Two Men Killed in Icy Route 6 Collisions Near Corry
Two men died and several people were injured in icy crashes yesterday afternoon near Corry. State police cited skidding as the cause for both crashes on Route 6 in the Corry area. Stanley F. Collin of Stoneham, Warren County, died at Union City Hospital. Francis G. Jaquith, 33, of Corry, died at Corry Memorial Hospital. The first crash occurred at 3:45 p.m. at Route 6 and the Corry Drive-In Theatre intersection. the second at 4:45 p.m. on Route 6 heading west. Wounded include Joyce Collin, 51, at Corry Memorial Hospital then Hamot in Erie in fair condition. Richard Dyke, 46, Russell, and Dorothy Dyke, 41, both in satisfactory condition at Hamot. Terry Dyke, 14, also in satisfactory condition at Union City Hospital. Laverne Couse, 22, Youngsville, and Jason Couse, 14 months, both in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial. Investigators seek witnesses.
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Corry
Stanley F. Collin
Stoneham
Warren County
Union City Hospital
Francis G. Jaquith
B.D
Corry Memorial Hospital
Corry Drive-In
Joyce Collin
Stonehant
Hamet Medical Center
Erie
Richard Dyke
Russell
Hamot
Dorothy Dyke
Terry Dyke
Laverne Couse
A.D
Youngsville
Jason Couse
Dykes and Couses
Collin
Jaquith
Clyde Morton
Area Fire Chief’s Son Dies in Russell House Fire
Keith Michael, 6 or 7, the son of Darrell Michael, chief of the Russell volunteer fire department, perished when a early morning blaze engulfed the second floor of a Russell home near Warren. Two other children were hospitalized with smoke effects, while both parents were unharmed. Fire crews from Lander, Scandia, and North Warren assisted as conditions and cause are investigated by the state fire marshal.
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Keith Michael
Russell
Warren
Keith
Darrell Michael
Warren General Hospital
Hames
Lander
Scandia
North Warren
Obituary notices for Kenneth E Watrous and others
Obituaries on the back page list Kenneth E Watrous Elwin G Lefty Kireh Alton M Sperry LaRue L Brown Francis G Jaquith Mrs William Ruth Rieck among the deceased.
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Kenneth E
Watrous
Elwin G
Lefty
Kireh ‘Alton M
Sperry LaRue L
Brown Francis G. Jaquith
William
Ruth) Rieck
Driver Forced To Choose 1 Of 2 Cars
A two car collision near West Main and Lemon streets left Mary R. Rossey and Lawrence Purpura as drivers. Purpura reportedly left his parked truck protruding into the intersection with no warning devices. Rossey, forced to strike either the parked truck or oncoming car, hit the truck. Damages were about $50 to Rossey’s car and $250 to Purpura’s truck.
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West Main
Lemon Streets
Mary R. Rossey
Brook Street
Lawrence Purpura
West Pleasant Street
Purpura
Lemon Street
Rossey
Ms. Rossey
Kidney Couple To Marry In Portland Ward Romance
Mike Leite and Robin Perry, both kidney dialysis patients at Good Samaritan Hospital, announced their engagement and plan to wed in September. They met in the dialysis ward, bonded over shared treatment schedules, and say mutual understanding of illness strengthens their relationship.
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Portland
Ore
Mike Leite
Robin Perry
Good Samaritan Hospital
Miss Perry
Leite
L. Veterans Administration Hospital
Robins
Two Teens Robbery Suspects Overwhelmed by Miami Vigilantes
In Miami two teens who grabbed a woman’s purse were chased by an impromptu mob of about 80 residents and police say they were held down with a chain and sat on. Johnny Battle, 19, and a 14 year old were captured after the crowd converged on a dead end street. Battle faces robbery charges while the juvenile was released to his parents.
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Miami
Phiip Doherty
Johnny Battle
Doherty
Rose Marie Vernell
Miami Beach
Thomas Hill
Jack Jr
Rudolph Shoucair
Ms. Vernell
Hill
Battle
New Year's Eve Record Cold Grips Pennsylvania Homes
Record low temperatures sweep across Pennsylvania with Bradford at 10 below zero and readings near zero in Erie and Dubois. Snow totals small in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties as nationwide chill continues. Highs to dip near zero in many counties, with milder 40s expected Monday.
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Associated Press
Pennsylvania
Bradford
Erie
Dubois
Phillipsburg
Montrose
Pleasant Mountain
Wellsboro
Harrisburg
Cleveland
Canton
Akron
Weather Service
Susquehanna
Southeast
Cies
Lansing Mich
Houghton Lake
Mich
New Laws Take Effect Saturday in 1977
Washington reports sweeping changes set to begin on Saturday January 1 1977 touching federal and state laws. Highlights include revised estate taxes stock capital gains rules and new tax exemptions for seniors and stay at home spouses plus a boost in CB radio channels for Citizens Band users. The reforms also extend IRA tax deferment and increase available room for inheritance valuing.
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Washington
Virginia
New York
Ohio
Minnesota
Dee. SI
Corry Sees record year in new construction activity
Corry reports a near four million dollar year in building permits for 1976, marking a record level of new construction. Major projects include elderly housing on West Pleasant Street, YMCA addition, Viking Plastics, Alliance Church, and several housing and commercial expansions. The 1977 outlook starts strong with a $600,000 senior citizens center and gym planned.
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Corry
Lawrence
West Pleasant Street
YMCA
Corry Foam
Alliance Church
the Big Wheel
Spring Street
Viking Plastics
McInnes Steel
Perkins Pancake House
Jesser
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Elgin-Beaverdam and
Union City
Elgin- Beaverdam Hose Co
Don Arnink
Route 6
Maloney
Francis G
Jake
Kidney
Pittsburgh
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Poconos
Philadelphia
Lancaster
National Weather Service
Missour
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