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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1967
Page
1
State Police questioned a man connected to a search for Connie Rae Cars whose body was found in a swampy area near Girard Pennsylvania. District Attorney Brabender called the death murder with autopsy pending.
Senator George D. Aiken says Johnson’s 10 percent surtax on income taxes to fund the Vietnam war is only half of what is required. He warns if the administration resists reason on Vietnam, a grim chapter in history may follow and notes Mansfield predicts further escalation and higher costs.
Union City solicited bids for paving and curb work with Cross and Co. of Union City the sole bidder. The airport taxiways would cost 3956 while Wayne street Mead avenue Stone Alley and North Center curb work would total 30268. Both bids await approvals from the Airport Authority and state authorities with a final city ordinance reading scheduled for August 15.
Anchorage Alaska AP A Soviet trawler captain Daniel Barokin was released to a Soviet Embassy official after three days in jail as authorities plan the next legal step for alleged violations of U S territorial fishing waters. A preliminary hearing was requested by Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lazarus but no date was set and Barokin had been held on 10 000 bail since Friday while his trawler remained seized by the Coast Guard.
Two white Detroit officers Ronald August and Robert Paille pleaded innocent after being charged with murder in the Algiers Motel raid during the city riot. Prosecutor William Cahalan said more warrants are likely and conspiracy charges may follow for others present.
City Council reviews a two hour limit on Franklin street from North Center to Mott after complaints that Mitchell garage cars block parking. Local residents aided by letters from Norman Mitchell urge leniency, arguing closure would force relocation to Spring Creek.
The City Council refused an exemption for the Ess0 Hall property owned by the First Presbyterian Church trustees who cited surveys and architect plans for a new building. Mayor Pfeiffer said the site is not a place of worship and cannot be taxed exempt. City Engineer Johnson noted law forbids exemption and portions like parking and rectories remain taxable. The issue was sent to City Solicitor Rozelle for ruling.
The Columbus School Board ends July with 9 026 in the bank but faces a 22 000 annual bill from the Corry Area Joint ure, up 4 000 from the prior bill. Delays in state reimbursements and reliance on early tax revenues threaten operations. The board weighs a special meeting to adjust schedules and possibly hire a second first grade teacher if census data show overloading a single class.
Police announce a reward of 16060 dollars for information leading to the recovery of a golden crown and heart stolen from a Virgin Mary statue in the Church of the Holy Sealcher Wesdnesday. The crown's precise value is unknown and authorities hope the reward will deter melting the piece.
Investigators probe car theft rings and bootlegging after the dynamite killing of Floyd G. Hoard, Georgia solicitor general and reform crusader. Hoard, 40, died as he prepared to present evidence to a grand jury. Judge Donahoe vows doubled effort against hoodlum tactics. The blast echoes a similar era attack on crime figures in the region.
City officials reviewed a profit and loss report for the Corry Ambulance Service covering 1965 1966 and the first half of 1967 The figures showed mixed results with profits in 1965 and a loss in 1964 while the first half of 1967 yielded a modest profit The council delayed further talks citing the need to avoid public disclosure and the owner argued the records should be public.
Dr. Joseph Furst questions how to dispose of the annual leaf crop amid air pollution concerns as 50 streets paved and a state anti burning law looms. City Mac engineers discuss suction collectors costing 20 000 to 30 000 and potential trial this fall.
A 1-year old Erie Morning News paper carrier named John Jawdy was struck by a car while riding his bike along Wayne Street near East Smith Street at 6 45 a m He was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital with a possible skull fracture and xrays were to be examined to confirm the injury The driver Cecil E Carbaugh of Corry said the boy darted into the street from a driveway and the left rear of the bike was struck Police noted 69 feet of skid marks before the vehicle stopped at the collision scene
The Israeli Army has established training bases in former Jordanian territory west of the Jordan River. Official sources say the bases train soldiers and demonstrate Israeli presence amid a restless Arab population.
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