07 Aug 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1976
Page
1
Seattle police tally 192 arrests over nine years linked to a family of seven boys ages 11 to 20. The mother says she hopes they have turned the corner. Juvenile offender laws hide the family identity. Burglary and larceny are the main offenses, with several other crimes recorded.
Police describe a grim, repeating pattern of shoplifting, trespassing, and violent crime in a Louisiana family now living in Los Angeles. A 27-year-old son was killed by a shotgun blast in an LA apartment. another son died in a knife incident. The 49-year-old mother, a welfare recipient, says three daughters and three grandchildren under her care have faced arrests, with the oldest son recently released from a Louisiana prison. The family moved from Louisiana in 1987 and authorities struggle to access New Orleans records.
Neola Iowa residents mourn as a privately arranged bus trip to a swimming site ends with at least three children dead and many others injured. Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board probe the overturn near Iowa Highway 191. the driver’s daughter among the victims. Nearby Spartansburg police recover stolen school equipment valued at $5,000 after an anonymous tip, with no arrests.
Reagan allies voice plan to drop Schweiker as running mate at the convention while Ford accelerates his vice presidential search. The AP notes delegate counts show Ford leading Reagan nine days before the convention with 1108 to 1034, with 122 uncommitted.
Harrisburg reports researchers pursue toxic agents as the Legionnaires disease cause after influenza virus and bacteria fail to explain 25 deaths. Scientists stress toxins from various sources may trigger illness, with tracing becoming harder as cleansing and dilution occur. Authorities note 2 recent deaths bring total to 27, ages 39 to 72. Environmental and lab efforts probe hotels, renovations, air systems, and potential saboteur angles amid ongoing inquiries.
Harrisburg reports a Philadelphia American Legion convention illness killing twenty five people. CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service doctors interview survivors to identify a common agent, questioning meals, drinks, venues, and possible swine flu links while investigators review data in the Health Secretary's office.
Two Washington clergymen pleaded guilty to defrauding the federal food stamp program of about 250000. Rev. Lielus Cartwright and Rev. Albert Hamrick, both of St Phillips Pentecostal Church, used stamp proceeds to fund travel, a car, and a business expansion. Investigators say the church operated as an issuing agent and sold stamps for four years, totaling more than 95 million in value. Each man faces up to five years in prison and a 10000 fine.
Calm at Quiet Acres Nursing Home during a temporary water outage after a spring pipe failed. Robert Greer’s team sourced water from Titusville, Carnation, Elmview Dairy and Civil Defense, with staff and owner Philip Smock coordinating rapid delivery. The spring is restored and flowing again.
A Union City area woman, Lois Kirik, 45, was injured in a crash near Wattsburg. Police say her car ran off the road at 5 p.m., struck a tree, and she was admitted to St. Vincent Health Care Center in Erie with multiple injuries.
Dan Scannell reports Anchor House, a youth refuge in Corry, moves toward a January 1977 opening. Located at 310 West Church Street, it will house up to eight youths with a husband wife counseling team, stressing parental involvement and nonchurch affiliated Christian guidance for crisis, abuse, neglect, or reconciliation needs.
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