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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1974
Page
1
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The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission granted a 4.3 million rate increase for General Telephone Company. The rise affects tens of thousands of GenTel customers in Erie County and western Pennsylvania, about 7 tenths of a cent more per month for the average residential user. The commission suspended further increases until more hearings. GenTel had sought 9.9 million, and spokesmen said the hike is needed to meet service demands.
Two Corry Jamestown Corporation employees at Plant 3 on East Columbus Avenue were treated after a welding flux valve failed during work at 3 p.m. Raymond Stutzman suffered first degree facial and hand burns, while John Mitchell sustained eye injuries from flux spray. Both were discharged after treatment at Dr. J. Guy Butters’s office. Assistant Chief Charles Weston noted fire crews found the scene already clear.
A brakeless car on Route 6 rammed two passing autos, injuring none seriously. Patricia Bemis of R D 4 Corry lost brakes near a stop sign, hitting Joseph Malek Jr. of Columbus and then Robert Wetmore of Corry. Damages totaled 100 to Bemis, 800 to Malek, and 150 to Wetmore.
About 100 area farmers heard Dairylea leaders explain an assessment exceeding 18 million dollars for the 8000 members. The plan, based on seven months milk volume, yields average payments around 2600 with some large producers facing over 10000. Officials said funds pay long term loans and build working capital while stressing assets outweigh liabilities.
County commissioners weigh backing a day care center in Corry proposed by GECAC executive director Robert B. Wiley. The facility would serve about 30 children and require $25,000 local funding matched by $25,000 from the Department of Public Welfare pending approval. A location was set aside over four years ago in the Salvation Army Citadel basement.
Washington AP reports October led indicators fell 1.3 percent after a 14 percent rise in unemployment claims. September’s initial 2.5 percent decline was revised to 2.3 percent, marking a three month slide the first since 1970. The index sits 5.3 percent below July levels, the steepest streak since 1948.
Regional United Mine Workers leaders approved a revised contract offer and sent it to the coal fields for rank and file review. If ratified by about 120,000 miners, the pact could reopen mines next week and includes a 10 percent first year wage rise plus 4 and 3 percent increases, cost‑of‑living raises, and two weeks summer vacation.
Pennsylvania State Police vice squad raided Lawrence Park last night, arresting seven locals on pool selling and bookmaking charges. Suspects include Ronald Dills 62 Joseph Hand 411 West Smith Street George Ficcardi 51 Annabelle Pier 66 William Linski 28 Terry Upperman and Salvatore Consolo. Paraphernalia seized. all arraigned before District Justice Mary Jane Fuller and released on small bonds. Hearings will be set.
Blue Cross of Western Pennsylvania seeks state approval for a 32 percent rate increase affecting about 433000 subscribers. If approved, standard family direct pay would rise from 33.62 to 44.55 monthly and standard individual direct pay would move from 13.84 to 18.34 monthly. The filing requests changes to merit rating and several co pay and deductible provisions, potentially adding about 400000 in annual claims. Howard W. Gindele, president, cited underwriting losses since 1973 totaling over 7 million through Sept 1974 and projected 16 million loss for 1975 without higher rates.
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell testified in his own defense at the Watergate cover-up trial denying any conspiracy to bug the Democratic headquarters or to withhold information. Judge Sirica pressed questions about campaign funds to the Watergate burglars and their lawyers as Mitchell acknowledged limited awareness of why funds were paid. Mitchell stated he did not have anything to do with the alleged plan and agreed with the judge on certain points while insisting on his lack of involvement.
Erie County may phase out its Civil Defense operation but if it continues there will be a new chief. David Parmenter retires after years as county chief for the program. Ross I. Webb, former Erie city police officer and former western area director of Civil Defense for Pennsylvania, will replace Parmenter. Webb has been helping county CD for months.
A Grand Valley area man Levi Byler age 21 of R D 1 Grand Valley was injured when his left hand was caught in a saw blade at a local sawmill owned by Theodore Hutchison. He was treated at Titusville Hospital then transferred to Hamot Medical Center in Erie where he is in fair condition after surgery.
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