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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1967
Page
6
A marriage license application filed in the Erie County courthouse lists John P. Proper, 20, of R D 3 Corry. Other items include a stray dog placed in the city pound, a missing husband in poor health, a vehicle collision with $25 damage, and hospital admissions for injuries. The forecast calls for light rain and cool highs in the mid 70s.
Officials break ground for a $59 million Allegheny Valley Expressway linking Pittsburgh and Kittanning with plans to extend to Brookville and connect to the Keystone Shortway. The Kittanning bridge costs $31 million and is not yet complete. completion of the Kittanning segment is targeted for 1970. State Highways Secretary Robert G. Bartlett called the project a breakthrough for regional industry and development.
The Pennsylvania National Guard said most artillery units in the 28th Infantry Division will train out of state this summer. Gov. Shafer had ordered them to stay in Pennsylvania over fear of racial disturbances in Philadelphia. Artillery troops will train at Camp Pickett, Virginia, except for the 1st Battalion 168th Artillery which will stay in state at Indiantown Gap.
Washington reports the federal government will partner with Pittsburgh to create a national showcase for slum rehabilitation. ACTION-Housing, Inc. will lead a limited-dividend firm capitalized at 3 to 4 million dollars, rehabbing run-down homes for profit while keeping rents comparable for tenants. The plan mixes rehabilitation with private enterprise and federal support, aiming to prove viability of rent subsidies leasing and below market interest rates.
The article explains how U S military mortuaries handle war dead in Vietnam. Remains of American and allied personnel are identified at graves registration points and morgues before repatriation. A Da Nang mortuary serves the northern South Vietnam area, ensuring swift transport of identified remains back to the United States.
In Harrisburg AP report Sen. Albert R. Pechan vows to explore overriding Gov. Shafer’s veto of a buy American steel bill. Reaction from U S Steel Bethlehem Steel and United Steelworkers cites job protection in Pennsylvania’s steel industry amid concerns over imported steel use in public projects.
The Ellisworth event underscores 19th century competition drama in Kansas. Bethlehem Steel chief Cort condemns Shafer’s stance as harming Pennsylvania’s economy and urges domestic preference in government procurement. Cort argues the governor’s substitute fails to curb steel imports and protect taxpayers and workers. Former Senator Josh Lee of Oklahoma dies at 75 after a long illness.
Harrisburg AP Gov Shafer orders State Department of Community Affairs to cut red tape and begin Model Cities funding for eligible areas. Cities listed include Philadelphia Pittsburgh Reading Harrisburg and Chester with federal grants delayed since July 1. State funds to be released immediately though cost and total funds remain unspecified.
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