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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1974
Page
1
An unclear fragment indicates a university related incident in Iowa with a deputy sheriff appointment or action. Key names and exact details are not readable, but the piece signals official involvement and a local law enforcement role connected to the university setting.
Readable fragments describe a 3 the corps and official activity but details are unclear. The text mentions Alfre and A.r. reading as corrupted OCR and uncertainty surrounds the event or statement. Further context would clarify names and actions.
Washington AP Under pressure from Judge Sirica presidential attorney James St Clair will turn over 20 Watergate conversations by next Tuesday and push work on 44 more. Aimed to speed material for the Watergate cover up trial set for Sept 9, the agreement calls for progress reports next Friday on the remaining tapes and documents.
CAIDC signed HUD application forms totaling 1 198 431 dollars for the South Center street housing venture. The mortgage listed is 1 079 000 dollars to be held by Marine National Bank, with the balance to be funded by grants and seed money. CAIDC members voted to authorize President Jerome Davis to file the forms to keep the project moving.
A federal jury in San Francisco convicted A&P Stores of fixing beef prices and ordered $22.7 million in damages to seven California and Colorado cattle growers. The 1964 to 1973 conspiracy involved other chains named as coconspirators but not defendants. Plaintiffs’ attorney Joseph M. Alioto plans to seek class action status at an Aug 20 hearing to extend damages to additional livestock producers.
The House Judiciary Committee rejected a GOP delay plea and moves to draft charges for Nixon impeachment. Debate split pro and anti impeachment lines with Democrats majority backing an eventual full House vote and possible Senate trial. White House tapes issue looms as lawmakers weigh articles of obstruction and Watergate context.
President Nixon outlined a no-surprises economic plan calling for broad budget cuts and a federal payroll reduction of 40,000 jobs. He urged citizens to save 16 cents per $10 spent while pledging no wage or price controls and urging energy self sufficiency. He spoke to a business audience at Century Plaza Hotel and acknowledged public pickets outside.
At least five people died and five others injured when a fire gutted a North Philadelphia two story row house around 5 a.m. Mrs Diane Rew 32 and Otis Bradley Sr 31 were hospitalized in serious condition. Four victims were identified as Kenneth Rew 7 Omar Rew 18 months Otis Bradley Jr 3 and Clarissa Gardner 15 with a fifth body unidentified. Karen Rew was missing. Neighbors cited chronic electrical issues on the block. Firefighters faced heat and flames delaying entry.
In Huntsville Texas a marathon standoff with seven armed convicts holding 11 hostages nears resolution as negotiations continue through the night. Prison officials say no rush to assault, aiming to preserve hostage safety while tension eases. Hostages include librarians and teachers, with guards and a chaplain among captives.
Corry’s Combined Earned Income tax committee heard a favorable midyear report from William B. Miller. For the first half of 1974 revenue reached 228 017 with a year end balance totaling 117 105 added to receipts, while disbursements to other districts totaled 244 288 leaving a halfway balance of 101 834. Miller noted four labor settlements without strikes boosted earnings and revenue.
City Treasurer Mary Hubley announced that 2,800 school tax notices for properties within city limits were mailed, completing the final 1974 property tax levies. School taxes offer a 2 percent rebate in August and September, then face value in October and November, with a 5 percent penalty added December 1. Payments are due at the city treasurer's office.
The New China News Agency reports a dramatic recovery of Wang Shih-Fen, a fireworks factory worker, who survived 98 percent burn coverage including 88 percent third degree. After amputations, she learned to write with a prosthetic left hand, walking again. She endured seven crises, four blood transfusions, and four skin grafts over a 50 day hospital stay at Hospital Number One in Peking Medical College, with lengthy dressings due to kidney and liver issues.
Pulitzer prize winner and Washington editor Jack Anderson will headline a Corry Journal event at Corry Area High School. Proceeds benefit the Corry Area Fine Arts Council with tickets at the door or through local outlets.
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