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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1970
Page
1
City Council delayed snowmobile regulation until next season due to unfinished work. Factions clash between calls for regulation and those opposing it while council members weigh options during a tight political balance. A second discussion drew attendees from the same groups.
City council last night settled an unusual York Street paving assessment after property owners Leland Burch Victor Dempsey and Douglas Hanks argued the 1955 agreement exempted them. The hospitalfrontage will be paid by the hospital. Johnson noted the 1955 two year clause expired long ago and the 1969 paving is new.
Mrs. Gerald Bensink of R D 2 Corry reported a minor two car collision at First avenue and West Pleasant street. The other vehicle allegedly rolled out of gear and fled after striking Bensink's car. owner Merle Ottaway of 64 East Peasant street was at the water office. No injuries reported. Embarrassment was the main outcome.
Wales mourns Bertrand Russell a Nobel laureate and 1950 literature prize winner. The 97 year old philosopher died at his North Wales home after influenza, with Edith his fourth wife present. He was famed for logic, philosophy, antiwar activism, and his controversial yet influential intellect.
Senator Goodell cited an administration timetable envisioning about 60 000 U S troops in Vietnam by early 1971 with only a small reduction planned for the following year He urged a one year deadline stopping funds for U S forces arguing the current policy risks 5 000 to 20 000 American deaths and 40 000 to 60 000 billion in costs The testimony supported a broader push for rapid American withdrawal and harsher limits on war funding
Washington AP report details a highly secret Talos missile operation in the Gulf of Tonkin during May and June 1968. Two North Vietnamese MIGs were shot down at long range, prompting Navy officials to restrict public disclosure amid Paris peace talks and political pressure.
The Columbus Board of Education kept outside mercury vapor lamps burning all night during Halloween, reducing vandalism at the school building. The Pennsylvan ia Electric Company billed $3.93 monthly for the al night lighting, a negligible cost to deter vandalism. The audit showed Columbus schools hold a 1A rating and mileage figures for buses were reviewed for accuracy, with the transport operation deemed legitimate.
About 100 people attended the Carry YMCA to begin the 1970 membership drive aiming for 1250 members. Chairman Jin Bracken led the effort with co chair Kenneth Harvey and a slate of division heads. The first report meeting is set for Thursday evening at 7 37 o clock with another session planned as renewal memberships continue.
Washington reports say the Soviet Union plans new arms shipments to Egypt as U S pressure grows over Israel’s evolving aid. Moscow may supply MIG23 fighters and other equipment to Cairo, signaling broader Cold War tension in the region ahead of Nixon’s arms decision.
City Council refused to assume responsibility for maintaining a hydrant installed by Wing Division at its West Main Street plant. The request, cited by Wing general manager Clyde T. Keith, cited insurance requirements, but officials noted a city hydrant lies under 400 feet away, below the usual 600 foot guideline. Several firms and the Corry Area School Jointure have added hydrants near facilities, including at the high school and other local plants.
Rescue teams hunted for Brian Barnes a 7 year old from Pittsfield after he disappeared in Broken Straw Creek Sunday afternoon. Rain swollen fast moving water and a dangerous ice jam hindered boats as crews faced near capsizing and the possible entrapment of the boy in the ice. Mrs Lee Siler wife of the Youngsville fire chief spoke of ongoing efforts as searchers worked to break the ice jam and locate the body near a bend in the creek. Continued on Page Six.
City fire department monitors privately owned fire and burglar alarms for several local firms and banks. Council approves up to 400 for a single rack to organize and expand the monitoring network as more businesses move to West Smith Street plaza, with potential 24 hour coverage and a linking emergency phone system to 911.
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