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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1968
Page
1
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Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey announces his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination with backing from labor business and Southern Democrats. He faces Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Sen. Eugene McCarthy as Johnson signals support for Humphrey and unity while avoiding a public run. Continued on Page Six.
Erie man R. W. Brown 47 of 204 West Pleasant Street released on a $60 bond after a two car crash on North Canter Street near Smith Street. Brown said he stopped at a red light and was rear ended by Charles E. Shiel 51 of Brie who was said to stagger and not cooperate. Shiel faced a drunk charge with about $350 in damage to his car and $50 to Brown.
Students in about 20 American cities joined nationwide protests against racism and the Vietnam War on Friday. In New York Loy alty Day parades and a Stop the War rally in Central Park featured speakers including Muhammad Ali. In Chicago and at Ohio State and LSU students held teach-ins, demonstrations, and campus walkouts amid broader antiwar actions worldwide.
United States and the Soviet Union join forces to win approval for a treaty to ban the spread of nuclear weapons. At the General Assembly as debate opens, nations including India and Italy voice objections while China and France reject the pact.
Samuel C. Alessi Jr. says Jamesdown city will face about 1 million dollars for airport improvements over the next years. FAA grant of 950000 funds a new terminal apron and a taxiway with 200000 and 150000 respective contributions. Local funds must match and a separate 500000 terminal cost will not be covered by FAA. Alessi notes funds will not come directly from local taxes.
The notice explains clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m. under permissive law. It notes the Lanform Time Act permits the change and that the hour will be regained on the last Sunday in October when clocks return one hour.
Erin County grand jury yesterday indicted five Corry residents and others on charges from traffic offenses to purse snatching. Joseph Tinko faced robbery tied to a January 25 purse snatching of Sherry Hoffman. Paul J. Shields Jr. was charged with two burglaries at Tony's Tavern and Montgomery Ward's catalog store. Richard G. Morten faced driving after license suspension. James A. Nadoliy charged with driving without a license and Herbert A. Weed Jr. faced suspension charges.
In the U N Command report an ambush in the U S sector of the DMZ killed one South Korean soldier and wounded two Americans. A 30 minute firefight followed with North Korean casualties not yet known. The incident echoes a previous ambush in the same area.
US B52 bombers hit Viet Cong sanctuaries near Saigon while battles raged near Con Thien and Camp Carroll. Marine forces fighting near the DMZ reported 72 North Vietnamese killed, with American losses listed at nine dead and 17 wounded.
Philadelphia AP. Bell Telephone Co of Pennsylvania and 13 000 striking workers plan resumption of talks Monday after a weekend recess. The FTWP claims Bell hired outside labor causing violence at picket lines while wage demands hover around a 14.2 percent raise amid a 36 month contract.
Firefighters rush to a Augusta scene Friday reviving eight newborn German Shepherd puppies using mouth to mouth resuscitation after smoke trapped them in a back room. No humans injured. Tokyo tax bureau uncovers 179 tax evasion cases totaling about 18.5 million dollars for 1967.
Hollywood Florida AP report says supermarket manager Guy McHarty chased and captured four bandits who robbed Winn-Dixie of 1113 and held his mother. A fifth fled. one helper Dave Dzemcsak was wounded. McHarty fired a carbine at the getaway car and stopped the tire, aiding police capture. Frank Warren drove the pursuit car and was wounded by shattered glass.
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