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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1968
Page
1
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Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey, emerging from Johnson's shadow, vows to explore new Vietnam policies if needed to win peace. He urges unity within a split Democratic Party and backs Paris talks while keeping doors open to future approaches. He cautions that Jan 20 1989 shapes hopes for a ceasefire and durable peace.
Reports spread that Raymond Inc would recall workers and end the strike during the evening. Mediators Pat Mingarello and John Wood said no further talks were needed after a 3 to 4 p m offer, while the company claimed its wage benefits exceed 72 cents an hour over the contract term. Negotiations paused again at 11 p m with union leaders reportedly holding firm for Detroit area wage scales.
Ohio swept the National Plowing Contest with winners from Greenville and Springfield. David Kruckeberg and John Grieser won the small and large plow classes in level land, joining Ned Rhoades who won the contour division.
During contract negotiations between the city and the police department officers sought pay raises and fringe benefits. A recommendation included compensation for time spent in court as witnesses.
A two car collision on Route 8 north of Titusville left three people injured when Harry V. Noon of Erie swerved to avoid slow traffic and crossed the center line. The Barbich car from Erie, carrying Frank C. Barbich and passengers Al da G. Marshall and daughters Marilyn and Susan, was demolished in the impact. Repair costs were listed at 1000 for the Barbich vehicle and 75 for Noon's car. Officers described a sudden slowdown in a long traffic line near the Roadside Rest.
National Guardsmen fired tear gas at about 3,000 antiwar protesters and several Democratic delegates in Chicago’s South Side and near the International Amphitheatre. Police dispersed the crowd with tear gas and rifle butts after mass arrests of 79 people, including two newsmen.
Former Egyptian dancer Tullah Hanley celebrates recovery of art valued over 1.6 million dollars. She says thieves may target the Hanley home again and cites burglar-proof, scent-detecting devices. Notable pieces include a 1901 Picasso Moulin Route valued at 500,000 and a 1905 Cezanne watercolor also valued at 500,000. FBI recovered the items near Kane.
Chicago reports outline Edmund Muskie rising from Maine governor to key Democratic pick for vice president as Hubert Humphrey seeks party unity. Johnson's rift and Muskie’s early isolation are recalled along with Muskie’s later Senate influence on foreign relations and administration proposals.
Becky Godwin, 14, adopted daughter of Virginia Gov Mills E Godwin Jr, died in Virginia Beach General Hospital from complications of severe electrical burns to the lungs. The death follows a lightning strike on the beach near the governor's summer cottage at Camp Pendleton.
Beverly Hills police chief Clinton Anderson said four year old Stanley Stafford has been recovered. The kidnapper is believed to have surrendered the child and the ransom is likely recovered as well. No further details were released at the police station.
A group of Corry YMCA teens met the Board of Directors and won strong backing for youth led programs. Proposals include a two room teen center in the basement and a YMCA youth board to run the center with adult oversight.
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