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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1973
Page
1
Five killed and at least 125 injured as flames swept through a Miami area cafeteria housing about 250 patrons, most elderly. Police say an arsonist entered holding a container, poured it on the floor, ignited a flame, then fled as screams rose and patrons rushed to exit.
Rescuers comb debris in Eagle Grove Iowa after a Friday night gas explosion leveled two eateries and a hardware store. Three bodies found in a cafe booth. up to 24 dead reported. Fire raged, delaying searches while cranes from Fort Dodge assisted. Fireman Woodrow Loux died of a heart attack at the scene.
A New Year’s Eve raid on a West Smith Street apartment led to hearings where all charges were dropped except one. Gary Kuzma, 19, faced possession of marijuana, bound over to Erie County court. The case stemmed from a party attended by 17 youths, with several minors involved.
Public input begins as a series of planning meetings for future schools. The initial session signals public involvement in a comprehensive study covering buildings and curriculum across all phases, led by officials from Erie’s Unit 5 office.
Washington AP reports the Navy will discharge sailors who want out under a Dec 26 directive by Adm Elmo R Zumwalt Jr chief of naval operations. About 2358 men already used the program through late January with up to 3008 more expected by month end. Discharges identify as unsuitable for re enlistment and the policy aims to hasten an all volunteer Navy.
The state attorney general seeks court rehearing after a ruling banning police spot checks. The decision limits stopping vehicles to cases with specific evidence of wrongdoing and bars prosecutions over contraband found during such checks. The ruling centers on protecting motorists while restricting police power.
Saigon reports breakthrough in enforcing the cease-fire provisions and prisoner exchanges. The International Commission of Control and Supervision said its seven regional teams will be fielded and operating Monday to investigate alleged violations, about a week late. In Paris a Saigon spokesman said talks would start soon on exchange plans as South Vietnamese and Viet Cong members met to discuss prisoner transfers during Tet celebrations. President Thieu called it the first peaceful new year after 15 years of war. The Saigon military said no major fighting was reported.
A municipal court judge voided the Sunday sales ban on supermarkets as vague and discriminatory, freeing South Philadelphia stores from Blue Laws. Six supermarkets faced charges. an appeal was hinted by Assistant District Attorney Paul J. Sullivan, who said the ruling may extend beyond the city.
Hank Adams, linked to Indian occupation negotiator roles, says FBI agent Dennis Hyten who signed the complaint is the same agent to whom he returned documents. Adams claims receipts exist for at least one returned set and notes he acted as intermediary for Indians seeking to return stolen papers.
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