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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
1
The owner claims the dogs were obtained from dog wardens in Kentucky and asserts none were stolen, detailing the provenance of the canines and disputing theft allegations.
Christians observe the most sorrowful day as Good Friday services unfold in Rome and at the Basilica of St Mary Major led by Pope Paul VI. A torchlit procession traces Christ’s journey to the cross, followed by 14 prayers, amid Holy Week rites and Lent austerity.
Buddhist monks led a 2,000-strong crowd through central Saigon on the worst day of a week of anti-American violence. Dozens of Americans were beaten or driven from homes as rioters looted and clashed with troops, with paratroopers briefly backing away before police dispersed the mobs.
In Vietnam the U S 1st Cavalry Division reports heavy enemy losses during Operation Lincoln near Chu Phong and Tuy Hoa as U S air and ground forces press the front. American troops claim at least 29 Viet Cong killed near Chu Phong with additional deaths around Tuy Hoa, while naval air power sinks North Vietnamese cargo junks near the 17th Parallel.
Four persons were injured when two autos collided on the Corry cutting road about three miles north of Corry yesterday afternoon. Cathy Philbrick, 16, of Cattaraugus suffered a severe upper lip laceration and scalp contusions and was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital. Evelyn Oakes, 53, also of Cattaraugus, had multiple bruises. Robert May, 18, of 654 Shady Avenue, had a badly bruised left elbow. May was the driver of one car. Fred B. Oakes, 60, of Cattaraugus, driving the other, sustained a nose laceration but did not seek treatment. Police said Oakes was northbound and May southbound when the cars sideswiped and both continued about 150 feet, one ramming an embankment and then a field, the other veering and throwing a passenger from the vehicle. A passerby took Miss Philbrick and Mrs. Oakes to town. May was taken by Corry Ambulance. Estimated damage totaled 2500 dollars, 1800 to Oakes’ 1966 auto and 700 to May’s.
Dwight D. Eisenhower and Mamie Eisenhower plan to depart Palm Desert California for their Gettysburg Pennsylvania farm between April 9 and May 1. Friends said the winter vacation at El Dorado Country Club is ending and the couple will travel east on the specified dates.
Milton S. Osborne former PSU Architecture head and urban rehabilitation consultant plans to meet retailers April 25 at 8 p m in the Hotel Corry. Under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship, the event aims to discuss storefront rehabilitation to upgrade downtown ahead of urban renewal. Osborne will present films and drawings. merchants may request designs for a $35 fee while the Chamber covers his $100 speaker fee. More than 20 merchants have shown interest and organizers hope for about 40 attendees.
The body of Edwin Sekinger 25 of Youngstown Ohio the second of two University of Youngstown students missing since February was found today near Rochester Pa along the Ohio River. Three truck drivers spotted the body in the river near Aliquippa where a canoe overturned February 19.
A fierce blaze aboard the Viking Princess off Windward Passage sank into the engine room. Coast Guard reports 470 rescued, 1 dead, 14 unaccounted. Survivors include the captain and officers. vessels Cap Nort Navigator Chunking Victory aided in rescues. Ship to Guan tanamo Bay. two US destroyers on scene. search planes crisscross the area.
United Nations dispatch reports Britain's call for an urgent U N Security Council session to authorize potential force to back economic sanctions against Rhodesia's white minority regime. African members stalled, sit‑in by 10 of 15 disabled quick action as Mali's ambassador holds consultations. session possibly delayed to Monday. A Greek oil tanker anchored at Beira Mozambique awaited transshipment to Rhodesia.
In Warren County Judge Alexander C. Flick Jr. sentenced Frank Federchuck of Corry and Metro Federchuck Jr. of New York after their father Metro Sr. urged clemency. Frank received six months in jail with parole at Easter. Metro Jr. got 18 months with parole possible on probation chief’s recommendation. The brothers were among 11 appearing for sentencing for burglary of two hunting camps, with items seized including a sleeping bag beer and a hunting bow.
In Tulsa Municipal Court Judge Luther Lane dismissed charges of public decency against Billie Ruth Willsey after viewing her dance. He ruled the act violated no law if performed at a club where adults attend for such performances.
In Pittsburgh AP reports two Payette County farmers Ernest Hayes and Stanley Yagla officers of United Dairy Farmers filed a federal suit seeking 13 776 000 against Dairy men's Co operative Sales Association alleging it fails to represent dairy farmers. The action stems from an earlier Pittsburgh suit accusing the DCSA of conspiring with four dairies since 1967 to restrain milk trade.
In Redondo Beach California a husband and wife who hoped to adopt a two week old girl tried to kill themselves and the child with carbon monoxide in their car after the birth mother decided not to surrender Susan police reported. The baby died and the couple survived. They were jailed on murder charges.
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