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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1966
Page
1
Fragmentary data shows an estate notice mentioning Corry Gerald and Iggins with references to registering in Pennsylvania and related obligations. The text is incomplete but indicates an estate proceeding with named parties and a location in Penn.
The Supreme Court upheld limited government use of informers and undercover agents in three cases. It affirmed Hoffa, Osborn, and Lewis convictions, ruling the Fourth Amendment does not bar such actions, and signaling tolerance for official deception to gather evidence for prosecutions.
Pittsburgh judges ruled the Pittsburgh Board of Education cannot be sued for negligence due to governmental immunity. The suit by Louis Husser's parents claimed the school knew of a neighborhood gang and failed to act, but the court said state immunity law bars such suits.
A Corry based construction worker James Reid was trapped under three feet of earth in Pittsburgh when a newly laid sewer line caved in. He survived by forcing his head into a one inch air pocket in the pipe and was rescued by fellow workers. He was treated briefly at Allegheny General Hospital for facial cuts.
Corry School Board considered investing the district fiscal reserve after reviewing a November balance of about 243 170 dollars. Treasurer Bliley will consult with local banks to gauge potential quick return options while preserving funds for ongoing expenses and Wright School renovations.
The second Siamese twin Karen Cantrell died at dawn after a seven hour operation to separate her from her sister Susan. Susan died earlier from congenital heart conditions. The twins, born November 22 in Princeton New Jersey, were joined at the heart liver biliary tract and intestines and transferred to St Christopher's Hospital in Philadelphia. The separation involved 15 surgeons 2 anesthesiologists and 12 nurses and technicians.
AAP survey shows Georgia legislators leaning about four to one for Democrat Les ter G. Maddox over Republican Howard Callaway though many remain undecided among 259 lawmakers. The body will elect the next governor Jan 10 amid pledges from both candidates at a University of Georgia meeting.
The Raymond Division of Associated Spring will complete distribution of a Christmas bonus to its 800 plus employees today and tomorrow. Division manager Ross Bailey said all employees share in the bonus with full payment to those with 12 months or more continuous service.
A patrol from the 1st Division clashed with a Viet Cong unit about 40 miles northwest of Saigon near Stol Da. A platoon of up to 50 men suffered heavy casualties, including machine gunner Hicks from the unit.
U S B 52 Stratoforts bomb a Viet Cong base near Saigon while Viet Cong attackers strike in the capital. South Vietnamese troops push a Mekong Delta search and destroy mission as ground fighting ebbs. Navy Intruders from Kitty Hawk raid Haiphong area amid heavy monsoon conditions and reduced overall bombing.
The Public Utility Commission authorized Wilcox Water Co. and Cambria County Water Supply Co. to raise rates effective Jan. 1. Wilcox will add 2600 dollars yearly for 215 customers in Elk County, while Cambria’s 77 customers in Barr Township, Cambria County will see a 1200 dollar annual rise.
Uerry Area Joint School Committee heard new student conduct rules from Superintendent Ray Elsen, expanding from the Athletic Council to all students. The rules impose a calendar year suspension from all sports after training-rule breaches, retroactive to include three football players dropped for drinking, effectively eliminating them from the current and following seasons.
Corry School Board and its property committee discussed soaring costs for Wright School heating renovations. Dale Webster announced the boiler contract was awarded to Industries Service Inc of Erie for 5 631, while total project estimates rose from 29 710 to about 43 350 with architect fees up to 9 25 percent.
The Corps of Engineers serve notice for 113 acres to be taken for the Union City Reservoir project. Owner Alvin Hawley of Waterford holds 93 acres and Mr and Mrs William Redman of Pittsburgh own 40. Total 2 298 acres to be acquired. 35 property owners settled, 125 involved. Dam proceeds may take up to a year. RCA Drops Israel Trade relations with Israel to be cut, per Al Jarida report. US car, cola companies blacklisted at boycott conference.
Senate subcommittee chair Edward Long said the Kennedy Hoover wiretap dispute will be examined in a 1960s era hearing. The issue centers on who authorized surveillance and whether Kennedy knew about FBI eavesdropping amid prosecutions, including Bobby Baker's.
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