16 Oct 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1976
Page
1
The report describes street posters and signs denouncing violence and planned actions linked to a Shanghai incident, with references to political tensions and arrests. Details mention a Baptist man connected to a husband’s death and suspected conspiracies, amid reports of radical groups and leadership changes in Beijing and Shanghai.
Houston AP reports Bob Dole impressed in the vice presidential debate with Mondale, noting a tense exchange followed by a handshake. The piece frames the event as a significant yet cordial moments amid the 1978 campaign debates.
In Prosser Washington judge Al Yenckop alonesky reviews a 1 year jail and $10,260 restitution for John James Ryan after a sensational claim of lifelong cons and fake education. Investigations show no high school diploma or university attendance. Montana Penitentiary records reveal forgery past and no state parole job. The judge will seek full review to verify the tale.
In Corry area the first day of Erie County mass immunization drew 184 elderly and chronically ill to Corry Memorial Hospital amid reports that about 2,300 county residents sought shots. Health Director Jom Toth called day one a great success and projected higher weekend turnout at four major sites.
North East man Robert Allen, 19, died of injuries from a road crash. He and brothers Michael, 22, and Jeffrey, 20, were in a southbound truck that left Route 69, struck a cement shed used as a school bus stop in Wayne Township. Michael was discharged. Jeffrey remained hospitalized in satisfactory condition.
The Monday city council agenda shows limited action with the consulting engineer and city administrator handling several items. Safety Director Halfast is away, leaving no department items. Finance Director Calderone will comment on the liquid fund audit. City Engineer Johnson will discuss Mead Park, the reservoir, and other construction. City Administrator Grice has four items covering police negotiations, courtesy, boxes, the refuse contract, and water and sewer billing.
Gov. Shapp said he would consider a Carter administration job if the right position opened, but has not discussed such plans and intends to finish his term through early 1979. He ruled out secretary of transportation or commerce and weighed only 2 or 3 other roles. He endorsed an 18 year drinking age, praised Auditor General Casey, opposed broad casino gambling, and said he would not help friends gain college admission or aid a son of fugitive Vesco. He also defended Farview State Hospital and cautioned against moving it, stressing local employment and access to medical support.
Carlo Gambino, 74, longtime head of New York's five Mafia families, died in his sleep at a Long Island mansion after a stroke. He rose to power in 1969, faced deportation battles, and left a vast criminal empire and sizable wealth as authorities pondered the leadership void.
Rep John P Murtha testifying before the Federal Highway Administration urged spending 75 million annually for the next decade to repair damaged coal truck routes in western Pennsylvania He said 10000 miles of roads need about 180 trillion to fix and proposed distributing federal funds to coal states by damaged highway miles Others including Ted Humes and Route 219 group backed faster work and broader energy road links with federal aid
A 1975 model mobile home valued at $15,000 was a total loss yesterday afternoon when fire destroyed the trailer on Hatch Hollow road. Owners Mr and Mrs Russell Munsee, four children, received assistance from Red Cross representative Mrs Robert Stoliker. Wallsburg fire department extinguished the blaze at 4 20 p m. Origin of the fire undetermined this morning. The family, insured but not yet certain on full coverage, is staying with relatives in Union City.
Audubon prints valued at 75000 were stolen from Mill Grove mansion in Montgomery County near Philadelphia. A 36-pound leather bound volume from a four volume Birds of America set disappeared during early morning hours when the watchman was on rounds and the alarm was off. The theft, discovered after an alarm upgrade, left only this volume missing from display. one print Tom Turkey valued at 15000 is highlighted among the set.
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