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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1974
Page
3
London voters head to the polls on Thursday in a seemingly dull campaign between Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Edward Heath. Polls show Labor ahead, while many Britons remain undecided, hinting at a close result regardless of party.
Betty Ford, recuperating from breast cancer operation ten days ago, is increasing activities. Dr. William Fouty reports her spirits and condition are excellent and she walked stairs on Tuesday. White House says she has received over 28,000 letters and messages since the surgery. Congressional wives visit daily to help answer mail.
In Harrisburg the state Senate adjourns until November 12 after unanimously passing the Clean and Green bill to preserve open space with real estate tax breaks for farmers, awaiting House approval and tied to a constitutional amendment voters approved in May 1973. The chamber also approves a 5.1 million dollar addition for veteran scholarships and tax exemptions for sales of game birds for training. It backs licensure of physician assistants to boost use of paramedical staff under physician supervision. In Pittsburgh, Mellon Bank lowers its prime lending rate from 12 to 11 1/2 percent effective immediately, affecting major borrowers.
An Associated Press survey shows motorists widely ignore the 55 mph national speed limit despite ticket blitzes and radar traps. Interstate speeds in several states run well above 55, with Illinois averaging 68 mph and Oregon about 61 mph. State police blame limited manpower for enforcement while noting rising speeding tickets as drivers press the accelerator.
Union City volunteers fought a blaze at 55 South Main Street in a home owned by Ray Salmon of Waterford. A rug over a floor heater burned in a downstairs apartment, drawing four trucks and thirty firefighters. Police secured a search warrant and, with fire police, seized suspected marijuana for lab analysis. Minimal damage reported beyond smoke and burn marks.
Dairy farmers warn rising costs from baling wire feed and weather will push them out unless milk prices rise. USDA proposes a $7.50 floor per 1000 pounds for fluid milk, likely passing to consumers. Hearing continues as prices fell from $8.15 to $6.29 earlier this year. Officials say the floor targets a temporary guarantee until March amid seasonal price trends.
Union City a twelve year old boy David Lyons son of Mr and Mrs David Lyons of 38 East High street Union City remains in good condition at Union City Memorial Hospital after being burned about the face and eyes when a homemade firecracker exploded in his face He and two companions were near the Penn Central Railroad tracks at Wesley Way Lyons had been removing gunpowder from shotgun shells packing it into BB cartons adding a fuse and lighting it one device exploded as he picked it up authorities said indicating him to have been using gunpowder for the dangerous creation
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