Draft Order Spurs Resignation Call for Hershey
Washington AP reports that draft chief Lewis B. Hershey faced calls for resignation after recommending fast induction of draft law violators. Eight House Democrats urged President Johnson to reverse his policy. Senator Kennedy proposed a bill to bar induction as punishment for protests while noting low chances this session. The lawmakers warned Hershey’s stance provokes contempt for lawful procedure and undermines confidence in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey
Washington
Lewis B. Hershey
Capitol Hill
House
Johnson
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Senate
Kennedy
George Brown
Phillip Burton
Don Edwards
California
John D. Dow
Benjamin
Rosenthal
William F. Ryan
New York
John Conyers Jr
Michigan
Robert W. Kastenmeier
Wisconsin
Viet Death: B52 raid near Dak To targets Viet infiltrators
Near the Cambodian border in the central highlands B52 bombers carried out a saturation raid within a mile of the frontier facing the Dak To Ameri can redoubt. Three Americans were killed and 12 wounded at an artillery position while 150000 pounds of bombs fell on suspected Red trails. Air Force Dragonships circled the area dropping flares to foil any surprise attack. The latest raid marks the fourth attempt to deter infiltration.
Deaths and Obituaries Update in Corry Area News
Obituary notices report the death of Mike Kundracik 76 a Corry resident with survivors in the U S and Czechoslovakia. Also covered are a Spartansburg area death Mary Oesch and a Blackfoot Idaho birth naming Berry the ninth child of Joe Spivey. Funeral home visitation and services details are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kundracik
Mr. Kundracik
East Columbus Avenue
Czechoslovakia
United States
Phillipsburg
Cleveland
Ohio
Corry
St. Mary's Greek Catholic Church
Columbus
Mary Petros
John
Anna) Popovich
Lancaster
N.Y
Michael Jr
Chicago
Paul
Anna Lash
Mary Kokun
California
Peter
Bracken Funeral Home
Ronald Hazada
St. Mary's
Joe Spivey
Blackfoot
Jerry
Terry
Sherry
Merry
Kerry
Cherry
Perry
Zerry
Funeral notices for Mrs. Joseph Oesch and others
The notices report funeral arrangements for Mrs. Joseph Oesch with services at H. Richard Hays Funeral Home Spartansburg and burial at Rose Hill Cemetery, plus multiple call hours and separate services at Bracken Funeral Home. The item also notes a blood drive at Midwestern University in Wichita Falls totaling 282 pints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Aad
Oesch
Spartansburg
Earl
Fern) Miller
Meadville
Yeuell
Ruby) Robinson
Staunton
Helen Oesch
Atlee
Naomi) Hewmuth
Aurora
Ohio
Amanda Oesch
Clifford
Mary
Corry
William Oesch
New York City
Joseph Oesch
Riceville
John Oesch
Bracken Funeral Home
St. Mary's
Columbus
Wichita Falls
Tex
Midwestern University
Midwestern
Renewal plan details eyed for Fourth Ward project
City engineers and planners outlined the Fourth Ward urban renewal scope with 1969 to 1970 demolition targets. They stressed funds are earmarked for Corry use, while a professional, independent study is essential to attract financing. A 100 member Advisory Committee may form subcommittees and a public information group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johnson
Fourth Ward
Chris Capotis
Capotis
Walter Peake
Corry
Johnson
City Parking Authority
Planning Commission
City Council
Zoning Board of Appeals
Anderson
Corry honors John F. Mitchell on 100th birthday
The Corry Chamber of Commerce presents a plaque to John F. Mitchell for his 100th birthday and awards him chamber membership as S.A. Long watches. The inscription proclaims Mitchell Corry's most honored citizen this December 13, 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Mitchell
Chamber of Commerce
Johnston
Army tests new XM546 artillery round for defense and attack
Army officials describe a experimental artillery round XM546 designed for both close defense and direct fire. It fires a propelling charge to loft the projectile where shafts fly nose first, with a fuse to set burst distance. The round weighs 28 pounds, about 34 inches long, and the projectiles weigh six grains each. A separate note mentions pennies valued at about $2,375 reportedly taken from a homeowner’s garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
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Blackfoot, Idaho
Number Nine
Him Berry
West Liberty
Hillstrom
Council
Antrim
Houston
John A. Garrett
Robert M. Bracken
The
Garrett
Victor Cragg JR
Franklin Street
Willetts Bros
Call
Center St
Corry, PA
Morty Caster
Cory Poiwa ‘Your Jeweler
Carrig
Paradise Kittens
Enna
Mom
Ya Ene
Banca
Preemans
Tom
Carrig’s
B. F. Goodrich
Oomphies
Daniel Green
Green Mountain
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