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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1972

Page

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North Vietnam War Supply Flows Persist Despite Bombing

Washington officials say North Vietnam still receives substantial war goods by sea and land routes despite U S air strikes. They estimate 25 to 50 percent of petroleum and munitions reach the South, with limited Chinese aid and possible three to five years of continued involvement unless a settlement or heavier bombing shifts the balance.

Air Force Washington Pentagon China North Vietnam Hanoi Vietnam U.S Llow Thailand Saigon

Senate Approves Flood Amendment in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg reports the Senate approved a flood relief constitutional amendment to allow grants or loans directly to flood victims and three related flood measures. An election reform bill on absentee ballot timing survived, while funding for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency was debated with a likely compromise around sixty million dollars.

Harrisburg Senate Shapp House Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency

New Approaches Corry Sparta Study Programs Updated

Corry Area School District plans career education focus for 1972 73 with emphasis on world of today. Superintendent Ray Eisen says jobs now outpace graduates and skilled labor is in demand. Elementary teachers gain career prep experience, plus VAULT PROD projects and classroom computer use.

Corry Area Ray Eisen Elsen Journal Mead

Popovich Chosen RC Chairman in Corry Chapter Change

W. Charles Popovich was named chairman of the Corry Chapter of the American Red Cross succeeding outgoing chair Robert Grice. The directors elected Mrs. Frank Dodd as vice chairwoman, Larry Sheehan as vice chairman, James D. Harrington as treasurer, and Miss M. Agnes Lynch as secretary. New board members include Donald Stevenson and Mrs. Samuel Antrim. Miss Lynch will chair Project FIND. Grice and past chairman Edward Kinley were named life members. Donations from flood relief totaled 1222 dollars.

Corry Red Cross W. Charles Ich Robert Grice Popovich Frank Dodd Larry Sheehan James D. Harrington M. Agnes Lynch Donald Stevenson Samuel Antrim Grice Edward Kinley

Indictment in Canadohia Lake shooting case

Crawford County grand jury charged Claude K. Russell 58 with an attempted killing in the May 13 drive by shooting after two youths, Matthew Green 15 of Union City and Timothy Fox 16 of Spartansburg, were hit by an M 1 carbine when they shot at Russell’s home. Green remained critically injured after a forehead wound. Fox suffered a shattered arm. Stanley Shreve 19 drove the car and fled. Russell surrendered, arraigned and posted 20 000 dollars bond.

Crawford County Grand Jury E.C Union City Spartansburg Claude K. Russell Russell Matthew Green Timothy Fox Canadohia Lake Hamet Medical Center Erie Stanley Shreve Corry Charles Gillette

State Investigates Death Of Mental Hospital Patient

The 15 year old boy was found dead in a shower stall at Ridge View Center for the Retarded in Hawley Wayne County. Coroner Louis Novak says the death was by drowning and investigators seek to determine the circumstances. Attendant's changing statements complicate the case as three patient witnesses are questioned with no charges filed yet.

Pittsburgh Bernadine Novak Sharpsburg Ridge View Center Hawley Wayne County Louis Novak Mrs. Novak Robert Jennings Jennings Novak

Nixon portrays defense plan critics as gambling with peace

CHICAGO AP Nixon in a speech prepared for the American Legion Convention framed critics of his defense spending as gambling with world peace in his first bid for a second term. He did not directly reference his Democratic opponent Senator George McGovern.

Chicago White House Nixon American Legion Sen George McGovern America Illinois Michigan California Spiro T. Agnew

Day Care Center Set For Corry A federally funded project opens near Erie

Final plans for a day care center to serve 3 to 5 year olds are underway in Corry in the Salvation Army building starting October 2. Capt. James Korp said working mothers and others seeking jobs should sign up, with interviews beginning soon. Mrs. Mary McDermott will join Erie officials for the interviews.

Erie and Corry Salvation Army James Korp Journal Army Mary McDermott Erie Army Building Korp

Means Lumber Co. to Open Warren Store

The Means Lumber Co of Warren plans a 280 by 150 foot building at 630 East Columbus Avenue with a $55000 building permit. Herbert Means says the Corry Branch is the first for the Warren firm and the store will offer lumber hardware carpeting and related lines. Lorenz Brothers Construction will build, targeting completion by November 1, marking the city’s return to two lumber firms after Fogle Lumber closed over five years ago.

Means Lumber Co Warren East Columbus Avenue Herbert Means The Journal Today Corry Lorenz Brothers Construction Means Company Fogle Lumber Co

Corry Man Bound Over In Drug Charge

A Corry man, Laverne J. Silvis, 21, was bound over to Erie County Court on marijuana possession charges. Police arrested him August after a confidential informant tipped that he had the drug. nearly an ounce was found, with more marijuana and paraphernalia found at his apartment. Arraigned before District Justice Porter Auer, he was released on bond initially set at 1,000 dollars. bond specifics were not clarified by Auer. Nearby, Istanbul police report a mass burglary of 148 offices in a four story block, likely an overnight theft.

Corry Erie County Laverne J. Silvis West Pleasant Street Erie County Court Porter Auer Silvis Auer Istanbul Graystone

Driver Avoids Deer Hits Telephone Pole Near Spartansburg

At 10 50 p.m. yesterday Walter Bablak 24 of Altoona swerved to avoid objects on Route 277 and lost control striking a General Telephone pole. No injuries but car totaled 500 dollars, pole damage 1200 dollars. Weathered by second crash: Viola Mead 24 of Garland and Dewey Anderson 29 of Centerville collide on a rural road near Spring Creek Township. A passenger Wilda Sherlock RD Spartansburg was treated and released after Titusville Hospital visit. Damages 500 dollars.

Spartansburg Corry Walter Bablak Altoona Babiak General Telephone Company Spring Creek Viola Mead Garland Dewey Anderson RD. 1 Centerville Mead Wilda Sherlock R.D. 3 Titusville Hospital

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