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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
1
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart pass final preflight test ahead of an February 2 launch. Officials say countdown could stretch to six days, not the three months Glenn-era checks would require.
The Pennsylvania House passed a bill to raise monthly benefits for about 24 000 former coal miners disabled by miner s asthma from 75 to 100 dollars. The measure costs an estimated 7.2 million annually and faces Senate debate as Gov Shafer questions new taxes. Bills to fund Vietnam veteran bonus bonds by raising beer and cigarette taxes were introduced but deemed unnecessary by a Senate leader.
A study at Corry Memorial Hospital’s new long term care wing found room heat adequate with minor water temperature adjustments. Chief inspector Norman Edinger said recording thermometers showed air distribution matched the construction plans, correcting prior patient complaints of unsatisfactory heating and cool air in rooms.
Seoul reports the Agriculture Ministry says the United States and Canada will sell South Korea over 3,200 milk cattle for breeding. The deal aims to boost dairy production and herd quality in Korea.
The Corry Housing Committee formed under the Corry Chamber of Commerce Industrial Division elected officers Robert Kubiak as chairman Raymond G Weber as vice chairman and S A Long as secretary treasurer The group plans rental housing with a survey by John Blackson and Associates and will operate separately from the Corry Housing Authority backed by federal three percent long term loans to attract builders
Secretary Walter J. Hickel halted the sale of 27 Gulf coast offshore oil and gas leases after pledging stricter pollution controls an response to the Santa Barbara disaster. He noted earlier regulations aim to hold companies liable for cleanup costs and damages from offshore spills. The Gulf sale had been set for next Tuesday and could have yielded millions in bonuses for the government.
Lebanese Premier Rashid Karami rejected any Lebanese responsibility after Israel accused Lebanon of backing the Zurich assault on an El Al airliner. Israel and the United States urged international action to protect commercial flights. The attack wounded six aboard and killed one guerrilla, with a Beirut published statement attributed to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.
Wintry weather forces CMH Wing dedication into two parts. Public tours will follow completion. The formal phase with out of town guests will be arranged outdoors to accommodate anticipated crowds.
Corry Area High School faces loss of its on the job training program as state and federal rules require paid employment and benefits for student workers. School officials want to customize a mutual benefit program, arguing the laws block school run work experiences and office practice slots. Local plants had begun taking students but must drop them due to liability and wage requirements.
Dr. George C. Gould, a local dentist, agreed to run for City Council as the GOP moves to fill primary candidacies. The party may add one more candidate for the council and another for the school board. Democrats had no announced candidates as of yesterday. Signatures and filing are due March 1.
The CMH Building Fund Drive exceeded its 550000 target when Darwin Wolcott contributed a personal check the campaign says. Robert Bracken and Edward Feldt as cochairs acknowledged the gift while urging further pledges to cover rising construction costs and ongoing needs. Samuel Antrim noted costs since construction began over a year and a half ago require a revised overall goal. The gathering also honored Norman Edinger for his service and commended Hubert S. Vaughn as board president.
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