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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1974
Page
1
Ron Nessen, ex NBC News journalist, takes over as President Ford's press secretary pledging honesty and openness. He argues for less tension between the press and the White House while promising broad news access to Americans.
Honduras faces massive toll from Hurricane Fifi with 7 000 to 8 000 dead estimated by the National Emergency Committee. Chaloma reports 3 000 to 4 000 dead as hundreds of bodies surface from floodwaters. Rescue flights hampered by weather. 100 000 people stranded and widespread destruction along the Atlantic coast.
Robert Wharton of Corry has been freed on parole after a six and a half week jail term for embezzlement. The former Corry Area School District treasurer admitted shortages totaling 44,649 but not receipt of funds. Restitution remains disputed with 7,649 still unpaid to the district as the court and officials review the payments and bonding reimbursements.
Corry Jamestown Corporation appeals 1974 county assessment amid a 25 percent combined property tax rise tied to the Corry Area School District merger. Concord Township residents like M O Baldwin claim Concord’s millage jumped far more, from 15 to 34, after merger, despite prior surpluses.
The Journal marks the last summer issue and notes fall begins at 5:59 a.m. CST on Monday with the autumnal equinox. Daylight and darkness are nearly equal, then days shorten toward the winter solstice on December 22nd.
Washington officials report August consumer prices jumped 1.3 percent, the sharpest gain in a year, with talks of as much as 13 percent higher minimum Class S milk prices for farmers. The move could lift retail milk by about two cents a quart, while cheese and butter inputs stay unaffected.
Three major antifreeze makers say supply should cover demand this winter but warn of tight markets with isolated shortages. Union Carbide has raised Prestone prices to 2.40–2.50 per gallon, while some retailers charge 6 to 12 per gallon. Executives condemn the price gouging as a panic-driven rip-off.
Washington AP President Ford proposes a 20.3 billion package of spending authority cutbacks and deferrals with a 4 billion package soon to follow. Congress will study these rescissions while seeking broader recommendations on ongoing spending curbs. Roy Ash and Rep Neal Smith stress the need to identify the actual dollar cuts and potential effects on programs such as small business loans and manpower training.
Former President Richard Nixon will enter Memorial Hospital Medical Center in Long Beach California for three days to treat phlebitis that has produced two dangerous blood clots. Medical staff say tests show clots in his leg with potential to be fatal if dislodged.
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