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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1974
Page
3
Britain's 280000 coal miners vote today and Friday on a strike, with leaders predicting a strong yes despite a late peace proposal from Prime Minister Edward Heath. Returns are due Sunday and results Tuesday. a 55 percent affirmative is required to strike starting Sunday Feb 10 if no wage settlement occurs.
Apollo program astronauts schedule a space news conference to seek clearance to finish the 84 day marathon mission as space officials report progress and readiness for the final week. President Nixon forecasts stagnation with inflation but no recession and urges possible stimulus if needed. A federal judge dismisses an indictment of Howard Hughes as the government plans a new filing. Economists warn policies, not oil shortage, drive current petroleum issues and foresee a possible oil glut in 4 to 5 years.
Harrisburg AP reports diesel fuel again available on the Pennsylvania Turnpike after oil firms Exxon Gulf and Atlantic Richfield lifted their rationing system on Tuesday. Pittsburgh AP notes Allegheny County DA Duggan denies falsifying campaign donations, calling charges a political smear amid a lengthy campaign finance probe. Harrisburg AP adds Judge Lipsitt schedules March 4 hearing to test legality of a House contempt citation demanding Lt. Angelo Carcaci answer questions on police wiretapping.
Samuel Goldwyn, a founder of the American movie industry and a leading independent producer, died in Los Angeles at age 91 after a long career. His films included The Best Years of Our Lives and Guys and Dolls. he helped form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and remained a key figure in Hollywood for decades.
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania adopts a flexible 8.75 percent mortgage interest ceiling for loans up to 50 000 as a step to ease housing funds. Gov. Shapp warns it is not a panacea though it adds disclosure protections and foreclosure safeguards. The measure ties the ceiling to federal bond yields and could expand penalties for overcharging while empowering borrowers to sue for triple damages. House 169-17 Senate 37-0.
Washington AP reports the United States is exporting wheat at record levels with Communist nations as top buyers. China and the Soviet Union bought the majority, totaling 1.2 billion bushels to all nations for the marketing year, while reserves dip to their lowest since 1947.
In Pottsville AP reports this week's Pennsylvania Lucky 7 numbers the 15 400 bonus is 9 0 2 5 35 with three digit 9 3 2 and 6 9 1 and 3 041. Baker's Dozen results show three digit 5 7 9 five digit 6 1 0 9 3 and six digit 5 7 4 60 3.
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