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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1967
Page
1
Harrisburg AP The Shafer Administration planned to push four new tax bills to raise 36.5 million dollars after a 267 million dollar revenue package. Proposals include a 3 percent tax on auto and appliance trade ins, a reduced restaurant tax exemption, a 1 percent tax on insurance premiums, and extending sales tax to cable TV.
In Sonora California two 18 year old suspects from Ritzville Washington faced arraignment on attempted murder charges for shooting 17 year old Susan Bartolomei near Ukiah. She remains unconscious in critical condition while doctors remove a lung bullet. Police linked a green car from Oregon to the crime and the pair face murder and kidnapping counts as investigators probe a broader sequence of killings across three states. The victims include Tiommy Luce, 1 year old at the time of the shooting, found in a Hopland vineyard. The case continues as authorities seek additional charges and determine ties to the other deaths.
A secret Johnson administration memorandum criticizes the 5.2 billion antipoverty bill, calling for removal of a 3 billion emergency job program for slum dwellers and the 105 million slum job funding. It warns such changes will invite amendments and hurt passage in an election year, and notes concern over five year cost disclosures. The memo circulated after a Labor Committee meeting and was discussed amid controversy among Democrats.
Corry State Police said at 1 10 a m yesterday two motorists will be charged under the state motor vehicle code for an accident at the Sunset Drive-In Theatre. Robert J King 40 of Erie emerged from the theatre drive into the path of Harry Pontious Jr 47 of Waterford heading toward Waterford on Route 97. Pontious fled but was later stopped and identified. Pontious faces hit and run while King is charged with failure to yield. No injuries and property damage about 295 dollars.
Carr y residents planning to contribute to the local drive for the United Jewish Appeal are asked to send in their contributions no later than tomorrow. Philip Zalzneck and Joseph Cohen, cochairmen of the drive, said today. Funds from the drive go not only to Jewish relief agencies in Israel, but to deserving and needy people of all faiths anywhere in the world. Individuals, organizations, hospitals, refugees and others caught up in adverse situations are eligible for the relief provided by the annual drive. Contributors may take part in the drive by sending their checks to either Cohen or Zalzveck. ENVOY 18 CONFIRMED
The Corry Bridge and Supply Co won the bidding on two Wayne Township spans at East End Town Hall. The Hare Creek bridge is about two feet longer. bids were $4,640 and $4,690. Work is to be completed this season under township secretary Roger Follett.
U S taxpayers fund Cuban refugee programs with weekly costs surpassing 1 million. Officials describe the effort as a humane long term investment while noting nearly 400000 exiles have reached the United States since 1959 and about half settle in Miami. The refugee center in Miami receives about 51 million in annual appropriations, with daily airlifts and regular boat arrivals continuing to wedged across the Florida Straits.
AP from Pittsburgh reports Allegheny County Board of Health orders C and D Budget Dairy to sell milk only in prepackaged containers and pasteurize at the source. Health director Dr. Frank B. Clack gave five days to comply. Ernest Hayes of United Dairy Farmers anticipates expanding similar outlets while awaiting the Milk Commission decision on pricing.
The City Planning Commission will present a recommended approval of a 20 acre Third Ward plaza off the Route bypass. Restrictions include sewers and other improvements as part of orderly growth. If approved, the project by William Dorris could add about 750000 to the tax base and move to the Zoning Board for final hearing. A second hearing note cites a Girard Ohio realtor also seeking a similar development on East Columbus avenue. The Justice Ministry set September 18 for the release of publisher Helio Fernandes banished after editorial attack on ex president Castelo Branco following his plane crash.
U S losses in the air war this week rose to 12 planes and 18 fliers as Communist MiGs and ground batteries downed six more American jets. American pilots shot down two MiGs in the engagement near Saigon.
Washington AP report on a Senate bill that would significantly raise veterans benefits including for Vietnam veterans. Key provisions cover higher pensions, education allowances under the Cold War GI Bill, broadened training programs, and extended loan eligibility for World War II veterans. Lawmakers note budget impact and potential effective date October 1, 1969.
State Highways Department will patrol 731 miles of interstate and urban expressways over Labor Day weekend with 20 pickup trucks across 29 counties. 125 personnel equipped with two way radios will respond to motorists in need. Trucks carry emergency gear including warning signs flares traffic cones fire extinguishers and tow chains.
A man freed in a $1 nominal bail on a drunk driving charge struck and killed Daniel Neguray, 83, in Philadelphia as he pushed a newspaper cart. Neguray died at Temple University Hospital from head injuries and multiple fractures. The driver, John T. Haughley Jr, 35, was arrested after police saw him drive onto a sidewalk and was pronounced intoxicated by a police surgeon five hours later.
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