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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1975
Page
1
The issue notes persistent rainy weather patterns affecting schedules as volume seventy four number one twenty nine is published. Local notices and brief updates accompany the weather theme.
AP reporting that President Ford's energy plan could push gasoline toward 70 cents per gallon. Frank G. Zarb says conservation taxes would return to individuals, while House Ways and Means proposes a smaller immediate rise. He notes import duties on crude oil lift all oil-derived products.
The AP market basket survey shows May prices mostly down from earlier peaks with overall declines around 8.4 percent from the start of the year, while some items rise as supplies tighten. Egg and sugar prices fall, beer and pork rise, and pork and chuck prices vary by city with anticipated future increases due to lower supply.
Corry Area High School alumni and guests gathered Saturday evening for the annual dinner at the school cafeteria. The event marked the 101st meeting of the Corry High School Alumni Association. Additional photos appear on page three of today’s Journal.
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania’s newest instant lottery game shatters early records. Vendors report rising ticket volumes and overworked agents while bartenders note regulars swapping beer for tickets. Officials anticipate first-week sales near four million, a record since the lottery began three years ago.
Police investigate a 2500 dollar theft from a trailer in Hare Creek Mobile Homes park on RD 3 Corry. Owner Lyle Harrington served in Illinois and his brother-in-law Robert Peters reported the break in. Missing are furniture, carpets, curtains, and other household items with inside damage. Eviction for May rent nonpayment noted.
President Ford and Egypt's Anwar Sadat wrapped a Salzburg summit with optimism on a peace formula within a month. Rabin announced Israel would cut tanks and artillery near the Suez Canal ahead of its reopening, while both leaders stressed personal rapport and a cautious path forward.
White House aides cite a chronic football knee as the cause of President Ford’s stumble at Salzburg airport and again at the 16th Century palace during meetings with Egyptian President Sadat. Ford wore a knee support from Michigan days.
Police report two traffic accidents over the weekend including a hit and run. John C. Long of Corry said his parked car on West Main Street was damaged, $185 estimate. A second crash at Maple avenue and East Washington Street involved Illen Edwards, 24, and Frederick H. Duell, 58, both from local addresses, with $100 damage to each car.
An 18 year old Corry man Rodney K Warner was cited for speeding after a one car crash on Mead Avenue near Mead Park. He and four passengers were uninjured as the auto hit a mailbox and damaged lawns. Police say the driver lost control after hitting a pothole and steering wheel spun. The car stopped about 1000 feet from the scene. Brakes reportedly would not work and damage to the car was about 135 dollars.
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