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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1969
Page
6
Jamestown City Council approved a $150000 bond to fund a city wide property reassessment, with no prior public notice. Mayor Magnuson cited 38 years since the last reexamination and faulted uneven tax assessments across homes and businesses.
Moon explorer Neil Armstrong marks his 39th birthday in quarantine with Edwin Aldrin Michael Collins and 18 others health reported excellent. Scientists study lunar rock samples box two shows crystals and black dust suggesting rocks formed molten or heated by volcanic or meteor impact. Researchers caution months of work ahead to resolve moon origin questions.
Erie County Hospital increased the monthly rate to 314 with an additional per diem of 10.30, reflecting amortization of buildings and equipment for the first time. Administrator Brueckman explained the change, with the rate set by the state auditor general after reviewing the hospital's books. Commissioner Lamberton called the rise unfortunate but necessary, noting the all-inclusive monthly figure covers nursing care, medical services, meals, and even spending money for patients.
The funeral service for Floyd H Fralick was conducted at Bracken Funeral Home at 2 p m with Rev Gene O Bartmas of Union City Christian and Missionary Alliance Church officiating. Burial followed in West Spring Creek Cemetery. Bearers were nephews Wilbur Christensen Russell Dingfelder Rodney Fralick Robert Fralick Lawrence Ongley and Charles Swegles. Relatives traveled from Union City Clymer Bemus Point N Y Connewango Valley Albion Sherman and Bemus Point to attend.
The National Earthquake Information Center reported a strong 7.0 magnitude quake centered in the Molucca Passage area of Indonesia. It struck at 10:14 p.m. EDT about 1,000 miles southeast of Manila, with officials noting it unlikely affected populated areas due to its remote location. Also, Kentucky parks chief predicts a record year for state parks based on spring business.
In Hampden Township near Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania residents were evacuated as refined gasoline seeped into basements. State geologist Dr. Arthur Socolow linked a large underground pool east of the town to past leaks from pipelines and storage tanks. A minor explosion occurred Sunday night when a water heater sparked gasoline in a neighboring home, prompting officials to warn others and offer aid to affected homeowners.
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