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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1975
Page
4
The Spot Line-O-Ads lists names with addresses and ages including Mary Jane Stright Virginia Dahlstrand Mrs. John Christopher R.D. 2 Corry and many locals, plus brief ads for shrimp seafood at Moose Lodge and various service offers. Also notes community happenings and seasonal sales from area businesses.
Erie County Sheriff Andrew J. Hanisek refused to endorse any candidate in the county commissioner race. He said after 21 years with the department he has worked with all commissioners and will stay out of political races this year despite Hill supporters claiming an endorsement.
Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller says he will not engage in political campaigning until after the upcoming conventions. He expects President Ford to announce his vice presidential pick after Ford secures his nomination and for the convention to endorse that choice.
Local residents share visits and family gatherings across Spartansburg Findley Lake and surrounding towns. Notable events include a birthday party for Joseph Nichols with attendees from Mentor Columbus and Willoughby, and reminders of church, Grange, and UMW meetings plus hospital news and upcoming county picnic details.
A reader criticizes the surname Hooker as a slur and asks if they are overly sensitive. Abby confirms the point but notes little can be done, and suggests the son may change his name if desired. The column also addresses welfare influenced marriage choices and a man wearing a corset, affirming personal rights and equality in appearance and choice.
Clifford McGraw and Valerie Manchester were found guilty in New Orleans for the murder of Gregory Kress, honeymooning in Pennsylvania, with McGraw sentenced to death by electric chair and Manchester to life with hard labor and parole eligibility after 20 years. Judge Alvin V. Oser rejected defense motions for new trials.
A jury found two defendants guilty on September 11 for luring the Kresses to an apartment to rob them. Kress was murdered and his bride Janet was badly hurt. Defense sought a new trial citing prejudicial photographs shown to the jury and statements about the defendant’s silence. Both defendants appealed their convictions as the Supreme Court criticized grisly photos and district attorney comments in other cases. Also notes Ronald Amundsen’s 1903 Northwest Passage voyage.
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