This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1968
Page
3
Ridgway school directors approved a $5700 starting salary for teachers with $300 yearly increments and a $600 across the board increase raising bachelor’s and master’s pay to $8200. The budget for 1968-69 was tentatively approved despite a net $17,000 overall reduction.
Meadville Tony Damico owner of the Mayflower Cafe bound over to September term on discrimination charges. Alderman Ladner ruled a prima facie case, citing that patrons were denied service because of race or association with Negroes. Prosecution led by Paul D. Shafer and defense by R Charles Thomas, detailing the April 10 sit in by five Negro men and issues over identification cards. Damico testified he would serve Negroes with proper IDs and non intoxication, while police testified about the incident and Damico’s explanation.
Denny Satyshur of Erie East High School earned Sport Magazine's Teen Age Athlete of the Month for May. He will be honored at 5:45 p.m. at David Mead Field House, Allegheny College, Meadville, with a Sport Magazine rep and Gov. Shafer presenting the award. The 17-year-old multi-sport star has led Erie East in football, basketball, and golf, claimed All-State honors, sectional titles, and district golf glory, with Duke University offering an athletic grant for football and golf.
Norbert R. Bachofner argues against current debt limits citing a 1968 Journal source. He critiques increases to 2.37 billion and 1.16 billion, calling some figures ridiculous. He favors a pay-as-you-go approach and constitutional amendments for changes.
A ground breaking ceremony at Liver more Road Meadville for a 30 home development by Mead-Del Corp Erie with Cam bridge Springs contractor Jack Newell. The Oakwood Heights project will feature two bath four bedroom fully equipped kitchens built in two car garages and family rooms. Prices start around 22000 with some homes under 20000 planned. No rentals planned.
Franklin public housing may start in September per Richard Fishbaugh assistant HUD regional administrator speaking to 75 residents at the Voyager Inn. The town has a 100 unit reservation but no current funding for conventional projects. Turn Key proposals backed by private developers could accelerate construction after July with Mead-Del Corp supplying materials and land.
U S Congressman Joseph P Vigorito urged House and Senate hearings on a proposed 800000 kilowatt nuclear plant 257 miles east of Toledo by Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co and Poly Edison to study water pollution risks to Lake Erie fish life Thermal pollution from reactor cooling water could raise lake temperatures harming marine life and the plant's support base Vigorito cited the Potomac Electric Power Co example and said groups including the National Wildlife Federation and Sport Fishing Institute share concerns He warned that what affects one part of Lake Erie affects all of it and called for federal and state action to minimize damage
Gary Crable of Meadville, 28, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in the October 1967 slaying of Anna McKinley. He received the maximum 10 to 20 years in Crawford County Court from Judge P. Richard Thomas after being arrested in November 1967 and bound over to the April grand jury. McKinley’s body was found October 27 in her rural home, throat slit and stabbed repeatedly.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.