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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1974
Page
1
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A fragmented item notes a court action affecting local officials. The readable phrases reference a formal proceeding and possible involvement by authorities. Details are unclear but imply formal legal steps and a governmental context.
White House counsel James D. St Clair told Judge Sirica Nixon will not turn over more Watergate tapes and Jaworski will press the subpoena fight. Sirica scheduled hearings for May 13 and a Friday meeting to map litigation strategy as St Clair warned of a possible Supreme Court clash over the issue.
Erie County commissioners again fail to second a motion to place Union City Dam recreation project on November ballot. The proposal sought a 40 year debt with the Army Corps of Engineers to fund a large park around Union City Dam on French Creek. Costs range from twenty two thousand to one hundred sixty six thousand dollars annually depending on scope.
A school official said the big property tax shock from last year’s six-mill increase will not reoccur. This year’s budget includes a three-mill increase, but no further hikes beyond that.
Decrepit buildings haunt Corry as three structures, led by a crumbling West Main laundromat, face tax and trust issues among the county, city, school district, bank, and former owners now in California. County officials cite a state tax formula shift impacting district values and millage. one-sixteenth to two-thirds mill changes vary by locality, with overall district levies rising modestly this year after a large prior increase.
A nationwide AP survey finds families not abandoning vacations despite higher gas and food prices. Travelers plan shorter trips, stay longer at destinations, and risk running out of gas on Sundays due to fewer stations open. Hotel rates rise modestly as tourism areas expect a strong summer.
Former astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. won the Democratic nominatio n for Ohio senator on his third try and George C. Wallace captured a third term renomination in Alabama. Ohio, Alabama, Indiana and North Carolina held early primaries for November elections. District of Columbia approved a charter restoring self government for the capital. Glenn defeated Metzenbaum amid tax dispute fallout while Wallace pursues another presidential bid. Gilligan Rhodes won Ohio governorship, McCary to face Wallace, and Morgan led in North Carolina.
OTTAWA Canada AP Canada faces possible general election in July as the House plans a no confidence vote in Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s minority Liberal government. The New Democratic Party backed by Conservatives pushes the no confidence amended budget debate.
CAHS announces co valedictorians Anne Zarger and Jon Bennett for the Class of 1974 as senior Joseph Zalik speaks. Bennett headed swimming and track, student council roles, and planned Bucknell study. Zarger active in bands, clubs, NHS, and sports. 274 diplomas, expanding awards and scholarships, to be announced at May 2 graduation at Howard J Sheen Field.
Corry selects Barbara Mack of East Bond Street for secretary on the Citizens Advisory Committee of the Erie Metropolitan Planning Department. The panel will aid transportation planning with county and state department coordination. Mack notes limited Corry representation and the road map gap north of I 90.
Corry Housing Authority opens detailed review of elderly housing proposals in the Fourth Ward Urban Renewal area. CHA met informally to examine five proposals from four developers. meetings with three developers will follow for explanations and questions. No action yet. officials will release findings when decisions are made.
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