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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1967
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists various ads and rental options with scattered numbers and locations. It mentions apartments, prices, and locations in a garbled format, lacking complete addresses or clear dates.
President Johnson led national mourning as three Apollo 1 astronauts Virgil Grissom Edward White II and Roy Chaffee were buried in Arlington National Cemetery West Point and at a private service. Congress moved to honor them with a Medal of Honor while a space progress report arrived before the tragedy.
Cape Kennedy reports renewed scrutiny of NASA’s choice to use pure oxygen for the Apollo program after two fatal incidents. Apollo 1 astronauts perished on the launch pad test, and two airmen died in a space cabin simulator, all inside a 100 percent oxygen environment. Opponents warned of fire hazards and health risks, urging a switch to a mixed atmosphere to reduce danger and system complexity.
South Korean Premier Chung Kwon argues the U S air war against North Vietnam must continue to pressure North Vietnam toward peace talks. He says a U S retreat would doom negotiations and insists military action will drive a conference outcome, while ruling out a North invasion.
Nearly 100 Corry and area residents will take part in adult education courses at Corry Area High School. Courses include three sessions of beginning typing, one advanced typing, and one on business machines. Registration is $10 and initial two hour sessions begin next week.
A 20 year old widow, Mrs. Raymond Avery, shot herself at her husband and daughter's graveside in Tucson after a family car crash left the vehicle rolling three times. She was reported in critical condition at St. Marys Hospital. The highway patrol said she was driving the car when it left the road Saturday.
The State Fish Commission plans to acquire two parcels totaling 23 acres near the Corry Hatchery to secure spring water for the facility. Project 70 funds will finance the purchase at values set by independent appraisers. Land behind the hatchery and along the Elgin Corry road will supply the needed water, aiding expansion plans.
The report notes a twin-engine C123 Provider was shot down with five crew killed after ground fire hit the plane near the Ho Chi Minh trail. Another aircraft made an emergency landing at Khe Sanh. A Marine A6 Intruder mistakenly bombed a Marine position, killing one and wounding 11. U.S. raids in the north were limited by fog, as ground fighting continued in the Mekong Delta and Prairie operations transitioned.
Philadelphia Bell Telephone Co of Pennsylvania will equip autos and light trucks with exhaust emission control devices. Initial plans call for 2% to 20 vehicles to be fitted and tested across the state under varying conditions and weather.
Erie County faces a possible deficit of more than 740000 as 1967 expenditures rise above expected revenues including 50000 for courthouse sandblasting 20000 for a proposed halfway house and 20000 more for hospital support county controller Byron Clapper told commissioners the figures mirror 1966 but with higher projected spending despite stable income officials will watch and wait during budget talks ahead of upcoming elections.
Lorry property owners must pay 26079 in new sewer line assessments by March 1 to avoid a 6 percent interest charge. Rates are 4.22 per foot on North Center street and 4.28 per foot on Mound street. Assessments not paid by May will incur liens filed with the county court. City Engineer David Johnson notes corner lots are relieved of 65 feet along the longest side to keep fairness.
AP dispatch reports Maoist claims of capturing five major cities including Peking and Tsingtao while admitting control issues in others. Peking posters say Premier Chou Enlai ordered a halt to fighting in Sinkiang where nuclear test sites are located. New China News Agency cites stubborn resistance in Shanghai. Continued details referenced on Page Six.
Marine National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting yesterday announcing a proposed Marine Second National merger. The report highlighted a record year for deposits and earnings. Officers reappointed in Citizens Corry included C Conrad Monroe as vice president and manager James L Allyn as assistant vice president and assistant manager M C Baldwin as assistant vice president Marvin E McHale as assistant cashier and Lona L Merker as assistant secretary and assistant trust officer. Advisory board members were reappointed including J Guy Butters E W Feldt Robert A Ott John Rudolph and Hubert Vaughn with additional reappointments of Glen W Donaldson William F Master Jr C Conrad Monroe Paul C Roche Richard A Rossbacher and F W Turben.
YMCA membership drive for 1967 ready to launch Friday evening at Yelock with a goal of 685 new and renewal members. Theme Valentine Day features three divisions Kings Queens and Jacks of Hearts led by Carl Taylor and Dr Joseph Furst with John Rossbacher Major of Century Club and divisions captained by five-person teams across local and Union City areas.
Washington reports the federal minimum wage increases to $1.40 for 32.5 million workers, with 3 million more entering coverage at the $1.00 base. Officials anticipate most impacted workers already earn above the new minimum as investigators mobilize to enforce the law.
University officials say a programming fault produced incorrect grade averages for several hundred students. The error could push some students to probation or dismissal, prompting review of affected records.
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