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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1975
Page
2
The piece recalls last winter when U S motorists faced a looming energy crunch and gas lines, noting service stations hit by quotas and long lines. It states Arab oil shipments arrived at higher prices, refiners pushed gasoline costs up, and expectations of smooth energy decisions faded.
Government officials urge reduced driving and discuss a 10 to 20 cent per gallon tax to cut consumption while oil companies push longer service hours and price wars. The piece questions consensus on gasoline shortages and winter supply, hinting at confusion and chaos in energy policy.
Washington editorial columns spar over William F. Buckley actions defending public figures while rejecting rival accounts. The piece cites Buckley’s denials to challenging stories on Sen. Joe McCarthy and Chilean junta torture, arguing he relies on denials and cautious corroboration over direct witness testing.
A retrospective from a 1920 Journal edition notes cinema listings at the Grand and Rex theatres, and United Press reports inflation fears. It recalls prices such as bacon 39 cents a pound, steaks 28 cents, and suits 27.50, while reporting a gambling raid, Ireland violence, a basketball trip, new industry openings, tax fines, and a warning that history repeats with altered rules.
A list of U S Senate and Pennsylvania state and federal representatives with their offices. Names include Richard S Schweiker Hugh Scot Milton Shapp R Budd Dwyer Joseph P Vigorito Forest Hopkins and their Washington D C and Harrisburg addresses.
Jim Bishop charts Hollywood’s comeback as cinema evolves from star power to taut scripts. He praises Serpico style grit, The Sting, and The Front Page while noting TV’s rise and the shift toward writer‑director collaboration, with memorable scenes from Zhivago to Missiles of October and a final quip about Truly Nolen Pest Control.
A wave of revised forecasts reflects a deeper, longer recession with unemployment surpassing 7 percent in December and car production dropping sharply in 1974. Analysts note fading consumer mood and rising loan delinquencies while debates over tax cuts or spending shifts unfold in Washington as 6.5 million Americans remain unemployed.
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