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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1973
Page
1
Bells rang on streets as the Salvation Army launched its 1972 Christmas kettle drive in Corry. Lt. Leroy Lyle invited local civic groups and friends to join ringers, urging donations by kettle or check to aid the needy this season.
Erie County commissioners approved funding for 10 day care centers through June 30, 1974, but only those operating when federal funds were withdrawn. Corry’s center, ready to open in the Salvation Army Citadel basement, sits vacant with little optimism for funding.
Tickets will be available at the door for Corry Area High School’s Third Annual pops concert at 8 p.m. The Corry Choral Society directed by John Rossbacher will sing as Lois McBryde and the Dick Bulling Trio from Erie perform. Last year’s crowd filled the 50 seat auditorium and organizers expect a similar turnout.
County planners and city officials praise Corry and Wayne Township recreation facilities as excellent with a notable absence an outdoor swimming pool. The draft master plan notes strong programs at Mead Park and City Recreation Commission, while plans edge toward a 1.5 acre Seneca and Lake streets area funded by state federal and local sources.
Corry state police investigated two crashes yesterday resulting in three cars demolished and three youths hospitalized. Near Titusville a near head on collision on a dirt road left Richard O Rourke 19 and Bwayne Baldwin 16 injured plus Skippy Baldwin 10. O Rourke in guarded condition and the Baldwins in fair condition. A second crash on Route 426 near Corry involved Willard Bailey Jr 21 and Donald Cheney with the car worth 1000 demolished after the driver reportedly sped and lost control.
President Nixon, returning from Camp David, meets energy chief John Love and adviser Melvin Laird to discuss saving fuel. Reports say Sunday gasoline station closings are under review, with refineries asked to cut gasoline output in favor of oil products to sustain the economy.
Boston report says a national No. 2 fuel oil rationing program will cut residential use by 15 percent and heavy industry by 10 percent with thermostat reductions and backings in business heating. New England accounts for over 21 percent of national No. 2 oil use and the plan follows institute proposals.
Detroit AP reports General Motors will halt production of 1974 large cars for a week before Christmas. The shutdown affects about 79,000 units, 0 percent of weekly output, as demand shifts to smaller, fuel efficient models amid energy shortages. Production to resume after New Year’s. layoffs tied to a sales slowdown and UAW contract status.
Negotiators from Egypt and Israel met for 14 hours on the six point ceasefire plan but made no decisions on troop withdrawals. Talks to resume Sunday faced tensions along ceasefire lines with warnings war could resume. Egypt pressed for Egyptian and Israeli forces to withdraw to pre Oct 22 lines, Israel proposed a token Egyptian presence on the eastern bank. Syria rejected POW exchanges and eyed a Geneva peace conference. Al Ahram urged Arab unity to pursue nuclear options.
Space Center Houston reports Skylab 3 crew taking a rest day to recover after a gyroscope failed, leaving two functioning units. Mission control seeks new procedures to manage maneuvers while noting increased fuel use and the risk if a second gyro fails. Crew Gerald P Carr William R Pogue and Edward G Gibson on a planned 84 day mission, with yesterday’s space walk tiring them.
The Journal notes Route 1 tar and chip work has caused windshield breaks and radiator punctures. Robert Kraft of Eckerd Drugs reports a shattered windshield after a tractor trailer flung tar. Erie officials blame underfunding for insufficient resurfacing while claim procedures await statewide guidance.
A tornado struck Eminence Missouri before dawn killing at least three people and injuring one. State patrol reports a 100 foot wide path three to four blocks long across the small southeast Missouri town.
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