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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1976
Page
3
A fragmented text mentions Philip Oscar in a terse, unclear context with no evident events or outcomes. The readable bits point to names rather than a clear incident, place, or date, leaving the precise news angle ambiguous.
A U S envoy predicts efforts to end Lebanon's civil war lead to President Suleiman Franjieh stepping down. Washington signals support for his ouster amid factional pressure and calls from the Phalange for change. Talks with Lebanese leaders since March 31 aim to quiet uprisings amid Christian and Muslim forces in a volatile bloc-controlled area.
Estella Jackson was found guilty of third degree murder in the November stabbing death of her husband by an Erie County jury. The defendant reacted with a frozen posture as the verdict was read, then shouted for her mother and broke into hysterics.
The PENNCREST School Board voted 5 to 4 to delay a vocational agriculture program study for 6th graders as Crawford County Area Vocational Technical School conducts a countywide assessment. A satellite VOAG center with instructors from multiple schools may be considered, under a centralized supervision plan. The scene shifted to a courtroom disturbance as an emotional parent disrupted proceedings and was escorted out.
In Upper Darby Pennsylvania leukemia claimed the life of Joey Cappelletti, 13, brother of football star John Cappelletti. After an eight year battle, he died at home following treatment in Philadelphia. John Sr expressed sorrow, recalling Joey’s love of life and baseball as the family reflects on a distant Heisman tribute and ongoing care needs.
Leo Jackman, chair of the Corry Chamber Retail Division, aims to catch the Easter Bunny for tomorrow's egg hunt in City Park at dawn. The event features hidden chocolate eggs and prizes with certificates, sponsored by the Retail Division.
Washington AP reports President and Mrs. Ford will host a May 11 luncheon for Queen Margrethe II and Prince Henrik as they tour the United States that month. The visit is described as an extensive American tour. In related items, Sen. John Tunney has converted most stock holdings to old Roman coins to sidestep conflicts of interest, buying up to 70 coins from the republican era. The coins, ~400 produced before the empire, are valued as a significant investment per a spokeswoman, who did not disclose value. Also, Prof. John Hohenberg will end 22 years directing the Pulitzer Prizes at Columbia on June 30 to join the University of Tennessee as Edward Meeman Distinguished Professor of Journalism for 1976-77.
Redd Foxx switches networks after 10 months of talks, joining ABC to develop a new half hour comedy and a variety show for the 1977 78 season. He will stay associated with Sanford and Son but moves amid negotiation with Fred Silverman and MGM President Frank Rosenfeldt. Foxx joked about his $25,000 per Sanford and Son episode earnings and his inability to count that high.
Ford Motor Credit in U S District Court claims Oatess sold new autos twice, once in Florida and again locally, in a $2.5 million case. The bank alleges Everglades Leasing and Oatess misused dealer financing, with as many as 60 cars moved to Florida without approval. Some cars reportedly remained in Erie and at an Oatess Erie dealer.
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