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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1968
Page
1
Viet Cong guerrillas fired mortars on the provincial capital Hoi An and to raided two nearby refugee camps killing 15 civilians and wounding 22. In separate actions in the Mekong Delta government forces freed 45 POWs and allied troops claimed 118 enemy killed in three battles with U.S. casualties.
President Johnson told 9,500 dairy men in San Antonio that the United States will not appease aggressors as reports of Red troop massing raise fears of a Czech style invasion. He cited Rostow intelligence and urged restraint while warning against returning to unbridled aggression. The remarks came amid pronouncements on Eastern Europe and possible Soviet moves.
A special three man board will hear arguments at 1 30 p m next Thursday at the Erie County courthouse on whether a north edge section now in Wayne Township should join Corry. The Corry Golf Commission initiated the action last year to extend city services as Adaere development lies just outside city limits. Wayne Township filed an appeal with Corry City Council supporting witnesses from both sides. The hearing marks the first step in resolving the appeal and is expected to feature multiple witnesses.
The Area Jointure will open Wednesday with an estimated 369 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, up 94 from last year though last minute changes may occur as St. Thomas Infocrial School starts Tuesday. Sr. Dominica notes St. Thomas enrollment at 250, near the last few years’ average, with five nuns and three lay teachers. High school shows a 318 student tenth grade, the largest sophomore class in history, signaling a busy year ahead for a 1963-built campus now crowded in homerooms.
The Corry Area Industrial Development Corp files appeal with the Corry Zoning Board of Appeals to rezone a large Shady Avenue tract near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks to industrial use. A hearing is set for next Friday at 4 30 PM in the Municipal Building as CAIDC prepares an over 1.5 million dollar plant with funding plans including a Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan.
Romanian leaders led by President Nicolae Ceausescu pursue a political settlement to avert invasion amid reports of Soviet military buildup. Sources say Romania offered concessions including renewing the 1948 pact and loyalty to the Warsaw Pact in return for guarantees of non occupation and withdrawal terms.
City Council shifts its regular meeting to Tuesday night due to Labor Day. City Solicitor Rozelle and City Engineer Johnson lead the agenda with bids on the plumbing contract for the new maintenance building and a housing development letter. Rozelle covers annexation plans and a damage claim related to Sciota Street.
Bradford AP: Ullah Hanley says she knows the thief of 1.6 million in art treasures taken from the Hanley home on Aug 21 but will never reveal. FBI and police declined comment. She told her husband the loss and said the pieces were returned in good condition. She plans to travel to New York and Europe to find more art objects.
Hubert H. Humphrey and running mate Edmund Muskie arrived in Minneapolis amid cheers and antiwar heckling. About 250 people greeted them, split roughly between Humphrey supporters and McCarthy backers, reflecting party unity tensions after the Chicago convention.
In St Petersburg Florida 86 fired city garbage workers begin returning to work after a 115 day dispute. Twelve report today six more Monday and the rest as openings appear. Pension credits are reinstated but sick leave is forfeited while wage scales rise and a nickel is added after one month. The dispute included protests and civil rights activism, with racial tensions noted.
Chicago police infiltrated the Youth International Party to expose planned riots at the Democratic National Convention. Officer Robert L. Pierson said he gained trust, served as bodyguard for Jerry Rubin, and reported advance plans to riot to authorities. Demonstrations led to arrests and injuries as police acted swiftly.
A two week strike idled most of Chicago's taxicabs. A new three year contract between Yellow Cab and Checker Taxi drivers and mechanics was overwhelmingly ratified, with immediate wage increases for full time drivers with over two years. Cabs began returning to the streets within an hour.
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