20 Dec 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
1
Incomplete text references federal energy administration aid and meetings in Florida and Duke. Mentions Carter, UNK entities, and a possible labor federation. Unable to determine clear event, date, or outcomes from the fragmented source.
Corry residents enjoyed relief from cold as the day reached a 50 degree high with light rain melting snow and ice. The forecast calls for falling temperatures and a switch to snow by late afternoon followed by cold and windy conditions for the next several days.
City officers stopped Quinten Nielsen for erratic driving on South CenterStreet at 8:45 pm. Nielsen fled, dragging Officer Greg Steuart 15 feet, then fought police after reapprehension. Steuart incurred a bite on his forearm but was treated and released. Nielsen faces drunk driving and resisting arrest charges.
The Associated Press reports blue laws in Pennsylvania are unevenly enforced as stores in Delaware County opened under a court order while Wilkes-Barre merchants reported prosecutions and Clinton County officials cited merchants. The 182 year old rules limit most retail sales to small shops with fewer than 10 employees, a challenge funded by AGP and Kroger contends the laws are unconstitutional due to contradictions. Justice Louis L. Manderino ordered four counties not to enforce pending the state Supreme Court appeal.
Jerusalem reports say Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin is poised to resign within days to trigger spring elections after ejecting the National Religious party from his coalition. Analysts foresee a confidence vote this week, with Rabin seeking to keep initiative before Carter’s inauguration, though an early May election remains unlikely.
President elect Carter announced Juanita Kreps to head Commerce Hobert Bergland to lead Agriculture Griffin Bell to head Justice and Newark Mayor Kenneth Gibson slated for Housing and Urban Development. Thurmond voiced support, while Steinem criticized Carter over women cabinet prospects.
Energy bills loom as OPEC and gas price rises draw attention. Federal guidance urges caulking and weatherstripping to save up to 10 percent, adding storm windows, attic insulation, and thermostat setbacks to cut heating costs by about 15 percent. A government pamphlet offers tips for energy savers.
David M. Turner Sr a Towanda newspaper publisher says state legislators have tough jobs yet could be sharper He won’t seek a third term citing personal reasons and wants more time with wife Marion and at The Daily Review He praises many colleagues but faults a few who spoil the office and notes the public misinterprets the workload He cites floods along the Susquehanna River and warns some lawmakers avoid work by pressuring others and spinning wheels while bills spend money and die in committee
Wilbur R. Sennat reports promotions at Marine Bank Corry. Lyle V. Hotchkiss becomes manager assistant vice president of the North Corry office while John H. Anderson moves from North Corry to Corry office as assistant manager. Both bring banking education and strong community involvement to their new roles.
Two minor crashes occurred over the weekend when drivers backed their vehicles. Mary L. Sullivan, 38, backed into Patti Reiff’s parked car on First Avenue, causing $150 damage to Reiff’s car. In a second incident, Mrs. William Craker, 94, backed into a private drive on East Main Street and collided with Randall Trisket’s car, with damages estimated at Craker $240 and Trisket $200.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev turned 70 with a Kremlin birthday ceremony attended by leaders from across the USSR. He received an engraved medal and sword as speakers praised his devotion to the people, firmness of principle, and continual attention to new developments, with Mikhail Suslov delivering the keynote remarks.
Corry Area High School music department presents its annual Christmas concert in the school auditorium tomorrow at 8 pm. Ninth grade girls chorus led by James E. Brunswick performs The Story of the Christmas Chimes with accompanist Jeff Spercy and narrator Lori Thompson. Junior high chorus under George Fawcett offers Christmas songs including Carol of the Bells and White Christmas. Senior high choir directed by Diane Christensen features seasonal selections with Brunswick directing and audience participation. admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
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