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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1974
Page
1
In a decisive council meeting, city leaders reaffirmed support for the elite hospital project despite opposition. The plan targets modernization and expansion, with officials citing long term public health benefits and economic impact for the city.
Readable fragments indicate a union store context in the 1960s with potential social or political ties. The text mentions possible patient access and shifting support within a local economy, but leaves key names and dates unclear.
The Jesuit Rev John McLaughlin adviser to President Nixon is summoned by provincial Rev Richard Cleary to Boston for prayer and reflection amid questions on his vows and status The Boston note raises the possibility he could be dismissed from the order though remaining a priest Cleary says McLaughlin had no approval to reside in Watergate apartments and questions Jesuit living rules
Officials of the Corry Area School District announced a federally funded summer school program for six weeks from June 17 to July 26. Elementary students meet 9 to 11 45 a.m. at Wright Street School with remedial reading added. secondary students attend the high school for social studies and English. Transportation cards are required for out of town enrollments with a June 1 elementary deadline. Queries go to Elmer Myers for elementary and Leroy Peck for secondary.
Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger travels to Damascus for the 10th time in his bid to bridge gaps in Israel Syria talks. He plans a luncheon with Syrian leaders as Israel and Syria press over a UN buffer zone and troop limits near front lines.
City recreation plans may expand with state financed tennis courts and possibly one or two new softball fields. South Erie County Softball League seeks more diamonds for its 19 teams and lighting funding. City officials discuss landfill sites and Mead Park tennis court improvements as steps toward expansion.
Major U S utilities struggle with higher fuel costs and capital needs. Consolidated Edison skipped its 45 cent quarterly dividend to conserve cash, triggering alarm over the sector’s finances and credit ratings. Analysts warn the worst may lie ahead if market access for utility securities remains tight, risking steeper consumer electric bills.
President Nixon refused to produce 11 Watergate tapes to the House Judiciary Committee, prompting lawmakers to debate impeachment grounds. Supporters call it a shameful act of cover up while critics urge considering the action in impeachment deliberations as Rodino vows to press on.
Former Nixon aides Ehrlichman and Colson face subpoenas for White House documents and top secret Pentagon papers in the plumbers case. Judge Gesell set a Friday deadline for response and warned the case could be dismissed if evidence is not produced. The subpoenas seek material tied to the Pentagon papers and Colson and Ehrlichman papers left at the White House.
Mrs Barbara Mack announced the meeting with PennDOT will be held in the high school cafeteria at 7 30 pm to discuss local road conditions. Attendees include Jason Unger for Sen Budd Dwyer and Rep Forest Hopkins. Dwyer cannot attend. Three PennDOT representatives will review the 12 year highway plan and answer questions, with City Council urged to attend.
Contact The Journal at 665-820 between 3 and 9 p.m. to vent opinions on issues and problems you want addressed by the responsible body. Your grievance may be published in the Sound Off column on Saturday.
Erie County officials confirmed Mead Park Association of Corry will receive its annual 1500 grant. Controller’s office stated the budget already allocates the funds after Norbert Bachemer sought clarification from commissioners. He noted the association had requested 2000 for the year but the figure was reduced to 1500.
A King Street property owner asked the City Council about allowing a manufacturing operation in the former HH Hammond Beer building at King and East Main. Leonard Tonnard and Bills Johnson seek a zoning variance from R-2 to permit light manufacturing, with residents preparing to oppose the move.
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