Congress Bans Use Of Relatives On Payroll
Iowa Democrat Rep Neal Smith won approval for an antinepotism rider on a federal pay bill aimed at banning relatives from government payrolls from post offices to the White House. The measure excludes relatives already employed by lawmakers. Smith notes about half of relatives in Congress perform their duties well. Continued on Page Three.
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Centenarian John Mitchell Walks To Market At 100
John Mitchell aged 100 of 27 West Bend Street completes his daily walk to Quality Master Markets on North Center Street. The store and staff honored the oldest customer with a birthday cake as he shopped, Journal Photo by McMichael.
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Johnson defies critics at AFL-CIO speech on Vietnam
President Johnson told 2,000 AFL-CIO delegates in Miami Beach that he will not be deterred by critics or polls over his Vietnam policy. He urged labor leaders to help Democrats in 1968 while attacking Republicans as wooden soldiers clashing with education and poverty programs. Meany backed the president amid cheers and interruptions.
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Corry High School AFS Seeks Sponsors and Host Families
Corry Area High School's American Field Service group raises funds to sustain the APS exchange program and seeks a local family to host next year's student. Principal Leroy Peck notes hosts must meet APS standards, preferably with a senior teen, and invites local families to contact him. Deadline to line up a host family is February 1.
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Columbus
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American Field Service
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APS
State Will Hustle 277 Relocation Plan Ties to Urban Renewal
City officials and State Highway Department discussed tying the proposed Route 277 relocation into Corry’s Fourth Ward urban renewal. City engineer David Johnson said survey work could begin in two months and the state aims to finish by August next year, aligning with renewal progress as the route would run north on Union Street then curve to meet West Main Street.
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King Constantine Calls For Military Ouster in Greece
In a brief shortwave appeal from Larissa, King Constantine urged Greece's eight million people to help oust the military regime and restore democracy. Troops and tanks surrounded Athens as the palace and key buildings faced security measures, with reports that the 3rd Armored Corps in Salonika had revolted. He warned that disobedience would be crushed and pleaded for popular support to halt the coup leaders. Air force jets and soldiers were visible over central Athens as the crisis deepened.
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Abbey Property Parking Plan Grows To Seven More Spaces
At a City Council meeting, administrator said the Abbey East Washington property slated for off street parking may gain seven extra spaces if an alley relocation is approved. Johnson seeks talks with Corry Jamestown Corp to move the alley, improving access to CJ Parking and enabling demolition and grading to begin after a bid is accepted.
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Guy B. Abbey
David Johnson
Johnson
Persission
Corry-Jamestown Corporation
Airlift 7 000 New Troops Into Viet War Peak
The largest airlift of the Vietnam War raised U S troop strength in South Vietnam to about 475000, surpassing Korea's wartime peak. About 7000 paratroopers arrived by today with 3000 more due by December 29, as the 101st Airborne Division arrives for combat in Vietnam.
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California Tops States In Viet War Death Toll List
AP report shows California leads with 1,289 Vietnam war deaths within the home-of-record tally. New York 988, Pennsylvania 814, Texas 769, Illinois 703 follow, rounding out the top 19 which account for 7,099 of 13,694 total hostile-action deaths from 1961 to Sept last.
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Dr. Furst Opens as Corry Mayor in Special Session
Dr. Joseph Furst was sworn in to fill the unexpired term as Corry’s mayor. He announced he would withhold statements until the January reorganizational meeting. The council held a special session to discuss general business and review Buyer's Fair plans for a West Smith Street shopping plaza with city officials and the planning commission.
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Furst
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Larry Lechtner
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Lechtner
David Johnson
City Engin
Open Letter Urges Teens to Drive Safely After Accident
Mrs Kenneth Grant of Corry Pens heartfelt plea to young readers after a road crash leaves four youths injured and one killed. She recalls hospital scenes, blood and pain, urging youngsters to slow down and consider the consequences before driving. The letter emphasizes lasting scars, weeks in casts, and the need for caution to spare families further heartbreak.
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Debbie
Kenneth Grant
B.D
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State Court Rules In Favor Of Corry Bank
The State Supreme Court denied Thompson Maple Products appeal in Thompson vs Citizens National Bank. The Erie County case involved fictitious waybills and lost funds estimated at 109,579 dollars after checks were cashed at a local bank. Previous rulings found Thompson negligent. the firm may seek reconsideration.
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Marine Bank
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Erie
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