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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1975
Page
1
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Housewives face scarce canning supplies as Kerr Glass and Ball Corp control 90 percent of lids. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the House committees on agriculture and consumer protection open an inquiry into the shortage amid rising costs and complaints from consumers and elderly nutrition programs. Authorities press Governor Shapp to investigate while experts suggest wax seals, tin foil covers, zinc lids, or freezing as temporary fixes.
Apollo astronauts Thomas Stafford Vance Brand and Donald Slayton were held in sick bay aboard USS New Orleans as a precaution after detecting a mysterious gas during splashdown. Brand briefly passed out and all three wore oxygen masks as officials investigated possible nitrogen tetroxide or combustion byproducts from reentry hardware.
Harrisburg AP says the legislature adjourned for summer leaving bills on teacher pensions budget and medical malpractice unresolved. Republicans blocked a close vote on an $82.7 million package including expense increases and government funding. Senate Republicans sought a special session while Democratic leaders warned of potential shifts in funds and personnel authorizations for House members.
President Ford sent Congress a compromise energy proposal that would gradually lift price controls over 39 months and set an $11.50 per barrel ceiling on domestic oil, aiming to cut foreign oil dependence. Administration aides expect a six cent per gallon rise in petroleum prices by 1978, with a five cent monthly ceiling increase through November 1978.
In Rochester a lightning bolt struck a group from a Puerto Rican day camp injuring 12 including a 22 year old counselor Enrique Ruiz. Three children suffered critical injuries while eight others and the counselor were treated and discharged. Police said the group moved from a swimming pier as a storm developed and took cover under a tree.
Six Corry men were found guilty in U.S. District Court on one count each of conspiracy to import marijuana valued at about $1.2 million. The defendants, led by Carl Hillstrom, face up to five years in prison and $15,000 fines if upheld. All remain free on $10,000 bonds pending sentencing and appeal to the Fifth Circuit.
EPA study says 1974 saw an unprecedented rise in electricity costs with total industry revenues up $9 billion to $40 billion. Fuel costs drove about 60 percent of the increase, while nonfuel costs rose 1.68 percent led by higher interest rates. Regions along the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines faced the highest hikes.
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