21 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1977
Page
1
A fragmented inquiry from a reader questions how a city could navigate conflict and disorder toward a saner, more cohesive society. The note hints at governance, public safety, and civic unity as central aims.
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A 1-year-old (typo: 1-year-old) Corry woman was assaulted and raped Saturday near Grace and West Smith streets. Police say she was grabbed from behind, dragged to 102 West Smith Street, and beaten with facial injuries and throat contusions. State lab analysis and a bloodhound search are aiding the inquiry as several suspects are considered. Corry police chief Kenneth Nichols says the victim remains in fair condition at Corry Memorial Hospital.
State police investigated four incidents over the weekend including a cruise near the Crotty-Ferrando car agency in Columbus where Daniel J. Niver 21 of Bradford fell asleep at 4 a.m. driving west on Route 6 and struck a parked car. A second collision occurred in Columbus Township at 2:50 p.m. with John Burge 26 of Columbus and Kelly R. Bounds 16 of Hare Creek Mobile Home Court. A deer was struck by George Woodley of Union City on Route near Titusville at 9 p.m. and the deer was killed. Burglars stole 600 dollars in cigars candy and other items from the Auto Drive-In five miles north of Titusville. A minor accident on Old Route 8 north of Titusville involved David White and James Keyes with moderate damage and no injuries.
CAMP HILL PA AP Pennsylvania Blue Shield is checking bills of about 800 doctors to identify unnecessary services or fraudulent claims. The program covers 2000 participating physicians dentists and podiatrists and includes Medicare and Medicaid. Since reviews began, 19 doctors 9 osteopaths and 2 other providers have been convicted of fraud with 11 more cases pending.
A 19 year old Wattsburg man, Mark A. Wroblewski, is charged with first degree reckless endangerment for allegedly pointing a shotgun at Steve Shoff and running over his legs with a car on October 29 in Westfield. Shoff received hospital care and was later moved to Brooks Memorial Hospital. Wroblewski waived extradition and appeared in Ripley Town Court before Westfield proceedings.
JAMESTOWN N Y Two Jamestown children were listed in satisfactory condition and a third in fair condition after a trio of siblings was struck by a car Friday at 514 p m A WCA Hospital spokesman said Joan Hudson 8 of Jamestown was in fair condition with a fractured leg and possible internal injuries The two Hudson children in satisfactory condition were Fontaine 10 with facial injuries and Lawrence 8 with a concussion Police said the children were struck by a car driven by Clifford Keith 47 of Fredonia He was charged with driving with a restricted license The children were crossing a street In a separate incident Markett W Harrison 18 of Wilcox Pa was released on 30 bail after being charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian Jody Root 19 of Jamestown was crossing a crosswalk area when the Harrison vehicle struck her while turning Left A WCA Hospital spokesman said Root was released after treatment for a mild knee contusion The accident occurred at 935 p m Friday The suspect is to appear in Jamestown City Court today
Egypt's Anwar Sadat returns to Cairo after a landmark trip to Jerusalem as he pledges no more war and seeks negotiated peace. Prime Ministers Begin and Sadat praise the effort though Arab demands for territory and Palestinian homeland remain unchanged. crowds greet the president as he lands.
President Carter waits in the wings as Anwar Sadat and Menahem Begin address the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem. He called their speeches a moving contribution to peace, while the White House limits comment and says the U.S. role remains to facilitate comprehensive peace talks and support direct dialogue. Carter noted Sadat faces Arab criticism but argues peacemakers must reach the people to break down barriers.
The FBI will publish 58,000 pages detailing its counterintelligence program Cointelpro from 1958 to 1971. The material, released under the Freedom of Information Act, covers campaigns against civil rights groups and political organizations, including anonymous letters and efforts to discredit leaders. Some files remain secret for national security reasons, and officials say no Cointelpro actions have occurred since April 1971.
Police here handled multiple minor incidents over the weekend along with a serious assault case Saturday. A two-vehicle crash at Worth and Duane streets injured no one. Adeline Rowland, 39, and Gertrude Higby, 83, were involved. Reckless driving charges followed a Friday single-vehicle crash on East Main Street. Two hit and run cases were reported on parked cars, one at Route 6 Plaza and another on East Main near Center. A plate glass window at Ike's Billiards was damaged. Officers aided in serving a warrant for unpaid fines and Wynn was cited for failing to pay game law fines from December 1975.
Survivors say the Boeing 727 from Brussels to Lisbon landed too far down the runway and attempted takeoff before plunging 200 feet down an embankment and bursting into flames. The crash killed 130 of 164 aboard, including six of eight crew, with 91 Portuguese and 65 foreigners. The Portuguese government ordered an inquiry as the jetliner struck a rocky beach near Funchal.
In Harrisburg Republicans acknowledge an income tax rise is likely as House support grows for a package increasing personal tax from 2 to 2.1 percent and business tax from 9 to 11 percent retroactive to last January. The proposal funds state universities, faces cuts to the budget, and could reach a vote by Tuesday with mixed GOP backing.
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