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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1974
Page
1
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In The Hague, Japanese Red Army terrorists freed two embassy hostages, Bernadine Gerling and Joyce Fleur, while nine male captives including French Ambassador Jacques Senard stayed with the gunmen. Dutch officials warned decisions loom as negotiations continue amid fading light and mist.
Congressman Vigorito says Appalachian Regional Commission approved 114256 dollars for site development for a 50 unit low and moderate income housing project on South Center street hill. CAIDC will use funds with a construction cost around 1.2 million. Homeowners group Opposes. CAIDC and homeowners meetings for settlement have not produced an agreement.
The city lists total costs of 26 399 spent since 1968 to pursue annexation of part of Wayne Township. Major items include 16 942 for road work, 3 500 to Rumors about Corry Ambulance Service sale partially true, 7 805 for legal fees, 302 for publishing briefs, 1 200 for board of commissioners costs, and 150 for filing the action. Court proceedings produced 600 pages of testimony heard by Agresti, Stark and Cowell. The 1974 tax division remains disputed as solicitors work out details.
President Ford announced a clemency program for thousands of Vietnam war deserters and draft resisters. He appointed former Senator Charles Goodell to head a nine member Presidential Clemency Board to review cases. The plan requires deserters to perform up to 24 months of low paying service with no minimum for alternate service. Eligible individuals must turn themselves in by January 31. Draft evaders report to the U S attorney and deserters to military commanders. A clemency discharge may be issued to personnel who participate satisfactorily.
Ten of eleven riders escaped injury in two cars colliding at Buell's Corners. An eleven year old girl, Tammie Fish of Titusville, was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital after bumping her head on the windshield. In weekend police reports, a separate hit and run damaged a Centerville man’s 1968 truck $400, and a Corry motorcyclist, Anthony Sventek, 16, was treated for arm abrasions after his cycle struck a car at Follett and Carter Hill roads.
No injuries were reported as multiple weekend crashes damaged parking meters utility poles and signs. Norman Gates 22 and his brother Newell 22 were charged with disorderly conduct and leaving the scene after a high speed East Washington street crash. Mrs Fannie Keppel 51 struck a parking meter near Capwell laundromat causing $200 damage. A minor collision on Mead avenue caused $30 damage when Ralph Ross 53 was hit by Philip Watrous 17.
About 110 black children walked quietly off school buses into South Boston High School, scene of antibusing demonstrations last week during the first two days of court ordered school integration. Attendance is up and peace is reported by Police Supt. Joseph Jordan. A handful of white pupils arrived. 32 white pupils and 25 of 280 black pupils attended classes Friday. Elsewhere in the city, schools opened without incidents as police said more than 400 officers would be on patrol in the resistant neighborhood. Antibusing leaders vow to continue boycott while officials expect progress in integration.
In Saigon authorities report Communist bombers wounded five at a government office the day after a wealthy playboy army captain blew up a Air Vietnam Boeing 727 killing 71 aboard. Le Duc Tan hijacked the plane prompting a dramatic crash landing and a minefield fire as rescue teams recovered 68 bodies.
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