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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1974
Page
4
Local ads list line rates at forty cents and note noon day-of-publication acceptance. Nearby businesses advertise photo accessories for Father’s Day, footwear specials, electrical work, car rentals, all you can eat meals, air conditioners, plumbing, gardening, sewing services, and shop openings with phone numbers for contact. A variety of community notices include a winners’ box of candy, Moose work bee, and children’s letters.
A surge of labor disputes in western Pennsylvania mirrors a national trend fueled by inflation and lifted wage controls. In the Pittsburgh area 24 strikes idled about 5,500 workers, with unions seeking higher pay and cost of living protections while management resists open-ended COLA provisions. Local disruptions include cemetery workers, moving van drivers, utility staff, paper workers, and a stalled Elliott Co. turbine plant in Jeannette.
Union City Hospital and Ambulance recorded patient movements. Admitted: Mrs Norman Hanby of 14 Park Street. Mrs Lula Geer of R D 1 Wattsburg. Mrs Marvin Johnson of R D 1 Union City. Glen McKiney Sr of 17 Bridge Street. Discharged: Mrs Elwood Bearsley of Columbus. Other listed residents include Mrs Kenneth Thomas of 89 West High Street. Florence Crowe of 46 Putnam Street. David Zigler of 24 O dell Street. William Shade of 19 Murray Street.
The British Airports Authority investigates a misuse of VIP lounge access at London Airport. A South American embassy butler reportedly received full VIP treatment, including chauffeur service, preferential baggage handling, and free refreshments, at taxpayers’ expense as silver cutlery accompanied the ambassador.
A local hospital bulletin lists emergency contact, ambulance desk volunteers and discharges. It records births and deaths including Debra, 6 months Russell, and Wendy Hawkins, with addresses across Corry and surrounding areas. It also lists several patients and relatives across Corry, Clymer, Union City, and Columbus.
A Corry letter campaign to Sen Schweiker Shapp Scott and local officials pleads for road resurfacing and maintenance. IAM District Lodge 65 and Corry labor groups cite Route 426 89 and US 6 conditions, urging funding beyond a 12 year plan and inviting officials to inspect. A separate note from IAM praises Corry’s improvements while criticizing Route 957 used by visiting members.
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