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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1968
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR mentions brass and metals, payment terms, and numbered room references including 3112 311b. The text is unclear but indicates a ledger or contract note with adult-only designation and extension terms.
A torn OCR classified line lists estate items and a Perry PA store offering snow tires cables radios and many small household items. It mentions toys tools pools and appliances with several phone numbers and vague pricing amid garbled words.
U.N. Secretary General U Thant rushed to Paris to seek a message from Hanoi after tours in New Delhi Moscow and London aimed at reviving peace negotiations. British officials were not optimistic as Thant conferred with Brown and Wilson in London and planned possible talks in Paris and with de Gaulle.
Tonight the YMCA reports final results of this year’s membership drive led by codirectors Carl Taylor and Kenneth Burr. With 48 percent of the goal reached, workers hope to surpass the target in a last effort and prizes await volunteers via an auction at 7 30 p m.
Corry Area School Jointure awaits Friday report on statewide Pennsylvania State Education Association day off March 4 as teachers in Townville Meadville Warren Renova and Bucktail districts prepare calendar changes furloughs or unsanctioned days. Bucktail teachers seek wage increases while officials warn higher taxes. Archbishop Veuillot dies in Paris cancer at 55.
At Panmunjom a North Korean representative warned of war unless the United States leaves Korea, while the U S delegate urged peace by ending aggression. The exchange occurred during a Military Armistice Commission session as the Pueblo crew fate was not discussed. Cyrus Vance extended his Seoul visit to reconcile U S South Korean priorities. North Korea signaled readiness to match U S buildup, threatening all-out war.
Corry Area High School grapplers defeated General McLane 34 12. Rocky Grove High School Beaver basketball team lost 72 81 to the home team. Erie Academy Beaver swimmers beat the Lions 5 39 for a strong win. Opponents faced a rough night.
U S fighter bombers shot down two MIG 17 jets northwest of Hanoi during raids that also hit six airfields near Haiphong and Vinh. Marines continued attacks on Hue battering the Citadel as North Vietnamese forces held the ancient capital.
Washington reports another 10 500 combat troops to Vietnam, deepening strain on the strategic reserve. Officers privately fear at least one division must be called up from the Army National Guard, with broader reserve deployments under study as pressure grows for further ground forces and a possible rise in the 525,000 objective. A congressman says an announcement on dispatches beyond the 10 500 is imminent.
Valerie Fawcett and Scott Consola, both born February 12, 1967, celebrate Valentine’s Day with playful gifts and a photo scene. The piece notes U.S. military strain, with about one million in uniform though many are in training, and describes shifts in combat-ready forces and divisions amid Vietnam deployments.
Meadville City Council unanimously votes to withhold $74,476 owed to Roberts Construction for airport work after a warning from general contractor Paul V Rebert that legal action would begin if not paid within 10 days. Councilwoman Barco cites lack of satisfactory site reports and questions council authority to approve payment. Engineers Hill and Hill and City Manager Bennett say work meets specifications. dispute focuses on runway paving and runway condition reports.
In Concord New HampshireAP Nixon Romney campaign feud narrows to the Vietnam War as the pivotal issue A Romney lieutenant says Vietnam will be the defining topic and hints at painting Nixon with similar war views Romney plans to curb billboard slogans to a single statewide message to focus on Vietnam
Negotiations resumed in Memphis as sanitation workers and city officials sought a settlement hours after Mayor Loeb hosted talks with AFSCME Local. The dispute includes union recognition and wage increases while legal rulings punish defiance of court orders.
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