19 Aug 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1977
Page
1
Fragmentary notes indicate contenders in a national campaign weighing endorsements from former officials and party leaders. The fragmented text hints at political maneuvering around canal or air policy and potential alignment with veterans groups or soldiers.
Incomplete text shows an appeal process and state involvement over one week. The readable portions indicate a decision window and authorization by state authorities related to the matter at hand. Further specifics are not available in the fragment.
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, 66, underwent surgery for a blocked intestine and was reported to have terminal pelvic cancer that cannot be removed. Doctors said the tumor is malignant and linked to a prior bladder cancer, with prognosis uncertain and no immediate surgery possible. He remains in good spirits and minimally reliant on pain medication, with potential return to the Senate possible by September if no complications arise.
PUC official Wilmer Patrick said Johnstown flood losses may be offset by minimal rate increases in the Future. The disaster could directly affect Erie County residents as utilities face millions in damages.
A vanload of Unification Church members sought a solicitation permit at Corry police headquarters but Police Chief Kenneth Nichols refused citing past group activity as a nuisance. The group left without appeal, while officials consider how to proceed and the case remains unresolved. Nearby utility losses from the Agnes flood are cited as substantial and potential rate impacts linger.
A 19 year-old Clymer man faces third degree sexual abuse charges involving a 15-year-old girl in Chautauqua County. Randy W. Chamberlain was sentenced to 15 days in the county jail after surrendering to police around 1 p.m. Thursday per the sheriff's office.
Harrisburg AP thousands of state workers calling in sick amid a seven week budget deadlock as the House fails to pass a budget. Early tallies show about 7300 of 80000 on sick leave and 2000 planning personal or vacation days. state prison guards and police roles affected as budget dispute deepens.
Welfarists line up for interest free loans at Marine Bank Corry as 55 applicants are counted with 69 more at Salvation Army Citadel. Officials note other banks refuse, while state troopers and PennDOT workers cope with delayed pay due to the stalled budget in Harrisburg.
Chamber of Commerce manager Michael DeCorte says the Retail Division will meet next Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Corrian Hotel to discuss a new fall promotion, a Labor Day wrap up for the IBIC campaign, and possible downtown parking alternatives. He notes the IBIC campaign boosted downtown vitality and that free downtown parking is being explored with city leaders, though concerns remain.
Troopers logged three minor accidents in a single day along Route 8 near Riceville Corners and Centerville. Kenneth Schlesser of Oil City hit Frederick Heim of Geneva as Heim ran a stop sign. Gary Simmons of Meadville and Robert Conway of Titusville collided when Simmons tried to pass. Later Simmons of Titusville struck Mary Jansen of Titusville who pulled onto Route 8 from the roadside. No injuries reported.
A Philadelphia illusionist claimed he forecast Elvis Presley death via super normal powers. He staged a ceremony in a downtown department store writing three headlines for Wednesday papers and sealed them in a pillbox sized container baked into a pretzel for later verification.
At Presley mausoleum in Memphis mourners paid final homage as the white coffin surrounded by red rose displays lay inside the locked chamber. Lisa Marie and Priscilla sent floral tributes as crowds waited hours outside on a hot day for a glimpse of the ceremonies.
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