Two Killed Hurricane Carmen Wasn't That Bad
Hurricane Carmen moved through Louisiana and Texas, killing two people and devastating 75 percent of sugar cane crop, with damage estimated at 100 million dollars. Refugees in evacuation centers numbered about 14,000, while Red Cross housed around 60,000 at peak. Governor Edwards toured the state as power lines failed and a lineman died in a downed line. The storm stalled offshore then veered westward, missing major population centers, and was downgraded to a tropical storm after striking Lafayette area.
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Sound Off readers share town issues in Corry Journal
Letters urge action on Main Street news, school start dates, bicycle lights, taxi service, and local policing. Residents question price announcements, parking meters, gambling, trading stamps, and the legality of Bingo while suggesting a community growth drive and concerns about Evel Knievel.
Corry Worker's Son Wounded On Erie Dock
A two year old Waterford boy, Christopher Sweat, was wounded in the forehead by air gun pellets while seated in his father's car on a public dock in Erie. Police are investigating reports of gunfire from boats and have warned youths with air guns. warnings will now lead to prosecutions.
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Ford Laird Golf Team Takes Third
Washington AP reports President Ford and Melvin Laird finished third in a best ball golf tournament at Burning Tree Golf Club. Ford, despite an 18 handicap, joined Laird for two rounds after Ford announced a Nixon pardon. Ford did not log a personal score. observers saw a 20 foot putt by Ford at the eleventh hole.
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Fear 88 Killed In Jet Crash Near Kefallinia Island
An undated AP report states all 88 aboard a Boeing 707 en route Tel Aviv Los Angeles with stops in Athens Rome and New York are believed dead after crashing into stormy seas 60 miles west of Kefallinia. Most of the 79 passengers were not identified by nationality. 17 aboard were Americans.
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