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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1968

Page

6

Paragraf reports lost items and local incidents

Police today logged a string of minor losses and incidents. James Shaver said he lost license plate CAs6387 from his cat. Betsy Wester reported a missing black and white cat with a flex collar. Dorothy Cmiel reported missing white gold wedding rings. A stray gray and white pup without a collar was taken to the pound on Mead Avenue. A small van was damaged on Spring Street in a crash involving John W. Gage and Russell Merritt, causing about 438 for the mailbox and 400 for the van. A woman alleged a man assaulted her in a tavern and sought an arrest warrant. A 19 Chevrolet was seen West on East Main Street near 1015 p.m. Two other local matters include union picketing at Evie Forge and Steel Co. and Kane borough considering property liens for unpaid sewer taxes. Community notices cover the Elgin Beaverdam Volunteer Hose Company meeting about the Wattsburg Fair food tent, and a TV appearance by Up With People on NBC Bob Hope Special. A missing 16-year-old returned home. a 24-year-old Bear Lake man is sought in connection with her disappearance. Floyd Proper was cited for running a red light at East Main and Pennsylvania. Alan Reese was charged with soliciting without a permit.

Betsy Wester Wayne Street Dorothy Cmiel West Main Street Columbus Spring Street John W. Gage East South Street Russell Merritt Tb Second Avenuue Fairview Street Gage Brook Street

Real estate transfers seen in Corry and vicinity

Real estate transfers recorded in Erie County courthouse recently include First Baptist Society of Corry to Leland Hiner and spouse in Fourth Ward Agnes Bennink to Melvin Vanderhoof in Concord Township and George McKetn to James M Hulings in Wayne Township A seminar on counselling and direct witness is being conducted at the Corry YMCA tonight and tomorrow at 7 30 p m with Dr Gerald Lloyd president of the Laymen s New Life Crusade Representatives of local churches are asked to attend Mayor Wes Gilliland announced that the Midweek Hour program at First United Methodist Church has been cancelled in favor of the seminar

Corry Erie County First Baptist Society of Leland Hiner Fourth Ward Agnes Bennink Melvin Vanderhoof Concord Township George McKetn James M Hulings Wayne Township Gerald Lloyd Lloyd Wes Gilliland First United Methodist Church

Delta raids harass allied positions near Saigon area

N Viets reports a two month lull broken by coordinated delta attacks before dawn. Nine helicopters were damaged by mortar fire at Soc Trang and Vinh Long air bases, followed by six ground assaults against allied outposts. Early word listed 12 enemy killed, with tolls likely higher.

U.S Soc Trang Saigon Vinh Long

McCarthy Moves to Unite Delegates Amid Civil Rights Push

ADA leader Joseph L. Rauh Jr. backs McCarthy aiming to make him the civil rights candidate of the convention. The plan seeks to pressure uncommitted and Humphrey delegates by insisting on a majority vote from the gag rule. Shop Your Corry Stores

Yrars Humphrey Joseph L. Rauh Jr Americans For Democratic Action ADA McCarthy

Cankerworms In Area Infest 150000 Acres

Robert K. Ache, district forester, reports a semi annual aerial survey showing about 150000 acres of timberland affected by fall cankerworm in Warren Forest Crawford and Erie counties over the past three years. Defoliation has caused tree deaths in many areas. Salvage of affected timber is possible if cut within the next year. Aerial spraying has shown success on over 100000 acres of State Forest Lands in Potter County.

Warren Robert K. Ache Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters District 14 Forest Crawford Erie Ache Spring Creek Meadville Erie County Pennsylvania Department of Forests and Waters Crawford County Department of Forests and Waters U.S. Forest Research Laboratory Buckaloons Potter County

Ohio Prison Riot Ends With Small Damages And Security Breach

In Columbus and Lebanon state prisons minor property damage occurred as guards freed hostages. Rioters, led by 89 inmates, caused fires during a June riot at the Columbus penitentiary, with losses pegged at 750000. Prisoners had been held in two call blocks while a state grand jury investigated. Cellblocks reopened after two convicts seized keys.

Page Lebanon Columbus Grand Jury

Eisenhower Resting Comfortably at Walter Reed

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains in stable condition after his seventh heart attack with brief irregular heartbeats. Doctors report he is resting comfortably and receiving family visits as Nixon, then-presidential candidate, describes his battle as courageous. Bretylium tosylate is reported to be used in the treatment, per unconfirmed Post notes.

Washington Dwight D. Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisenhower Washington Post Gen. Eisenhower Mamie Richard M. Nixon John Nixon

Death by own action ruled in Hydetown man’s death

Crawford County Deputy Coroner Dr. C. M. Sonne ruled death by own action in the Saturday death of James Young of Hydetown. The 37 year old jumped from a car driven by his wife Jane Young near Five Corners on Route 6, dying from brain trauma and a fractured skull after arrival at Titusville Hospital.

Hydetown Titusville Crawford County C. M. Sonne James Young Young Jane Young Five Corners Route 6 Titusville Hospital Sonne Dr. Sonne

Prague Radio building siege amid armed assault reports

The Czechoslovak News Agency CTK said sounds of shooting came from the CTK building and automatic rifles were heard. Occupying troops reportedly entered the Prague Radio building as a prominent official was deported by three unknown men to an unknown destination.

Czechoslovak National Council CTK Prague

Chicago Convention Week Secrecy and Security Tightened

Officials plan tight security for a mile square amphi theatre stockyard district five miles southwest of downtown as delegates only may enter the convention area. Suits challenge officials over access while two groups push protests in Lincoln Park and near the convention hall. If all 3.5 million residents sought entry the 10 000 seat venue would be filled 450 times. Weather remains hot and humid with no relief forecast.

Stockyard M Main Chicago Youth International Committee Lincoln Park National Mobilization Committee Vietnam Convention Hall

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