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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1977
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a high level trip involving officials moving toward Amman and passes through the Middle East. Mentions Hafez, Sadat, and Hussein in a context of diplomacy and military posture with talks aimed at regional alignment and war concerns.
Fragmentary text mentions disputes and talks about new ministers and rations. Lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiables to form a complete news item.
Authorities indicate possible steps amid ongoing denials related to Israeli policy. Officials cite legal constraints and international reaction as debates intensify. No specific actions disclosed, with discussions focusing on security, diplomacy, and regional stability.
Merchants stage an annual street sale with unusual items on display. Walt Darnofall of Darnofall Shoes models a striking outfit as shoppers browse. Tonight Washington street hosts a street dance at 9 p.m. with the Allegheny Mountain Boys. A noon Monday drawing offers four prizes: a bicycle built for two, an ice cream maker, a family portrait, and a spaghetti dinner for two.
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania House defeated the Senate budget plan that delayed a $300 million tax increase. The 76 115 vote followed by a 124 65 vote to reconsider, with Majority Leader Manderino predicting more cross party support. Welfare families face delayed relief as protests mount and welfare workers strike over budget inaction.
Space Shuttle Enterprise completed its first solo flight as astronauts Fred Haise and Gordon Fullerton gently piloted the engineless craft to a dusty lakebed runway at Edwards Air Force Base. The glide from 25,000 feet lasted about five minutes with the craft turning and banking as designed under computer assistance.
The Corry earned income tax committee failed to form a quorum, planning to reconvene within a week. City funds show one percent tax revenue rising to 260,717 for the first half, shared between the city and the Corry Area School District. Meanwhile, NASA tests report the shuttle program, piggyback on a Boeing 747, achieved a successful solo flight with Haise and Fullerton piloting.
City police charged Terry L. McCaslin 21 formerly employed at the Barney's Firestone store with stealing a set of automobile brake shoes. Roland L. Taylor Jr. 20 of 220 West Congress street faced a summons for receiving the stolen brake shoes valued at 12 dollars.
In Sacramento California the Assembly voted 542 to 26 to override a veto and place the death penalty law into effect Thursday amid claims of rising murders and a perceived social right to protect itself. Former Governor Brown in 1967 stood outside the San Quentin gas chamber in a noted moment.
New York AP says the questioning begins today of David Berkowitz, the postal clerk linked to the Son of Sam killings. He sits in a guarded psychiatric ward at Kings County Hospital after a judge ordered tests, while reports detail a drastic personality shift after Korea service and LSD use. Authorities describe Berkowitz claiming a 6,000-year-old voice spoke through a dog and ordering the murders. He provides detailed recall of the spree and notes from crime scenes, though motive remains unclear.
A 8:43 p.m. Monday call to Jamestown 911 reportedly came from a collect line claiming to be Son of Sam. The operator identified as Mr O Connell, prompting initial doubt but alerting NYC police who requested a tape of the call.
In New York the Son of Sam suspect David Berkowitz sits in a locked cell described as a four walled cage on a hospital ward. Corrections officials guard against escape as he is arraigned on murder, attempted murder, felonious assault and weapons charges while a tense crowd outside chants for his death.
The Hall Memorial Housing and Community Development Corp announced August 26 as the Willow Brook Manor dedication in Clymer. Two new Mohawk Street buildings near creek completion by month end offer 16 one bedroom apartments for low and moderate income residents age 62 and up with modern kitchens baths carpeting and hookups. Preliminary applications are by Edward Conk of Clymer on a first come basis. Ceremonies are set for the morning of August 36 with state and county officials expected.
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