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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1974
Page
1
Gov. Milton Shapp says he did not pay state income tax on a 1.9 million profit from selling a Williamsport cable company because the sale happened before the 1971 tax law took effect. He notes the 2.3 to 2 percent tax changes and cites legal battles over earlier versions.
The United Fund of the Corry Area targets a $105,500 goal for 1974 with a drive running October 14 to November 1. Last year’s shortfall of $5,500 keeps the goal at $100,000 plus unpledged amounts from 1973. Frank Smith chairs the drive. Joseph Zielinskie is cochair. Distributions include $30,000 each to the Corry Salvation Army and Corry YMCA, $12,050 to the Red Cross, $12,000 to Erie County Community Services and Corry Memorial Hospital, $2,650 to Visiting Nurses Association, and $2,500 to Mead Park. Drive expenses are budgeted at $3,500. kickoff lunch is October 11 at Corry Motor Thaw.
Washington AP report notes killer frosts in the Midwest threaten corn and soybean crops, risking higher feed costs and rising meat dairy poultry prices. USDA sources warn food prices could jump 8 to 10 percent next year, with earlier forecasts suggesting quarterly increases. Other items include federal pay raise, United Airlines fare discounts, and Pentagon weapon cost rises, amid frost damage and pending harvest revisions.
The Ford administration contemplates a 10 to 30 cent gasoline conservation fee, surcharges on natural gas and electricity, and a home insulation tax credit as part of an energy saving package. Proposals aim to cut oil imports, lower payments, and rally oil importing nations, with later policy steps to Project Independence.
Washington AP reports Judge John J. Sirica resumed jury selection for the Watergate cover-up trial. About 175 prospective jurors were summoned as the process began its second day, with 90 of 155 excused for inability to sit through the proceedings. Jurors will shuttle from a hotel to the courthouse for the trial expected to last through Christmas, with $20 per day pay and ongoing challenges to ensure impartiality. The defendants include Ehrlichman Haldeman Mitchell and others linked to Nixon’s inner circle.
The Greater Erie Community Action Committee will relocate from East 14th Street to 2911 State Street in Erie to gain larger quarters at lower cost. The agency funds Corry Meals on Wheels and other programs and plans a Corry day care facility with proposed funding from Erie County and local United Fund. Jobs are expected as programs expand, with Corry residents prioritized in hiring. William Eaton of Corry was reappointed to the GECAC board through 1977.
The Dominican Republic holds to a no ransom stance as the six day siege continues. Archbishop Hugo Polanco Brito acts as mediator delivering aid and messages. Hostages including American diplomat Barbara Hutchison remain in good health, though one terrorist reportedly wounded from a self inflicted foot wound.
Blue Bird Bus Lines warned Mayor Mary Ann Kibler that tomorrow's Erie run may be the final trip unless passenger numbers rise. The service required at least 40 riders per trip to stay profitable, but initial turnout was about 22 and then dropped to 11. The mayor and Erie County commissioners arranged the service, with the 40 rider rule in place, and the bus will depart Corry Motor Inn at 9 a.m. and return by 6 p.m.
Forty seven Union City area school children and their bus driver escaped injury when a car rammed a stopped bus on Route 4 four miles east of Union City. Corry state police say Victor Powell of Corry RD 3 drove east and could not stop in time. Damage totaled 25 dollars to the bus and 500 to the car. Bus driver was Candace L. Kirik of Union City RD 4.
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