock gains, while banks signaled potential rate cuts. the outlook remains sensitive to crop yields and livestock feed costs.
A group of House Democrats considers an excise tax on cars under 18 mpg with a rebate for those above 18 mpg. Aims include a $1,000 spread between tax guzzlers and economical cars and a rising gasoline tax starting at 8 cents per gallon, with annual rebates to cover essential driving needs.
City police investigate two car thefts valued around 300 dollars each. A Zenith color TV worth 328 dollars was stolen from David Davis’s car at Mountain’s Keystone Station on East Main Street. Patrick Cooney’s car at the Moose Club lot lost a ham radio valued at 300 dollars.
U S Rep Jerry Pettis five term congressman and veteran pilot dies when his single engine plane crashes in the San Bernardino Mountains He was alone in the craft President Ford called Pettis an excelled rancher teacher aviator religious leader and businessman who brought those insights to Congress and House Republican leadership.
City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday to review two Community Development fund applications. One for Downtown Urban Renewal Project No. 1 with state funds approved, the other for acquisition of the former laundromat at 46 48 West Main Street. Agenda includes bid openings for 1975 police cruisers and related CD applications.
The Cambodian government deploys assault boats and amphibious units along the Mekong to reopen river routes to Phnom Penh as rebels block convoys. The U.S. escalates aid with a 10-day airlift contract to World Airways and Airlift International, later to transfer to Bird Airways, aiming to deliver up to 600 tons daily. Bird Air will receive seven more C130s for 60 days to sustain about 20 flights daily under a $1.9 million pact.
Corry YMCA closes its 1975 new member drive with 202 new members, including 24 families and 80 adults, plus 92 youth, while renewals reach 245. Officials cite economy and rising expenses as reasons for not meeting the 300 member target and consider rate increases. The drive still funds expanded programs such as adult swim instruction and potential new offerings for members.
Across several states officials and business representatives discuss unemployment aid and job acceptance. Some firms report unfilled posts offering 8 to 2.50 an hour while officials insist benefits require accepting suitable work, with factors like location and transport influencing availability. Local authorities cite standards for stability and experience as reasons why low paying jobs go begging.
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