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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1974
Page
1
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Planning commission meeting outlines a yearlong joint comprehensive plan shaping future development. City of Corry may expand water and sewer services to outlying areas, challenging government. The study notes population, housing, utilities, and economic needs with 90 percent of local industries labeled highly sensitive.
Washington reports real GDP fell for a third straight quarter despite an 8.3 percent annual rise in nominal GNP for July to September. Inflation erodes 11.5 percent of dollars, leaving output only marginally above 1972 levels. Officials debate whether the downturn is a recession and attribute it to oil shocks, high rates, and strategic stockpiling.
President Ford testifies before a House subcommittee and on television that there was no deal in Nixon's pardon. He says he did not act hastily, while Democrats demand more witnesses and Republicans urge closing the inquiry. Ford recounts Haig’s Aug 1 briefing and the warning of looming disclosures. He explains his choice aimed to avoid prolonged public focus on Nixon’s fate.
President Ford signed a compromise money bill with serious reservations to delay the Turkey military aid ban until December 10 while Cyprus negotiations continue. The accord frees funds held up for three weeks and ends a string of vetoes, as Congress seeks to ease payless days for thousands of government workers. The measure attaches the Turkey aid ban to a routine funding resolution and clears both houses before a 82 day recess.
United Fund officials report on the first four days of this year’s campaign, with 25 percent of the $105,500 goal reached. Pledges totaling $26,300 were turned in at a report session, highlighting increases from Cooper Pentax, Corry Foam, Corry Jamestown, and Erie County Plastics. A. Bruce Smith announced McInnes Steel will again match the plant’s total employee gifts. Ted Bidwell chaired the session.
Vice President designate Nelson Rockefeller reports wife Happy in excellent condition after left breast removal at Memorial Sloan Kettering. Doctors say no cancer in lymph nodes and long term survival around 90 percent. Rockefeller praises her spirits and expects rapid recovery with plans to return home next Friday.
President Richard M. Nixon, already a taped witness, may soon testify in person as his health improves. Prosecutors and defense await Judge Sirica's ruling while a video recording and Dean testimony continue in the criminal conspiracy trial.
Harrisburg AP Democrat James Manderino on a Pennsylvania House committee condemned the GOP staff report on alleged political kickbacks as kangaroo court tactics, calling it Nazi Germany stuff after he left a Thursday meeting in protest.
Two men injured Wednesday at Rogers Structural Steel Co remain in fair condition. Charles Wesoleski of 517 South Center Street Erie and WR Rogers of 50 Snyder Circle Corry Memorial Hospital suffer fractured hips and minor injuries from a steel joist accident. Plant officials investigate the incident, believed caused by a bent support beam.
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