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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1974
Page
1
In Addis Ababa the Provisional Military Council moved tanks to arrest officers in the 4th Army Division after a rift in the army that toppled Emperor Haile Selassie. Reports say several killed or wounded in the first open clash between rival units.
The Agriculture Department imposes a 20 year ban on Harold Goldstein of Beverly Hills for allegedly tampering with customers funds. The action takes effect Oct 26. The report also notes crop prospects with tart cherries rising sharply to 127,650 tons, up 46 percent from 1973, while grain yields and frost impact temper corn soybeans and wheat expectations. Nationwide speed limits face lax adherence as drivers creep past earlier limits despite fuel shortages easing.
In Harrisburg a Senate bill would create a three member jury commission in each county except Philadelphia to widen access to jury service. In Pittsburgh two doctors and two women affiliates sue over the new abortion law arguing parental permission rules. Gov. Shapp approves upgrading Deep Mine Safety with a new mining bureau commissioner reporting to environmental resources secretary.
A council meeting in Erie could shutter Union City Memorial Hospital turning it into an ambulatory center. CHP demands min 200 beds for hospitals and may also threaten Corry Memorial Hospital. Union City leaders led by Al Brown argue against closure citing Life Safety Standards and expansion denial.
Ford plans a 5 percent tax increase on high income and corporate taxes, with tax relief for low income families, expanded public service employment, and a housing subsidy of 7 to 8 billion dollars. The program, based on the recent summit, also includes energy conservation and tax credits rising to 10 percent for most businesses, with details kept close until markets close.
Senate testimony detailed President Ford telling Cook Industries chief executive Edward W. Cook that canceling the 1.3 million tons of corn and 400,000 tons of wheat to the Soviet Union could provoke a severe political problem with Congress and the public. Cook said Ford opposed export controls and warned of congressional ire if the deal went through, while acknowledging no legal obligation to clear with Russia.
The Sciota street bridge over Hare Creek has materials on site for six weeks as the state Department of Environmental Resources delays clearance. Corry Bridge and Supply Co. cannot proceed despite a representative delivering paperwork to Harrisburg. the stall is on the state, not the contractor, delaying construction.
A horse jumped a pasture fence and was struck by a truck east of the city yesterday afternoon, dying from the impact. Kenneth Pitt, 72, of Spring Creek, was driving on Whitney Run road near the Warren-Erie County line at about 3 p.m. He was not injured. The horse was owned by Kenneth Yoder of Corry. Estimated damage to the truck: $1,000.
City Council last night approved amendments to concessions to satisfy the Concerned Homeowners group and CAIDC. A taller hedge buffer between the development and Mrs. Wayne Skinner's property was agreed, along with enlarging a basketball court and adding picnic tables. The motion may require extra acreage, but the spring construction start is now set.
Jean Louis Andre of Dorchester faced a mob in South Boston as he tried to reach his daughter at a school. About a hundred whites stopped his car and chased him, beating him while police arrived. the mob then attacked officers, marking the worst outbreak since school desegregation began.
Nelson Rockefeller and his family have given over 100000 to campaigns of lawmakers who will vote on his vice presidential nomination. Javits and Peyser receive the largest sums, with Javits at least 32750 for 1968 and early reelection efforts, Peyser at least 3550 in three races since 1970, and many incumbents receiving smaller sums. Javits plans to vote for Rockefeller but will wait on confirmation hearings outcome.
City Council approved transferring the local TV cable franchise from Corry TV Cable Co. to Blatt Brothers TV Cable Co. The transfer follows a letter from Corry’s James Jansen requesting the move. Officials stated operations would continue as is and service would be maintained, while a councilman urged requesting improved service in the reply.
Councilman David Miller said leaf collection will take about two days per ward with shifts of nine hours to finish quickly. Residents are urged to rake leaves to the curbs not into gutters to avoid equipment clogs as crews move through the Second, Third, Fourth, and First Wards in sequence.
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