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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1966
Page
1
U S officials report 2505 Viet Cong returnees in November the highest monthly total since the chieu hoi program began nearly four years ago. They note 361000 U S troops in Viet Nam and ongoing air operations though ground actions by Americans are not reported.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company announces Richard K. Pulling, the Corry District commercial manager, is reassigned to the Erie office as assistant commercial manager. Ernest W. Nagle, formerly in Corry, will replace Pulling as commercial manager.
A burglary suspect, Gary Lee Hannold 25, was captured by State Trooper Harry W. Jabo in the Spring Creek area after an unsuccessful safe cracking attempt in New York. Hannold is held on a fugitive from justice warrant related to Chautauqua County. His brother Edwin E. Hannold 23 faces third degree burglary charges in Mayville. The capture followed a break in at Hillview Mercury Garage Route 20 Westfield.
In a special meeting the City Council approved a 1967 budget of 401216, up 83000 from the current year, with property taxes rising from 8.5 to 11 mills and an occupational privilege tax of 10 dollars for city workers. The measures were ordered for first reading, with final action pending public notices and possible revisions.
Elwood Beardsley from Spring Creek area was wounded in Vietnam on November 27 during a combat patrol when a hostile booby trap exploded. He is hospitalized at the 8th Field Hospital with fragment wounds to the head chest and right arm. Beardsley has served in the Army since December 1985 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Clair Beardsley R D 1 Spring Creek.
Mr and Mrs T R Sorenson announced they have sold Corry Supply and Equipment Co to Joseph Richards of Fort Johnson NY. The sale includes all stock fixtures and equipment. Sorensons keep ownership of the building at 214 West Washington Street. Richards plans to expand stock and services and rename the firm Corry Farm and Lawn Supply.
A hunt resumes for James Gordon, 71, of Clearfield missing after he went hunting alone Monday in the Penfield Mountains, eight miles north of Kene. Heavy snowfall has closed trails as authorities coordinate the search in rugged, snowbound terrain.
In Harrisburg AP report, attorney Harold Kohn says four dairies will be questioned as trial resumes in Commonwealth Court over Pennsylvania Milk Control Law. He aims to show Sealtest and Abbott's process milk for supermarkets from New Jersey to undercut minimum prices.
Rescue efforts sought 28 feared dead as the 603 foot Morrell split in a fierce Lake Huron storm. Only one survivor, Dennis Hale, was found after 34 hours amid freezing temperatures. Coast Guard cutters faced 30 to 40 knot winds and snow squalls as crews searched 20 miles northeast of Harbor Beach for missing sailors.
A single engine light plane low on fuel and under a low ceiling forced a landing on a private Columbus strip owned by William Turben. Pilot Jack Jaeger of Newark New Jersey landed safely after circling twice and spoting the wind sock. He reached Lawrence Airport to refuel, saying he could not see the city airport last night due to poor visibility.
Corry Ambulance Service seeks financial help as council hears figures showing many customers fail to pay bills. Clifford Holcomb, owner, outlines the need while Dr. Archie Tate and Dr. James Hile attend the meeting and support aid.
Meadville approves 1967 budget of 1 157 901 with a three mill tax increase. The plan, $139 801 higher than last year, aims to raise 497 946 to cover mandated salary hikes for city workers and increased operating costs. Donald Leberman, director of accounts and finance, cites cost of living and mandated raises as main factors.
The article outlines a 2.5 mill property tax rise and a new occupational privilege tax. It lists major budget changes with $40,000 for garbage collection and $14,000 for the capital reserve fund as new in the coming year. It also notes major increases in expenses and revenue sources including earned income tax and property value changes.
City Council actions raise garbage fees through a two and a half mill tax hike. An average earner with a six thousand dollar wage may save on garbage but face higher occupational and earned income taxes. Sewer and real estate taxes remain stable. transfers apply only on buying or selling property. Batman family jokes add local color.
Burglars broke into the Tonnard Manufacturing Co on Spring Street Hill stealing about $100 from a petty cash box. A vending machine was also broken, with losses undetermined. Police believe a larger sum was present but not taken. Break-in occurred Sunday night or early Monday.
City Council agreed to fund 1966 CAIDC with a 10 cents per capita payment, matching prior ECIDC support. ECIDC has shifted to inactive status as local agencies like CAIDC take over. Future CAIDC funding remains undecided with no 1967 budget allocation and about $900 yearly at stake.
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