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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1974
Page
3
London reports say the government abandoned plans for a five day work week as miners union leaders called a strike vote to press for wage rises beyond anti inflation policy. The move fuels talk Heath may seek a general election next month to gain a mandate for action.
Elmer Wayne Henley, 17, told AP he was unable to obtain legal help before signing a statement admitting complicity in Texas mass murders. He said he faced emotional blackouts and that police discouraged his requests for an attorney after arrest in August.
A change of venue order signed Thursday shifts the W A Tony Boyle murder trial from Washington Pennsylvania to Media in Delaware County. Boyle faces charges in the 1969 slayings of United Mine Workers insurgent Joseph Jock Yablonski and his wife and daughter.
Mayor Mary Ann Kibler signed a proclamation pledging city support for Operation Muster, the Pennsylvania National Guard recruiting drive. Corry will highlight Muster Day on February 3 with planning by Company Co of the 112th Regiment, as Spec. 5 Raymond Godsave observations the ceremony.
AP reports key witness George Karsnak admits lying to a grand jury about his role in a plot to burn the New Hoffman Hotel in Bedford and collect insurance. He testified about cooperation after discussing the coverup plan with defendants Eldon Studebaker Frank Grazier Merrill Klein and Carl Luick. The fire occurred March 1 1969 after a so called botched attempt and a false sale agreement was discussed.
The Senate rejected a final tax-cut bill after approving a 3.5 billion amendment allowing personal and dependent exemptions to rise from 750 to 850 retroactive to 1973. Sponsored by Edward M. Kennedy, the move would cut taxes by 3.5 billion annually but faces uncertain House fate and executive opposition. The measure passed 53 to 27 with votes from 36 Democrats and 47 Republicans.
A teen sold as Mark L ordered a rare American bald eagle for 20 dollars from a wildlife magazine. It survived an airmail journey from Florida and later appeared on a Queens street before rescue by an animal shelter. The eagle is now at the Bronx Zoo and will be sent to a national bird sanctuary. The Fish and Wildlife Service notes only 19 other bald eagles are known in the northeastern United States.
Pennsylvan ia Electric Co considers a $350 million coal fired station near Lake City due to fuel oil shortages. If approved, the plant would need about two million tons of coal annually and generate about 100000 kilowatts. Construction could start as early as year end. Penelec serves about 500000 customers from Johnstown.
A PA AAA federation survey shows Tioga and Lycoming Counties have the highest regular gas price at 47.9 cents per gallon, versus Bradford County’s 41 cents. Indiana County tops premium at 51.9 cents, Fulton and Schuylkill report 47.9 cents for premium. State averages: 45.7 cents regular, 49.8 cents premium. About 61 percent of 223 stations contacted report no fuel limits.
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