13 Sep 1976
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1976
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references a district election, August timing, and officials including Lewis. Details are unreadable. conveys sense of upcoming political action without clear names, dates, or places.
Former intern Kathy Wireman criticizes Congressman Joseph P. Vigorito's effectiveness while Mike Saxton defends his representation of blue collar and rural constituents. The Journal reports on tensions, intern duties, and claims of overemphasis on public relations and clerical tasks amid a summer internship dispute.
Two FBI agents escort Mark Vlasic of Yugoslavia from Kennedy after his arrest as one of the individuals facing federal air piracy charges. The skyjacking of a domestic TWA flight diverted to Montreal Gander Reykjavik and Paris drew global publicity as five Croatian nationals surrendered in Paris.
Five Croatian nationals linked to a Trans World Airlines 727 hijacking face piracy and possible murder charges in New York. They surrendered in Paris and were returned to Kennedy, where arraignment in Brooklyn federal court was expected. The incident, spanning four nations, ended after 30 hours with hostage releases and ongoing investigations into a police officer killed in New York.
Investigators weigh whether an alleged plot against Sen Edward Kennedy was idle talk or a serious plan. Three suspects faced arraignment after claims of offers to kill Kennedy surfaced following a weekend campaign stop in Springfield. Bail amounts and potential hoax notes emerged as police continued inquiries.
Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter campaigned in Alabama with Gov. George Wallace at his side and told small businessmen they are the forgotten Americans of the Republican era. Carter praised Wallace and noted his alliance as he outlined plans to streamline red tape and boost government aid for small businesses. He also signed a Liberal party endorsement from New York, ensuring Carter appears on both Democratic and Liberal lines in the state ballot. Ford planned publicized billsignings on today’s schedule.
The City Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold two hearings on September 2 at the Municipal Building. At 7 pm Carol Bowman seeks to operate a ceramics studio at 725 West Smith Street in a residential zone. At 7:15 pm Richard Ayers seeks to build a single family residence at 71 Railroad Street in an industrial area. All interested parties may appear.
In Plains Georgia Carter plans a Phoenix fundraising dinner tonight for Morris K. Udall. He seeks to counter Democratic primary rivals who labeled him the conservative in the field and notes that the event aims to sway voters by stressing his stance.
Thousands of black workers in the Johannesburg area begin a third three day boycott over South Africa's racial policies. Soweto residents report streets and transit quiet, with buses and trains running skeleton services as leaflets call for continued action and solidarity.
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