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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1977
Page
3
Norman Albert a 20 year old Penn State student tries to break the world treading water record in the University Natatorium. He aims to surpass 550 hours and plans a 72 hour stretch before continuing to train for the English Channel.
Evel Knievel, set to begin a 0 day jail term for assault, says he will perform a 40000 foot dive from an airplane into a haystack next July 4 in Las Vegas. He claims a $20 million backing but won’t disclose sponsors. He declined to comment on the case, citing a court order. Glamorous Miss Sweden Mary Stavins won Miss World in London, with Miss USA Cindy Miller among the runners up.
First lady Rosalyn Carter visited an Atlanta exhibit of old masters assembled by Armand Hammer valued above 30 million to support the Friendship Force. About 300 attendees paid 100 dollars per couple for the premiere, including Bert Lance and his wife.
entertainer Richard Pryor reports feeling well and disputes reports of a heart attack. He spoke by phone from Big Bear, stating he and his wife Debbie have been on vacation after a period of illness that began in Peoria, Illinois, where he was treated in the coronary care unit.
Federal magistrate orders extradition of Ray mond William Ferritto of Erie to Ohio to face trial for the contract killing of Daniel J. Greene. FBI testimony tied Ferritto to a remote detonation that killed Greene as he entered his car after a dental appointment in Lyndhurst. Ferritto, held on 35000 bond, faces additional state charges of aggravated murder and arson.
In Rome the Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane exploded on takeoff from Leonardo da Vinci airport, killing all five onboard including three crew and two security guards. The aircraft wreckage lay near a wooded area as authorities investigated lacking sabotage evidence. police noted the plane carried empty cans in 13 containers and equipment for airplanes, mainly tires. Rebels in Asmara deny involvement.
Dublin housekeeper Christina Grainger visiting Des Moines from Ireland said American beer lacks body and called Guinness stout irreplaceable. She and 250 Dubliners found Iowa life quiet and clean while noting many cars and long walks between two homes. A Des Moines group toured Ireland with Lillian Carter.
The Southern Tier Expressway will be debated on Erle radio stations WJET and WLKK tomorrow. Kenneth Springlith will discuss the project on Jetsream at 10 a.m. while Driveline on WLKK will cover the same topic. The programs aim to present basic facts about expressway and transportation issues in Pennsylvania.
Wattsburg teachers hope for a weekend settlement to end a month long strike that has stalled 2,500 students and triggered talks of a back to work order. The Wattsburg Education Association seeks an injunction forcing the board to sign the Sept 6 contract while the district argues salary schedule errors. Judge Pratt offered weekend availability to facilitate negotiations to open schools by Monday.
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