Holiday police log reports six incidents in Corry area
State police at Corry recount six holiday incidents from highway crashes to thefts and vandalism. Vehicles collided on Route 958 near Freehold Township and Route 8 near Titusville amid brake failure and minor damage. A theft of 265 gallons of gasoline was reported at Charles Swart’s Titusville property. An assault on Catherine Berkhous was noted as officers pursue charges. Nearby incidents included a Beaverdam collision and a guardrail crash on Route 89.
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Corry
Freehold Township
Stacy Ann Curry
Sugar Grove
Tony Beach
Beaverdam
Fred Walsh
Charles Swart
RD. 1
Titusville
Hydetown
Dianne Kinney
B.D. 1
Lin van Lanes
Josh L. Prather
H.D. 2
Centerville
Deborah J. McWilliams
Erie
Brian McWilliams
Fight to Keep Pennsylvania Studded Tires
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania drivers face their last winter with studded tires as a ban nears in April. Sen Frank Lynch says bills to repeal the ban draw letters from trucking groups and Erie residents while PennDOT cites road damage and safety concerns. Lawmakers from hilly districts defend studs for safer travel amid cost and maintenance debates.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Frank Lynch
Philadelphia
Transportation Committee
Erie
Lynch
State Transportation Department
Senate
Penndot
W. Louis Coppersmith
D-Cambria
Pa Tax Riddle Still Not Solved in Harrisburg
AP report from Harrisburg details House members taking a deer season break amid stalled tax talks. Democratic leader James Manderino pushes a plan to raise personal income tax from 2 to 22 percent while negotiating with Republicans over corporate taxes. Critics warn any hike hurts jobs. alternative ideas include raising the sales tax to 7 percent to protect lower income families.
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Harrisburg
House
Capitol
James Manderino
Pennsylvania
Manderino
Lam
Frank O'Connell
Luzerne
O'Connell
Thanksgiving echoes as nation shifts toward Christmas
The Associated Press reports a nation moving into a monthlong shopping season after Thanksgiving. In statements and events, Carter and family celebrate at Camp David, Dick Gregory is jailed protesting apartheid near the White House, and other observers note divergent views on Thanksgiving’s meaning. A car derailment near Dunsmuir delays travel while Indians in Plymouth mark a day of mourning.
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Associated Press
Dick Gregory
White House
Department
New York
Macy
Philadelphia
Wimbels
Plymouth
Hussell Peters
Mashpee Wampanoag
Fribal Conned
Mashpee
Callian
Eleven Victim In Strangler Series Identified
AP reports Los Angeles police tied 11th slaying in a string of strangler murders to multiple women found in northern suburbs. Victims, often partially clothed, include Jane Evelyn King 28 found near Griffith Park after an autopsy confirmed strangulation. Lissa Kastin 21 was found Nov 6 in a Glendale ravine. both cases show sexual assault in some victims. Detectives work to link assaults, with a suspect seen near Hollywood hitchhiking spots. Police emphasize ongoing investigation within a five mile radius of Glendale to locate the killer.
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Los Angeles
Jane Evelyn King
Griffith
Glendale Ravine
Glendale
Arman
Kastia
Tendale Poe
Sketch Of Rapist Incomplete Composite Police Sketch
Police Chief Kenneth Nichols said efforts to finish a composite drawing of the suspect in last Saturday's rape beating are inconclusive. He noted partial features exist but the full image remains unfinished with no arrests yet and several leads being pursued.
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Kenneth Nichols
Nichols
Johnstown Fights Over Flood Aid
Officials in flood hit Johnstown Pa prepare for a legal clash over disbursement of a quarter million dollars in disaster relief donations. Mayor Pfuhl Jr opposes using 100000 for sewer cleaning equipment, arguing funds should aid agencies. Councilwoman Clark defends the push as direct relief to sewer and cleanup needs. Councilman Napolitan says he will sue if veto overridden and donor intent may be violated. Large donations include 100000 from Philadelphia mayor and 75000 from a unidentified donor. city solicitor says council controls allocation.
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Johnstown
Cambria County
Herbert Pfuhl Jr
Council of Churches
Pfuhl
Rita Clark
Pfubf
John Napolitan
Clark
Philadelphia
Frank Rizzo
No Day Of Rest For City Police
Police kept busy during the Thanksgiving holiday with multiple incidents including two prowler reports on Wayne street and Mead avenue. A 17-year-old Corry juvenile was charged with loitering and prowling at Mead avenue and will be handled by the juvenile officer. Wayne street victims described a peeping intruder. investigation continues. Bradley R. Querreveld was cited for a traffic infraction then arrested on a bad check warrant from Harborcreek. Donald L Cheney was arrested for disorderly conduct after being found intoxicated at a bar and resisting custody. A separate criminal mischief case at the Salvation Army on West Washington street caused about $30 in damage.
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Wayne Street
Mead Avenue
Corry
Bradley R. Querreveld
R.D.4
Nakaski
Harborcreek
Querreveld
Donald L Cheney
Atlantic Street
Union City
Ley
East Main Street
Cheney
Salvation Army
West Washington Street
Farmers rally tractors near Plains Georgia for protest
Farmers marching toward President Carter's hometown planned a tractor rally with crop dusters as supporters, seeking higher prices and recovery of production costs. Carter remained at Camp David. local figures, including Carter's cousin Hugh, watched plans unfold while organizers projected up to 10,000 tractors and a flyover by 40 crop-dusting planes.
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Marc Plains
Carter
Geargia
Congress
Camp David
Miss Lillian
Plains
Billy
Hugh Carter
Atlique
Liny
Georgia Agriculture Aviation Association
Tom Kersey
Unadilla
Blame House Fire On Wood Burning Stove
Fire departments from Ilgin Beaverdam Volunteer Hose Co and Wattsburg were called at about 2 pm to a house on Fennd road near Lyons road. The David Fenno family property was a total loss with no value listed. Investigators tentatively blame a wood stove for the blaze as crews worked to control flames.
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Ilgin
Elgin
Wattsburg
Two Zoning Variances Approved In City Hearing
City administrator Robert Grice announced that two zoning variances granted after a Wednesday night zoning board hearing. Terry Peterson of 16 First avenue may convert his 402 Mead avenue two family home into four apartments. Robert Migliaccio of 125 Mott street may use the front of his home to sell arts and crafts materials for six months, with a potential permanent location if profitable. No oppositions were heard from neighbors or others.
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Robert Grice
Zoning Board
Terry Peterson
First Avenue
Mead Avenue
Robert Miglaccio
Mott Street
Migliaccio
Grice
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