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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1976
Page
1
Tass reports a two man Soviet crew launched Soyuz 21 at 3 08 pm Moscow time to join the Salyut 5 space station for near earth exploration. The June 22 orbiting lab has hosted the mission since then, with official channels noting the crew's scientific tasks.
In a nationwide brief from Columbus and Cleveland, state patrols keep cars along highways to deter speeding. Capt. Robert Dunbar says the concentrated enforcement nudges drivers to slow down and be ready to seek assistance if needed.
Strattanville, Pa. A New Jersey woman Mary Wester, 26, from Clifton Park Nut, was killed and four youths were seriously injured in a one car crash near Clarion County town. Wester died at Brookville Hospital.
A Libyan airliner hijacked in Libya landed at Palma de Mallorca with eight aboard and the hijacker surrendered to airport police. He handed over two toy pistols and two knives and no one was injured. The plane had previously landed at Boularik base near Algiers after being refused landings at Tunis and Algiers.
Reagan aims to sway uncommitted GOP delegates with a half hour national TV speech on ABC at 10:30 p.m. EDT from a Hollywood studio. He emphasizes the timing favors progress toward the convention as Ford leads with 1,004 delegates to his 976 and 179 uncommitted.
The updated motor vehicle code imposes a base 335 fine plus 2 per mile over five, catching Roland L. Earls of Corry with 95 dollars total and Dean L. Rogers of Spartansburg with 365 dollars total. Authorities say the harsher penalties will linger in memory.
AP Special Correspondent Saul Rin reports a big, warm surprise celebration marking the bicentennial. The piece describes a hopeful, hungry mood to feel good about America, with few lingering grim clichés and a quieter moment from voices of protest. It questions forgiveness to Jane Fonda and notes muted tensions among Blacks, Indians, and the assertive American Woman as progress appears to pause.
The piece evokes national mood after a victorious moment, praising unity and public joy. It recalls the Boston Pops under Arthur Fiedler and patriotic scenes in New York, contrasting with fear of violence and commercial excess. It considers the lasting impact of national pride sparked by space and wartime achievements, hoping the moment endures.
Corry state police logged a busy weekend with accidents thefts and burglaries. Martin Johnson Jr 24 of Titusville lost control on Route 89 near Titusville at 12 10 a m Saturday and overturned his car. He was admitted to Titusville Hospital. Barry Baker of Corry Route 77 in Sparta Township collided with a truck driven by Michael Sturgis of Union City while attempting to pass a truck causing 8600 damage to Baker’s car and 200 to the truck. Sandra Mitchell passenger in Baker’s car bruised. Terry McCaslin 20 of Corry hit four deer on Turnpike Road causing 350 damage. Rollin Earls 19 of Corry reported damage 400 and said he had been drinking. Alexander Crawford of Townville slowed for a right turn on Route 27 near Chapmanville and was rear ended by a car approaching from behind injuring Paula Ann Sheckler of Meadville whose car sustained 75 damage and 100 damage to Crawford. Rita Nichols 18 of Corry tried to pass another vehicle three miles east of Corry at 9 15 p m Sunday. Details continued on back page.
Crowds filled Philadelphia for a Fourth of July style 200th anniversary celebration as Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visit the city. Officials reported thousands returned to national shrines, with 40,000 in the parade and 30 tons of fireworks. Festivities included Playday on the Parkway and various street performances.
AP survey shows delegates name Brown and Church as top VP choices for the Democratic ticket with Muskie only a minor contender. Ed Brown leads with 155 mentions, Frank Church 153, while Muskie appears with 15 among 2,222 interviewed. Other notable names include Stevenson, Bayh, Mondale, and Mondale's sizable Indiana and Minnesota support.
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