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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1967
Page
1
Federal state and local efforts aimed at solving racial problems continue amid rioting in Wichita where a sniper wounded a man and six officers were injured in collisions. Great Bend saw firebombings and a joint white and Negro civic leaders meeting pledging cooperation as seven youths were arrested.
Harrisburg legislators push three zoning measures affecting Corry and other third class cities. One House bill would require downgrading residential zones on city council vote after a change. a Senate bill would tighten protests to require two thirds council approval. another House measure would mandate rounded or sloped curbs in new or rebuilt streets. In Saigon, the carrier Forrestal fire deaths rose to 132 with 3 previously missing believed accounted for, per the 7th Fleet.
In New York, Rap Brown of SNCC urged Negroes to arm themselves against a white conspiracy of genocide at a St. Albans rally. About 700 attendees, some white reporters expelled, heard Brown condemn Johnson as a criminal figure and cite reactions in Detroit Newark and Plainfield as precursors to revolution.
Walter English 41 and his daughters Hazel 14 Mary 18 were in satisfactory condition at Union City Memorial Hospital after a Saturday 5 p.m. crash on Concord Road five miles west of Union City. English driver error sent the car off the road into an embankment then a field. Damages estimated at 275 dollars. Separately Harold Little of Indiana is new president of the state's 4 and 8 fraternal group, elected Saturday to succeed C. Lewis Spare of Phoenixville in Bradford.
Gov George Romney ends the two week state of emergency amid riot remnants in Detroit and surrounding suburbs. He cites a return to normalcy as National Guard withdrawals begin and local officials resume law enforcement duties. Weekend fatalities raise the riot toll to 42 with two non riot deaths adjusted from the tally.
The city issued 12 traffic citations in July. Reckless Driving accounted for some cases, with six speeding offenses noted for conditions. Other violations included crossing the centerline, improper turns, failure to signal, yield right of way, running stop signs, and running red lights.
South Vietnam civilian presidential candidates drew 1000 people to a reception near Quang Tri before wind forced them to circle 425 miles back to Saigon. They criticized the Ky Thieu government for plane use and cargo delays, with Ky calling for unity and indicating he may travel with all candidates in future trips if others join.
A U Sth Division rifleman wades through murky water in South Vietnam’s Mekong Delta during Operation Coronado 1. He wears a towel around his neck and carries an M16 rifle as a monsoon flood swells the swamp about five miles west of Dong Tan, 40 miles southwest of Saigon.
Viet Namese irregulars and families endured heavy fighting as 165th North Vietnamese regiment attacked a U.S. Special Forces camp near Tong Le Chan, 54 miles NW of Saigon. Casualties included 60 enemy dead. American personnel losses unclear amid broader air war activity.
Detour signs are in place as the State Highway Department reroutes Route 6 traffic around the bypass work. Eastbound traffic into Corry from Route 6 is funneled to West Washington street extension, while westbound travelers follow Route 6 to the Fish Hatchery, turn right to West Columbus avenue extension, then left to Conelway Road and left again to rejoin Route 6.
Cuban authorities parade six Florida exile captives as they claim CIA recruitment and training for anti Castro plots. Plane with 70 plus aboard allowed to resume flight. passengers including four U.S. citizens reported safe. OLAS delegates attend Havana press event amid regional tensions.
The Journal reports that patronage dominates the Columbus Best Master appointment with minority status blocking Civil Service exams. Michael Kuzma, a Republican, scored highest and appeared on the eligible list, but Lloyd N. McCray, a Democrat, ranked fifth on a revised list. The Journal questions the alteration without a new exam and notes a GOP inquiry planned by Senator Scott while responses from Rep Johnson and others follow.
Frederick C. Murphy of Rochester pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after an incident at the Italian-American Club on West Main Street. He paid a $25 fine and 39 costs following a confrontation with club officials and police, then spent the night in jail before a morning hearing before Alderman Merle Ottaway.
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