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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1968
Page
1
A Pan American 707 en route from New York to Caracas exploded in the Caribbean near Venezuela with 51 people aboard. Seven bodies were recovered by dawn and search efforts continued for survivors. The crew included Capt Sidney Stillwaugh and a trainee stewardess.
Samuel S. Brown 31 formerly of Corry was found guilty by a six by six jury in Erie County Court of burglary and larceny in the Agway building break in North East on August 18 1967. Sentencing was deferred with Brown recommitted to Erie County Jail pending judge Mc Clelland's decision. He faces further indictments for other North East area burglaries and a new trial motion was expected by his attorney.
The state legislature required all 67 counties to adopt a calendar year fiscal year, forcing earlier county tax deadlines for 1988. City treasurer Mrs. Mary Hubley announced the change and urged taxpayers to prepare for the earlier due dates.
Members of the Stanford Hose Company named Jerome Davis as chief and Alfred Apps and William Halfast as first and second assistants at their regular election meeting. The three will be presented to the City Council at its Monday night meeting.
The Hong Kong flu epidemic forces closures and high absenteeism from Los Angeles to New York. Adelphi University cancels classes until Jan 5, Corry area stays largely free, and hospital visits are limited as officials report widespread illness and rising pneumonia and influenza deaths nationwide.
At the annual United Fund of the Corry Area meeting in the Corry YMCA Raymond Weber was elected president of the board of directors for the coming year. Gene Bloom was named vice president with Alfred McAvoy and Roger Lansberry reelected secretary and treasurer respectively. New board members include Albert Beckerink Rev B H Stenger Edward Partch and Darwin Wolcott joining Richard Bhase James Foley Charles Correll L Richard Puller. Mrs Frank McKnight was reappointed office secretary. The event featured an invocation by Rev Stenger a dinner and reports from James F Hannan and Roger Lansberry. Wolcott reported fund drive progress and was honored with a trophy from Hannan. The benediction closed the meeting.
The IRS reverses an earlier reading of the 1968 Gun Control Act, adding teeth to enforcement four days before the measure takes effect. The agency says the rule covers interstate gun and ammo sales and aims to curb nonresident purchases and mail order sales.
American B52 bombers conducted their heaviest strikes in two months north of Saigon over the last 48 hours. The attack follows strong indications that Communist forces are preparing a new offensive in the area.
The Corry Salvation Army will host a Christmas dinner at the citadel on East Washington Street for residents who would otherwise be alone on the holiday. Capt. Robert McCauley said the event is not charity but an effort to help those alone on Christmas. Reservations by December 21 are requested and transportation is available.
Chicago report notes extravagant gift ideas for year end shoppers including a 3000 dollar miniature silver pagoda and a 500 dollar rabbit fur tablecloth. Catalogues boast a 273850 dollar monthly jewelry plan for a year and a 2200 dollar zebra skin luggage. Zebra hunts are described as conservation. A 1000 dollar mink throw and 3000 dollar Bengal tiger cub appear among options.
Erie County rec director Pete Russo outlines a new budgeting system in 1989 that sets aside a token $5,000 for possible grants across 42 municipalities. Corry's overdue $5,000 was included by commissioners in the budget, though Russo had not earmarked it for payment this year. Union City seeks $2,500 amid prior rejections as the county reassesses funding.
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