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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1968
Page
6
State Police at Warren report a Route 6 collision one mile east of Youngsville with no injuries to both drivers. Regis Wright 19 of Grand Valley drove a truck that struck James Rosalski 18 of Pittsfield as he turned into a private drive. Damages totaled 1100.
At about 2 a.m. Thursday gunmen robbed a companion at gunpoint and fled in a car, narrowly crashing in a mountainside. John A. Sullivan, injured, identified the suspects as Hardin and Sanders. Police later detained four hostages, including Vail Chief Floyd Holmes, as the trio switched cars and forced entry at a private home with a badge.
President Johnson defended continued bombing of North Vietnam while pledging not to escalate. Defense Secretary McNamara supported current U.S. forces as adequate. Medal of Honor winner Maj. Merlyn H. Dethlefsen cited as a key air raid pilot. Panmunjom talks resumed amid Pueblo incident fallout and United Nations diplomacy.
Geneva College student David Thompson learned his missionary parents the Rev and Mrs C E Thompson were killed in a Viet Cong raid on Van Me Thout. Other mission staff killed or wounded included Ruth Wilting, John Blood, Robert Ziemer, and Carolyn Griswold. two others missing. mortar attack details unavailable.
Atomic Energy Commission granted construction permits for two nuclear plants in York County Pennsylvania costing 250 million dollars. Philadelphia Electric Co. will build Peach Bottom units No 2 and 3 with about 1 065 000 kilowatts each. Associated firms Public Service Electric & Gas Co Delmarva Power & Light Co and Atlantic City Electric Co hold stakes.
In Fredonia a theft at Park Diner left the basement stripped of food. Police report a 10 pound roast, tuna, cheese, oatmeal, catsup, eggs, root beer, relish, mustard and sauerkraut taken from the dine’s stock. Restaurant operator Richard DeJohn said the intruder entered the basement during the incident.
Corry introduces a police training session at the high school led by Cpl Swartwood and a Civil Defense officer. Carnegie, a academy graduate, joins two officers on duty during sessions. The program covers traffic investigation, criminal procedures, and court functions, reflecting reforms under Mayor Joseph Furst.
The article discusses how deficits stimulate the economy while surpluses dampen it. It notes the calendar year deficit was the first since 1964 at $3 billion. The deficit began in Q3 1966 and reached an annual rate of $14.7 billion by Q2 last year, with a gradual decline since then.
A one armed widow, Mable Jean Beltron, testifies she falsely signed a confession in a shotgun slaying case to protect her 14 year old son John Jr. The trial in Chautauqua County Court hears she feared the boy would be charged, as jurors prepare to weigh the evidence after today’s summations.
Residents of Dallas North Carolina pressed for a sign on Interstate 85 to guide travelers to their town. When the State Highway Department installed a sign this week Mayor David Hoyle criticized its tiny size calling it postage stamp like. A passing motorist halted nearby to listen as Hoyle spoke to reporters.
The union seeks UMW recognition as a bargaining agent for miners. State police arrested up to 20 pickets at Solar mines, court order restricting to 15. Senate Minority Leader Ernest P. Kline calls for legislative investigation into walkouts and police use. Norfolk & Western says 90 percent of area mines halted. 65 percent of mines affected. Virginia owners report no grievances with local UMW members.
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