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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1975
Page
1
The report notes Governor Shapp signing a set of measures while vetoing others. It mentions ongoing desegregation tensions and related rights suits, highlighting political friction and legal action surrounding state policy.
Beirut security forces searched for Col Enest R. Morgan an American Army colonel seized near a Palestinian refugee camp. The week of street fighting in Beirut killed at least 277. a cease-fire was announced by the new government. Morgan was en route from a meeting in Pakistan when abducted. His mother Evelyn Johnson spoke of sorrow while noting her faith.
City police investigate a Corry burglary at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smith at 63 Marion Street. About 3400 dollars in valuables vanished, including coins valued at 2600 and four diamond rings worth 800, hidden in a kitchen freezer. Intruders cut a screen and unlocked the door, then headed directly to the freezer. The home was vacant last night and discovered this morning by Mrs. Smith.
City police arrested Linda Ho Babcock, 25, of 1287 White Street, on charges of aiding juveniles in making false fire department alarms. Arraigned before Justice W Porter Auer and released on bond, she allegedly instructed the youths on what to say during fire department talks. A hearing set for Monday morning.
On the eve of a four day Fourth of July weekend, workers at Corry Jamestown Corp remain on strike in day three with no meetings planned. IAMAW Local 1097 members rejected a three year contract, citing seniority changes, limited holiday pay, and an inadequate economic package as core issues. Union president William Dean criticized the proposed wage increases and pension terms while thanking Pat Mingerelle of FMCS for support and signaling readiness to meet with company officials.
The Labor Department reports 8.6 percent unemployment in June, with most decline tied to a statistical quirk about more young people seeking work. Wholesale prices fell 0.1 percent led by foods and farm products. Officials caution July figures must confirm real improvement.
The New York City mayor announced a pact to end a three day wildcat strike by 10,600 sanitation workers, with 50,000 tons of garbage delaying city streets. Workers would return to work at noon as Beame sought state budget power to restore cuts, while some trucks remained idle awaiting the formal agreement.
Officials of the National Bank of Dérry filed an application with the Regional Administrator of National Banks to move their main office from 91 North Center Street to 406 East Main Street. Rumors claimed two homes would be torn down to clear land along Mast Street for the bank’s site.
Harrisburg AP reports a three day state employee strike with Governor Kane seeking court orders to limit picketing at state facilities. courts issued injunctions forcing nurses and other workers back to work while studies and fact finding unfold. defines limits on pickets at Capitol entrances and state buildings.
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