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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1974
Page
1
Washington AP reports a slowing rise in wholesale prices in April to seven-tenths of one percent seasonally adjusted and five-tenths unadjusted. Industrial prices jumped 2.3 percent, farm and food prices fell for the second straight month, and the Agriculture Department sees possible food price leveling later in the year.
The House Judiciary Committee begins review of grand jury evidence on Nixon’s Watergate role. Judge Sirica sent material for impeachment inquiry as Rebozo appears, possibly to be questioned over sworn testimony conflicts. Open sessions planned with executive sessions to follow. Subpoena options loom as committee weighs tapes and requests for more material from the White House.
A routine fire department drill sparked by Chief Thomas Lathrop led volunteers to burn and then extinguish the Button property on East Street. Earlier a resuscitator call to a home near Corry Memorial Hospital at 5:52 pm preceded the event. Millspan and Joy Contractors began a $14,000 Municipal Building remodel with rough work to last about two months followed by finish work.
Lawrence Brown, Erie County dog officer, arrived under the new program and charged four residents with owning unlicensed dogs and allowing them to run at large. Six charges were filed against Craig Moore Victor Jewell Philip Amoroso and Clara Sorenson as Brown assisted by a city officer. Police noted the complaintant’s name will not be released and provided station 664-2222 for calls.
The Journal invites readers to call 665-8291 tonight between 5 and 9 p.m. to vent opinions for the Sound Off column. Submit grievances or problems for attention by the responsible body. entries will be published in Saturday edition.
Canada moves toward a general election in July after a no confidence vote toppled Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau's Liberal minority government. The House backed the motion 137 to 123 amid inflation worries. Trudeau to dissolve parliament. electionAsked for July 8. He will serve as caretaker. The New Democratic Party joined Conservatives to defeat the budget, ending Trudeau's term.
Erie Metropolitan Planning Department chief Christopher Capotis pressed for Route 89 widening and repaving from Wattsburg to Elgin after to discussions with Seaway Coach Lines. Corry officials including Mayor Mary Ann Kibler and local press praised steps toward improved regional transport links and service.
State police probe a burglary at an Edinboro residence worth $2500 in jewels and cash. No manhunt was on, though investigators pursue multiple leads with troopers from Girard Lawrence Park Corry Meadville and highway patrol assisting.
CMH officials forecast higher hospital rates starting within two months as Oil City Franklin and Titusville balance budget pressures. Oil City has already raised rates twice in the year. CMH cites rising costs and equipment needs while Corry begins its budget for the new fiscal year. Private room prices range from 49 to 63 dollars daily, with isolette charges varying by facility.
Secretary of State Kissinger flies to Riyadh to urge King Faisal's support for a partial Israeli withdrawal and disengagement deal with Syria. He aims to win regional backing from Faisal Sadat and Boumedienne while reports of progress on Golan negotiations surface.
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