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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1976
Page
1
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About 300 Nisqually Indians traveled from the West Coast to Washington to press for a future for American Indians. They pitched tents on a college soccer field at American University near Constitution Avenue after being denied permission to camp on the Mall. They plan to demonstrate near the White House during the Bicentennial events.
Five Bicentennial wagon trains totaling 2,000 people in 200 wagons traverse 17,000 miles and camp at Valley Forge as President Ford plans a Sunday visit to sign a pledge and declare Valley Forge a national park. Independence Hall in Philadelphia hosts a centennial bell ceremony with nationwide bells. USS Constitution in Boston fires a 21 gun salute as part of celebratory events.
New York Harbor hosts nearly 300 salt and naval vessels for a 200th birthday salute. The parade begins Sunday with 53 warships from 22 nations following tall ships, as officials warn of possible accidents and fatalities with 5,000 to 10,000 spectator craft and crowds along the route. Authorities flag airspace risks near major airports and safety concerns along Palisades barriers, while Frank Puglise and Mayor Charles Miller caution about potential tragedies amid the celebrations.
Mrs Rita Catalin of Lemon Street and her young son loaded six dogs into a pickup and drove them to the Erie Humane Society kennels to address a city impoundment and destruction routine.
A teenage sex offender identified as 18 year old Mark Capellupa was shot four times and killed outside the Lancaster County prison while attempting to escape. He had been among nine inmates on the exercise yard and was being held on sex offense charges from Erie and Lancaster County. Two guards faced suspension earlier this year over an alleged inmate beating incident. The case also mentions an unrelated Arizona murder warrant and a separate local story about dog control and animal sheltering efforts by local volunteer Mrs. Catalfn.
Traffic accidents killed 14 people nationwide during the early hours of the Fourth of July weekend as crowds travel for the nation’s 200th anniversary celebration. The National Safety Council estimates 530 to 630 persons may be killed in traffic incidents during the holiday period.
The July program at Mead Park features a community picnic at 12 30 hosted by the Fine Arts Auxiliary with Let George Do It at 1 30 a dress contest and promenade by the pond a city band concert and 400 children’s games all under the Bicentennial theme The Corry Quilt will be on display at Nichols Lodge all day plus a 2 00 cross country event and a 10 00 fireworks finale with ringing bells in honor of the Declaration of Independence Howard Sheen Flaid is listed among participants.
Gov. Milton Shapp said he personally opposes capital punishment as a policy though Pa law remains intact. Philadelphia Mayor Frank Rizzo and others welcomed the Supreme Court decision upholding death penalty guidelines. Pennsylvania’s 1974 law provides nine death-eligible scenarios, with juries retaining authority to impose life terms if mitigating factors exist.
Washington AP reports the Declaration of Independence displayed for 76 hours as a national reverence salute. Leaders of the three branches opened a public vigil at the National Archives with a patriotic ceremony. Events include a 14 block Constitution Avenue parade and the Festival of American Folk Life on the Mall.
Charles Dodd of Dodd Farms in Columbus leads Pennsylvania Milk Joggers Association and other reps in delivering petitions signed by 100000 consumers to senators Hugh Scott and Richard Schweiker and the state’s congressional delegation. The protests target government assessments on consumer milk and family farmers. Dodd cites Earl Butz and bureaucratic inaction, accusing officials of favoritism toward milk co ops tied to Watergate.
An elderly Spartansburg area woman was baited by three men claiming extensive home repairs were needed and offered to do the work for 300 dollars. She phoned a family member who confirmed no repairs were necessary and alerted Corry state police.
The council will hold a regular session with no major business but hear from city solicitor Douglas Rozelle on the South Center Street land deed and nuisance abatement at 290 East Main Street. City Engineer David Johnson will discuss paving ads, 1976 program comments, and curb cut permits. Administrator Robert Grice will cover these topics along with a Penelec easement letter, Mead Park notice, truck ad, and county liquid fuels grant.
Pierre Salinger, former press secretary to President Kennedy, won 2200 dollars from a French committee honoring the U.S. Bicentennial. His book France and the New World analyzes four centuries of Franco American relations up to World War II.
Unemployment rising to 7.5 percent in June shifts focus to the 1976 election, challenging President Ford amid Democratic convention strategy in New York City. The House ethics committee actions highlight calls for financial disclosures by members, touching Rep. Robert L. F. Sikes case and fueling debate on accountability. Actor Buddy Ebsen undergoes tests for leg pains during Barnaby Jones filming, possible phlebitis or strain. In Portland, a judge rules Ken Kesey cannot sue film producers over One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, limiting fraud and emotional distress claims.
Sara Lee baked a centennial chocolate cake weighing 25 tons and measuring 47 feet high and 43 feet across. It traveled from Desthiela, Tennessee, by five trucks and was reassembled at Memorial Hall for viewing until July 5 when visitors will be allowed to sample.
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