02 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1976
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet references a fraud case with unclear sender details and instruction to send items. Key names, dates, or locations remain unreadable, leaving the exact action and parties involved undetermined in the surviving text.
A fragmented OCR line mentions an election and a placeholder for lines about a candidate or ballot action. Readable details are sparse, but the fragment implies forthcoming civic timing and official involvement in an electoral matter.
Detectives probe motive in the double deaths of John J. Kershaw and his mother Ruth Kershaw found shot in their Buffalo apartment. A blaze following a suspected self inflicted fire caused by flammable liquid injured no one else and a dog was saved by firefighters. A Peale book was found with passages highlighted suggesting a focus on resistance to death.
AP reports two weeks to the Republican National Convention as Ford leads Reagan in delegate counts though both sit short of 1,190. Schweiker’s selection as running mate prompts conservative concern, yet Sears says no delegates lost. Polls vary with Ford around 1,105 to Reagan 1,025 plus uncommitted votes.
Harrisburg AP Eleven attendees at a state American Legion convention in Philadelphia last month have died with similar symptoms. Officials say the cause is unknown and many others are ill across the state. The deaths involve attendees from Williamsport Wilkes Barre and other cities. Health officials collect throat washings and stool samples to search for viruses or bacteria. Names of the deceased and hotel details are listed in the report.
Louise Cook reports that U S service stations increasingly charge for road maps amid cost pressures since 1978. Free maps waned as oil companies shift expenses to dealers and even test vending machines for 50 and 75 cent maps. Estimates show 225 to 250 million maps were distributed in 1972, the latest figure cited.
Loveland Colorado AP reports the Big Thompson flood killed at least 58 with hundreds injured and 40 missing as a 10 inch rainfall turned the stream into a 12 foot wall. Survivors crowded on high ground awaiting aid while National Guardsmen and rescue teams evacuated by helicopter and foot amid ongoing search efforts.
The fifth annual Sunday in the Park will be held at City Park on August 15 sponsored by the Corry Arts Council. Artists may display multiple works with no entry fee. two dimensional art is fence displayed while three dimensional works need display space. Prize money totals 50 in three categories with a children's exhibit offering 5 3 and 2 dollars. Set up is 10 to 12, judging noon to 1, prizes at 2, display ends 6. Applications open until August 11, contact Richard Bova.
Weekend police reports show multiple car collisions with minimal damage and no injuries. Kysor and Baker collided on Wright street, causing $150 damage to Kysor’s car. Zewatsky and Proper collided on Worth street, with $200 and $150 damage respectively. Glatz’s rollover caused $500 damage but no injuries. Two drivers were cited for speeding under the new vehicle code, Hoffman and Gilson, facing $65 fines and costs.
Thousands of candles flickered as a Catholic choir sang and a massive religious parade unfolded from Independence Hall to the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul. Cardinal Knox, Pope Paul VI’s representative, led prayers while Prince Ranier and Princess Grace of Monaco attended. The eight day congress aims to illuminate human hunger with spirituality and unity in Christ.
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