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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1974
Page
3
Lufthansa says a crash at Nairobi airport killed 59 and injured 20 of 98 survivors. Investigators found lift devices not in usual position after takeoff, with leading edge flaps not extended, explaining insufficient lift after liftoff and resulting crash.
Venice Florida AP reports Philipe Petite plans a debut with Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus on Jan 3 in Sarasota County, promising a high profile act after years of risky unannounced stunts. He gained global fame Aug 7 for an unsanctioned balance act between World Trade Center towers. Police awaited his return to ground. The piece also notes U.S. Army becoming an all volunteer force for practical purposes, with the last draftees to be discharged by Friday and December enlistment goals cut from 14 100 to 8 100, reflecting a shift since 1940.
Berkeley health seminar reports kissing rarely transmits colds. Dr. Jack H. Schieble of the California Health Department cautions hands and objects carry viruses and touching the nose can spark sneezing next day.
The Agriculture Department warns that cooking stuffing inside a turkey increases salmonella risk after surveying home food safety practices. In Wyoming a hunter was knocked unconscious by a large eagle near Yoder, sustaining eye injuries and head cuts. In Louisiana a new election is ordered after irregularities in a tight race between Jeff LaCaze and Henson Moore.
Dee Wilson an 18 year old Philadelphia waitress says she lost her job for refusing a WIN button on her uniform. She says wearing the button implied support for President Ford and the Republican party while she would not compromise her principles. Wilson picketed Longfellow's Restaurant for over an hour as workers inside wore bright red WIN buttons awaiting customers. Management had no comment.
Washington AP reports that Congress will hold hearings on the rising sugar prices as producers push higher costs. Within hours of the hearing announcement, another price increase was disclosed by industry sources.
A five day Civil Service hearing into charges against Lakewood Police Chief John F. Rowe ended with a six point settlement. Rowe’s misconduct charges were withdrawn and he will serve as acting chief through April 15 at current pay, with no obligation to renew. The transcript will be sealed and Rowe to return to duty immediately.
A Harrisburg panel urged eliminating seven executive level state police positions to save at least $160000 annually. The plan would remove area commanders and reduce overall costs, though the state police chief opposes eliminating the posts.
The Governor's Review says area commanders lack staff and are often bypassed in communications, their emergency command duties could be handled by specified troop commanders. Commissioner Barger defends area commanders as useful, noting they maintain rapport with other agencies. Regional commanders, paid about $30 000 annually, were moved from offices to field roles. The state police budget has grown to 104.6 million this year from 22.2 million in 1964, making it a top executive expense. Pennsylvania spends more per trooper than New York, illustrating rapid growth and fiscal strain.
FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley warns that urban terrorist groups including the Weather People, the Symbionese Liberation Army and the Black Liberation Army pose a major threat to internal security in the United States.
A compact meditation on language, contrasting spoken voice with printed text as enduring mediums. It notes how words travel through time in physical form, shaping memory and culture beyond spoken chatter.
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