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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1970

Page

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Two Astronauts May Get Measles

Blood samples from Thomas K Mattingly I and Fred W Haise Jr were flown to Houston for analysis. Doctors hoped to confirm immunity but feared potential infection. Earlier tests indicated astronaut James A Lovell Jr. may have been exposed.

Thomas K_ Mattingly I Fred W. Haise Jr Manned Spacecraft Center Houston James A. Lovell Jr Ciaries Measies le Baise Mattingly Duke Lovell Haise Berry Jeffrey

End Fire Probe: Exact Cause May Never Be Known

State fire marshal Albert Vota says the cause of the fatal Easter fire that killed five Corry firefighters may never be known. He notes the blaze began in the front and rear, with heat buildup and not a gas explosion as the likely cause. Cleanup at North Center Street site continues while Bennett's Apparel Store fate remains undetermined.

Albert Vota Lawrence Park Corry Nota Hsb Vota North Center Street Bennett's Apparel

Memorial Fund Growth Persists in Corry Fire Tragedy

The Corry Easter Sunday fire funds rise as memorial editions of The Journal and gifts from fire departments, businesses, and residents pour in. Donations total about 6205 in Marine Bank and Corry Savings and Loan, with more un deposited. The Meadville Tribune notes limited memorial copies remain, while Harrisburg lawmakers push a statewide volunteer firemen day. A local GI at Ft. Bragg reports news of the disaster.

Corry Journal Hose Company Chamber of Commerce Salem Ore The Journal Today John Blackson Associates Winifred B. Babbitt Erie Pulukos Candies Ridgway Murrysville Cambridge Springs Cheltenham Pennsylvania North Kingsville Ohio Marine Bank Corry Savings and Loan Ty Meadville Meadville Tribune Central Fire Station the Tribune Harrisburg David Hayes Albion Raymond Shafer Hayes Ft. Bragg N.C Daniel Beckwith

Last Vote Ends Senate Hassle Over Carswell

The Senate battle over Judge G Harrold Carswell for the Supreme Court nears a tense finale with a tight margin and potential Agnew tie breaking vote. Nixon backs Carswell amid concerns over his rulings and racial views as uncommitted senators shift roles before the crucial roll call.

Washington Senate G. Harrold Carswell Supreme Court Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Tallahassee Fla Clement F. Haynsworth Haynsworth Charles H. Percy R-Ill Carswell Percy Associated Press Karl E. Mundt R-S.d Clinton Anderson D-N.m Southeast Asia Claiborne Pell D-H Judiciary Committee White House Ronald L. Ziegler Oregon Mark Hatfield Sth U.S. Court of Appeals

Union City to Brighten with New Street Lights and Police Car

Union City Borough Council approved updating 283 street lights using mercury vapor bulbs at an annual $737 premium over current rates. Kimmy Nichols won the bid for a 1970 police car at $2,947, with the old car kept as backup. Oilco Body Co. bid $1,176 for a dump body and $64 for undercoating the new truck. fire department approved 2000 feet of hose and snap couplings for trucks and hydrants. Mayor Hakel ordered a hydrant check near the high school, hospital, and other areas after a recent Corry fire and a five year old incident at Corry Area High School.

Union City Borough Pennsylvania Electric Co Penelee Kimmy Nichols Oilco Body Company Oil City Oilco Union City Frank Hakel Hakel Corry Corry Area High School

Midnight Cowboys Best Actor Oscar Rites spark Hollywood tears

John Wayne, at 62, won best actor for Rooster Cogburn in True Grit, delivering a heartfelt thanks and quips about old film days. Elizabeth Taylor wore a million-dollar diamond. Gig Young won supporting actor. Barbra Streisand and Burt Bacharach highlighted the night with awards for Midnight Cowboy and other works.

Hollywood John Wayne Gig Young Elizabeth Taylor Richard Barton Fred Astaire Cary Grant Academy Wayne U.S Rooster Cogburn Barbra Streisand

City Bonds Fund Schoolhouse and Station Improvements

The 1984 city bond issue still provides funds for city building improvements. Of a $15 000 line for warehousing and land purchases, 3 121 went to land, 529 to electrical maintenance, leaving about 9 000 with 7 000 used for remodeling. A 909 bill from Millspaw and Joy for fire station paneling was borrowed from the general fund pending bond amendment approval.

Wright Street Raymond Avenue East Smith Street David Johnson Council Millspaw and Joy Stanford Hose Company

Sherwin Williams Relocates In Fire Hit City

Sherwin Williams will operate temporarily at 100 North Center Street in the Kendall Refining Co building after its store was destroyed in the Easter Sunday fire. Manager Larry Gustafson said the refinery offered the space at nominal cost to restore service quickly as stock is moved into the new location.

Sherwin-Williams Co North Center Street Kendall Refining Co Larry Gustafson Gustafson Cleveland Balay Fedans Ceral

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