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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1974
Page
6
Paris report notes long French tradition of private gold hoarding while US law bans private ownership since 1934. Treasury official William E. Simon says Americans may legally own gold before year-end as Nixon holds authority to lift restrictions amid wartime-like supply fears.
The Pennsylvania Justice Department opened an inquiry into alleged kickbacks by contractors to win highway maintenance work in Mercer and Monroe counties. PennDOT and state officials report suspensions of two county workers in Mercer County and an ongoing probe, with a House committee planning a preliminary review to guard against financial risk.
Harrisburg AP. The Pennsylvania House voted 148 to 13 to approve a college aid measure delivering about 18 million dollars to private colleges and universities. Grants of six hundred dollars per state scholarship student would be awarded. state owned, state related institutions, community colleges and theological schools would be excluded.
The Miss America head says the Miss Pennsylvania pageant cannot judge swimsuits backstage, countering plans by Keystone director John Zerbe to hold quarter turns or backstage judging. Officials stress no elimination of swimsuit events, and aim to ease judges by changing the format while maintaining standards.
Gertrude Gravink and others travel to Marblehead to visit Commander Mary Sproul USN Ret. Mrs. Florence Legters is honored at a belated birthday dinner with attendees including Mrs. Blanche Legters and Mrs. Irma TenHaken. Legion Auxiliary meeting installs new officers, no July or August meetings. Various community events, visits, and club activities detailed, including the GAC Club, Golden Agers plans, and family news. A karate couple from Reading, PA, achieve black belts with plans to continue training.
Linesville resident George H. Chapman has designed a ladder leveler to fit uneven ground. The device extends ladder feet from 12 to 20 feet and requires a 40 inch overlap with the rail. Eight firms express interest, with patent 456 750 granted April 1. Raymond Lee Organization of New York aids sale or licensing. Howard Pondell was patent attorney. NAMED TO POST Patricia Sullivan Lindh named White House special assistant for women's programs.
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