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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1974
Page
1
A disabled woman sprayed red paint toward the Mona Lisa behind a glass shield in Tokyo. She shouted about museum policy before being arrested. The incident caused brief disruption as police stated paint splashed the protective glass. The painting remains undamaged.
The United States and Egypt resumed full diplomatic relations for the first time since 1967. President Nixon accepted Egyptian Ambassador Ashraf Ghorbal’s credentials while U S Ambassador Hermann Eilts prepared to meet President Anwar Sadat in Cairo. Two major airlines gained permission to negotiate revenue sharing on transatlantic routes, with the Civil Aeronautics Board warning it may reject the final plan.
A federal court decision overturning residency rules for married women could cost the University of Pittsburgh Temple and Penn State hundreds of thousands in refunds. Judge Teitelbaum ruled April 10 that tying a married woman’s residency to her husband and charging extra fees is unconstitutional.
A Harrisburg surplus of 250 million dollars prompted a three hour hearing in Corry where Rep. Robert Kusse and other lawmakers heard testimony on spending roads education recreation areas storm sewers and sewage plants. Local residents urged better roads and argued that urban centers would claim most funds.
Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned Israel could strike Syria without restraint as Syrian and Israeli jets clashed over the Golan Heights amid escalating ground fighting. Kissinger may seek a disengagement plan as U S envoy arrives, while both sides report losses and pilots captured or killed.
Timoth y Nunley a 19 year old sailor fights for his life against a cancer Navy doctors failed to diagnose despite his pleas. His mother says he suffered living hell and that diagnosis delays were unnecessary. Navy officials acknowledge diagnostic difficulties and say corrective action has been taken. Nunley had prior nonmalignant breast tumors as a child and later developed multiple symptoms while serving at Mayport and Great Lakes.
Secretary of State Kissinger prepares a cautious address to the Organization of American States stressing equal partnership in the Americas and avoiding Cuba provocations. He previewed broad themes of cooperation over unilateral action and pledged concrete programs rather than sweeping principles.
Corry Area High School principal Russell Brant says dances are controlled, not chaotic, with five faculty chaperones and three auxiliary police patrolling. damages are paid from sponsoring clubs’ receipts, and underage drinking leads to bans from future dances. He notes most problems stem from graduates, not current students, and cites up to 500 attendees with few incidents.
National Tea stores in the Chicago region push buffalo burgers and other cuts to lure shoppers amid rising prices. About 120 stores offer buffalo ground meat at 1.49 per pound and other cuts from 1.59 to 1.98, with sirloin at 1.39. Officials report high customer interest and expect to sell up to 100000 pounds. Buffalo meat, leaner than beef, is promoted as a new option for housewives seeking variation.
Corry state police arrested a Columbus resident, a %-year-old, on drug selling charges under the Controlled Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Arraigned before District Justice Suzanne Hodges, Daniel L. McCafferty posted a $500 property bond and was released. A teenage Columba resident, 16, a Corry Area High School student, faces a juvenile petition after being charged with selling THC to a police undercover agent. police describe the substance as a tranquilizer hallucinogen per the state lab.
Carl Whitman, a 60 year old veteran living at 20 Franklin Street, was dumped from his wheelchair when the Center Street railroad crossing wheels dropped into a track gap. Police helped, he was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital for sutures after the fall reopened his leg sutures.
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