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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1969
Page
7
The Women's Guild of the Abbe Reformed Church met recently at the church. Mrs. Robert Beckerink led the gathering and presided over the event.
Allegheny Airlines reports a 4.722 million first quarter deficit for 989, blaming two crashes near Bradford around January 1. President Leslie C. Barnes told shareholders at the annual meeting that the carrier faced unmeasured losses and ongoing financial strain.
U S Interior Secretary Walter J Hickel lauds U S Steel for spending about 250 million dollars in 15 years to curb water pollution and outlines a further 500 million planned over 10 years. Allegheny reports random Clairton Works inspections and test results to union officials.
Senator E Willard urged House and Senate colleagues to resist tax increases and support the Senate version of the 1969 70 budget. The bill S 601 would spend 2.150 billion, down 364.2 million from Governor Shafer, but a 129.4 million revenue gap remains. Willard notes core agencies stay near current levels with few increases, except education praised by a teacher pay raise. He cites General Government operations and subsidies as likely to see cuts. In a separate item, Northern Ireland opens a new 1000 acre Forest Park in Mourne Mountains County Down with walks a trout lake and pony trail.
Twenty five defendants were named by the Erie County grand jury including four Alliance College students charged with assault battery and forcible entry in the beating of Edinboro student David Soltis. The youths allegedly entered Shafer Hall and attacked Soltis after a mistaken identity dispute. Indicted defendants include Michael Barkley Peter Wistiewski Jack Gaenzle and Phillip Wisowaty.
Louisville report shows Kentucky drew about 30 million visitors in 1968. Visitors spent roughly 245 million dollars across the Bluegrass state, signaling strong tourism demand for the year.
Erie County Health reports brown recluse spiders are not known to exist in Pennsylvania. The Medical Entomologist notes the species range is Texas to Tennessee and Gulf States to Illinois and Indiana. Indoor habits and control methods are outlined with caution to seek medical care if bitten.
Ford promotes the Maverick as a solution to the dollar drain and economy needs. In tests it averaged 22.5 mpg and delivered 105 horsepower from a six engine. It accelerates to highway speed quickly with 417 feet in ten seconds from a standstill. Brakes, weight, and stability are emphasized for safety. The 1970 model aims at slower depreciation and higher trade-in value, branding it an investment from purchase to sale.
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