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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1975
Page
1
BEIRUT, Lebanon AP The young Saudi prince Faisal Ibn Musaed, nephew of the slain King Faisal, was publicly executed at the government palace in Riyadh. State radio reported the killing as crowds gathered in the main square, with no clear method indicated. A royal ceremony followed days of speculation.
Residents seek quick health answers through Tel Med a new system from area medical and charitable groups to guide callers on illness signs stay healthy and cope with serious disease.
Washington reports show May housing starts up 14.2 percent and permits rising 8.6 percent to 909,000 annual rate, while Ford hints at vetoing a government subsidy bill for home buyers amid debate on its $1.2 billion cost and impact on deficits.
Philip J. Sample is named works manager for the Corry plant as Cooper Energy Services reorganizes. He will report to Burwyn B. Bender in Mt. Vernon and oversee operations to boost manufacturing costs and cross plant technology exchange. Staff continuing under Sample includes Russ Chapin, Richard McCray, James Burkhart, Al Moore, and George Hopp, with Robert Hafferty remaining director of industrial relations.
City Council approved the Stanford Hose Company to use several streets for the Firemen's Parade on Saturday August 2. The route starts at the Smith and Wayne streets intersection, follows city streets as shown, and ends at Wright Street School field. Parade begins at 2 p.m. and ends about 6 p.m.
Corry state police arrested Daniel Krepps 21 and Douglas Livcas 18 after a truck allegedly sped through a radar beam at over 80 mph. Trooper Stile found marijuana in the glove compartment and three small bags plus cigarettes in the ashtray and wallet. Lucas drove, Krepps rode as passenger. arraignment before District Justice Hodges ongoing at presstime.
In Pembroke Park, a 22 year old heroin addict seized control of a small station house with a .38 revolver and forced Police Chief Tom Courtney to intervene. After 90 minutes of tension, the chief persuaded him to seek hospital help for drug withdrawal. The suspect, Dane Garrison, was taken to Broward General Hospital for treatment and observation.
The Pennsylvania House approved a $4.5 billion budget after a week of Democratic-led fights by a 115-78 margin. The deal includes $90 million for nonpublic school aid to win Catholic Conference support, $27.5 million for about 3.5 percent raises for 80,000 state workers, and raised grants for the needy. Senate action and a possible conference committee loom with a July 1 deadline, while Allegheny County seeks roughly $13 million in additional aid.
City fire truck damaged while fighting the Downey property fire will return from Pittsburgh after repairs. City Safety Director Halfast says engine repair was simple and done without removing the engine, with initial bill estimates narrowing to under $5,000.
Wisconsin study finds lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18 in 1972 did not raise youth traffic deaths. In six years 60 percent of 18–20 driver fatalities tested showed alcohol involvement, a rate higher than older groups but not higher after the change. The report notes youths drink regardless of legal status and compares 1968–1973 data from 18–20 year olds to other ages.
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