27 Oct 1977
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1977
Page
1
A brief Erie newspaper item notes a corporate concern filing in the city regarding a case of injuries. Key entities include the corporation, the city, and the ongoing legal action with no specific names or dates provided. The report emphasizes the incident's impact and potential obligations.
A misspelled and garbled OCR fragment suggests a local notice mentioning a date and involved parties but remains unreadable for precise details. The readable bits imply an official action or filing in a small jurisdiction, with names and places not clearly captured.
Philadelphia AP report shows Vestaur survey of 225 business leaders with average income of 30000 dollars finds most would pay up to 2.08 dollars per gallon to keep driving to work and about one in five would not abandon driving under any price. Dickerson notes public transport not widely available and forecasts next quarter’s inclusion of a public transit option question.
A blaze in Elgin destroyed the Ronald Burrows home early Tuesday costing about $16 000 in damage. Walter Burrows alerted the fire department just before 2 a.m., and Assistant Fire Chief John Freeman noted no one was home at the time. The fire gutted the interior and wiped out all belongings.
A 19 year old high school dropout is jailed for the knife murders of his grandmother, aunt, and two cousins in Seaside California. Harold Arnold Bicknell, who enlisted in the Navy after the victims' funeral, is held in city jail pending arraignment. Bail set at $50,000 with expected increases. Police expect more arrests soon and ongoing investigations focus on a possible wiring fault behind a blaze that destroyed the Burrows home and pets.
Charles Harmon of Cambridge Springs won $10,000 on a ticket he sold himself. He works at Nick's Cafe and bought the ticket there. He is the second $10,000 winner in the new game, plans a house downpayment, and with his wife and six children will likely invest the prize or continue playing.
The AFSCME claims Auditor General Benedict pressured staff to buy two 375 tickets to a November 19 Harrisburg fundraiser for his 1980 re election campaign. Benedict denies coercion and notes staff may buy tickets if they wish. Justice Department had no comment.
The schools division leads with 34.5 percent of its goal and $2,454 pledged or received, contributing to a total of $42,412 or 40 percent of the $108,000 target. Other divisions show varied progress: service $5,263 (82.6%), Industry employes $14,966 (38%), industry firm $12,725 (44%), clubs $125 (15.6%), business $773 (14.6%), area $87 (24%), professionals $34 (6%).
The Philadelphia School Board unanimously voted to keep the 285 public schools open at least until November 11 amid severe funding shortages. It urged state lawmakers to allow emergency loans and weighed the legality of a $50 million loan after court rulings. momentum in Harrisburg centered on a one time exemption, while Mayor Rizzo affirmed continued operation.
A deer crossed the path of a local motorist last night near East Columbus avenue and Sciota street. Larry E. Walters, 27, of RD 1 Columbus, reported minor auto damage. Police also noted a hit and run on North Center street where Thomas A. Brown’s parked car was lightly damaged by an unidentified vehicle. Frederick J. Winters, 21, of Spring Creek was arrested on a disorderly conduct warrant and released after paying fines. Joel T. Oesch, 17, 943 East South street, was cited for failing to stop at a red light at North Center and Smith streets.
UCSF researchers report two year trial results of an experimental pneumonia vaccine in 77 Bay Area children with sickle cell anemia. They say the vaccine is very safe with only local pain and fever, and officials expect FDA approval and nationwide use for the elderly, children with absent spleens, and an estimated 0,000 blacks affected by sickle cell anemia, to curb a leading killer despite antibiotics.
DST ends Sunday returning to Standard Time as clocks are set back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday. The Uniform Time Act guides the change, though Arizona Hawaii and parts of Indiana may differ. Prepare by adjusting clocks Saturday night.
A Corry couple, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sheerer, have retained attorney Daniel Kuhn to challenge a 10 day eviction from South Center Apartments. The couple argues state law grants 30 days to vacate in pest infestation cases. They seek help from Senator Heinz and Representative Lincoln Marks offices.
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