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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1973
Page
1
Spyros Markezinis said he would resign if he cannot organize free elections soon. He outlined elections under conditions similar to West Germany and allowed all parties except Communists and Fascists to present candidates. The remark appeared in Le Monde.
Soviet transport planes have airlifted at least 1 000 tons of weapons and ammunition to Egypt and Syria in recent days. Israeli air attacks on Arab airfields have hampered the resupply effort.
Washington AP President Nixon may seek Supreme Court review after a 5 to 2 DC Circuit ruling upheld Judge Sirica’s order to surrender the White House tapes. The court rejected separation of powers objections and set a deadline for a higher court appeal. Archibald Cox stressed the tapes’ relevance to the Watergate investigation.
A western Pennsylvania UPS strike boosts workload at Corry Post Office but staff manage with overtime and new assignments. Six local firms switched to parcel post, including Alexander Company Raymond Division and Corry Jamestown. Delays hurt shipments and a football game scoreboard clock and film deliveries were affected, with one item hand carried from Erie to finish.
Corry state police investigated two crashes causing 410 in damage and minor injuries. Barbara Ongley, 27, of Sparta hit a guard rail on Route 6 after following a stopped car, $350 damage to her vehicle and $10 to the rail. James Frost, 27, of Conneaut Ohio, swerved to miss a dog on Route 8, damaged a 1982 car total loss at $50, and the tire blowout led to a rollover.
President Nixon nominates House Republican Leader Gerald Ford for vice president, seeking swift Senate confirmation to unite the nation after Spiro Agnew's resignation amid Watergate. Ford, 60, is expected to win easy approval, with broad support in both chambers and speculations about a 1976 presidential bid.
Associated Press report states Jordan joins Egypt Syria and Iraq in fighting Israel. Amman says elite troops deployed with the Syrian army though exact numbers unclear. Israeli armored columns advance toward Damascus as heavy air power sustains clashes along the Golan front and Sinai.
Kris Firth, a senior from Spartansburg, was named CAHS queen by senior class vote during the Corry Warren game halftime. Valerie Morgan, 1972 queen, and William Hammond officiated. Pat Baker escorted Miss Firth. The event capped CAHS Homecoming celebrations.
A GOP whistlestop tour of the county campaigns arrives at City Park at 2 15 p m today after stops in Elgin and Corry Edward Saloum GOP area chairman says TARS Teenage Republicans assist with the event Local candidates expected include Mayor Edward Zarger Councilman Benjamin Calderone David Miller for council City Controller Jerome Davis LeRoy Ladd Wayne Township supervisor Sheriff Andy Hanisek Recorder of Deeds Robert Dailey Prothonotary Sandy MacIvor Commissioner Leo Weir Refreshments to be served during the afternoon.
Despite widespread publicity alleging irregular purchasing, Maplevale Farms is not accused of wrongdoing. Hospital administrator Walter Wentzel says Maplevale’s meat sales are routine and comparable to other packers. Maplevale president Kenneth Neckers notes weekly Erie deliveries, with sirloin tips rolled roasts and canned hams bought amid high prices and imports. County Commissioner Leo Weir says no stigma attaches to Maplevale, as Wentzel plans a two week probe into hospital purchasing.
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