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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1975
Page
1
Intelligence sources say the Howard Hughes ship Glomar Explorer, built for Summa Corp under CIA contract, was designed to locate and recover a sunken Russian submarine during mid pacific ocean floor mining operations. An artist’s rendering illustrates one retrieval method under cover.
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose six-tenths of a percent in February marking a moderation in inflation but continuing higher costs for services and finished goods. Food costs edged up only slightly while groceries climbed due to fruit and vegetable prices and bakery items. Real earnings declined as worker purchasing power fell further.
Samuel Antrim president of Corry Memorial Hospital says the Care and Share program remains secure despite talk of the Stairways building sale to GECAC for a senior center. He notes Care and Share would remain at least until end of June even if the property is sold, while city participation and council discussions continue. Mayor Kibler plans to request up to 3000 for the purchase, though council has shown reluctance due to budget limits.
Eleven officials from SEPTA and county commissioners petition Commonwealth Court to declare parts of the Sunshine Law unconstitutional and vague. They seek an injunction to stop Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Howard Shapiro from filing criminal charges over his exclusion from a February 3 14 SEPTA meeting. President Judge James S Bowman heard arguments and took the petitions under advisement.
A 20 mile long column of over 100000 fleeing civilians and soldiers reached Phu Yen as Saigon concedes Hue and more territory to the North Viet Namese amid a widening retreat. Officials say the government may yield three more provinces, extending the curfew in Saigon.
North Vietnam launched a general offensive amid believed US aid cuts. Hanoi cites reduced U.S. military and economic aid as weakening Saigon forces. Viet Cong and allies have racked up strikes while Saigon evacuates Kontum Pleiku. Thieu says 19 divisions committed, US aid limited.
Washington AP The National Association of Letter Carriers with 200000 members postponed a threatened strike over the Kokomo plan a delivery system change. The Postal Service says no decision was made this month and testing continues in Kokomo Indiana and Portland Oregon while Providence Rhode Island tests were canceled.
The state auditor general released the 1973 Corry police pension fund audit. Critics say it shows only book value, omitting market value, which was about 50 000 lower. City officials expect actuarial studies and announced likely changes to fund makeup or investment handling.
Corry Area High School will sponsor a preschool program from April 21 to May 2 as part of the family living course. The class for 3, 4, and 5 year olds aims to provide learning for both preschoolers and family living students. Applications will be available at the CAHS office on Tuesday March 25. Openings are limited and early submission is urged.
Washington AP reports the Senate stalls on the 29.2 billion tax cut bill debating whether it should lift Social Security benefits and tax major oil firms. After two days of talks, no vote on core cuts yet. The pace hints at next week timing with Easter recess near.
A Corry woman 23 faces simple assault charges after an after school scuffle at Colum bus Elementary School. Police say the woman stopped a boy on his way home to discuss the incident, then struck him about the head after an argument.
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