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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1969
Page
1
Bailey becomes first vice president with Ross Bailey as president and Clifford Buesink as second vice president. Dennis Frushone remains manager, Robert Grice treasurer, and Earl Slayton elected director. Absent for the photo was Lyle Hotchkiss, the other new director. Journal Photo by Endsley.
Defense Department testimony links Swiss numbered accounts to payments to U.S. personnel providing intelligence to foreign powers. House Banking Committee hearings on curbing secret foreign accounts faced administration resistance as negotiations stalled and a new bill faced uncertain fate.
The 91st Congress ends after a lengthy but unproductive year. Democrats fail to advance many Nixon proposals while outlining a busy 1970 agenda. Burger confirmed as Chief Justice. Haynsworth vacancy remains unresolved amid partisan debate.
The Journal highlights two lasting Christmas thoughts readers may clip and save. On Page 2 Hal Boyle revisits a timeless piece with a message as fitting today as ever. Page 6 features Vernon Motors’ “A Christmas Message” offering a thoughtful look into the past for all ages.
Congressman Joseph Vigorito and State Assemblyman Forest Hopkins headline opening ceremonies Friday at 2 30 p m proclaiming Corry the snowmobile capital of Pennsylvania. Mayor Furst reads the proclamation as Teen Choir performs. Registration available at Chamber office or Venture Inn for eight day carnival events.
Harrisburg AP report says stilts used by workers were rejected as a substitute for scaffolds or ladders. The Labor and Industry board stated adjustable elevators do not meet regulations for construction and repair of buildings.
Millions prepare for Christmas as wars linger in Vietnam and Nigeria and the Mideast stays unsettled. Explosions shake Bethlehem amid Israeli control while 1,000 security personnel guard the Church of the Nativity. Shoppers and travelers move through a quieter season with inflation driving prices up.
Cecilia Falcone, 68, known as Mrs Claus in West Philadelphia, has spent 19 years dressing as Santa at schools, churches, and hospitals. She says the joy on children's faces keeps her going despite arthritis, and recounts filling in for a missing Santa at a police call.
A 170 pound lioness named Lady escaped her cage during a wind storm and wandered five hours before being found by owner Michael Jurich near his Castle Rock home. The year old animal had been bought from a Denver dealer five months ago.
Funeral services were held for James H. Duff former Pennsylvania governor and one time U.S. Senator who died in Washington at 83. Hundreds of friends and political allies attended the service at Pine Street Presbyterian Church with a public graveside later in Jancie Cemetery near Pittsburgh. Flags flew at half staff statewide and Governor Shafer ordered mourning proceeds as pallbearers and mourners gathered from political circles.
AP reports the 10th annual County Christmas Eve concert at the Music Center features 12 hours of continuous music with choirs and soloists. About 15,000 people attend the event in Los Angeles.
The council voted to retreat from the disputed annexation portion in Wayne Township as proceedings remain unsettled. Township and city attorneys clash over the ruling by Judge Lindley McClelland in Erie County, with plans for possible reargument or appeal looming.
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