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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1967
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads mention of operas and names James d al St. Cam and Harry Mays with unclear roles. Likely a brief culture item noting pre show events or mentions associated with Stan as Me- Is and Mr. aols Glas- in connection to Harry Mays.
Tokyo dispatch says Mao Zedong ordered units of the People’s Liberation Army to aid spring planting. The Central Committee letter warned rural cadres against sabotage as internal strife weakens production among China’s 500 million peasants. It promises forgiveness to opponents who repent through hard work.
Police in Millcreek Township and Erie search for youths seen driving a white foreign make station wagon after they fired air rifles at windows of the Peninsula Motel Myercrest Cafe several homes and businesses in the 6 p.m. period. Targeted sites included the Friendly Tavern and the Liberty Delicatessen with damage estimates pending.
Jakarta dispatch reports Indonesian official news agency calling Suharto acting president as Sukarno surrenders most powers. Speculation grows that Sukarno may be dismissed and Suharto to assume full powers amid coup trial developments. Sukarno reportedly remains secluded while Suharto prepares a nationwide broadcast to explain the transfer.
Erie negotiations between the Erie Port Commission and Litton Industries edge toward a shipyard project on the Duquesne Terminal site and a nearby Pennsylvanian Railroad grain elevator. If chosen, operations could start in June with the first ship in early 1968 and 100 local workers plus about 1000 supplier jobs in northwestern Pennsylvania. Burns prove fatal in Braddock as a chair fire reportedly caused by a lamp short circuit.
In Allentown three men including Rev. Paul Pekarik of St. Ann's Church were arraigned on illegal bingo charges. Bound over for the grand jury, Walter R. Kratzer Jr and Charles Sorrenting also faced $500 bail each. Prizes allegedly reached $180, with county prosecutors citing limits on nonprofit groups. The case stems from weekly church events held in the church school cafeteria.
Elsie Rowland of 23 East Sixth Street Erie requests the return of paintings by Joseph Sierota given to the Serviss family when leaving Corry. Mrs. Serviss reportedly left them at the Smith Street home. Rowland offers to pay for the artworks.
Millcreek officers filed charges against Mrs. Palma Gangemi of Millcreek after her car struck 14 year old Thomas Mehler as he stepped from a school bus near his home. Mehler was treated at St Vincent's Hospital for cuts and bruises and listed in good condition.
The Treasury introduces high interest Freedom Shares at 4.74 percent to accompany Series E savings bonds. Officials say the notes will not disrupt banks or private rates, with purchases aimed at steering funds into savings while supporting Vietnam war financing. The issue, redeemable after a year, reaches full 4.76 percent only at maturity after four years.
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