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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1969
Page
1
Thousands of U S helicopter borne air cav alrymen sweep War Zone C pursuing about 7 500 troops from North Vietnamese 1st and 7th divisions who pulled into northern Tay Ninh near the Cambodian border after Atlas Wedge. The Montana Scout move follows B 52 raids that dumped nearly 1 000 tons on the area.
Memphis AP reports Judge W Preston Battle died of a heart attack raising the possibility Tennessee must grant James Earl Ray a jury trial he now seeks after his plea of guilty to MLK murder. Ray had written to withdraw the plea, and a new trial motion could arise if Battle’s death is treated as pending case in limbo.
Officials in Coahuila State report 168 miners believed trapped after a methane gas explosion ripped through a mine near Barroteran. Six bodies recovered, including a rescue worker. 43 in No 3 shaft and 125 in No 2 shaft, all about 1,700 feet deep. Troops managed grieving families as the blast sent debris into the air. The Barroteran mine, a major producer, initially had higher casualty estimates before verification.
Mamie Eisenhower, widow of Dwight D. Eisenhower, travels by private railroad car from Washington to Gettysburg and California for his burial. She dislikes flying and journeys with her son John and family as a ceremonial farewell unfolds amid flags, medalled uniforms, and a solemn parade rest.
The state of Pennsylvania adopts Turnpike Road for the western stretch of West Columbus Avenue from Route 6 bypass to the city line. City Council plans to implement the change after bypass completion. Senate Bill 30 formally uses Turnpike Road for the westerly section, a historic name.
The Atlantic Richfield Refining Company Erie office will complete a new colonial style service station at North Center street and West Columbus avenue by July 1. Purchases include properties on West Columbus and North Center from Merritt N. Hunt Warren R. White and Merle C. Dodd via the Hugas Corporation. The Mosher Atlantic station at South Center and West Pleasant streets will also be remodeled into a colonial style three bay operation. A five year tiger camera ban in Rajasthan aims to prevent extinction of the remaining forest tigers.
Abilene Kansas readies for 50 000 to 100 000 visitors for Dwight Eisenhower’s burial as local officials adapt to an influx. City polling places shift for Army use while hotels fill with officials and reporters. The funeral train carries Ike from Washington to his boyhood plains amid Midnight pages.
A 1965 car driven by Richard Fuller veered off the Corry Spar tansburg road last evening, plunging 180 feet into a ravine. Richard Fuller is most seriously hurt with head injuries and internal trauma. His brothers Elmer 18, Arthur 22, and Willard Allen 23, and a fourth passenger were treated or admitted for injuries. The crash left the vehicle demolished with logs valued at 1200 dollars. Corry Ambulance and fire crews aided at the scene before transporting the injured to Corry Memorial and Erie hospitals. Police investigations followed by Trooper Norbert Irish.
In Harrisburg AP reports insurers urge repeal of Pennsylvania prior approval for rate changes. The Insurance Federation of Pennsylvania backs an open competition law used in California and other states, arguing current system delays rate adjustments and erodes shareholder confidence.
Eighteen canvassers started the Columbus Township Cancer Crusade led by Mrs. LA. Fargo. The drive began after a Warren County Cancer Society benefit dinner at Warren Area High School, setting Columbus Township’s quota at 374 dollars and aiming to finish in early April with donations largely from house calls.
Harrisburg Democrat Milton Shapp decries Pennsylvania s 2 million a year fee attorney system as pork barrel politics. He urges state hiring of lawyers under civil service and notes 136 private attorneys were paid last year, some up to 40 000 in a month. Resolutions for legislative investigations were filed in both chambers.
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