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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1974
Page
1
UTICA Michigan AP reports a Vega and an Impala trade test in 1972 amid fuel shortages. A Denton Riopelle Olds appraisal offered 1350 for the Impala and the Vega similarly, despite mint condition with 27 000 miles. The Vega yields 21 mpg versus the Impala 13 mpg, prompting buyer preference.
Corry Area Fine Arts Council reports lagging patron memberships, with a $20 annual rate that includes two tickets per attraction. Season events include Erie Philharmonic Orchestra pops and Erie Civic Ballet with chamber orchestra. Meeting set January 28 at Corry Motor Inn. speaker Peter Carnahan discusses Pennsylvania fine arts endowment funds.
Spring Creek Village and Spring Creek Township increased property tax rates to fund the 1974 budget. Township rates rose to 10 mills from 9, and village taxes went from three to four mills to cover street lights and capital expenditures. The township budget climbs from 84,183 to 87,311 with greater equipment and building improvements. Federal revenue sharing is expected at 5,862.
Erie County court viewers inspected the dilapidated North Center street house beside the Corry Motor Inn as the city asks for a public nuisance ruling and orders for restoration or demolition. Participants included Robert Grice, Attorney B Walker Sennett, and Thomas Sullivan, with City Solicitor Douglas D. Rozelle observed inside.
Judge Fred Anthony orders a zoning rehearing for T and J Development’s mini mall plans at North Center and Frederick streets. The appeal seeks a variance from residential to commercial zoning to permit a restaurant stop and go, gas station, and housing project. A group of Frederick street property owners filed suit after missing the previous hearing, prompting a transcript requirement and possible disqualification of a board member.
Washington reports rising middleman costs, not farm wheat prices, drive most bread price increases since grain sales to the Soviet Union 18 months ago. A July 1972 loaf averaged 24.5 cents. November rose to 31.5 cents. Middlemen adding about 4.3 cents per loaf. Bakers warn prices could jump if wheat exports continue, possibly to 65 cents for a 16-ounce loaf. Officials say bread prices won’t spike that high and there is enough wheat to flour through next June.
The Nixon administration called for unprecedented diplomatic steps to tackle a global energy crisis. In letters to oil producers and oil consuming nations, Nixon proposed a February 11 Washington meeting, with follow ups within 90 days, and Kissinger outlined a four to five conference sequence linking producers and consumers amid rising prices and demand. He blamed energy hardship on high demand and intensified prices, not Arab cuts, and noted aid reductions hit underdeveloped nations hardest.
Vice President Gerald R. Ford said the White House could release some of the 500 taped documents under subpoena from the Senate Watergate Committee. He cited White House backing for a compromise plan and said Ervin and the committee might accept material released on a selective basis within their jurisdiction. Ford also pressed for windfall profit curbs, energy research, and a permanent energy agency, while noting no change in his 1976 presidential plans.
State police reported three crashes today on Route 426 near the city line, including a single vehicle slide driven by Gwyndolyn M. Weis near Corry. A separate collision at Hillcrest Drive and West Smith street involved a state police car driven by Sgt. Frederick Murray and two other cars driven by Glenn Hall and James Maynard.
Police pursue a potential lead in the slaying of 18 year old Melanie Snyder found shot in southeast Erie County. A roadside restaurant owner reported seeing Snyder at 3 p.m. Thursday awaiting a possible companion, a sight that could explain the motive or opportunity. The victim was not robbed and a witness claims she anticipated a meeting before her death.
Ray Troyer of Corry and 21 other passengers were treated at Columbus area hospitals after a flight from Pueblo, Colorado where 66 aboard reported illness believed to be food poisoning or air sickness. Mrs Troyer remained well. Weather delayed next leg.
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