02 Jul 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1977
Page
1
Fragmentary text fragment mentions Erie and on the avenue with unclear context. References to a person named Imam and medical charge appear but details are missing. No coherent event or outcome is established.
Washington AP reports the Postal Service plans to raise first class postage next year from 18 to 15 or 16 cents despite losses. Postmaster General Bailor cites progress and a reduced workforce as improving finances while warning of labor and fuel cost increases. Rate changes await the Postal Rate Commission approval and reflect broader attempts to regain solvency after a 1.2 billion deficit last year.
Rep Marks plans a July 7 3 p.m. visit to Corry as part of the 2nd District tour. In Corry he will tour McInnes Steel Co meeting management and workers and viewing defense department work. City officials prepare for council actions and HEW subsidy talks continue ahead of Senate testimony.
APB issued in Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana for two gunmen linked to the deaths of Marvin E. Richie town marshal at Magazine Arkansas Opal James 38 Havana Ark and an Army Corps of Engineers ranger David Small wounded. James found near pickup 40 miles south of Magazine.
In Logan County Arkansas firemen guard a half full reservoir during gunite application while hoses standby on Hare Creek. Sheriff W C Hamilton says a stolen pickup was spotted four miles north of Ark 270 with two men suspected in James disappearance. A second pickup tied to the case was found in Purcell Oklahoma. A Purcell taxi driver, James M Short, 40, has not returned after picking up two men earlier in the day.
A hole on Mrs. Hazel Paulson’s property at Wayne Street covering the buried remains of the old Weiser Tannery is being filled by city workers as a courtesy. City consultant David Johnson says the lawn poses no further cave in danger. The fill marks a brief glance at local history rather than a city action.
Fire officials say a blaze at Allan Fisher's 585 Shady Avenue home was likely started by children with fireworks near the structure. Fresh baled hay blamed less. Chief Maloney warns to guard against spontaneous combustion as water hydrant 1,600 feet away hampered efforts. damage estimated at 2100 dollars. Fifteen firefighters and four units fought the fire. lean-to destroyed but barn saved. Journal photo by Eaton.
Police broke up a late night brawl at the Red Barn involving Randy N. Johnson and Malcolm E. Kyser, both charged with disorderly conduct, with Ricky G. Peck also cited for obscenities. A rototiller theft valued at $100 and a door-to-door book salesman questioned for permit noncompliance were investigated. Two minor liquor law violations involved Peter P. Sanders and Joseph R. Morris, both 18, with beer possession/incidents noted.
FBI agents in Phoenix recovered two cardboard boxes containing 1,673,460 dollars believed stolen in the robbery slaying of Indianapolis widow Marjorie V Jackson 67 found slain in her burning home May 7. Authorities say she was heiress to an Indiana supermarket chain fortune and may have possessed up to 11 million.
Hanover police report Bert Berliner sleeps soundly while J B Sisler’s train hits a man found between tracks 40 feet ahead. Bechner, 29, survived with no injuries and was taken home. Five million dollars were found in a residence amid a sprawling theft case involving Howard Willard and Marjorie Pollitt, with four others charged. FBI and Indiana authorities link the haul to a major interstate money scheme, with additional suspects including Manuel Robinson and John Williams.
The Associated Press notes Pennsylvania’s new motor vehicle code took effect Friday with little public awareness. Officials say drivers can turn right on red after stopping and may pass on the right on divided highways, though enforcement relies on discretion and education.
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