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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1977
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note reports a site in Alabama or nearby with unclear event details. readable elements mention at least one site, a din and a win, but precise actions, people, dates, or organizations are not decipherable.
A partial OCR fragment mentions a campaign or office seeking five official posts. The readable portions include references to calling, ministry roles, and a campaign team. The text is incomplete and lacks concrete names, dates, or locations to specify.
Fragmentary note hints at an association convening to discuss a Surplus yard and a commissioners' push related to military use this week. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the context suggests a local government inquiry into property or facility use.
A fragmented notice recalls a past event in Sylvania with unclear details and missing dates. The readable remnants mention a firsts and a state or county reference, but lack concrete names or actions.
The Corry area endures a bitter cold snap with temperatures dropping to 10 degrees below zero and fresh three inch snowfall, pushing winter totals past 130 inches. City officials issue an emergency advisory urging minimal travel as streets struggle with plowed piles while residents and agencies brace for a possible record-breaking season.
Bill Eaton describes a night of mass charity as Elgin and Union City neighborhoods sheltered stranded motorists during a blizzard. Fire chiefs cite numerous cars, fuel deliveries, snowmobile runs, and church shelters that kept residents alive, praising transport teams and hosts for saving lives.
In Breckenridge Minnesota a three story Hotel Stratford burned early Friday trapping 67 year old guests. Firefighters in subzero temperatures searched debris for 22 missing or dead persons while one survivor Douglas Johnson described escape via a window. Authorities said hotel records burned and cause of fire was unknown as of late Friday.
A deadly blizzard crippled Buffalo with below freezing temps as thousands of workers remained trapped in downtown offices and shelters. At least seven deaths were reported in stranded cars, with Erie County authorities warning of more. Sheriff Braun urged Governor Carey to deploy helicopters for rescues while a five alarm fire on the West Side destroyed eight houses. Firefighters battled stalled vehicles and unreachables as Civil Defense was alerted.
Pennsylvania Electric Company Penelec reports sufficient electric energy anticipated in coming weeks if customers conserve and use electricity efficiently. Ralph Conrad vice president of generation says generating capacity should meet customer needs during prolonged severe cold, noting most facilities are running well.
The Corry Area High School Vo Tech building faces delays before serving over 300 students due to a strike by Erie plumbers union and picket lines at the remodeled facility. Penelec executives discuss coal oil needs, interconnections with General Public Utility, and energy conservation amid the opening hold up.
An Arctic blizzard hit Pennsylvania with winds over 60 mph and plummeting temperatures, forcing road closures and fuel shortages. Gov. Shapp requested disaster declaration and activated the National Guard for evacuations and fuel deliveries. Accidents, drifting snow, and water outages disrupted communities from Carlisle to Pittsburgh. the Turnpike closed briefly and several airports reported wind chill near minus 50.
CMH introduces a policy allowing the father to be in the delivery room after a six week training and completion proof. Hospital president Samuel Antrim notes several area hospitals follow this practice. Prospective parents must enroll at CMH or provide evidence of prior training through their doctor or hospital office.
Los Angeles police say Freddie Prinze shot himself in the head amid personal and legal pressures. Family friend Paul Wasserman said his chances of survival improved from near zero to about one in a hundred as doctors fought to save him. The Chico and the Man star reportedly spoke to his wife by phone before pulling the trigger with a .38 caliber gun against his temple.
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