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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1975
Page
1
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London scene reports a six day siege ending in abject surrender but warn Britain remains under threat. In Beirut right wing Christians resist Moslem assault on Holiday Inn amid fierce fighting in the capital. In Brussels, NATO plans propose shifting billions of U S defense spending to Western Europe for standardized weapons.
AP reports a psychiatric exam is ordered for Sara Jane Moore who says she willfully and knowingly attempted to kill President Ford. Moore, a former FBI informant, sought to change her plea to guilty on Friday.
Four suspects tied to a gas station robbery in which a Sparta man died have been turned over to Cleveland police. John J. McQuiston, 25, of Spartansburg, was buried today. George Andrus, 46, of 1027 South Center Street, is due to be discharged from Corry Memorial Hospital soon. Preston Fayne, 19, of Cleveland, plus three unidentified suspects, are in Cleveland police hands for interrogation. Victims Donald Cosner, 18, of the station, remains in fair condition at St Vincent Hospital. owner John Buchtinec underwent head surgery and is listed in good condition. The remaining suspects face weekend questioning as details unfold. Andrus, wounded, gave his account from Corry Memorial Hospital.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Knight, Charles Knight, 35, is reported recovering in a New Orleans hospital from injuries after a robbery assault. He was beaten and shot by two hitchhikers after they were picked up along the road. Police hold two suspects. charges not yet filed.
Police said arrests will be made shortly in two burglary cases at the North Hills Municipal Golf Course and the Sciota Lumber Co. building. Three men and a 17 year old juvenile were tied to the Wednesday night break ins. adults are jailed in Warren County and the juvenile is in the juvenile division. Corry police will collect the four when released.
City Council meets Monday evening at 8 for year end business including fund transfers to be presented by Councilman Benjamin Calderone. Audit updates on general and water funds, construction status, and East Smith parking will be reviewed by City Engineer David Johnson. City Administrator Robert Grice will discuss Penn Central notice, demolition of the old National Bank, city apartment rental, traffic signals, vehicle report, and the Pennsylvania League of Cities meeting.
Senate Finance Committee chair Russell Long proposed a deal to resolve the impasse over a 17 billion dollar tax cut bill. He urged Ford to drop demands for a 395 billion dollar federal spending ceiling in exchange for Congress backing nonbinding spending equal to the tax cut. White House gave no immediate reply. If accepted, the plan could prevent a veto and a likely override, keeping tax reductions in place beyond their December 31 expiry.
In Allegheny County Pennsylvanians acquitted John A. Rosenwald 43 of Stowe Township of murder and voluntary manslaughter after defense argued intoxication prevented intent. Defense cited brain damage from long alcoholism and a psychiatrist testified Rosenwald was insane at the time. Jurors deliberated about six hours.
Congressman Joseph P. Vigorito stated ERDA is studying Pennsylvania salt formations from Erie to Armstrong Counties as potential sites for high level radioactive waste storage. He questioned siting in populated Northwest Pennsylvania and said ERDA plans public hearings and environmental impact statements if a site is reviewed. ERDA noted pilot storage is approved east of Carlsbad New Mexico and that other sites are being studied for future possibilities.
State police arrested Franklin man James A. Sampsell after an assault on game protector James A. Lowres in Cherrytree Township near Titusville. Sampsell faces charges of aggravated assault recklessly endangering resisting arrest terroristic threats public drunkenness and disorderly conduct and is jailed in Venango County awaiting bond.
State police arrested Beryl Penton in Grove City after an all day search by Corry Franklin and Grove City police for an assault on Breedtown Road near Titusville. Penton fled after restraining his estranged wife and was captured at night and jailed in Venango County awaiting a hearing.
Richard Newman of 118 Snyder Circle was bound over to Crawford County Criminal Court for involuntary manslaughter after a July Spartansburg crash that killed Barbara J. Gilson and Bernard J. Riehart following a high speed chase. Police reports say the auto hit about 100 mph before slamming into a tree at a sharp curve entering Spartansburg from Corry.
Chicago police describe a dramatic early morning at E-Z Gas where three robbers tied two attendants and stole cash and cigarettes while about 100 motorists pumped gas themselves and helped themselves to cigarettes. Attendants Harris and Fry described being bound. customers escalated chaos as the robbers fled.
Sullivan County Commission race outcome may flip after two uncounted absentee ballots found by elections clerk Earla Bennett. The ballots show both votes for Democrat Hoodak to McCarty, potentially erasing Hoodak’s one vote margin. Judge Roy Gardner will consult attorneys to determine recount viability and ballot authenticity.
Luzerne County attorney John Apanick Jr filed suit to injunction caroling at the county courthouse rotunda claiming the music distracts jurors in murder and civil cases. He argues carols should be postponed until trials end. officials call it interference and say caroling continues.
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