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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1969
Page
1
Arabs and Israelis traded fire on the Jordanian border near Beit Shean as Israel marked its 21st independence anniversary. A grenade hit a police jeep and two terrorist incidents were reported while authorities searched for attackers and warned citizens to stay vigilant.
Senator Gale W. McGee criticizes Nixon administration plans to raise first class postage from 6 to 7 cents as a budget device. He notes revenue would mostly cover deficits and cites recent price increases as proof the Post Office still follows old practices. Chairman Dirksen warns the bill could be attached to unrelated measures.
Los Angeles AP reports Sirhan Bishara Sirhan jurors enter a third day of deliberations on the death penalty for the Robert F. Kennedy assassination. Seven men and five women weigh life or death after more than 15 weeks of trial with partial votes and no consensus.
At the State Capitol on Tuesday a harmony choir from Pittsburgh drew attention as workers demanded a 15 per cent raise and benefits. Gov Shafer’s spokesman noted a 10 per cent state employee raise already exists and warned lawmakers not to bargain collectively. Demonstrators began to depart a few hours after gathering while a high school group filled Senate seats.
City council approves paving a 250 foot section of Marion Street from West Washington to the railroad tracks after a petition signed by about 90 percent of residents. City engineer notes a 40 foot right of way will yield a 22 foot curb to curb width and cites similar streets as acceptable. Washington and Grand streets to be paved concurrently.
Local business news notes a new auto parts store opening in Corry with involvement from Bell advertising and a team of named local operators listed among the partners. The article mentions names such as Mack James Brown Dyne Spraveri Spraveri Lamendala and Creston.
President Nixon outlines an anticrime program focusing on organized crime and illegal gambling. Proposals include doubling crime funds, creating federal field offices, action against public officials tied to gamblers, reinstating gambling registration, and limited immunity for witnesses.
Robert C. McKee, 51, received a donor heart at Stanford Medical Center last August making him the 38th heart transplant patient. He bikes five miles daily and pursues sports and studies, saying his capacity is about 200 percent of his pre surgery level. Doctors have advised rest and weight loss after his crucial recovery and checkups.
In Harrisburg the Senate Republican caucus introduced a counter-budget to shrink Gov Shafer 2.52 billion program list and halt a 10 percent state employee pay raise while avoiding a personal income tax. The plan mirrors House GOP no new taxes pushes and seeks deep cuts in higher education and community development funds.
A total human eye transplant, the first on record, was performed at Methodist Hospital. John Madden, 54, received the donor eye from C. B. Hickman, 55, who died of a brain tumor. Surgeons led by Dr. Donald D. Moore say Madden is in excellent condition and nerves must unite for vision.
A group tours the Aero-Flow Dynamics air craft parts facility including Joseph Frisia school history teacher and executives AJ Morrisen WJ Wotus Mrs Ethel Kennedy RL McCray and C E Bloom vice president of finance and operations. The visit documents how the local firm operates its manufacturing layout and processes.
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