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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1974
Page
1
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In Saigon President Thieu brands opponents as Communist and colonialist lackeys while promising reforms to aid welfare. He warns he will continue a hard line after two months of restraint as demonstrations injure scores during clashes with police. In Tehran Kissinger seeks oil price relief but Iran’s Shah pushes a commodity index link.
Lawyers track Nixon health as they weigh moving the Watergate cover up trial to California or linking via TV to Judge Sirica in Washington. Debate centers on Nixon’s ability to travel, with discussions of a California testimony or telecast from there.
Erie County faces a staff shortage as Corry has no city constables for polling. Officials plan to appoint deputies from nearby constables with court clearance. Six precincts require six workers each, over 900 volunteers countywide. Shifts and replacements are being arranged as apathy from officials rises.
State police investigate a one car crash south of Spartansburg on Route 89 near Routes 77. Ronald Hannold 25 of Union City RD 4 and Matthew Smell 23 of Union City RD 4 were hospitalized. Hannold is listed fair with unknown injuries. Smell was sent to St Vincent Medical Center with condition not reported. Both were un- interviewed. the timing of the wreck and exact cause remain unclear.
Washington AP reports Harold S. Nelson and David L. Parr, once leaders of the nation’s largest dairy cooperative, were sentenced by U.S. District Judge George L. Hart Jr. to three years in prison with all but four months suspended and $10,000 fines each. They must begin serving November 8 at the federal prison in Montgomery, Alabama.
PennDOT outlines 426 in Erie County 12 year plan with 78 projects including Route 426 from Corry to the New York line resurfaced but not widened. Bridge work totals $942,000 for nearby spans while overall road work for Corry totals $4.172 million. P Saupp cautions plans are tentative though early approvals look favorable.
Washington reports the unemployment rate climbed from 5.8 to 6 percent last month, the highest in three years, with 5.5 million Americans jobless, 200000 more than the prior month, signaling recession pressures ahead of the election.
Cooper Industries of Houston parent firm of Cooper Pentax releases first three quarters 1974 figures. Sales and services reach 285.6 million, up from 224.8 million. net income climbs to 17.386 million from 13.48 million. Primary earnings per share rise to 3.61 from 2.86. fully diluted 3.17 vs 2.47. Local Pentax workforce increases by 43 to 124 percent higher than year earlier.
Industry officials say the fuel shortage is not critical in the Corry area though it varies by region. National Fuel Gas predicts adequate supply with two percent more allocations than 1972 usage. Plants expect to meet demand barring sudden changes, but larger orders could strain the limited supply as firms seek alternatives.
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