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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1970
Page
4
Regular meeting of the Spot Line-O-Ads Retiree Group 629 at Union Hall on Wednesday August 19 at 2 p.m. includes election of officers and a report on new pension plans. Also 1417 American Legion Post 365 election of officers on Tuesday August 18 at 8 p.m.
In Omaha's Near North Side a booby trapped suitcase exploded as officers entered a vacant two and a half story house. Officer Larry Menard was killed, Lt. John Bozak said. Seven other officers were injured or treated and released. Police responded to screams amid earlier crank calls, unsure if Menard touched the device.
A pump carrying liquid oxygen to Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown exploded early today, starting a fire that burned for about two hours. No injuries were reported. The Airco owned pump and pipelines, located on Bethlehem Steel property beside the mill, destroyed one of three oxygen units with no immediate damage estimate available.
In Birmingham England 15 year old Tan Hughes found a live World War I mortar bomb at a building site, brought it home and disassembled it. A police expert called the act foolhardy though no harm occurred. The boy said he had never handled a bomb before but had seen it done on television.
Admitted Saturday Dorothy Benson 2 and listed residents of Corry area appear with hospital visits and local ambulance services. Sunday entries include Houghton, Webb, Newhouse and others from Corry Spartansburg and Union City areas. A Penn Central train service halt request is noted with decline in riders in 1970. Major vehicle crashes near Centerville and Scotts Crossing report injuries and damage. arrests pending.
Elton Grosser, 100, and his wife Jenny, 91, celebrated at York House North in Philadelphia with about 300 guests including family, friends, and residents of the Philadelphia Geriatric Center. The couple, both Russian born, married in 1896 and arrived in America in 1900, built a family business and raised four children, seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. President Nixon sent a letter praising their long and rewarding years.
Former Belle-Gray shop rebrands as Anthony's Auto Parts located at 102 West Bend Street. Provided details indicate a business name change and new storefront address for the auto parts supplier serving the local area.
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