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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1977
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions increases, cuts, and a 2 mile proximity near the 30 area with references to western and multiple proposals, suggesting a local dispute or planning item without complete names or dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to court actions and outcomes, including verdicts and justice timing. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the text implies judicial proceedings and pending or concluded sentences. The readable portions suggest a legal notice or court record snippet from a historical newspaper page.
Fragmentary note references trucks and centers in 1978 with a probable operation. Mentions F100 and sand tribes with motor activity. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a local transportation or construction context.
Newark firefighters battled a two alarm plaza fire in downtown Newark. One person died as crews sifted through rubble after the blaze, while a hysterical woman watched rescue workers recover the first body believed to be a friend.
Former state Senator Henry J. Cianfrani pleads guilty to 106 counts of bribery mail fraud and obstruction of justice after a girlfriend turned informer helped secure bank records payroll ledgers and tax returns. He faces up to 65 years in prison and 146000 in fines. sentencing set for February 15.
President Carter lands in Tehran for talks with the Shah on energy and Middle East developments. Protests greet the arrival as riot police secure Mehrabi Airport and the six mile motorcade to the White Palace. Carter plans discussions with regional leaders including Hussein and possibly Sadat, with a state dinner to follow.
City police investigated three cases of criminal mischief involving broken windows reported yesterday. Cooper Energy Services saw six 8 by 16 inch windows valued at 75 dollars damaged over two weeks. The former H H Hammond Beer Distributor at 246 East Main Street had three 12 by 15 inch windows shattered, possibly by ice or a falling limb. Norma Loveland at 61 Snyder Girle reported damage last night.
E A Zarger Penelec District Manager laments action by the Public Utility Commission delaying a final ruling on the utility’s pending rate increase after extensive testimony and cross examination. He notes costs rise while customers rely on reliable electricity, urging prompt resolution. Police report multiple local incidents including vandalism theft and minor crashes with no injuries.
City officials will swear in Mickey Johnson as mayor and Lou Hanna plus Ivan Bennink as councilmen Monday at 10 a.m. Edith Kerstetter will officiate. City Administrator Robert Grice says after the oath the council will reconvene in a special session to address street lighting and curb-cutting requests. Open meetings welcome the public.
A Delaware County judge ruled doctors and Karen Miller’s parents must decide whether to remove her from life support. Judge Robert A. Wright gave the appointed lawyer until Jan. 4 to appeal. Karen, 3, has been brain dead since December 16 after injuries alleged to have been caused by her mother’s boyfriend.
Erie County Executive-elect Russell Robison announced four Republican appointments to key offices after late night transition talks. Leo Weir becomes director of elections. Mark Lucero will oversee purchasing in the finance department. Jerry Candella joins federal programs and serves as information officer. John English Jr. to head the public defender office pending solicitor approval.
Two drivers were injured in a rear end collision on the Phelps road in Clymer. Keith Beckerink, 19, of Nazareth road, and Clifford Wiltsie, 66, both of Clymer, were taken to WCA Hospital in Jamestown by the Clymer fire department emergency squad. Beckerink suffered facial and head injuries, a concussion, and a fractured nose. Wiltsie had neck and back injuries and possible rib fractures. The cars were westbound. Wiltsie’s vehicle was stopped when Beckerink’s car collided with its rear. Beckerink then drove Wiltsie to a nearby home for help.
The song origin tale spans Scotland to New York as Beethoven, Burns, and poets loom. Guy Lombardo’s absence shifts the Waldorf Astoria tribute led by Victor Lombardo. Tracing its roots from 1687 to 1796, the tune travels via bagpipes and clever verses, mixing nostalgia with New Year hope and friendship.
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