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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1976
Page
1
Market basket items including milk butter eggs and coffee increased across seven of thirteen cities in December with an average rise of 3.7 percent while five cities saw a 2.2 percent drop and one was unchanged. Overall the basket rose about 1 percent year from 1974 to 1975 with sugar prices also noted as up.
Hubert Vaughn, a Corry Manufacturing Co officer, stated the East South street plant will reopen full speed after the holidays. He said a rumored shutdown is unfounded, noting August shutdowns were brief and all indicators point to a strong rebound with new orders. Sugar price fluctuations and dairy costs influenced 1975 consumer bills across several cities, while a Wattsburg car collision left no serious injuries.
The year begins with somber events as fires erupt and storms dump heavy snow in Wyoming and Nebraska while millions watch 11 hours of football. Pasadena hosts a record crowd for the Tournament of Roses parade as Philadelphia marks Bicentennial with Liberty Bell move. President Ford greets 1976 in a quiet Washington morning.
Amateur thieves tried to access Brown Boot Shop at 28 North Center Street over the holiday. Lt Julius Wotus said they first removed front door hinge pins then attempted the rear door, both secured by devices. The break-in was reported when the store opened this morning.
Four First Avenue merchants await Corry Memorial Hospital’s first New Year baby of 1976. If a birth occurs, the family receives a layette donated by Rossbacher Insurance Service Garfield Plumbing Lehman’s Tire Service and Johnson Brothers. Gifts are displayed in the Garfield building window.
Washington reports government checks totaling 1 08 million go to 11 presidential candidates as first direct taxpayer subsidies for campaigns. Funds come from tax designated dollars and must be matched by private donations. Milton Shapp remains ineligible while others plan to use the money for primaries, debts, and campaigning in key states.
Two people were injured in a three car crash at Colza Corners east of the city on Wednesday evening. Edna Sherman 82 of Columbus and James Kafferlin 25 of Spring Creek were taken to Corry Memorial Hospital. State Police described the sequence with Sherman pulling into Route 26, Kafferlin’s car spinning and hitting a third vehicle driven by Edward Huelat 51 of Hillcrest Drive. Damage to all three cars was about 4500 dollars.
Pennsylvania expands senior tag relief for drivers over 60 earning up to seven dollars annually. The $10 tag break remains fixed, and alderman Norbert Bachemer notes no new forms are yet available while firms plan to set up in the city in about two weeks to distribute applications by mail to Harrisburg.
The Associated Press reports that 40 Pennsylvania counties abolished indicting grand juries to speed justice. Prosecutors expect quicker trials and reduced caseloads while noting arraignments and preliminary hearings remain. Names include Don Relhart and Roy Zimmerman.
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