04 Apr 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1977
Page
1
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In a three part series Rick Martin reports merchants in Corry express mixed views on urban renewal. They note preexisting downtown trouble, fear off street parking may hurt business, and call for coordinated planning and affordable modern facilities to attract shoppers and potential tenants.
State Senator Richard Snyder charges that eight months passed before Welfare Department changes ordered by the legislature were implemented, risking billions in welfare costs. Department officials say most changes are now in place after delays caused by aligning with federal rules. Also noted are arrests in Corry as police rounded up four suspects on theft and receiving charges.
William Seamens 24 of 315 Essex Street was driving a pickup towing a car driven by Cheryl Toplovich 19 of 404 North Center Street east on Route 6 six miles east of Corry. The vehicle left the road rolled over ejecting Seamens who was treated for scalp lacerations and arm injuries and released. Toplovich was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital with no injuries reported. Damages totaled 700 dollars.
A morning ceremony marked the first shovelful of dirt for a new senior citizens center and community building on First Avenue. In the background a backhoe also breaks ground as officials participate including Councilperson Barbara Mack Mayor Mary Ann Kibler Councilman William Halfast and Jack Treharne of D A Johnson Associates with Robbie Robison of the Red Barn.
A Greyhound bus en route Orlando to Toronto was hijacked by Ronnie Thomas Nance, 28, who kept 38 passengers and a driver captive for about two and a half hours. He claimed domestic trouble and a wish to reach Arkansas. After a deputy shot out a tire and an FBI agent overpowered him, the incident ended.
A Dallas Morning News report cites three handwriting experts who deem a letter to Mr. Hunt authentic Oswald. Dutch journalist Willem Oltmans quotes George de Mohrenschildt alleging H. L. Hunt’s link to the Kennedy assassination plot.
Americans spend about 4 billion annually on funerals and burial arrangements while facing a market with limited bargaining power. FTC warns of costly, complex pricing and urges preplanning and itemized bills, detailing per-item costs for services, casket, and burial space.
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