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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1977
Page
3
A brief readable fragment notes an unusual event involving an ant and a nearby location. Names and concrete details are sparse in the readable text, but the item reads as a quirky local brief with limited context and no clear outcome or date.
Elizabeth Taylor has donated her eyes to the International Eye Foundation. The decision was announced after a mid September Eye Ball in Washington where she was honorary chairperson. Taylor and her husband were in contact with the foundation’s medical director Dr John Harry King.
Bert Lance former budget director says he has no regrets about serving in the Carter administration and remains optimistic about the future. He has not decided on future steps but may consider public service again. He spoke at the 26th annual Investment Association of New York meeting after resigning September 21. Lyubimov Awarded Red Banner of Labor for work at Taganks Theater on his 60th birthday.
The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness cautions viewers that direct sight of the sun during the October 12 partial eclipse can cause permanent retinal burns. It notes a 145 case solar retinopathy tally from the March 7, 1970 eclipse and warns sunglasses or filters do not guarantee safety.
Washington AP Congress approves authorization for Carter to produce the neutron bomb a smaller warhead intended for Lance missiles and artillery shells The measure moves forward after Senate approval and faces presidential decision The device would deliver high radiation with limited blast and is argued to lower collateral damage while sparking fears of easier nuclear use and war escalation
Anchorage divers haul a 250 percent pound ice slab from Portage Glacier to power the First International Conference on Iceberg Utilization at Iowa State. The $7,500 centerpiece will be flown through Minneapolis to Ames, with 18 nations expected, and experts warn salt flavor may affect cocktails.
Rep Forest Hopkins urged seniors with income under 7500 to apply for a single ten dollar reduced motor vehicle tag for one vehicle only and to contact him in Harrisburg for forms. The notice also promotes Shiokari Pass at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Spartansburg on October 2 at 8 p.m., with pastor Rev Norwood B. Futrell inviting the public to view the film about a Japanese couple’s faith and love.
Al Gates of Lovells on R.D. 3, Corry grew a two pounds 14 ounce potato that measures almost 20 inches around. The harvest came from a hill yielding several large spuds along with the giant.
A skull with gold dental work on an unidentified man was found in a Washington County woods. Police displayed the skull at a western Pennsylvania dentists meeting to gauge recognition by attendees. If unID, the skull may be sent to the Smithsonian for facial reconstruction. The man is estimated 50 to 96 years old, last seen in the woods since September.
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