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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1974
Page
3
AP reports Spanish officials weigh abandoning search for American Thomas Gatch Jr who disappeared after launching from Harrisburg PA to cross the Atlantic in a balloon. A ship sighted him drifting toward the Moroccan Spans Sahara border, but extensive searches found no trace.
In Portland, Maine, the parents of a deformed infant who died at Maine Medical Center after a court-ordered surgery criticized the court for playing God. The infant son of Air Force Sgt. and Mrs. Robert B.T. Houle of Westbrook had life support and medical battles following hospital litigation.
In Harrisburg, Lester Burlein and Egidio Cerilli appear daily at the Turnpike Commission but do not influence decisions. Bach claims a seat. Burlein joins a Republican suit challenging roughly 700 Gov. Shapp appointments without Senate confirmation, including Cerilli in one replacement. In Carmichaels, two arson cases rise in Green County. In Philadelphia, a Delaware River oil spill may have killed thousands of ducks, with 285000 gallons involved and cleanup ongoing.
Corry area businessman Richard G. Shuster formally announces his bid for the State Assembly seat from East Erie County. A Navy veteran and longtime Chamber booster, he cites county transit, highways, housing, recreation, and dairy industry concerns, opposing incumbent Forest Hopkins and highlighting high taxes and salaries. endorsed by Erie County Commissioner William C. Hildr. Boost Corry efforts promote Shuster’s candidacy.
Energy chief William E. Simon said rationing would be recommended only if gasoline lines worsen nationwide, though he doubts it would work and notes shortages are currently concentrated in metropolitan areas. The Shah of Iran claimed U S imports match pre boycott levels, while market day at Concord School drew strong PTA turnout with new cinema and various activities.
Secretary of State Kissinger leaves Andrews for the Middle East with aim to obtain a list of Israeli prisoners held in Syria to unlock disengagement talks. He faces Syrian resistance while Sadat backs the mission. Damascus to receive him after London stop. He also plans talks with Sadat on extending UN force in Sinai.
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