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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1974
Page
1
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Bal efforts to address rising energy costs face scrutiny as officials debate potential measures. The plan aims to stabilize prices while supporting households, with discussions referencing a six percent target and broader economic impact.
The city council approved a major personnel alignment as city engineer administrator David A. Johnson resigns effective August 1. Johnson will consult on engineering tasks for the rest of the year at a $5,000 fee and Robert Grice will assume full administrator duties with a salary rise to $11,200. Marie McCray’s role as secretary to the engineer-administrator is noted for back-page continuation.
A report by Police Chief Kenneth Nichols on two false alarms from youths spurred a long City Council discussion. The panel debated costs of false alarms, youth nuisance downtown, and police workload while praising the police force’s current strength.
City Council accepted the low bid of 78 44 from Municipal Sales o Bethel Pa for installing new traffic signals at seven lighted intersections. The other bids were 102000 from Traffic Control and Engineering Co Bridgeville Pa and 95788 from Radio Emergency Light Co Erie. The project, funded by 25000 liquid fuels funds and federal revenue sharing, proceeds now amid inflation concerns.
AP reports Milton M. Richmond of Chicago, a 48 year old American businessman aboard a Japanese Air Lines flight hijacked near Nagoya, says he suggested the plan that allowed 85 people to escape. Richmond claimed he urged stewardesses to open rear emergency exits while the hijacker, Akira Iwakoshi, spoke with airport officials by radio.
Corry Memorial Hospital officials declined comment on union organizing efforts begun yesterday to unionize all hospital employees. Organizers Gerald Hinchey and Donald Pembleton are mailing materials and may pursue a mail campaign. Hospital aides disputed the reported ejection of union reps, while officers said a board statement is expected after tomorrow night’s trustees meeting.
Former White House aide Charles Colson faced a second day of House Judiciary Committee questioning as Republicans push for evidence bolstering Nixon's impeachment defense. Colson, who pleaded guilty to obstruction in the Ellsberg-Pentagon Papers probe, argued Nixon did not know in advance of the 1971 break-in, though some members interpreted his testimony as suggesting advance knowledge.
The Associated Press reports Archbishop Makarios remains alive after being ousted by Cyprus rebels as a new government forms. Britain grants him entry to sovereign bases while he may head to a UN Security Council session. Cyprus guards impose dusk to dawn curfew and warn of execution for violators amid ongoing fighting in Nicosia and major cities. The UN Security Council is convened in New York, with Waldheim confirming Makarios is sound. Turkey accuses Greece of intervention and seeks Britain's help to preserve independence and balance of power on the island.
Two armed convicts, Frank Gorham Jr and Robert N Jones, surrendered to law officers after a 105 hour siege at the U.S. District Courthouse. They had seized eight hostages, forced a duct escape attempt, exchanged gunfire with officers, and were flown to the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary after surrendering at Andrews Air Force Base.
The Stanford Hose Co to fill vacancy after Thomas Lathrop’s resignation. James Maloney, previously serving as second assistant chief, is named chief with Charles Weston remaining first assistant chief. Leo Neckers is chosen for second assistant chief. Safety Director Halfast motioned to accept, council approved unanimously.
Elmer Wayne Henley, 18, was sentenced to six 99 year terms for his role in the Houston mass murder spree. The jury found him guilty of beating and killing six youths, including ages 15 to 18. Defense plans appeals as attorney Will Gray objected to many trial charges and procedures.
Jamestown N Y Red Cross official Peter Von Berg says the blood supply fell below emergency level last week but has begun to improve. He notes summer vacations slow donations and that region covering Chautauqua Cattaraugus Erie and Niagara counties should stay adequate rest of summer while other areas like Massachusetts Utah Kansas City Nashville report shortages.
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