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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1975
Page
3
LOUISE COOK reports shoppers saw many price cuts in last month, though the family grocery bill remains 12.4 percent higher than a year ago. A government report suggests the savings may be short lived.
The AP survey shows a 2.9 percent average drop in the marketbasket in April across 13 cities, yet totals stay above April 1974. Farm prices rose 4 percent from March 15 to April 15, potentially lifting supermarket costs later. Eggs and milk earnings for farmers declined while cattle and hog prices rose. Middlemen blame higher costs for not passing all savings to consumers. The AP tracked 15 items in 13 cities, noting sugar declines and cookie price cuts, with Chicago firms waging a price war.
Congressional Democrats blast President Ford for removing price controls on crude oil while praising a 30 day postponement of a $1 a barrel tariff rise. Senate critics warn removal will cost families about 250 dollars yearly and plan to block it. White House and FEA outline pace and hearings for a two year removal plan. energy tax bills inch toward committee output amid ongoing debate. A separate note from Titusville cites a $300,000 Senate staff add in exchange for approving a $15 million package.
Richie Donahue becomes North Hills Golf Course full-time pro manager this month, transferring from Penn Oaks Country Club in West Chester where he served as assistant pro since 1969. A Philadelphia native, he will oversee course operations and offer lessons.
Jamestown Community College began a 4.5 million construction project that includes a physical education complex a new academic building and a garage marking the college anniversary. JCC board chair R Quintus Anderson called the college a jewel in the state system Founder's Day dinner a concert in the Arts and Science Theater and a musical show Something Uncommon are part of a week long observance featuring pieces from JCC musicals since 1961.
The government raises take home pay by adjusting withholding tax tables to reflect Ford tax cuts. Beginning May 1, a single person earning 10,000 yearly gains 1.44 weekly, childless couples at 20,000 gain 2.94 weekly, and a family of four at 15,000 gains 4.73 weekly. Total impact adds 7.8 billion in spending, plus 8.1 billion in tax rebates and 1.7 billion in Social Security checks by June.
Copperweld Corp. posted a 62 percent rise in net income for the first quarter of 1975, despite fewer orders. The Pittsburgh company earned $4.1 million on $86.1 million in sales for the period ending March 31, up from $2.5 million on $67.7 million in sales in early 1974.
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