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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1975
Page
1
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President Guillermo Rodriguez Lara said at a news conference he found no evidence that foreign oil companies or agencies participated in the coup attempt. He described his oil policy as aimed at establishing a price that serves both sides. In Tokyo, Chinese Vice Premier Li Hsien-nien reported Mao Tse tung in good health and Premier Chou En-lai slightly better, relayed to Kinkazu Saionji for Tokyo.
Memphis AP reports former President Richard Nixon called Baptist Memorial Hospital to wish Elvis Presley well after his hospitalization for exhaustion. The 10 to 15 minute call followed Presley’s contact to Nixon, who asked the switchboard to relay his message.
Erie Metropolitan Library reports the theft of all three copies of Abbie Hoffman’s radical book Steal This Book. In Pittsburgh a cyclist from Corapolis died after being hit by a truck on Parkway West near Banksville exit. Blair Griffith’s office probes federal jurisdiction in Fayette County burglary arson case involving Connellsville police. Greene County faces fresh telephone outages after vandals cut three major cables, leaving large areas without service.
After a 17 hour tense vigil outside a downtown Albany coffee shop, nine hostages were released and their armed captor surrendered. The gunman, Robert Roscoe Jr., 33, of Washington DC, faced arraignment later today in police court. Among those freed were John M. Koutelis, 59, and his wife Angie, 43, owners of the luncheonette, who described the captor as a gentleman. Three Koutelis children were among the captives, ages 14, 11, and 7. The remaining hostages were not immediately identified.
A 26 year old New York man, Arthur Starkus of Bran ton, is lodged in Chautauqua County Jail awaiting extradition by Pennsylvania authorities after deputies tracked him near Westfield with a helicopter. Starkus is believed to have stolen a 1972 GMC school bus from Bear Lake Center street, left unattended moments earlier by Paul Weldon of Pleasantville. The bus, valued at 8000 dollars, was recovered.
Erie County officials press for clarity on Federal Highway Trust funds amid confusion in the courthouse. Commissioner Leo Weir said federal allocations remain unknown while Warren County supervisors used a lottery to divide a $70,000 pool among nine townships, per Dr. David K. Rice.
A car driven by James A. Swart of Corry struck barricades on East Main street near Pennsylvania Avenue. Swart, 21, said he did not see the barricades and lights. His car sustained $600 damage. barricades and lights $70. No charges filed. Police report.
On the first day of the 1975 76 term Corry area enrollments totaled 3 444 students, with small shifts across districts. Elementary counts dip at Conelway to 293 from 399, while Sparta transfers add 58 to Corry Area High School, and St Thomas School reports 145 with 11 transfers in and five out. Corry Christian School opens with 36 students and potential rise to about 40.
Warren County residents in Columbus may register to vote during a special session on Saturday September 27 from noon to 5 pm. Barbara Walker, county registrar, says staff will operate at the Columbus Community House next to the fire barn and will also handle address changes.
Israel and Egypt signed a U.S. sponsored Sinai accord in Geneva. Soviet boycott muted attendance and a New Times critique warned the pact may complicate the crisis. Israel withdraws from Sinai and Abu Rudeis oilfields while Egypt pledges concessions and a trade of force threats. 200 American technicians to operate Sinai radar stations. U.N. Secretary General Waldheim noted the boycott advance.
The U S Bureau of Mines reports the Soviet Union surpassed the United States last year as the world's top oil producer. In Washington, Congress weighs prospects of overriding President Ford's veto of a six month oil price controls extension, with Democrats delaying compromise talks until after an override vote next week. House Democrats also pause other energy matters pending the outcome.
Connecticut couple sues the Unification Church over alleged brainwashing of their 18 year old daughter Miss Helander who walked out February 25 and rejoined the church The case centers on an affidavit she signed last January granting authority to authorities to remove her if she joined the church again The church denies control over her and faces contempt proceedings for not producing her in court as deprogramming allegations surface from former members and supporters alike The daughter says she signed under duress and fears kidnapping and further deprogramming actions The judge will decide whether church leaders are in contempt and if First Amendment rights protect religious freedom in this matter
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