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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1974
Page
1
Two city agencies approved a limited renewal program for downtown upgrade. Officials urge tenants and property owners to hear news directly from city leaders rather than read it secondhand in The Journal.
The City Redevelopment Authority and City Planning Commission approved a renewal project covering fifteen parcels bounded by Center Street, railroad crossing, Clinton Street, Mott Street and Park Streets. The plan trims center parking, establishes four quadrants with four lane Center Street traffic, razes several buildings including the National Bank of Corry site, and envisions retail development with covered walkways and parklike features. A December 9 public hearing by City Council will formalize state funding steps, with no local funds involved.
Planners seek a wider Mott street for two way traffic and propose Park street to gain new commercial zones under a drafted master plan. The Park street change is future dated while West Main street will see the razing of a former laundromat. About $12,000 is allocated for that site, with roughly $500,000 more to fund the downtown project.
The Labor Department reports a 2.3 percent advance in overall wholesale prices in October led by a 6.4 percent jump in motor vehicle costs and higher consumer foods. Prices this year show a 22.6 percent year over year rise, the largest 12 month gain since 1947, signaling continued inflation pressures.
Washington AP report says the United Mine Workers reach a three year tentative deal with wage hikes of 9 percent first year and 3 percent in each of the next two years plus cost of living adjustments. Sick leave and pension rise to 250 dollars, with a disputed price tag. Ratification by the 120,000 members is expected in about 10 days.
Washington understands Ford aides weigh a new gasoline tax increase as a revenue source to fund a proposed public service unemployment program aid housing and offset tax cuts for low income groups. Interior Secretary Morton said he was studying the idea and might recommend it to the President.
A state police cruiser from Corry station and a Titusville car collided yesterday in Titusville during a passing maneuver. Damage to both vehicles was about $200. The cruiser was driven by Trooper Paul Faith. the other driver was Greg Tracy, 18. No injuries. Corry corporal Francis Sergier investigated. In a separate incident, a Columbus girl, Diane Fargo, 17, was hospitalized after her car left Route 957 near Columbus and ran into a ditch with a laceration on the back of her head. Damage to Fargo’s car was about $400. she was listed in satisfactory condition.
Corry Area School District directors will discuss hiring J. David Rossi Associates for an educational planning study at a $10,000 salary. Rossi would examine transportation, facilities, and programs to craft an district plan with broad community input. The meeting date is to be announced after directors interview Rossi.
Former President Richard M. Nixon, 61, is expected to leave Long Beach Hospital after 23 days of treatment for phlebitis and return to his San Clemente villa. Doctors appointed by Judge Sirica will examine him to determine if he can testify in the Watergate cover up trial in Washington. Nixon’s condition has shown improvement, though blood pressure swings and antihypertensive treatment are under review.
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