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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1967
Page
1
Fragmentary notice announces estate matters in Oakland and Ethel Paterson areas. Mentions real property, apartments, auctions, brokers, and notices to creditors or heirs. Names unclear due to damaged OCR but references to estate, executors, and statutory deadlines.
SAIGON AP reports United States Air Force F105s clashed with MIGs over Hanoi in six duels. Two MIGs claimed downed, while radio Hanoi said four U.S. planes were shot down. Bombing targeted railroad car shops near Hanoi and a highway west of the city. five Hanoi-area raids in a week described. Ground operations in South Vietnam numbered 18 with limited contact.
The Corry Memorial Hospital fund drive reports a $550,000 appeal. Next Tuesday morning a breakfast at Hotel Corry will tally results from six divisions led by Dr John Brown George N Orcutt Roy Reed Robert Otter Russell Brant and Stewart Long with new units led by Wallace Young Elwin Fuller Paul Meerdink and James Allyn. The hospital staff division has 100 percent participation totaling $15,244. The tally will show early progress toward the goal with $361,667 in state and federal funds adding to $550,000 locally for a potential $911,667 toward the $1,085,000 goal, with the remaining balance to come from board mortgages.
Sarasota AP report says Carl Coppolino awaits transfer to state prison as F Lee Bailey vows his second degree murder conviction is not standing If guilty of poisoning he must be guilty of premeditated first degree murder Bailey plans an appeal in days and seeks to renew his 15000 bail Coppolino 34 stays jailed to be sent to Raiford State Prison after a Naples trial moved on venue Coppolino was convicted for killing his first wife Carmela 32 and sentenced to life The prosecution accused him of drugging Carmela to collect 65000 life insurance and to wed Mary Gibson 39 who paid part of Coppolino's defense costs The couple wed two months after Carmela died In prior months Coppolino was acquitted of killing neighbor Col William E Farber in New Jersey Marjorie Farber testified she tried to inject her husband with succinylcholine and Coppolino allegedly suffocated him with a pillow The state said Carmela died August 28 1965 of an overdose of succinylcholine the drugs death agent in this capital case"}
Ashtabula Ohio AP reports two children died from carbon monoxide poisoning and two others were sickened after a defective muffler on their parents' car. Roger Pish five and his sister Trudy 14 months died. Raymond seven and Kevin three were hospitalized in fair condition. The children were on a shopping trip with their parents.
In Washington the Vietnam commander General Westmoreland spoke to Congress governors and legislators urging continued resolve. Critics warned of escalation while supporters predicted firmer homefront backing as he urged the nation to prevail over Communism. The audience gave a standing ovation for his plea that resolve and patience would ensure success in Vietnam.
Congress appears certain to approve Johnsons request for a 45 day no strike extension in the rail dispute with six shopcraft unions. Senate action followed White House talks and a 15 to 0 Labor Committee vote. The plan aims to avert a Wednesday strike as Johnson pledges rapid legislation.
Cas not hear suit over Selective Service and ministers draft exemption after refusal to heed induction. Clay was stripped of world heavyweight title by NYSAC and Word Boxing Association. Lawyers filed appeals in New Orleans and Houston while prosecutors plan charges. Clay, a Muslim minister, preached a Friday sermon as legal actions linger.
A giant C-47 dumped a million two week old largemouth bass fingerlings from 200 feet above Kinzua Dam in four passes. About half are expected to survive, with biologists noting they will feed on plankton and small organisms. The Austin Texas origin and refueling stops at Evansville Indiana, plus interagency cooperation and a $6545 price tag, are noted.
Daylight Saving Time begins for 45 states but uniform time exemptions vary. Congress enacted Uniform Time Act, allowing states to opt out by vote. Michigan Hawaii exempt. Alaska granted 1967 exemption. Indiana seeks Central Time. Kentucky Indiana border areas observe DST while parts avoid it.
Coroner Merle Wood ordered autopsy results on Misa Tstella Reigel a 69 year old Erie woman who died after her foot was caught in a bus center doors while alighting at an Erie street corner. Police noted no visible injuries and the autopsy will determine the cause of death. In a separate item, Massachusetts police chiefs support keeping capital punishment for murder.
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