Fragmentary note hints at July push near north road
A partial OCR fragment mentions a July action along a northern route. It lacks full context, names, dates, or concrete details to confirm the event or involved parties.
21 Jan 1977
Page 1
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1977
Page
1
A partial OCR fragment mentions a July action along a northern route. It lacks full context, names, dates, or concrete details to confirm the event or involved parties.
Fragmentary text references a legal or governmental setting with unclear names and actions. Details are unreadable, but appears to describe an event or proceeding within a tank or tribunal context, lacking verifiable entities or outcomes.
Police report a southbound truck driven by Dennis L. Rogers 30 of Corry failed to see an approaching train at Plastics Road crossing. He halted and backed off as the engine struck, spinning rails and stopping 200 feet from the crossing with $2,000 damage to the truck. No engine damage. Journal photo by Eaton.
In Oakland bail held after a last minute compromise verdict in a weapons and explosives trial for Wendy Yoshimura. Jurors deadlocked on the most serious charge risking a life sentence. sentencing set for Feb 24 with potential terms up to 25 years. The case links back to a Berkeley bomb factory raid in 1972 before her ties to Patricia Hearst.
Eleven days after Roosevelt Hospital won court approval to amputate Otis Simmons right leg and left foot, the 18 year old remains in stable condition. A hospital spokesman said there is little change since the decision and they are treating him as vigorously as possible without surgery. Simmons, a derelict hospitalized December 22 after prolonged exposure to cold, refused consent to surgery citing a wish to die with his legs intact. The court ruled he is competent to understand the risks and has the right to refuse treatment.
Philadelphia based federal grand jury indicted House Speaker Herbert Fineman on 10 counts tied to a payoffs and influence peddling scheme to aid admissions to professional schools including the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School and Jefferson Medical College. The case ties in former committeeman Martin Abrams and alleges bribery, blackmail, and obstruction of justice to benefit applicants. A web of political figures faces related probes as prosecutors warn of persistent corruption risks.
Washington official pageantry marked Jimmy Carter’s first hours in the White House as he welcomed allies who helped him win the presidency. He hosted four receptions for supporters, cabinet, governors, and leaders, then joined Rosalyn and daughter Amy at seven inaugural balls around the city. Carter praised friendship and hoped their support would sustain the nation over four years.
At the University of Pittsburgh Langley Hall science auditorium exploded with unknown cause, killing two people and injuring dozens. Chancellor Wesley Posvar expressed shock as fire crews inspected rubble and students recalled the momentary calm before the disaster. Bernie Payne, a senior from Donors, witnessed the aftermath and the grim scene as injured were removed.
Washington AP reports President Carter issues his first executive order granting a fair and unconditional pardon to all draft evaders not involved in violence or unlawful activity. The action fulfills his campaign promise and aims to end the contentious Vietnam era draft controversy.
United Steelworkers at Rogers Structural Steel Company ratified a three year contract raising hourly pay by 1.02. The deal adds enhanced health and vacation benefits, holidays, sick and accident coverage. First year wages run from 3.67 to 5.87, second year 8.97 to 8.16, third year 14.25 to 8.51.
An explosion at the University of Pittsburgh Langley Hall damaged the campus 12:40 p m blasting through the science hall minutes before a lecture. Two people died and about 45 were treated at four area hospitals as investigators probed possible chemical causes.
The city treasurer plans a sale of all properties with unpaid taxes from 1974 and earlier years this summer. Owners may pay now to avoid added fees and costs that would accrue if the sale proceeds in June. City Treasurer Mary Hubley and City Administrator Robert Grice urge prompt payment to save money.
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