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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1974
Page
1
An on site patrol addressed an air conditioning system fault with fogging on a glass emitter and checks near the side t s. Workers secured components and planned further diagnostics to restore normal operation.
An Ohio truck driver identified as David W. Black of Waverly died at the Clear Lake Lumber Company yard in Spartansburg when logs rolled from his tractor-trailer. Investigators say he was loosening binders to unload when two logs broke loose, one striking his legs and the other his head. Police and state investigators worked the scene, with relatives being sought in Ohio.
London AP reports Greece and Turkey nearly balance at sea and air but Turkey leads in manpower by about three to one with 1.1 million in active, reserve, and paramilitary forces. Turkey fields hundreds of tanks and missiles while Greece lags in armor and anti tank weapons. Cyprus ceasefire efforts gain traction as UN moves to halt fighting and Greece, Turkey, Britain seek constitutional restoration. Evacuations of foreigners from Nicosia proceed under a UN cease fire as Turkish and Greek forces clash. President Nixon calls for a ceasefire as essential to Free World policy.
Corry state police investigate aggravated assault at Arco Service Station near Wattsburg after a tire change led to gunfire. Joseph Gehres, 59, of Wattsburg, was arrested and arraigned. shotgun evidence seized. Separate supermarket theft incident in Erie involves two teen girls, with one identified. investigation ongoing. Bell Telephone Company and Pennsylvania Telephone Guild negotiate past deadline with daily extension and 48 hour termination notice.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow for 24 year old Centerville man David B. Conor of H D 1 Centerville who died when his car slammed head on into a large tree on a rural road north of Britton Run. Police say excessive speed caused the fatal crash. The 1973 car is a total loss and four weekend crashes were probed by state police. A separate accident near Carter Hill road injured an expectant mother, Mrs. Robert Davis of 16 Pennsylvania Avenue after her car rolled over three times. Michael M Nunemaker, 18, escaped injury when his car rolled onto its roof after a tire blowout three miles east of Townville. A Hydetown truck backed into a stopped car, causing minor damage. no injuries.
A Centerville burglary reported to Corry state police last night at 11 o'clock saw guns and ammunition missing from the home of Larry E. Barker of R.D. 4. The theft is believed to have occurred while no one was home. A complete list of stolen items is being compiled as troopers Carl Buckshaw and Fred Daye continue the investigation into weapons and ammunition valued at $5,000.
A special sales event sponsored by 25 local merchants runs eight weeks for Carry shoppers. More than 1000 dollars in prizes will be awarded to registrants at participating stores. An average seven gifts will be given weekly, totaling 60 over the event. Shoppers qualify by registering in any participating store identified by banners and ads on pages six and seven.
ERIE 30 year old Richard A. McKinstry is charged with murder and aggravated assault in the slaying of 6 year old Renee Perry and wounding of 31 year old George Lucas after a dispute at a backyard party. The girl died of a gunshot wound to the heart. Lucas is in good condition with a wound to the left hand. Police say shots came from a 30 06 rifle fired from a window at McKinstry’s shed. Witness statements still being collected.
In southwest of Da Nang heavy fighting for a fourth day leaves more than 500 South Vietnamese dead wounded or missing. Civilian losses rise while the government says air force killed over 2 North Vietnamese near Duc Duc. About 2,000 North Vietnamese troops attacked Friday, taking six villages and overrunning two outposts.
The House Judiciary Committee plans a vote on televising its impeachment debate as sessions begin Wednesday and may extend into next week. A rule change would permit cameras. a resolution is set for House action before the committee meets. Sam Garrison will present the minority’s arguments against impeachment in a closed session. Albert Jenner, initially the witness, remains on staff as associate counsel under John Doar, while Republicans have increasingly relied on Jenner and Garrison for partisan input.
A morning fire damaged a side porch at 221 Mott Street and destroyed trash. Fire Chief James Maloney estimated damage at about 25 dollars and could not determine the cause. Home occupied by Mrs. Maxine Nichols. 20 firefighters and 4 pieces of equipment responded, returning to station in 10 minutes. A later false alarm came from Elgin Electronics on Route 1.
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