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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1968
Page
1
Classified aid seeks buyers for brass and metals with contact numbers 667-1815 and 665-7839. Mentions four-bedroom stairs, garage utilities and a broker service. Multiple fragmented phrases imply a mixed listing for housing and materials with limited readable details.
MERCER PA AP Two men faced arraignment today a third lay in a hospital and two others were in jail after police and FBI agents ended an intensive manhunt by arresting four more men. The captures followed a tip from some 200 authorities in three days at an abandoned farm house in Plaingrove Township Lawrence County.
President Thieu signaled Vietnam could accept a gradual U.S. troop withdrawal beginning by year end 1968 if Washington asks for it, while stressing he prefers the U.S. stay and warning of mobilization if Hanoi fails to respond. He noted South Vietnam would cut bombing and might move toward broader mobilization despite invitation to visit the United States.
City Council unanimously calls for outside proposals to study the downtown business district renewal. Citizens Advisory Committee chair S E Anderson urged decisive action, backed by Chamber of Commerce Parking Authority City Planning Commission and Corry Jamestown Corp and 11 other groups seeking a professional study to rejuvenate the downtown area.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey heads for a crucial meeting with President Johnson after saying he will decide later whether to seek the presidency. Johnson also schedules a meeting with Sen. Robert F. Kennedy to discuss national unity following Johnson’s surprise decision not to seek re nomination. Senator Eugene J. McCarthy reacts as Wisconsin primary looms with polls showing him trailing.
The city moves to tighten its stance on overdue property assessments by authorizing the city solicitor and engineer to pursue at least one sheriff sale and to seek direct deed transfers for two vacant lots. Deed transfer could cost about 100 dollars versus 150 to 200 dollars for sheriff sale, allowing quicker resale after transfer.
Rep Forest Hopkins proposes in Harrisburg to change firemen pensions in Corry and other third class cities. Current law grants pensions after 25 years with no interest if retired early. new plan pro rates a 50 percent pension after 10 years. Corry could hire a 45 year old with a partial pension starting earlier under the bill.
Final meeting of the committee planning the Up With People appearance in Corry completed arrangements for arrival next Monday. Flyers will be placed and students will distribute them. host homes and meals at Moose Club and high school reception arranged. Two representatives from Up With People will assist with plans. tickets sell for 9.00 and must be claimed by 7 30 p m the night of the performance.
City volunteer firemen seek approval to build a two story training structure at the new city maintenance garage site on East Smith Street. Downey says it would house smoke mask practice on the first floor and ladder training on the second. Johnson notes space exists on the six acre site. council will decide as garage construction starts.
U S warplanes increased raids over southern North Vietnam in defiance of President Johnsons bombing ban on Hanoi Haiphong. Monday missions totaled about 105 with strikes near Mu Gia Pass rail targets and the Ho Chi Minh trail. Air force crews reported destroying trucks tunnels storage buildings and a bridge while navy ships shelled a coastal bridge near Vinh.
Mayor Joseph Purst reports progress on an eight point plan to upgrade the police force after a two hour council meeting with officers. The main issue remains manpower and funding, with plans to hire more officers and adjust schedules, while pay raise proposals and weekend coverage are noted as contingent on sufficient staff and funds.
Five justices rule that local governing bodies created by state legislatures must follow population equalization rules. Justice White states local actions are state actions, aligning city town and county elections with the same one person one vote logic. Dissenters critique arithmetic approach and constitutional nuance.
Kingman Brewster II son of Yale University president pleaded innocent in District Court to being present where narcotics were kept. He was arrested after a Martha's Vineyard incident, arraigned before Judge James A Boyle and released on personal recognizance with case continued to April 10.
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