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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1972
Page
1
GM and United Auto Workers negotiators schedule weekend talks after strikes shutter three GM plants and threaten four more. The dispute centers on assembly line production standards that affect worker numbers and pace across GM plants and other facilities.
City announces annual leaf pickup starting Monday with three units. Third Ward starts Monday, Fourth Ward Tuesday, First Ward Thursday, Second Ward Friday, Wednesday kept flexible if delays occur. Residents urged to rake leaves to curb by the listed dates.
Harrisburg Gov. Shapp says he will veto a conference committee no fault auto insurance bill if it reaches his desk, arguing the compromise raises premiums. Insurance Commissioner Denenberg says premiums could rise up to 20 percent, while proponents cite a 15 percent reduction, with opposition arguing the plan is unconstitutional and won’t deliver promised benefits.
An extremely violent gas explosion blasted the front of a Hong Kong department store during peak shopping, shattering plate glass and sending shoppers flying. Early reports claim at least two dead and more than 250 hospitalized, many in poor or critical condition. Fire officials described a gas leak on the mezzanine, followed by a small fire and a major explosion.
James H. Brady, chairman of the 1972 United Fund Campaign, predicts the drive will reach its goal of $91,000. He urges individuals, industries and businesses to give more than the standard contribution due to urgent UF agency needs. The campaign is run by Corry residents with no professional fund-raisers, and the kickoff dinner will be at the Corry Motor Inn on Monday.
U S planes bomb stockpiles near Vinh and Dong Hoi as North Vietnam air battles surge west of Hanoi. Captain Jeff Feinstein earns his fifth MIG kill, becoming the third Air Force ace. The command reports 111 U S planes lost in air war since resumption of full bombing, with 120 airmen captured or jailed.
Police report five separate crashes overnight and today causing modest damage. Forest Lindsey, Donald Houser, and others involved describe amber to green signals, lack of visibility, and failed yields at South Center, Main, West Washington, Union, and Center streets. Shumsky Conner and Piccirillo incidents add further damage with minor totals. Authorities note charges pending in the Corry area and list damages from various collisions.
In San Francisco McGovern derides Nixon over Vietnam as crowds pack Cow Palace and Nixon plans a crime and drug abuse focus for a Camp David radio speech. Agnew campaigns in New York backing Nixon while Shriver faces protest over a Cleveland nurses meeting speech.
The Corry area Fine Arts Committee plans a late November concert by the Corry Choral Society with popular and Broadway music. By-laws change to Corry Area Fine Arts Council aims to align with state and national bodies and seek future aid. Mis s Linda Olson may join, date to fit her schedule. Erie Philharmonic discussions for a 1973 second concert and children’s Lollipop program are under negotiation. Wheat futures rose on CBOT while corn and soybeans fell.
Pat Burke, paralyzed from the neck down in a railroad accident near Waterville, receives a $1 million settlement from Milwaukee Road in a personal injury case. Attorneys say the tax free sum is one of the largest against a railroad. Burke, 21, and his wife Renee plan modest uses such as a trout farm while his Mayo Clinic hospital bills were covered by insurance.
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