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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1975
Page
1
City Council moved to protect the town by ordering the former laundromat at 46 48 West Main Street boarded up. City workers quickly boarded the front while locking the rear gate to block access. Razing the building remains months away. Journal Photo by Eaton.
Two Democratic senators left a White House breakfast optimistic a compromise energy economic program could be reached within two weeks. The session followed tense talks as Ford opposed a 90 day delay on a $3 per barrel oil tariff, with both parties racing to craft a Democratic alternative before the clash resumes.
Corry City Council unanimously approved a limited renewal plan for downtown revitalization with a $672,000 budget. Officials discussed land acquisition costs totaling about $300,000 over time and noted funding would come from federal and state sources via Erie County commissioners. A public hearing on the comprehensive master plan for Corry and Wayne Township is set for the March 3 meeting.
Joint Hospital Planning Committees of Corry and Union City met at Union City Country Club to review plans for improved 24 hour coverage and broader health services under the Federal Emergency Act of 1973. Speakers outlined trends in emergency care, while a citizen board proposal aims to involve local residents in medical needs and education ahead of May 13 meeting in Corry.
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and President Valery Giscard d Estaing held a breakfast meeting in Paris to discuss Middle East peace steps and preparations for an oil producer consumer conference. Kissinger said progress is being made toward a preparatory meeting and France aims to host it late in March. The two also covered Iran oil supplies and the Shah pledged continued exports to Israel, with potential oil swaps if Israel returns Abu Rudeis fields.
Richard M. Nixon's tax lawyer Frank DeMarco Jr and Chicago appraiser Ralph G. Newman were indicted on criminal charges for their roles in preparing the former president's 1969 to 1972 tax returns. DeMarco faces three conspiracy counts for defrauding the United States, obstructing IRS operations, and lying to agents. Newman is charged with two conspiracy counts including aiding in creating a false income tax return.
City police rounded up four juveniles who admitted stealing at least two cars over the past months. They confessed to thefts of a Dowell Inc truck on April 27 last year and a car owned by Reeder Perrin of Pittsfield RD 1. Both vehicles were recovered. Two more cases are pending, police say.
Mary Hubley and William Halfast, both Republicans, began petition collection on opening day for the Spring Primary. Hubley seeks a third term as City Treasurer, first elected in 1968, while Halfast runs for a second four year term on City Council. Hubley also noted others may pursue District Justice and school director roles, though none have been filed yet.
City treasurer staff prepare 1975 county tax notices to mail next week. County rate unchanged at 12 mills, city rate up to 18 mills with a two percent rebate through April. Taxes due at face value in May and June, five percent penalty after July 1. School and per capita notices later. Candidates begin filing petitions for county offices, with deadlines March 11.
Vice President Nelson A Rockefeller told 48 states at the National Governors Conference that President Ford seeks long term national interests while acknowledging states face inflation unemployment high interest rates and soaring energy costs. Governors led by Wisconsin's Patrick J Lucey warned Ford's fiscal 1976 budget will cut federal support and drain state programs.
Corry council weighs street fixes as PennDOT patch jobs lag. Councilman David Miller cites East Washington Street bottlenecks caused by parked cars near Capwells Cleaners and requests removing four meters or one westmost meter to ease two lane turning. He also seeks a stop sign at Franklin and Grace to curb heavy traffic toward West Smith Street plaza.
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