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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1974
Page
1
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports December consumer prices up five tenths of one percent seasonally adjusted, pushing 1973 annual inflation to 8.8 percent the highest since wartime price controls. Real spendable earnings decline again as energy, food, and mortgage costs drive gains.
State police investigated three traffic accidents near Route 8 three miles south of Union City. Elsie Fox, 53, was admitted to Union City Hospital in fair condition after her car was sideswiped by a passing truck and struck a tree. The truck driver was identified as James McClelland. no addresses were available. Details of the other crashes were not yet known at presstime.
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for T and J Development Company to locate a mini mall at North Center and West Frederick streets. Voting in favor were Lou Hanna and Charles Rittenhouse, with Frank Gentile disqualifying himself due to conflict. The approval is conditional on multiple requirements including a 20 foot dwelling setback and two off street parking spaces, and hinges on traffic and neighborhood impact considerations as the site carries the city's heaviest traffic flow. The decision may face an appeal, though no comment was made by local protestors.
Erie County grand jury in January term returned 37 indictments including seven against Harry J. Bemis for an October 1973 escape from the county jail and related burglary theft and kidnapping in Corry. Bemis faces counts of jail escape burglary theft robbery violation of firearms act kidnapping unauthorised use of a motor vehicle. Five other Corry defendants were indicted for various charges including theft and DUI. Grand jury notes many cases remain as Pennsylvania moves to abolish or phase out grand juries.
Helena Montana. The Montana Senate approved the Equal Rights Amendment 28 to 20 making Montana the 32nd state to ratify. Nationally 38 states must ratify before the ERA could amend the U.S. Constitution.
Senate leaders prepare a Wednesday vote on emergency energy legislation stalled by disputes over oil industry profits. Republicans and oil-state senators threaten a filibuster as hearings probe whether energy shortages are real. Oil executives insist profits are not excessive while noting required returns for exploration.
Tel Aviv Premier Golda Meir told the Knesset the disengagement pact separating Israeli and Egyptian forces on the Suez front should restore civilian life and permit reopening of the canal. She said the cease fire line is not a permanent border and Egypt plans to clear the canal and resume shipping.
Last night Rita Downey sought council blessing to form a citizens advisory council and use council chambers. Mayor Kibler supported the idea but no formal motion was made. no disapproval voiced. Downey and cochair Laurance Barton would guide citizen questions while housing for the elderly referenced in Fourth Ward renewal plans looms as a priority.
Corry Area High School suspended several students after a noon walkout objecting to a recently changed school hour policy. Principal Russell Brant said the exact number is unknown, with many suspensions affecting junior high students. Students will receive zeroes and cannot make up missed work during a three day suspension. No action on a teacher grievance and the next school board meeting is set for Monday February 11.
City council unanimously on first reading approves creating the Corry Redevelopment Authority to address blighted areas and potential downtown renewal. City engineer David Johnson will study downtown needs, consult developers and planners, and outline possible commercial, industrial expansion, or redevelopment options. Federal funds unlikely. 25 percent from federal revenue sharing, 75 percent from state sources.
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