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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1974
Page
1
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Columnist Jack Anderson spoke for a solid hour to about 300 people at Corry Area High School last night, followed by an hour and a half of Q A. He criticized Nixon and contrasted past presidents with current conduct, sparking a wide range of audience questions. City Council planned a lengthy session Monday with agenda items from the engineer administrator and assistant administrator, including water department matters and zoning on South Center Street.
Two non twin newborns arrive yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital in the nursery. A boy born to Alvin and Brenda Yoder of Hast Irving street, and a girl born to Emmanuel and Clara Yoder of Sugar Grove. Both families are unrelated.
In a two and a half hour talk, Lee Anderson criticized Richard Nixon and the presidency, saying Nixon lacks nobility despite competence. He praised McGovern and Ford for honesty, warned presidents drift from servant role, urged listeners to hold leaders to conscience, and urged Corry Area High School students toward journalism careers.
In Lima the Velasco regime deployed riot police to seize control of all Lima newspapers. Riot troopers barricaded the doors of eight independent publishers, signaling a broad crackdown on press outlets in the capital.
The House Judiciary Committee pressed for a vote on an impeachment article accusing President Nixon of obstruction of justice in the Watergate coverup. A 27-11 test vote defeated a Republican bid to weaken the article, signaling potential committee endorsement and sending the matter toward the House floor and then the Senate.
In Huntsville Texas authorities renewed negotiations with Fred Gomez Carrasco leader of armed convicts holding 11 hostages. Carrasco refused freedom in exchange for release and demanded surrender while veterans warned of further violence as hostage shooting injuries a prison school teacher.
At Geneva talks, Turkish officials discuss a peace plan while Turkey slows military buildup on Cyprus. Estimates place Turkish forces at over 25 000 with 200 tanks, though UN figures say a ceasefire violation halted advances. Premier Scevit calls the operation winding down as Turkish Airlines resumes domestic flights. Greek and Turkish ministers meet in a tense but hopeful atmosphere as a final accord nears.
PennDOT and county highway officials toured area roads including Corry to assess repairs. Secretary Kassab said funds will rise and Corry will see rejuvenation with more money and work. Crews continue pothole patching while awaiting funds and local officials report things are looking up.
Pennsylvania may shift license plate sales to counties as Act 167 becomes law. Erie County Treasurer Neil McLaughlin said his office will issue temporary plates locally as supplies arrive, speeding service away from Harrisburg. He and other treasurers will push for full county-level license lag issuance. Announcement of the start of new service will be made.
On August 1 the Wellman Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Service at North Center street will move to new ownership by Mr and Mrs Duane Croscutt of Clymer. The shop will be renamed B and D Vacuum Cleaner Sales and Service and continue at the same location. Current owner Herbert S Wellman will stay on for a period to aid the transition and introduce the customers to the new owners.
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