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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1965
Page
1
Joy filled NASA mission control in Houston after the Gemini 7 craft completed a rendezvous with Gemini 6 and Gemini 6 returned to Earth. Project personnel celebrated with small American flags atop console units at the control center.
AP reports a massive cyclone hit Cox's Bazar and Chittagong in East Pakistan, with thousands feared dead and the death toll rising. Relief teams rush in as naval units search for survivors among scattered bodies and wreckage along the coast and offshore islands.
The Corry Council for CHEER hosts its third Christmas party for The Overcomers Club at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. A Santa visit and a dance revue lead by CHEER president Mrs. Norman Tarbell features junior dancers and a special Christmas program with original lyrics by Mrs. Alfred Van Dresar.
Dr Evert Larson a long time podiatrist in this region died unexpectedly in an Erie YMCA room late last night at age 54. He operated on North Center street for eight years and moved to Erie last August remaining a frequent contributor here. Rescue squad found him already dead. coroner Merle Wood ruled natural causes and body was sent to the county morgue with funeral details pending.
In Aliquippa Beaver County two adults died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a car ran in a garage. The victims were James Nemeth Jr 47 and Ruth Sommer 35, both of Aliquippa. The car had the fuel tank empty and was parked in the garage at the couple’s home.
AP dispatch indicates U.S. deaths in Vietnam through early January 1962 totaled 1,496 with 1,241 killed that year. The Pentagon notes casualties are lower than earlier projections, while noting many Viet Cong deaths may be uncounted. The report compares Vietnam toll to Korea's 33,629 dead and 6,863 wounded, plus noncombat deaths and missing prisoners.
A rumor that A. Peiffer of Corry was fired as assistant district attorney proved inaccurate. The story stemmed from a paper’s proposed January staff lineup, with Lindley McClelland eyed as DA and others retained or replaced. Peiffer may resign to take Corry mayoral duties, possibly ending his county post after year end. Also noted: Cosmos No 100 launched by the Soviet Union to study space conditions.
Columbus native Martin Carter 24 died when his car crossed the center line and struck a northbound dump truck on Route 97 near Waterford. Coroner Merle Wood said Carter died of head and chest injuries. autopsy not planned. Carter survived by relatives and funeral services set for Union City.
Giuseppe Galluzzo watched the roulette wheel stop on his number at the San Remo Casino Wednesday night and dropped dead after his win of 52 500 lire. Doctors attributed the death to a heart attack.
A teenage terrorist tossed a grenade into a truckload of U.S. soldiers in Saigon injuring 12 GIs. One American was seriously hurt as the assailant fled. Across North Viet Nam MIGs patrolled while air strikes targeted river shipping and power facilities.
Space Center Houston AP reports Gemini 7 pilots Borman and Lovell proceed toward a 14 day flight with fuel cells deemed reliable after initial power concerns. Ground teams confirmed power output normal and forecast ideal weather for reentry near Bermuda. The crew bet on landing accuracy with Gemini 6 pilots and prepared for completion of the long mission as they approach the Atlantic splashdown area.
Local Postmaster Richard McLaughlin says Corry has seen only a trickle of obscene mail despite Warren’s flood. One letter came from Quebec and another from Canoga Park, California, with authorities transferring items to Philadelphia for investigation.
A truck driven by Hubert Peoples from Cleveland collided after taking a wrong turn on Route 6. The load of 9 trailer salt was spilled and the rig damaged a bridge abutment a utility pole a wheel the home lawn and the undercarriage, totaling significant damages. Peoples was not injured.
A four year old girl, Susan Dusch, of Brentwood, was struck by a car while walking with her father yesterday. She died at St Joseph's Hospital about six hours later.
Former Tulsa schoolteacher Glenn Pray unveils the Cord G10 at a Tulsa plant, eight tenths the size of the original, highlighting revival efforts after buying Cord Co. assets. Nine-year-old Kevin Bensink joins the rollout, meeting Pray, touring facilities, and appearing on TV before returning to Pittsburgh.
President Johnson and British Prime Minister Harold Wilson met for an hour then 40 minutes with aides in a discussion likely focused on Rhodesian policy defense cuts and disarmament. Attending U.S. officials included Bundy Ball Bruce and Bator. Wilson was joined by Dean Trend and Mitchell.
A spokesman for the Canteen Company of Erie says the firm does not take all Corry coins out of the city. He notes about 2200 in coins weekly go to the National Bank of Corry and 830 weekly is fed to the Corry Jamestown plant for change.
The White House will raise its French chef Rene Verdan, hired by Mrs. John F Kennedy, to preside over the president's cuisine.
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