Apollo 17 prepares for 68 hour homeward trip
Apollo 17 crew Cernan Schmitt and Evans start their 61 hour return from the moon with orange moon soil samples and new sightings of orange-gray color in Taurus Littrow. The trio will fire to leave lunar orbit and aim for a Pacific splashdown next Tuesday amid final televisio n briefings and data retrieval tasks.
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Journal Award Shown For Defending Free Press
The Corry Evening Journal earns an Associated Press award for refusing prior censorship in juvenile court coverage. Congress is moving to recodify criminal codes, including press access, a move seen as a threat to democratic transparency and constitutional rights.
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10 Inches Overnight Storm Chokes Corry Area
A severe snowstorm drenched Corry and surrounding areas with about 10 inches of snow. Weather observer Mrs. Richard Mountain described six-site averages amid heavy drifting as temperatures fell to 14 degrees at night and drifted midmorning. State Police reported multi-vehicle incidents on Route 6 and Route 9, including a tractor trailer jackknife near Mill Village and a two car crash near Union City sending several to hospital. property damages were listed for each event.
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Seeping Gas Blamed For Weirton Blast In 19 Deaths
Weirton West Virginia officials blame seeping gas for a coke plant explosion that killed 19 men and injured more than 20 at the Brown Island complex on the Ohio River. The blast, centered under the coke ovens, occurred as workers ended a coffee break and wrecked surrounding structures. Federal and state investigations were set to begin.
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Truman Kidney Failure Deepens as Doctors Strive to Help
President Truman, 88, remains in very serious condition at Research Hospital after his kidneys failed for a second day. Doctors say kidney output is decreasing despite treatment, with heart function still adequate but erratic. he is semi conscious and relies on oxygen.
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Journal objects to judge order restraining juvenile court news
The Carry Evening Journal defends press freedom amid a Erie County case. It states the court order targets only The Journal while omitting three daily papers four TV stations six weeklies and eight radio outlets. It accuses the judge of prior restraint by demanding consent before publishing juvenile court news.
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Erie judge lashes critics over Corry LSD case
Erie County Judge Fred Anthony criticizes news media for coverage of the Corry LSD candy case and threatens contempt of court cited against the Corry Evening Journal. He defends his order and notes juvenile law privacy rules while denying dismissing charges against the girl. The Journal’s stance earns AP recognition.
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