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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1974
Page
1
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Washington AP regional leaders of the United Mine Workers balk at a proposed contract extending the nationwide coal strike into a third week. The bargaining council may reopen negotiations on the tentative agreement, which took 2 1/2 months to reach and raised hopes to end the strike. Chief industry negotiator Guy Farmer said the companies are not open to renegotiation, labeling the proposal their final offer. The council recessed and planned to reconvene, but a hotel room shooting that killed Sam Littlefield, 54, an Alabama district president, stalled sessions and led to memorials.
The new telephone directory is effective today with about 600 number changes. State Police HQ Erie now dial 898 1641. Corry station remains 664 4674. The book adds a numbers list and larger calling information pages, plus a four page color insert separating white and yellow pages. William J. Schilling urges users to verify numbers and front pages for further changes.
North East attorney Michael E. Dunlavey joins Orton and Nygaard at 49 West Smith Street. A 1967 Notre Dame BA in economics, he earned a Buffalo JD in June and aligns with trial and appellate work. He served as Army Intelligence captain in Europe and Vietnam, earning two Bronze Stars. He is married to Louise O Leary and they have two children.
State police report two traffic accidents during the first big winter blast. At about 1 a.m. an Erie driver William M. Koziarski slid off a rural Wattsburg road into a tree causing 1500 dollars damage and minor injuries not treated. Earlier James J. O'Brien on Route 426 east of Corry lost control as the car slid and struck a utility pole, with 1500 dollars damage.
Industrial output fell for the fourth time in five months with a 0.6 percent drop. Detroit sources say Chrysler will idle five of six car plants in December, affecting about 30,000 workers and potentially plus 50,000 elsewhere. Union talks on a new contract stall, risking a three week coal strike and steel knock-ons.
The U S Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls 80000 yellow lapel buttons promoting toy safety after tests show sharp edges paint with 1.97 percent lead and clips that could detach. No buttons reached consumers as they were sent to 14 field offices for destruction with the Lewis Co. of Washington liable for about 1700 dollars due to contract omissions.
Police reported five traffic incidents from ice slick streets with $1,380 in damage and no injuries. A 16-year-old student driver, Kathy Stoltz, turned too sharply and ran into a ditch. Lola Prayer, 18, lost control and hit a Penelec pole. A rear-end crash on Route 6 near Worth Street caused most damage. Police noted additional details continue on the back page.
U S Rep Joseph P Vigorito released a witness list for his Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on meat pricing. The testimony will feature executives from Safeway Giant A P and Kroger Armour Wilson and Company plus a meat merchandising head and a law counsel as the panel investigates middlemen profits and high retail meat prices. The chairman warned chains to explain why prices stay high while farmers see low cattle prices and urged action to curb costs for farmers and consumers.
The Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross plans its first Bloodmobile visit to the new RC building on East Main Street next Wednesday. Acting chairman Thomas Grice says the goal is about 165 pints with capacity for 198 donors, scheduling seven to eight donors per 15 minute period. Four crew members are making 400 phone calls to secure slots, and donors are urged to call 663-2994 to book. Hours are noon to 32 80 p.m.
City officials reiterate a promised property tax increase for 1975. At Monday night’s 8 p.m. council meeting, first readings will cover the tax levy ordinance and the appropriation of funds. Finance director Calderone has indicated a 2.3 mill hike is likely, noting last year’s mill cut will boost this year’s rise.
Corry state police investigate a Union City burglary at a home occupied by Mrs. Carol Leonard. Entry was gained via the garage and a door into the house. Stolen items include a riding lawn tractor a snowmobile a radial arm saw a space heater an air compressor wiring and nails valued at about $2,195 with the investigation ongoing.
President Ford declares his candidacy for a full four year term in 1976. White House officials and aides confirm the plan after months of hints and private discussions with Republican leaders and governors.
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