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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1968
Page
1
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower remains critically ill but stable after his fourth major heart attack since April. Doctors at Walter Reed say there has been no major heart rhythm disturbance in the past 24 hours and he is resting comfortably.
The city moves to aggressively collect long overdue paving sewer and sidewalk assessments totaling about 36000 dollars, some dating up to ten years. Liens have been filed, but owners face sheriff sales as paperwork proceeds and past leniency ends.
The Pueblo sailors mark eight months in custody as North Korea demands a formal U.S. apology for alleged territorial infringement. Diplomats note Soviet intervention in Czechoslovakia worsens East West tensions and hinders any rush to release. Winthrop Brown says patience and negotiation are ongoing while the U.S. considers an impartial examination of the case.
Corry Memorial Hospital trustees consider remodeling a room as a temporary quiet ward for mentally disturbed inpatients. Administrators note current lodging in semi private rooms is undesirable and say the unit would be a stopgap before transfer to specialized facilities. The move aligns with Mental Health Association requests and broader hospital participation.
An unidentified driver of a Youngstown Cartage Co. tractor trailer yesterday saved a possible tragedy by steering the big rig into a field near the top of Spring street hill when the brakes failed and gears jumped into freewheeling range.
The loaded rig at the Tonnard Mig Co plant on the hilltop toppled into a ditch after a sudden mechanical fault. The driver swerved to avoid Tant and left the road, sliding into the field.
Cory's area accounts for about one third of Corry Memorial Hospital's July patients. Of 302 total, 111 were from Cory, with 40 from New York State and 23 from other Erie County areas. The month saw 1 445 patient days, 80 percent hospital occupancy overall, 4.8 day average stay, 26 major and 72 minor operations, plus 49 Medicare and 15 medical assistance patients.
Elgin 17 year old Dewey M. Lewis was cited for driving on a junior license after midnight when his car jumped the curb near the Loblaw supermarket on Spring Street. The vehicle struck a grocery cart and broke a large plate glass window. officers secured the scene and Lewis surrendered the keys. Information on the charge was filed with Alderman Norbert Bachofner.
Saigon reports more than 50 rocket and mortar assaults across the country in the same pattern as February’s offensive. Heavy fighting continues around Da Nang and in the central highlands with attacks reaching a third of provincial capitals. A Special Forces camp near the Cambodian border holds out as Marines contest a large North Vietnamese force. President Thieu plans a nationwide television address tonight.
Washington AP reports a tiny decline in cigarette use for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1968, with Americans smoking 543.5 billion cigarettes vs 545.1 billion in 1967. Surgeon General William Stewart cites signs the antismoking message is taking effect, while industry sources question the data and production factors.
Defiant Czechoslovaks mounted a one hour general strike against the Soviet led invasion. Prague streets emptied as noon bells rang and clashes with occupation forces were reported. President Svoboda traveled to Moscow for talks while the regime pledged not to recognize any Soviet puppet government.
In Chicago delegates wrestle over platform rules and seating as Kennedy supporters push for the strongest possible peace plank on Vietnam. Sorensen and Edward Kennedy urge a firm anti war stance to influence the Democratic platform and November election prospects amid uncommitted delegates from key states.
No appreciable progress reported after a lengthy session with Federal Mediator Pat Mingarelle as union and management discussed the Raymond plant strike. No new talks were scheduled and no indication given for resumption of negotiations.
Erie County grand jury handed down indictments against four Corry area men in the county courthouse. Charges span traffic violations burglary and larceny. Indicted are David B Higley Kevin M Bailey Theodore Cooper and Harry Silvis with offenses including theft from Reizer's Distributor and tire larceny.
Johnson and top officials were alerted about three weeks before the invasion that a Soviet led move against Czechoslovakia was probable. Secret document and August briefing warned of a military intervention being likely and discussed at a Tuesday lunch with Rusk and Clifford.
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