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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1968

Page

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U S Bombers Strike North Viet Nam Supply Areas

SAIGON AP U S fighter bombers and B 52s renewed attacks on North Vietnams southern panhandle after a tropical storm halted carrier launches. 105 missions against supply lines, far above Tuesday air runs, as Stratofortresses and B 52s hit troop concentrations artillery and antiaircraft sites near the DMZ. French refusal to resume full diplomatic ties with Saigon noted amid Paris talks. Charles de Gaulle remains outspoken against U S involvement.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Panhandle Tonkin Gulf Tri America Air Force South Vietnam France Charles de Gaulle Vietnam

Get Tough Policy Will Guide NYC Police Union

The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association votes to back a hard line after Mayor Lindsay and Police Commissioner Leary deny interference. President John J. Cassese says officers will follow the directive to uphold the law and disregard unlawful orders. Norman Frank calls the move not defiance, with distribution planned this week.

NEW York City Policemen’s Union John V. Lindsay Lindsay Howard R. Leary Leary Commission Police Union Patrolmen's Benevolent Association John J. Cassese Norman Frank Cassese

Math Teacher Swims Across Cape Cod Bay

Russell Chaffee a 41 year old mathematics teacher from Sayre Pennsylvania completed a 22 mile swim across Cape Cod Bay landing at Provincetown about 14 hours after leaving Plymouth. He was in good condition at the finish and accompanied by Connecticut teachers Don Musinski and Dan Cruson in an 18 foot torpedo. The last crossing attempt before his was in 1915 by Henry Sullivan and Sam Richards who failed after nearly a day as tides pulled them outward.

Cape Cod Bay Plymouth Mass Russell Chaffee Sayre Provincetown Cape Chafee Connecticut Don Musinski Unionville Dan Cruson Boston Bay Henry Sullivan Lowell Sam Richards English Channel Sullivan

Disneyland Copter Crash Kills 21 Returning to Frame

Compton California AP reports a Disneyland bound helicopter crash killed 21 aboard on a flight from Los Angeles International. The craft broke apart and burned in a playground area while children played nearby. The accident resembled a May 20 disaster at Paramount that killed 23. The crew included pilot Kenneth L. Waggoner and co pilot Frederick Fracker. Passengers included a Denver businessman, a San Rafael family and the airline president's 14 year old grandson. Witnesses heard a thump and a loud pop before the fall. The company suspended flights pending investigations.

Denver Los Angeles Bine Sikorsky Paramount Federal Aviation Administration Christopher Belvin Clarence Belvin Telenpter Lime John F. Meehan Helen Anne San Rafael Calif Kerneth J. Atwell Wes Ekldrenkamp LE Baker Meehan API San Francisco Kenneth L. Waggoner Costa Mesa Frederick Fracker Redondo Beach Aly James A. Black Wilmington Lyo Disneyland Kenneth Hahn FBI

LBJ Talks Like A Candidate In Speech

President Johnson, while revealing a chronic diverticulosis diagnosis, appeared vigorous and spoke at length to the National Medical Association conference. He highlighted Black appointees across federal roles, noting more Black judges than the previous 35 presidents combined, as he mixed ad libbed lines with prepared remarks.

Johnson San Antonio Brooke Army Medical Center White House

US Will Not Cut Bombing of North Vietnam Yet

Secretary of Defense Clark M. Clifford said the United States will not reduce bombing of North Vietnam until the administration can arrange a follow on with Hanoi that would safeguard American servicemen operating near enemy territory.

Nagmivulun Clark M. Clifford United States North Vietnam

Ten Morris orphans seek to stay together in Madera

The Morris children, ten orphans aged 7 to 18, await a court decision on Friday to determine if they can remain a united family in Madera. They have received more than 100 adoption offers and about $50,000 in donations worldwide. Judge Jack Hammerberg will appoint a permanent guardian after declaring them wards of the court earlier this week. Their parents, Robert G. Morris and his wife, died in a head-on crash on U S 9 near Fresno. The uncle has filed a $500,000 suit against the other driver, Clifford Salmon, on behalf of the children.

