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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1975
Page
1
South Vietnamese military command says combat intensified in the Saigon region and Mekong Delta after a two week lull during Tet. Eight soldiers and eight civilians were killed, 44 wounded, and one Viet Cong killed.
The Turkish Cypriot representative at the United Nations says Turkish troops will remain in Cyprus until a political settlement recognizes the island’s division into federated Greek and Turkish Cypriot states.
A one car Amtrak passenger train en route from Harrisburg to Philadelphia derailed after hitting a rock at a rural grade crossing in Leamon Place. A Penn Central spokesman said several persons were injured with no details yet. Injured were said to be taken to Lancaster General Hospital.
Senate approved the delay measure 66 to 28 to block Ford's 3 per barrel oil tariff for 90 days. House had 309 to 114. Ford vows veto. override margins uncertain. White House open to compromise as Democrats seek a new energy plan.
City officials push to locate a senior center in Erie across from planned housing for the elderly. Mayor Kibler, GECAC, and county commissioners discuss funding and remodeling costs of the former water company building at First Avenue and West Pleasant Street. A final decision is hoped after next week’s meeting, with Council’s March 3 session as a milestone. Later, Daylight Saving Time begins, moving clocks ahead one hour overnight Saturday.
Erie County bridge replacement on state highways moves forward in 1975 but local borough and township bridges lag. Funds exist for some Erie County structures, yet many nonstate spans rely on Pennsylvania Department of Transportation money.
The Zoning Board of Adjustments will hold two public hearings next Wednesday at the Municipal Building. Mary Downey seeks to convert 412 Concord Street into an art gallery, while P.B of Pennsylvania, Inc. requests a variance for 100 Pine Street to support PennDOT projects. Erie County officials discuss funding rural bridges and a proposed countywide emergency repair fund.
Washington AP report: Federal Energy Administration faces possible price rollbacks or rebates after a Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals decision. The court ruled the FEA illegally let about 14 percent of U S oil production sell at free market prices for over a year instead of regulating prices. Old oil production prior to May 15, 1972 was unaffected.
Miami Beach AP reports unions weigh moderation in wage demands and a potential shift toward a 35 hour work week as job scarcity rises. Some locals cut hours to spread work, while AFL CIO leader Meany warns actual pay cuts may be needed to create more jobs.
The CMH board filled one of two vacancies with Robert Joy of R D 3 Corry, a local contractor and president of the Corry Area School Board. Joy will serve the unexpired term of Ivan Miller through September 1976. An additional vacancy remains, with no action taken yet. A nurses’ recognition for completing a 25 hour cardiac care course was approved in principle, with details pending.
Chicago pediatrician Dr. Rownie Hayes Brown links rising child abuse to recession, citing more unemployed men at home and low tolerance for crying children. She urges stronger mandatory reporting and notes Illinois law since 1965. nationwide cases and deaths due to beatings are estimated high.
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