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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1966
Page
1
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Thieves stole eight paintings from the Dulwich Gallery in London, including Rembrandts and Rubens, valued 1.5 million pounds. Also missing were a Elsheimer and a Gerrard Dou work. Police say entry was via a smashed door panel, with a small thief pulling paintings from frames. The gallery’s total collection is about 30 million pounds.
In year end action the council approved on second reading the 1967 budget tax levy and salary ordinances. Only councilman Downey opposed the budget and tax measures citing opposition to funding garbage collection from property taxes.
Rep. Craig Hosmer announced plans for open hearings by the Joint Energy Committee on the United States ability to detect underground nuclear tests. He stated in a three page statement that published reports misrepresented his position.
A 13 year old Franklin area youth Craig Peters was crossing a rural road in Sugarcreek Township when a car driven by George Lunney 31 of Franklin struck him on an icy road. He died later at Franklin Hospital from a ruptured spleen and head injuries. The mishap occurred at 4 30 p m and the youth was reported to be suffering from shock and abrasions.
The Coast Guard cutter Vigilant reached the Liberian registered freighter S Georgia carrying 29 Greek crewmen about 460 miles east southeast of New York. The crew reported no injuries and a tow by the commercial tug Curb was planned as the ship listed in 14 foot swells with 28 knot winds. A Coast Guard C130 dropped life gear and returned to base as two nearby merchant ships stayed close. The distressed captain warned he might have to abandon ship as rescue efforts continued.
Deputy sheriffs probing a hit run that killed 14 year old Kevin Keidel, son of Mr and Mrs William H Keidel, Wheatfield. No one charged. investigators say they have leads but withhold details. The crash occurred near the Keidel home and Kevin died at De Graff Memorial Hospital.
Rowena Matthews, 38, died after plunging from a first floor window as flames trapped her above a fire crew. She reportedly sat on a wine ledge two feet from a ladder and leaped to reach firemen, touching their arms before falling to the street. A box she discarded contained a cat, 855, and a bank book, all perishing in the blaze.
A bricks and gypsy tea room blaze in Brooklyn killed five people including a 12 year old twin and a 16 year old daughter in law. A mother perished after returning to save her children while a hotel ledge tragedy claimed another life. Firemen tried to reach victims atop a 144 foot ladder but failed. The city’s fire death toll for the year rose to 1240, a record high.
City wage and income tax forms mailed to residents over 16 with about 5 000 envelopes sent to the district. Forms must be filed by April 15, returned via employer payroll deductions where applicable. Separate notices show Amity and Venango townships receiving 202 and 403 envelopes respectively.
In South Vietnam a two day truce opened with heavy fighting as 500 Communist troops attacked a U S 101st Airborne unit 14 miles northeast of Kontum City. British and U N efforts pressed for a peace push while 6 800 more American troops prepared to land offshore.
Marion Wilson aged 68 of Corry sustained minor injuries in a two car crash at Routes 6 and 89 as her son’s car collided with another. Robert Wilson 38 failed to yield entering Route 6 from the south and pulled into the path of Emmett Stine Jr. 21 of Cambridge Springs. Total property damage listed at $700. Charges pending, police said.
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