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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1969
Page
1
Saigon reports heavy bombing as U S and South Vietnamese forces restart offensive actions after a two hour Tet truce. B52s strike north of Saigon near the Communist War Zone D, while fighter bombers hit a Viet Cong bunker complex near Kontum City.
A Hong Kong based report says four Americans were aboard three yachts seized by Chinese authorities during a holiday voyage from Hong Kong to Macao. The vessels Nordica Tolo and Koala reached Macao while Morasum Revenue and Uni-Na-Mara did not arrive. Chinese crews reportedly boarded Morasum, and Red Chinese forces were seen near the other two.
Paul R Kaiser president of Tasty Baking Co escaped injury when his helicopter exploded and burned on the lawn of his Gwynedd Valley home after an aerial tour of Ambler. Two passengers Peter Kainer and 12 year old Robert Kaiser were discharged shortly before the incident. Damage estimated at 25000 dollars.
New Orleans AP report says Clay Shaw's conspiracy trial stalls due to illness and Mardi Gras. Prosecution delays calling former Texas Governor John Connally and wife, amid transportation snarls from Carnival. Judge Haggerty recesses on Mardi Gras day. Connallys may or may not testify.
ASC, headquartered in Bristol Connecticut, declares a first quarter cash dividend of 30 cents per share payable March 10 to holders of record March 1. ASC, parent of the Raymond Division, notes a 10 percent rise in cash returns despite the same per share amount as the prior quarter. The firm lists 1,888,448 issued shares and notes facilities across the U.S. and in Canada, Mexico, Argentina, England and the Netherlands. Nearby, United Steelworkers at Blaw-Knox Co. ratify a three year contract with 40 cent hourly increases and fringe benefits by a 459-159 vote.
Democratic power brokers in Hudson County split the $40 million mail processing facility contract set for the Jersey City project. The package includes $26 million in construction and $12.6 million for automated equipment across a site near Manhattan. Northern New Jersey politics shape the bids with figures tied to Rep. Daniels and Gov. Hughes era ties.
Israeli jets bombed Arab guerrilla positions in Jordan after a Beisan Valley patrol attack. Ground troops returned fire with a few planes called in while 16 Israelis were injured in explosions in occupied territories. Police dispersed rock throwing youths in Jericho as regional leaders discuss UN talks.
Firefighters battled a large two story garage at 315 Lemon Street and its contents after being discovered by a babysitter. A second alarm sent about twenty firefighters, with the blaze spreading to a nearby garage and scorching the Simmonsen home. Investigation into the cause is under way.
Former Rams lineman Roosevelt Grier testifies about the crowd surge at the Ambassador Hotel pantry when Kennedy was shot. Waiter Vincent Dipierre and other hotel staff also testify as the trial enters its first full week of proceedings.
Pueblo executive officer says morale remained high and asserts no brainwashing occurred. Lt Edward R Murphy Jr testifies as Navy court of inquiry shifts focus from Pueblo capture to crew imprisonment and the Palm Beach inspection. Bucher remains in San Diego for administrative duties and family time.
Corry police over the weekend handled a run away car a shoplifting case a youth hurt in a rough informal wrestling match two juveniles violating curfew vandalis m and a car crash. A 13 foot by 36 foot pole crash damaged a vehicle and lines near West Washington and Gates. Two 14 year olds were found shoplifting magazines at Shamburg news stand and were held until parents arrived. An unidentified caller reported a car parked on First avenue drifting.
AULS. aquanaut Berry L. Cannon 33 of Panama City Fla died of cardiac arrest during a deep dive at 61 feet to inspect air leaks in Sealab 3 off San Clemente Island California. Cannon worked for the Navy Mine Defense Laboratory and left the capsule before collapsing. The other three divers are safe. Navy says no habitat leak connection.
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