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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1968
Page
1
Israeli warplanes attacked Iraqi artillery positions in Jordan during a 90 minute raid. One Franchsnade Super Mystere fighter bomber failed to return, but the pilot was later rescued. The strike marked the third attack on Jordan this week with clashes near Iabid and across the ceasefire line.
A gunman identified as Eddie Canteras, a 33 year old Havana native, hijacked a National Airlines jet to Havana and forced a one hour 21 minute refueling stop in Key West. Cuban authorities barred passengers from leaving Havada Airport as crew described his threats and motives.
Police clashed with student strikers at San Francisco State College on Tuesday, injuring nine including five officers. About 300 activists attacked buildings, while 32 arrests were made and 14 students suspended as Acting President Hayakawa vows tougher police action. Reagan and Alioto supported strong measures.
New York The National Blue Cross Association urged its 76 health plan agencies to adopt a seven point program to check hospital sprawl and rising costs. The plan calls for withholding reimbursements from hospitals opposing regional planning, as costs climb faster than consumer prices.
The bankrupt New Haven Railroad jumped on the NYSE after an ICC ruling taken in secret raised the take over price to 145.6 million dollars, a 4.62 dollar per share gain over two days. ICC Chairman Tierney promised an investigation into possible leaks while noting investors may have anticipated the decision.
In Cleveland, Dr Samuel H Sheppard faces a divorce petition by his wife Ariane in Cuyahoga County Court alleging neglect and extreme cruelty. The case follows his resignation from Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital and references his 1954 murder conviction and later appeals.
State Police report Harry J. Kirshner chased his wife Elizabeth 49 into a neighbor’s house and beat her with a metal bar. He then returned home and called a priest and police. Kirshner, arraigned on murder charges, is jailed in Westmoreland County.
Saigon reports 25 U.S. troops killed and 52 wounded in a major clash near the Cambodian border as 400 North Vietnamese troops engaged 150 American air cavalrymen. The battle lasted over four hours with heavy bombardment and ground assaults, and 5 enemy casualties were acknowledged.
The federally funded Greater Erie Community Action Committee GECAC extends its OEO program beyond Erie city into the county, with Corry area coverage starting soon. Local residents will gain access to the same services previously limited to the city.
PORTLAND Ore To help retire employes approaching mentage to become used to hav ing more time on their hands and to cultivate worthwhile ways to spend it a company here has adopted an extended vacation plan Under the Omark Industries plan employes with 25 years service are entitled to six weeks vacation and workers with 40 years service merit nine weeks In addition to easing the workers transition into retirement the plan also will enable the company to get accustomed to no longer having the services of key long time employes
On the opening day of the 190 deer season the Bur Hgame family at 42 West Washington street had three successful hunts. Jim, 13, took a 12 pound four point at 8 am, Rick, 11, downed a 15 pound four point at 12 39, and Stephen, the father, killed a 10 pound four point. Bucks were taken to the Fish Flats area.
Two drivers involved in a Monday night crash on West Main Street were cited for motor vehicle code violations. One driver halted a car in time. the other, McCrimmons, was cited for parking a semi on the wrong side where no parking is posted. Proceedings were filed with Alderman Nor bert Bachemer. Additional violations listed include Jerold C. Keyes cited for outdated inspection sticker and incorrect license plate.
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