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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1974
Page
1
Fragmentary text references discussions with Christy and others. It mentions potential rowing to Los Ir and a plan to talk at a later date with unspecified attendees. Details are incomplete and names unclear.
In Rabat Arab foreign ministers approve a militant Syrian resolution as the basic working document for the Arab summit opening Saturday. Egypt signals willingness to follow Kissinger's step by step plan toward an Arab-Israel settlement, aligning with Sadat's approval of gradual peace efforts during Kissinger's Middle East visit.
LONDON AP Charlie Chaplin at 80 says he will not retire and plans a movie from a story he wrote for his daughter Victoria about an angel coming to earth. The announcement follows his earlier hint that retirement might be near.
AP dispatch reports Allegheny County District Attorney John J. Hickton urged hospitals to train staff to report suspected child abuse cases to a new rape and child abuse squad. In other briefs, 17 year old Robert Lawler died after his car struck a utility pole in Bucks County, and Gov. Shapp won an endorsement from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for re election citing fiscal improvements.
Washington based administration advisers forecast a recession beginning in coming months with potential 4 percent output decline and unemployment near 7 percent next year. Paul McCracken and L William Seidman debate labeling the economy a recession while noting stagflation and housing weakness. Townsend of Chrysler urges policy easing to spur consumer spending as auto and building sectors feel recession.
Former President Richard M. Nixon re entered Memorial Hospital Medical Center in Long Beach California after home treatment for phlebitis failed Doctors said he walked unassisted into the facility and was brought in after dark to protect privacy A venogram showed near total blockage and several blood clots in the left thigh while anticoagulants had been given during the prior hospital stay and convalescence at San Clemente California
In Washington AP report, John Mitchells defense lawyer William Handley cites differences between John Deans trial testimony and his Senate Watergate committee statements from 16 months earlier. Handley notes Dean failed to mention a June 22 1972 telephone with Mitchell in either setting, and did not discuss it before a federal grand jury. Dean explains the first inquiry about the talk occurred in the courtroom.
Gov Milton Shapp signed a 1.3 million county contract funding Erie Union City and Albion day care centers. Corry is excluded for now pending local funding. GECAC previously indicated a Corry center is being pursued. The program operates under the county social welfare system via GECAC contracts.
Readers are urged to call 665-8291 tonight between 5 and 9 pm to vent opinions on issues and problems they want solved or brought to the attention of the responsible body. The Journal invites urgent community concerns for public consideration.
National electric utility Penelec begins a personnel cutback with four Corry employees reassigned and no layoffs announced. Company predicts about 460 jobs cut in construction and activities, with under 200 actual layoffs after reassignment and reduced use of contractors. About 4,000 employees across 33 counties affected. reduction targeted by November 30. Unionized and non-bargaining staff include IBEW and UWUA members. President J Franklin Smith says reassignment and layoffs are painful but necessary and aims to treat workers fairly while notifying unions and offering reassignment options. Continuous inflation and investor disinterest cited as financing pressures for the cutbacks.
The Corry Area United Fund reports pledges totaling 50377, reaching 48 percent of the 105500 goal with volunteers urged to maintain momentum. Drive chairman Frank Smith expresses confidence the total will be reached and stresses continued effort now.
Mayville court action centers on whether the Clymer wet dry status should appear on the November ballot. Mrs Laurene Perkins owner of Slurp and Burp Restaurant filed the petition. Neil Sturges originally brought the suit but withdrew. Grace Hunter now represents Perkins to remove the issue from ballots, which would keep Clymer dry and affect a tavern license renewal.
Today's editorial page features a harsh critique of education and its teachers. The U.S. News and World Report piece titled Can Teachers Teach raises a long standing question as the new school term begins. It argues for accountability and reforms in schooling.
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