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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
1
Fragmentary text discusses Nixon era topics including removal or abolition of a committee and calls for hearings. It references Justice and political timing, with mentions of Republicans, indictments, and reevaluation of a presidential inquiry. The legible portions point to political maneuvering and constitutional questions without clear events.
Washington Star-News reports Secretary Earl L. Butz is investigated for allegedly seeking to delay an FTC challenge to Heublein Inc. 1969 United Vintners acquisition to aid Nixon re election. FTC Chairman Miles Kirkpatrick reportedly furious but supported the challenge after review.
Ford and the United Auto Workers reached a tentative national contract for 185000 workers with retirement after 25 years for foundry staff. The deal avoided a 10 am EDT strike deadline as negotiators closed in on all major points, including overtime limits.
The Corry Area Republican Committee schedules two pre election events. A ribbon cutting at party headquarters on South Center and East Main Street at 6 p.m. followed by a Moose Lodge rally at 8 p.m. local voters can meet city and county candidates. Attendees include Mayor Edward Zarger Councilman Benjamin Calderone David Miller and several county officials plus GOP nominee George Schau.
A letter from C P Saupp P E District Engineer District 10 to Senator R Budd Dwyer notes repainting of the Route 6 traffic line between Corry and Union City is slated weather permitting for on or before October 22, 1973.
A delay in selecting an arbitration chairman for police contract talks jeopardizes the 1974 city budget. Dr. John W. May backed out as he cannot meet the 30 day ruling deadline. AAA schedule pushes into March or April 1974, past the limit, forcing a new selection process and creating budgeting uncertainty.
Revenue from the Corry earned income tax reached a record 282 784 for the first three quarters of 1973, with projections to 325 000 for next year. The figure reflects steady growth since 1971 and funds a reserve to share with workers living outside Corry.
UN officials begin arranging an international force to patrol a cease fire as fighting persists in the Middle East. Brezhnev says Soviet reps sent at Sadat request, US rejects sending troops, and a UN resolution bars Security Council members from the peacekeeping force. Israel reports a 3rd Army trap and cease fire violations as the Sinai encirclement tightens. Oil tanker Siris strikes a mine with two crewmen injured. Saudi King Faisal emphasizes Israel withdrawal as Arab objectives postwar.
American forces stayed on alert as a crisis eased, with about 2.2 million service members in some state of readiness. The 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg was among units primed to move to crisis points if needed, while UN Security Council prepared a peacekeeping force in the Mideast amid Soviet fears and airlifts.
White House adviser Melvin Laird said a new Watergate prosecutor to replace Archibald Cox will likely be named. He spoke at a Chicago news conference amid signs Congress rejects a Justice Department inquiry and Nixon prepared to address the nation in a televised 7 p.m. EDT session.
Congressman Joseph Vigorito warned energy supplies will worsen and gasoline rationing could begin by summer 1974. He backed the Alaska pipeline adding two million barrels daily, while demand rises by a million, forecasting a four million barrel daily shortfall. He called for reducing petroleum use and returning to coal, stressing Arab oil reserves and environmental concerns.
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