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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports the Senate moves to review additional Nixon cabinet nominees as Congress, led by Democrats, awaits presidential messages outlining the second term agenda. A Nixon event drew about 35,000 in a chilly Saturday crowd.
State Police said Arnold R. Trace, 51, of Saegertown shot his wife Marjorie Doris, 29, at their home and then turned the gun on himself as their three children, ages 2, 6, and 7, watched. The Crawford County coroner ruled both deaths Homicide and Death by own action, with investigation ongoing.
A Columbus Township reader enters the Journal with an eight foot steel rule and a price sticker reading 14 dollars. He claims a sudden price jump to 69 cents and asks about Nixon era pricing on such a rise. A package arrives later citing a White House quote about steel rule price increases and a 110 percent rise from two years ago.
A Jordanian jetliner bringing 202 Muslims home from Mecca crashed on landing in fog at Kano Nigeria. Officials reported most aboard died with death toll ranging between 162 and 191 as rescue teams worked amid flames. The Boeing 707 originated from Jidda Saudi Arabia en route to Kano.
Washington reports say Kissinger heads to Paris to join allied and Communist officials in finalizing a Vietnam cease fire and prisoner release. Nixon plans last briefings and a possible quick settlement as Haig delivers Thieu’s acceptance of key points.
An Erie County case filed by Carry Area High School athlete Craig Sampsell could become a landmark ruling on whether school districts may discipline students without court interference. Sampsell seeks to play again, earn a football letter, and compete in all star events after a one year suspension tied to an incident at Clymer Central School. The suit names the Carey Area School District High School Principal and Athletic Council Chairman as defendants.
City fire department burned down two condemned houses on West Park Place to clear substandard properties. Volunteers from Corry and Columbus carried out the blaze as part of a city effort to dispose of undesirables while training firefighters and minimizing costs.
The Supreme Court barred states from interfering with a pregnant woman's decision in the first three months. Justice Blackmun cited a broad privacy right supporting abortion choice. Justices White and Rehnquist dissented, arguing the ruling oversteps constitutional grounds and undermines early pregnancy restrictions.
South Vietnamese forces report a major defeat with two battalions overrun near Saigon and many soldiers drifting back for safety after brief safe passes by the Communists. Government tallies show 16 killed and 132 wounded since Friday as both sides regroup after near a week of heavy fighting around the Michelin plantation area.
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