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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
4
Four members of the International Molders and Allied Workers Union Local 38 returned to work at the American Sterilizer Co in Erie. Union spokesmen said workers voted Wednesday to resume duties after walking off Monday over an expired contract. Talks will continue.
The event paid tribute to former 24th District congressman Carroll Kearns for aiding the flood control project. Speakers included Kearns, Dr. Maurice Goddard, and others who noted funding gaps favoring the South and West. Ground breaking followed with Vigorito, Kearns, and Nichols using shovels to mark the start of the project.
Reported attempts to lure delegates chosen for a party congress to a Communist party hotel in Prague ended in warnings from a pro-Dubcek radio broadcast to avoid a trap and go to a factory instead. At least 23 people died in incidents since the invasion began, with 7 near Prague Radio, 6 in Liberec, and 10 in Kosice. CTK said it had been shut down by 11:30 p.m. Wednesday and about 180 people were wounded in Prague.
Congressman Vigorito weighs a possible run and notes his staff will travel to Chicago, while Col. Wayne S. Nichols signals the dam project could gain a permanent pool and nearby recreation area. Proponents see progress as children’s event moments highlight the gathering.
A ceremonial ground breaking at a dam project draws a Pennsylvania crowd including a congressman's family. Tina and Barbara, daughters of a speaker, request water and later watch earth movers deepen a gulch as engineers explain the need to dig below the earths formations to reach water.
In Huntsville Alabama city officials used two ordinances to shut down 12 year old David Baker s lemonade stand. The Madison County Health Department says the stand had operated for several weeks and violated food handling rules and the ban on serving food or drinks outside a building.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey abandons an planned television debate with rival Eugene J. McCarthy citing the delicate international situation. McGovern and Maddox demanded inclusion, with McGovern threatening legal action to force it. The item notes the broader political context and competing claims among candidates.
Report lists admissions and discharges for Corry area residents. Admitted include John Dubrosky of Glenn Ross and Mrs Ethel Chelton of Corry R D 4, with discharges such as James Daniels aged 12 of 1023 North Center Street and Vicky Daniels aged 6 of Spartansburg. Also noted transfer of Gayle Pike to St Vincent's Erie and other local names and addresses.
A Corry hospital project update notes most faults are minor and fixable while some defective materials require longer work. Completed items include an X ray suite relocation, a functioning chiller, emergency power tests, call and paging systems, and an elevator now in service.
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