Loss May Hit $100000 Blaze Destroys Barn
A late night fire destroyed a large barn on James F. Brink’s Corry farm wiping out two silos a bulk milk tank and 50 cows. Losses may exceed 100000 with some insured. Fire officials sought state police fire marshal help while local crews from Corry Elgin Beaverdam and Spartansburg fought the blaze amid limited water. The cause remained unknown and no foul play was indicated.
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James S. Brink
R.D.3
Corry
Elgin-Beaverdam
Spartansburg
McEldowney
James F. Brink
B.D
Elgin-Beaverdam Hose Company
Elgin- Beaverdam
Reagan Announces Candidacy for White House
Ronald Reagan, a conservative former actor from California, declared his bid for the White House, challenging President Ford and criticizing a Washington buddy system blamed for national woes. He said his candidacy would be healthy for the nation and his party as he began the active phase.
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Washington
Ronald Reagan
White House
Ford
Postal Sleuths Still Seeking Stolen Safe
The Waterford Post Office burglary is under investigation by the U S Postal Service Inspections Service. About $6000 in money and stamps disappeared with a 1350 pound Mosler safe taken overnight. Officials declined to comment further citing inspector authority.
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U.S. Postal Service
Waterford
Erie
Ruth Egelin
Edward Dombrowski
Autos Demolished In Route 6 Crash
Two cars were demolished yesterday afternoon in a collision at Route 6 and Dead Man's Run Road in Freehold Township. Marilyn K. May of 432 East Main Street and George Wintner of Mandatt, Pa were driving the autos. Wintner was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital for possible leg injuries and is listed in satisfactory condition. Passengers in the May vehicle received treatment at Warren General Hospital. Police report the Wintner car passed the May car as the May auto began a left turn into Dead Man's Run Road, causing the crash.
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Dead Man's Runt Road
Freehold Township
Corry
Marilyn K. May
East Main Street
George Wintner
Mandatt
Wintner
Corry Memorial Hospital
Reagan declares bid for GOP nomination amid party rifts
Reagan keynoted his campaign with a broad critique of Washington. He faults inflation unemployment and big government while calling for leadership that listens to the people. He cites a harmful Washington buddy system and vows to return government to the people as he pursues the Republican presidential nomination.
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Washington
Ford
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U.S
Soviet Union
Washington, D.C
America
Hollywood
Richard M. Nixon
Juan Carlos May Become Spain’s Next King Amid Debate
Spain’s Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon y Borbon is expected to ascend as King Juan Carlos I on Saturday. Observers question his ability to push democracy amid Francoist legacies, while he has grown from a royal figure under Franco into a central ceremonial leader with military training and foreign visits.
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Madrid
Spain
Juan Carlos de Borbon Y Borbon
Juan Carlos I
Francisco Franco
Juan Carlos
Franco
Inflation Surges In October Amid Higher Grocery Prices
Washington AP report shows October inflation accelerated by seven tenths of a percent driven by sharp rises in meats dairy and coffee. The 12 month inflation reached 7.6 percent with higher costs for food cars clothing fuel and mortgage interest. Consumer purchasing power flat for workers though real earnings rose 1.9 percent year over year due to tax cuts.
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Washington
Labor Department
Pa. Bill Would Revise PSP Board
A Pennsylvania bill to overhaul state police discipline passed the Senate State Government Committee. It would replace the court martial with an Internal Board of Inquiry of three members including the commissioner appointee the accused and a mutual third. The accused could choose open or closed hearings and the board’s findings would be imposed on the commissioner.
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Harrisburg
Senate State Government Committee
Auditor General Urges Action on Fuel Adjustment Ripoff
Auditor General Robert P. Casey urged Governor Shapp to direct the attorney general to take all legal actions to recover fuel adjustment overcharges by utilities and coal suppliers in Pennsylvania. He cited studies showing utilities gaining through inflated coal prices and a weak PUC review, calling for state and federal investigations into possible collusion and to return funds to consumers.
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Robert P. Casey
Shapp
Robert P. Kane
Commonwealth
Casey
Pennsylvania
Mines and Energy Management Committee
House of Representatives
PUC
Gas Line Woes Interrupt CJ Work Schedule
Jamestown officials repair a fuel gas line causing a temporary pause in CJ plant production on Route 6. National Fuel Gas cites deterioration of CJ line into the Corry Jamestown plant with replacement by CJ. Executive VP Masler reports a leak in the maintenance area on East Columbus Avenue triggered small flames but no injuries. About 73 employees are told not to report to work, with repairs expected to finish and production to resume by Friday.
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Jamestown
National Fuel Gas
The
Journal Today
NFG
William F. Masler Jr
Corry Jamestown
East Columbus Avenue
Franco's Death Triggers 30 Days of National Mourning in Spain
Spain begins a month of mourning after Generalissimo Francisco Franco dies following a long illness. The government plans a state funeral, and Prince Juan Carlos de Borbón is to be installed as Spain's first king since 1939, amid expectations of moves toward democracy.
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Spain
Francisco Franco
Western
Europe
Franto
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Alfonso XIII
Franco
Juan Carlos
Don Juan
Barcelona
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