Madera Calif Morris Madera County Superior Court Jack Hammerberg Robert G. Morris U.S Fresno Kathy Linda Eugene Lachowicz Clifford Salmon Porterville

Nigerian Troops Advance Toward Biafran Aba City

Nigerian forces from the third Marine Division push across the Imo River toward Aba as two prongs converge on the rebel capital area. Col. Benjamin Adekunle leads a column crossing near Akwete, while another group moves toward the Imo railway station, signaling a major bid to end Biafra's secession. Ojukwu vows guerrilla resistance as Addis talks drift on relief aid with potential compromise in sight.

Lagos Nigeria Aba Benjamin Adekunle Imo River Akwete Imo Odummegwu Ojukwu Tird Marine Division Ojukwu Addis Ababa Haile Selassie Diallo Telli Organization of African Unity August Lindt International Red Cross all-Swiss Red Cross Committee Lindt Red Cross

North Koreans Release 2nd Pueblo Plea

The Pueblo crew of 62 issued a second joint appeal through North Korea to obtain release. Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher led the news conference with 24 crew members calling for U.S. government action and an apology to secure their homecoming after being seized near Wonsan on January 28. The U.S. denies trespass claims and seeks safe return.

Tokyo North Korea U.S Pueblo Lloyd M. Bucher Lincoln Neb Wonsan United States Bucher Clew Johnson

Farm Spray Blamed For Fish Kill

A fish kill in Wheeler Run, LeBoeuf Township, reported to the Pennsylvania Department of Health in Meadville, involved several thousand suckers, shiners, bullheads and bluegills. Harold Young and Robert Wellington collected samples for Harrisburg lab tests. results pending, with about a half mile affected.

Wheeler Run LeBoeuf Township Pennsylvania Department of Health Meadville Harold Young Erie County Young Robert Wellington Harrisburg French Creek

Broken Arm Cools Leave For Airman

An airman home on a three week leave fell while climbing a fence and sustained a severe fracture of the left arm. Airman Ronald Benton, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Benton, is in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital. He was en route to Eglin AFB and then Vietnam. His arm will be in a cast for about six weeks.

Corry Memorial Hospital Ronald Benton R. J. Benton R. D. 2. Corry Benton Eglin Afb Fla Vietnam

Catholic teachers dispute pope on birth control ban

Twenty area college teachers in philosophy and theology issued a statement saying individuals should decide whether to use contraceptives. They dissent from Pope Paul VI's encyclical ban on artificial birth control, arguing personal choice.

Pope Philadelphia Paul

Theft From Union City Home Probed

Police investigate the theft of a portable TV and radio from Buena Pettinator in Union City R D 2. Entry occurred between Sunday and yesterday via a shattered front door window. Loss estimated at 450 dollars. Trooper John Evanko leads the inquiry.

Union City John Evanko Corry

Rotary Seeks Local Men For Australian Study Tour

Rotary Clubs of Northwestern Pennsylvania seek seven local men ages 25 to 35 in business or professional fields for a nine week study tour of New South Wales Australia. Group to depart mid February with six non Rotarians and one Rotarian leader. Applications due October 1.

Rotary Clubs Northwestern Pennsylvania New South Wales Australia Rotary Founda Crawford Salle Prospect Street Corry

Country Club Brands After Second Break‑In

Corry County country club burglaries repeat with cash liquor and cigarettes stolen. Walter Pittman found a cigarette machine door ajar at 5 o clock this morning. Entry via unlocked window. about $20 in coins and currency removed. Police from Corry and Wayne Township investigate. case mirrors an August 1 break‑in.

Corry Walter Pittman Wayne Township Joseph Oliver

Magazine crew leader fined for door knocking without permit

Police arrested Clive Newcomb of Buffalo a crew manager for the Mutual Readers League after a Corry woman complained. He waived a hearing and pleaded guilty, with Alderman Merle Ottaway fining him 25 dollars plus costs.

Uly Corry East Main Street Clive Newcomb Buffalo Mutual Readers League Newcomb Merle Ottaway

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