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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1972
Page
1
A clipped OCR fragment hints at a poetic scene with vivid imagery of upright stone figures and azure trees by a warm river. The unreadable lines suggest a decorative inscription and a distant memory of a year marked by nature’s quiet procession.
Winter Ha arrived as blizzard winds and heavy snow blanketed the Corry area. Nine inches fell with temperatures plunging to 16 degrees then dropping further. Snow plows, stalled trucks, and delayed mail disrupted travel and school closures spread across the region. Airlines faced flight holds as conditions worsened nationwide with high winds.
Senator Edmund Muskie assailed President Nixon for not unilaterally setting a Vietnam withdrawal date, sparring with Republicans and Secretary Rogers during a Wisconsin campaign stop. He urged prisoner releases and troop safety as the only withdrawal conditions, while reacting to hostile antiwar protesters. Bill Lindsay ahead of Muskie in Massachusetts polls, and Henry Jackson urged tax loopholes over a value added tax.
The Corry Red Cross reports the year’s blood quota was met with 347 pints donated across three Bloodmobile visits at the YMCA. Despite fears of high donor rejection from illness, only seven percent were rejected, totaling 118 usable units from yesterday’s 127 donors.
State Police at the Corry substation reported three weather related crashes yesterday. Roberta Bancroft, 29, of Centerville lost control on snow on Route 277 at 9:30 am and hit a guard rail. Barbara Pisani, 39, of Cleveland crossed the center line on Route 8 at Riceville corners at 4 pm, colliding with Doug Painter, 57, of Purxsutawney. no injuries, damages $450. A two truck crash on Route 8 north of Titusville at 4:20 pm involved Eugene Daszynicz, 45, of Union City, skidding and crossing lanes, damages $450. Universal buys film rights to The Hindenburg by M. MacDonald Mooney. 22 crew and 13 passengers died in the 1937 Lakehurst disaster.
In Newry Irish Republican Army figures say they will avoid clashes with British troops dispersing the Catholic mourning march. Up to 30,000 demonstrators are expected as the Civil Rights Association organizes the tribute to 13 civilians killed in Londonderry. In Belfast Lower Falls rioting follows, with four snipers shot and protests by Catholics and Protestants across regions. Meanwhile in Florida a church weekly names Edna Ruth Johnson its first woman editor.
Secretary of State William P. Rogers said the United States will not intervene in the Northern Ireland dispute and is not in a position to condemn either side. He indicated Washington could play a useful but limited role in reducing Catholic Protestant violence, and noted neither government asked for direct U.S. action. Hillary and Cromer sought mediation through U.S. good offices.
Jamesown area police hunt a parole violator and former double murderer George Miketish 30 after he shot a 12 year old boy at a Busti home then abducted 31 year old Yvonne Bancroft. He fled in a dark blue 1968 Ford with New York plate 3315 0K and may be in Corry area. Edward Kyle hospitalized in satisfactory condition.
The Corry Area School District board postponed its regular meeting from February 14 to 21 to hold a special session on teacher salary negotiations. Negotiations have ended and teachers will vote on the package before the board discusses any settlement after the vote. Superintendent Ray Elsen notes no settlement will be offered until after the teachers vote, with the special board meeting set for 7:30 p.m. in the administration building board room.
Washington AP Harry Bridges head of the West Coast dock workers strike warned Congress that forcing a compulsory arbitration end to the walkout could trigger a global shipping stoppage. He testified that any law would affect ships only on U S touch and that overseas allies could respond, potentially keeping ships from returning. Bridges and PMA president Flynn urged Congress to let workers and shippers settle the dispute, while Bridges pledged possible noncompliance if law passed. The debate centers on retroactive wage rise, holidays, drug coverage, and skilled wage differentials amid a long running strike started July 1 and interrupted by an injunction.
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