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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1968

Page

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Sylva Man Arrested In Unclear Incident

A brief, unclear OCR fragment mentions a man and Sylva with possible arrest or police action but provides no specific details or context.

Hap py Holiday Sign At Corny Area High School

The Eighth Grade Civic Club under teacher John Wilson raised a "Happy Holiday" sign at Corny Area High School for the holiday season. The sign is visible during the day.

Civic Club John Wil

Gun Control Law Clauses Tighten Firearm Purchases

The federal Gun Control Act takes effect, requiring buyers to prove identity address and date of birth for firearms and ammunition. Sellers must record proofs and each transaction details including rounds and caliber. Interstate transfers are largely illegal with limited exceptions.

Pennsylvania U.S

Boy, 4, Struck by Car Not Severely Hurt

Lovell Chelton, 4, escaped serious injury when he dashed from behind a parked car into a Waterford man's auto near Corry. He suffered a forehead laceration and body bruises, was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital and discharged. Engle, 20, of R D 1 Waterford, stopped his car about 20 feet from the scene. the vehicle had no damage.

Corry Corry Memorial Hospital Lovell Lyle Chelton County Line Road Carl Buckshaw James Engle Waterford Engle Buckshaw

Flu prompts early school closings and hospital visiting cuts

The Hong Kong flu drives early holiday closings at Virginia and Michigan colleges while four Virginia campuses and several hospitals restrict visitors. Central Michigan University cancels classes until January 6 and Northern Michigan University also ends the term early. Maryland schools plan limited reopenings as Cleveland Catholic schools resume and San Francisco police report many flu cases but unclear virus type.

Associated Press Hong Kong Virginia Central Virginia Central Michigan University Northern Michigan University Maryland Cleveland Ohio San Francisco Pittsburgh

Raymond Plant Distributing Christmas Payroll at Associated Spring

Raymond Plant will distribute cash Christmas payments today and tomorrow to all employees on the payroll at the Raymond Division and Merchandise Division of Associated Spring Corporation. The share is based on service during the year and continues a long-standing plant custom, announced by division managers R C Bailey and Roy Reed.

Raymond Associated Spring Corporation R.C. Bailey Roy Reed

Hunter Found Dead in Woods Near Spring Creek

Corry State Police reported a hunter died of an apparent heart attack and was found in a wooded area at the end of Jackson Hill road shortly after noon. The victim was identified as Merrit Hepler, 38, of Waterford RD 1. A caller named Richard Sickler provided the tip, with recovery hindered by snow conditions.

Jackson Hill Road Corry Merrit Hepler Waterford Richard Sickler East South Street Snow Condi

Railroads, union agree on craw-by-crew bargaining

Three railroads the Chicago Belt Illinois Central and Louisville and Nashville along with the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen accepted the Presidential emergency board recommendation to bargain on a crawl-by-crew basis to determine crew size. The board had urged parties to bargain rather than seek federal interim measures.

Chicago Brotherhood of Railway Presidential Emergency Board Chicago Belt Illinois Central Louisville and Nashville BRT Johnson Union

Bulb Thefts Plague Local Home Owners

Police investigated four bulb thefts from local home displays over the weekend. Charles Bughee reported five bulbs stolen from 399 Marton Street. George Cozad said 15 to 18 bulbs and later a string of lights were taken from 718 Washington Street. Officers classify the incidents as malicious mischief.

Charles Bughee Mar Ton Street Church Street George Cozad Washington Street Cozad

Car Collision at Costa's Corners Injures Two Drivers

Corry State Police report a two car crash at the Costa's Corners intersection on Corry Spring Creek road at 11 a m. Clair B Loveland 54 faces pending charges after his 1966 sedan struck Sara E Buzzard 39 in a 1967 station wagon. Damages total 725 dollars.

Costa's Corners Corry-Spring Creek Corry Clair B. Loveland Ma Columbus Donald Raisley Loveland Scott’s Crossing Creek Road Sara E. Buzzard Spring Creek Buzzard Rainley

Apollo 8 Countdown Under Way for Christmas Moon Orbit

Apollo 8 astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders undergo final major medical checks as the Saturn rocket countdown proceeds from Sunday. The crew aims for a 7 51 a m EST Saturday launch toward a Christmas Eve lunar orbit with NASA reporting normal countdown progress and precautions against colds.

Cape Kennedy Fla Air Force Frank Borman Navy James A. Lovell Jr William A. Anders Space Agency Moon Perts National Aeronautics and Space Administration Borman Lovell Anders NASA

Real Presidential Election Votes To Be Cast Today

Washington AP reports the Electoral College meets to officially elect Nixon as the 37th president. 538 electors may vote freely though most follow the popular vote. Nixon leads with 202 of 270 needed, Humphrey has 191, Wallace 45, with a few electors expected to defy the trend.

Washington Electoral College Richard M. Nixon Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Congress Eet States District of Columbia Lloyd W. Bailey Rocky Mount N.C George C. Wallace Michigan Zolton Fereney Florida New Mexico Oklahoma Humphrey Wallace Tennessee Strom Thurmond Harry S. Truman

U S frees seven civilian seamen as Hanoi hints at pilots

The United States released seven North Vietnamese civilian seamen near Vinh while Moscow Radio said Hanoi would release some American pilots at Christmas. U S officials noted no immediate sign of broader prisoner releases and suspected Moscow relay may lack official confirmation.

Saigon United States North Vietnam Radio Moscow Hanoi AUS Vientiane Moscow Radio Radio Democratic Republic of Vietnam Tokyo Hong Kong Moscow U.S Vinh Demilitarized Zone

Tax on Personal Property Hits Corry Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service supplied Erie County Personal Property Tax Office with names of property owners liable for a four mill levy. About 9 000 forms were sent to those who hadn’t previously received them. Clark Lord leads the office, and residents are told to file within 15 days for the 1968 tax year.

Corry Internal Revenue Service Erie County Erty Clark Lord of IRS Pennsylvania Erie

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