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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1966
Page
1
Partial OCR text shows fragmented words like NY 10:00 and large range, suggesting a local notice about an offering or service window. Details are unclear. readable items include a time reference and general market phrasing.
The fragmentary item notes a funeral related to a ladies group and mentions a silver item valued at 105. The readable text provides limited context about the event or names involved.
The United States rejected North Vietnamese charges that American warplanes bombed Hanoi inside city limits. Saigon and Washington said bombs hit designated targets near the city, not within its center, with pilots reporting hits only on scheduled areas. Foreign residents noted damaged homes, attributing destruction to anti aircraft missiles or shells.
Scranton officials announce a $5.5 million, 18 month to two year plan to stop underground mine fire gases by digging a 4000 foot trench. The project includes acquiring 44 properties and will begin Jan 18 with federal state and city involvement.
LeRoy A. Mitchell, 62, of Erie, a Pennsy conductor on the Warren to Erie local freight, died on arrival at Corry Memorial Hospital at 5:58 a.m. after a tank car amputated his left arm near Fifth Avenue during switching near the tracks. He was conscious during transport and autopsy was planned in Erie to determine the exact cause.
US warplanes stayed away from Hanoi amid global controversy over attacks near the North Vietnamese capital. Pilots conducted two strikes near Haiphong, with most raids in southern North Vietnam and near Dien Bien Phu. Weather hampered Hanoi-area operations as the US Command denied bombing inside Hanoi and noted ordnance fell within military targets outside the city.
Walt Disney, creator of a global entertainment empire, died at age 65 ten days after his birthday and weeks after a lung operation. Eulogies poured in from actors and colleagues as friends recalled a friendly leader who cared for his staff. An AP source noted that part of a lung was removed during surgery.
The obituary notes Walter Elias Disney born in Chicago and built a global empire from Mickey Mouse to Disneyland. He left behind plans for Disney World, Mineral King, and continuing studio projects. Funeral services were private with contributions asked to the California Institute of the Arts.
The Atomic Energy Commission picked Weston near Chicago for a 200-BEV proton accelerator, the National Accelerator Laboratory’s principal installation. Six NAS sites were considered, with costs estimated at 300 million for construction plus 75 million for equipment. Initial design funding of 10 million is sought for fiscal 1968, with expansion possible later.
Local County plastics plant distributed $24,000 in Christmas bonus checks to employees. Controller Thomas Lamendola said the bonuses covered all workers with six months or more of service, highlighting an inclusive year end payout by the firm.
In New York the Kennedy administration official details a five hour October meeting to settle disputed passages in William Manchester's Death of a President. He says publishers inferred resistance to revisions and Mrs Kennedy then filed breach of contract charges claiming the manuscript lacked her approval per a memorandum with Manchester and Robert F. Kennedy.
Corry Golf Commission outlines a first year schedule with memberships set at 35 for students 75 singles and 110 full families. A one year trial membership is offered with a $65 preseason card giving $80 value. Greens fees 2 weekdays 3 weekends. Memberships available through Chamber of Commerce or cochairmen Cragg and Gross. Course opening around May 1st depending on weather.
The Union City Country Club notified members of next year’s rate increases. New rates with old in parentheses: family 150 (100), single 100 (360), junior 90 new this year, student 25 (20), social 10 (5). A 10 percent discount applies, but memberships must be paid by April 15 or greens fees apply.
Detroit Free Press launches the great ghastly necktie contest inviting readers to mail their ugliest Christmas neckwear with a dime for handling. Each entrant gets a tie in return. The promotion centers on the excruciating cravat horror and briefly echoes holiday humor.
Dr. Carl Coppolino, acquitted of murder in New Jersey, returns to Florida to face a new murder trial for his first wife Carmela. The 44 year old anesthesiologist was escorted from Monmouth County Courthouse after an innocent verdict and will be flown to Sarasota for a February Florida case. His wife Mary calls the NJ verdict a blighted victory while Coppolino undergoes heart medication during the courtroom departure. Florida authorities accuse him of killing Carmela with anesthetic. W E expands plant Beaver, Pa. adds multi million dollar for standard control division.
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