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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1968
Page
1
Dense OCR text shows a fragmented legal notice mentioning names such as Alvah and Corry with references to deeds and authorities. It appears to outline a claim or complaint related to property, city actions, and filings dated March 6. The readable elements suggest a civil or sheriff related document within a city context.
In MOBERLY Missouri a man used gasoline and fire to torch a crowded tavern killing 12 as patrons tried to flee. Police say 96 year old ex convict William Edward Coleman surrendered after the blaze and a murder charge is expected. The tavern sat in a building with eight hotel rooms ruined above it and a list of 40 barred patrons found on the bar lists ex convicts among those denied service.
Washington AP reports Red Cross researchers foresee an emergency self treatment for hemophilia using a fountain pen sized syringe filled with Anti Hemophilic Factor. This breakthrough, from purified blood plasma fractions, could let patients or bystanders administer life saving treatment during severe bleeds, pending licensing of intermediate and high purity AHF preparations.
Conflicts along the Hue Citadel frontline surge as Communist forces press Marine units. Reports say 500 enemy fighters remain inside the old walled fortress while heavy fire and artillery push back toward the Citadel's south wall. Marine casualties rise with one killed and five wounded. total Marines and allied losses mount as the battle extends across the frontier.
President Johnson asserts General Westmoreland will remain in command in Vietnam and rejects rumors about his competence. He notes no nearer peace prospects with Hanoi and says any decision to use tactical nuclear weapons would be his alone and historically grave, based on years in office.
Corry State Police reported two road mishaps caused by ice and snow. Near Corry a 17 year old, Hissy L Proctor of Waterford, rear ended a stopped pickup driven by Fred Spencer of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, with minor damage and no injuries. North of Wattsburg on Route 1 89 a stalled car owned by Jack Gill of Erie was struck from behind by Marvin Smeal of Harborcreek, causing substantial damage but no injuries.
In Pittsburgh an estate sues Equitable Gas Co alleging willful misconduct and negligence over a gas leak blamed for a blast in Ingram that killed eight people. The suit names Raymond L. Sauers, 60, who ran a small typewriter sales office in one of the demolished buildings.
Washington AP reports the Air National Guard will boost overseas transport missions to aid Vietnam operations. The Guard had averaged under 100 flights monthly and added 115 missions before month end. The move follows airline increases and Pentagon confirmation of 100 additional combat troops deploying to Vietnam.
Pitts burgh AP Lt Gen Lewis B Hershey head of Selective Service System says draft calls will rise to meet Vietnam manpower needs. March call 39 000. April May June about 40 000. February call 23 300. Deferments for graduate study suspended except medicine and ministry. Local boards retain power without government advice. Hershey defends antiwar protests as silly but lawful. He warned media can inflame opposition. He spoke in Pittsburgh at a ROTC honors event.
A Corry man was among three defendants sentenced in Erie County court after guilty pleas to miscellaneous offenses. Reese McDonald of 111 Lemon Street admitted obstructing a Corry policeman during an arrest on November 13 and drew a $50 fine plus costs, with one year’s jail term suspended. Thomas Hindron of Erie also pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated on December 4 and was paroled from a year in jail with costs. Lewis J. Bryant, 23, of Erie, who fled from a constable while being transferred from a preliminary hearing on January 2, 1965, was ordered to return for sentencing March 14. The proceedings were before Judge Lindley R. McClelland.
Burglars entered a local automotive agency on West Washington Street last night but did not take any items. George Christensen of Chris Ten Motors reported the break in, and officers found a shattered small door pane and an unlocked entry from inside. No theft was confirmed. authorities investigate two other Feb. 4 burglaries at Tony's Tavern and Maxine's ladies apparel store.
Corry will receive $24,344 in the state liquid fuels tax for the current year up from $18,000 last year. Allocation is based on population 7,744 and 29.14 miles of eligible road, excluding about 12 miles of state highways. Municipal use must allocate 25 percent to construction or reconstruction, the rest for maintenance. The increase provides extra leeway in the general fund since 75 percent can cover items already in the budget. ANTI-REDS MUSTER TAIPEI reports say relatives of those killed by the Chinese Communists formed a strong anti Communist force in Fukien Province opposite Formosa, with clashes against pro-Communists.
The Corry Joint Committee will meet on Monday February 26 to act on a request from the local Pennsylvania State Education Association for a day off to demonstrate. Dr John Mohr and William Kafferlin represented the committee with Supt Ray Elsen meeting PSEA's Max Bennink and Harry Barkham at 6 pm yesterday. Bennink and Barkham urged a March 4 no school day as part of a statewide plan to pressure lawmakers for higher teacher salaries. The committee may juggle the calendar or deny the request, while the local group supports the state plan but is not militant. The effort aims to meet Harrisburg legislators with statewide salary-raise requests. Bennink said PSHEA membership includes all but 13 Corry teachers.
The Florida Education Association confirmed that about 35 000 teachers have activated resignations and will report to area meetings Monday, risking mass school closings for 1.5 million students in 1 800 schools. Governor Kirk returns from a western trip to face the crisis as FEA calls a billioneducation package unacceptable.
Harrisburg AP delegates plan to resume Monday as they tackle the final section of a Pennsylvania court reform proposal. After rejecting amendments to abolish the minor judiciary, they move toward selecting judges and deciding whether community courts or minor judiciary will govern in Philadelphia and other counties.
A Crawford County jury found 18 year old Kyle Reagle of Hydetown guilty of indecent assault common law and corrupting the morals of a minor. He faces sentencing February 23 with fines up to 1000 and potential three year jail term. A juvenile petition was filed against a younger companion. Police credited Trooper John Evanko for the investigation.
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