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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1974
Page
1
Fragmentary text hints at a mayoral issue and a new mission, with residents expressing concerns about timing and impact. Names, places, and concrete details are unreadable, but the fragment suggests governance questions and potential civic action.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions police involvement and a crash with three vehicles. Details are unreadable but indicate authorities responded and an incident affecting multiple cars. No clear dates or names are legible.
MADRID AP General Francisco Franco left his hospital bed to take a short walk around his room while doctors reported his condition very serious after intestinal bleeding. In Jerusalem AP Israeli officials warn Arab wealth in oil nations could threaten Israel by enabling vast defense spending and potential U S influence, citing the U S decision to sell a nuclear reactor to Egypt.
DETROIT AP James R Hoffa says the ruling is a temporary setback in his bid to regain control of the Teamsters He will appeal the decision that bars him from union office before 1980 by presidential clemency restrictions The case ties into Hoffa's long power struggle within the union
Gov Milton Shapp signs two controversial laws the no fault auto insurance bill and the Sunshine Bill opening most government meetings to the public. In Harrisburg the state will refund over 50 million to seniors through the property tax and renter refund program. In Pittsburgh inmates refuse 40-20 to court citing harsher sentences after a city policeman was shot. Drew Lewis fundraising targets small contributors as June finance report shows.
Turkiye forces bomb and strafed major areas of Cyprus on the invasion's first day. Airborne troops dropped across the island including near Nicosia. Fires burned, a mental hospital was hit, and casualties rose as Greece mobilized and UN attempted ceasefires amid the crisis.
James Davis Jr. 18 of Titusville died at Titusville Hospital after a one car crash on old Route 8 near Hydetown. John Dowling 17, also of Titusville, was treated for an arm injury and released. Police believe the youths were tampering with a car in Oil Creek township before speeding away. the car rolled, Davis was thrown and died during surgery.
Corry Area School District officials say many issues cited by State Auditor General Casey in the 1971 72 audit have been or are being corrected. Superintendent Krepps and Business Manager Davids differentiate comments from the board, noting reforms under a new administration. A Burroughs bookkeeping machine costing 23500 was added to improve budget, inventory, payroll, and related functions.
Tom's News and Sport Store at 14 South Center Street has been sold to Michael Roden and William Linski. The shop will operate as the Corry News and Sports Store starting Thursday August 1. Previous owner F Thomas Zewalsky notes expansion and relocation to larger quarters.
Journal columnist Jack Anderson will speak Friday July 26 at Corry Area High School auditorium. A limited number of tickets will be sold at the door with checks payable to Corry Area Fine Arts Committee. Proceeds benefit the city council's cultural events.
City police used stopwatches on a short East Main run to cite six drivers for speeding. Names and addresses include David E. Neely 23 of 259 Shawnee Avenue and Stephen B. Moore 20 of 808 East Main Street, each charged with 45 or 60 mph in 35 mph zones. One rider, Dennis Caster 20 of 440 Shady Avenue, cited for 60 mph in 35 zone.
The House Judiciary Committee considers articles of impeachment against President Nixon based on Watergate evidence presented by Special Counsel John Doar. Doar argues Nixon personally directed the cover up and the committee plans for televised sessions and a potential impeachment vote by next Saturday before Senate trial.
McInnes Steel Co. received Westinghouse Turbine Component Plant’s Distinguished Service Award for 1973 at a Winston Salem ceremony. A. Bruce Smith and Willard Gibson led McInnes officials honored including Stephen Mahoney and Frank Smith. The Corry firm supplied forged rings nozzle blocks and diaphragms to the southern plant.
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