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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1975
Page
1
TOKYO AP A landslide at a suburban golf course construction site buried workers, eight were killed and three rescued. HONG KONG AP Former Vice President Spiro Agnew criticizes Ford trip to China calling it a mistake and plans to visit Taiwan next.
Salley South Carolina readies for the 10th annual Chitlin Strut as 20 000 to 25 000 visitors are expected. Organizers, led by Terry McMillan, prepare 6 900 pounds of hog intestines, with residents describing the odor as very strong. Proceeds benefit local fire fighting and town activities.
In Pittsburgh district authorities report 60 year old Gilmore Johns died of a heart attack rather than murder in a contract killing case. Johns had been charged in the alleged slaying of 95 year old John Beck in Harrison Township. In Altoona a woman was killed when her 5 year old son’s shotgun discharged. Ema Qschea of Ju fata died after being wounded at Altoona Hospital. In Breezewood a gunman escaped with cash from the First National Bank branch, wearing a ski mask and false beard during Friday’s hold up.
PennDOT announced approval to repair six bridges in the Erie area with four projects in Erie County, while Harrisburg canceled 16 minor state road projects. Gov Shapp aims to cut costs amid a financial crisis, with plans to furlough 1,000 to 2,000 workers and push for licensing and fuel tax hikes. Republicans dismiss the moves as political pressure to secure tax increases. The scrapped projects would save about 2.2 million dollars, a small slice of the 200 million sought in higher gas taxes and fees.
President Ford departs for a long Asia trip aiming to foster mutual understanding with China while asserting that the United States will stand for its own views. At Andrews Air Force Base he pledged peace in Asia and outlined stops in Alaska and Tokyo before arriving in Beijing.
Overnight police logged three crashes involving eight vehicles with about 5000 dollars in damage. No injuries. A Dowell Inc truck driven by Loren Craker swerved to avoid a car on East Main at Maple, struck a parked car, then hit Lonny Eastman and Dennis Baker, causing 1800 and 1200 dollar damages respectively. A second incident on East Pack Place involved Jerry Mould backing into Robert May for 50 dollars. A final crash at East Main and South Center injured no one but tallied Chiricuzio 600 and Williams 1000 dollar damages. Chiricuzio faces charges.
Santa Claus rode through downtown Corry yesterday escorted by the Corry Fire Department and the Stanford Hose Company. He visited two plazas to greet children, hear wish lists, and hand out candy canes. The Corry Chamber of Commerce arranged the visit, and residents are assured he will return.
City zoning allows a mobile home used as a dwelling only in designated trailer parks. If the structure is for a bank or commercial use, and permitted by variance, it may be placed elsewhere. National Bank of Corry’s mobile unit on East Main was approved as temporary for a future permanent bank building.
President Ford names Judge John Paul Stevens of Chicago to fill the Supreme Court vacancy left by Justice Douglas. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to schedule hearings soon, with early reaction muted as lawmakers await details of Stevens background. Betty Ford welcomed the choice, noting the possibility of a future woman nominee.
Corry state police seek two missing Birchard brothers, Steven 12, and Robert 10, who wandered from their father William Birchard’s home in R D 2 Corry. They have not been seen since yesterday and may be in Warren. Steven is 5'6" and 100 pounds with brown hair and eyes, lavender pants, and a blue plaid jacket. Robert is 4'9" and 90 pounds with brown hair and eyes, blue jeans, and a hunting jacket. Police urge anyone with information to contact them.
Three Corry men were injured when their car ran a stop sign at Route 426 and Redding road in French Creek New York. Driver William Stockton 20 of Columbus suffered a dislocated elbow and is listed in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital. Craig McAvoy 20 of 858 Liberty Street and Ricky Bigelow 20 of 4 Cherokee Avenue were also hurt. McAvoy undetermined injuries and Bigelow internal injuries with both listed as in satisfactory and fair condition respectively. Stockton faces charges of speed not reasonable and failure to stop at a stop sign. a hearing is set for December 8. The accident was found by a passerby and the Findley Lake Rescue Service transported the injured to CMH.
Due to higher prices from Canadian newsprint makers The Journal has increased home delivery charges by 10 cents weekly, bringing the total to 1.10. The change takes effect Monday December 1 and will apply to all carriers as well.
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