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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1969
Page
1
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The Corry City Council recently named a housing officer as neighbors object to the move. The accumulation of debris has become an eyesore and attracts rats, worsening the local nuisance situation. The article notes February developments and ongoing concerns.
The storm-soaked region forced mass evacuations across six counties including Santa Paula and Ojai, with about 6 000 evacuated overnight. Flooded streets and mudslides closed highways, while 350 to 400 residents left Fillmore as floodwater rose from multiple rivers. In Santa Paula officials evacuated 4 000 as the town faced repeated flooding, and 600 residents sheltered in schools in the Ojai Valley to escape foot-deep waters.
Washington AP reports former President Dwight D. Eisenhower is convalescing smoothly after abdominal surgery at Walter Reed General Hospital. Doctors warn he must be watched closely for two weeks for complications and note the obstructed small intestine posed lethal risk if it ruptured. He is resting comfortably and taking small sips of water under IV feeding.
James Michael Beck fifteen, died after a night of tragedy that took two companions and left his mother, Mrs. James Beck of Bear Lake R D 1, watching over him for eight hours daily at Corry Memorial Hospital and later St. Vincent's in Erie. He had transferred to Eisenhower High School for Future Farmers of America involvement shortly before the crash on September 24, 1967.
The Corry YMCA board approved purchases for the all purpose room including trampoline side horse spring board climbing ropes tumbling mats and a new sound system. A State YMCA self evaluation is set for March 12 with Melvin Alpern leading and local officials assisting. The Jamestown YMCA camping facilities share was approved and officers elected: R Elwin Fuller president Olin Bracken vice president Mrs Hillstrom secretary Marvin McHale treasurer.
Buyer's Fair Inc sells former Fogle Lumber site on West Smith and Franklin to Corry Plaza, a Youngstown firm led by Anthony Cafaro. The $85,000 deal transfers construction to the new owners with Buyer's Fair as a tenant. Corry Plaza and Center Associates plan new retail facilities on Route 6 bypass with Loblaws GC Murphy Eckerds and Betty Brite as anticipated tenants.
Samuel Brown of Corry was sentenced in Meadville to a three to eight year term for attempted burglary of the Lin Van Bowling Alley near Titusville in Crawford County. The case stemmed from an September 26 1967 intrusion halted by the owner and police. Troopers John Evanko and Paul Sita investigated the incident. Brown had already received a two to four year term in Erie County for related crimes.
Nixon arrives in London to press a revived special relationship with Britain as he meets Wilson and other leaders at Downing Street. Topics include NATO and EU ties, East West relations, Arab Israeli peace prospects, and nuclear sharing. The talks aim to solidify trust and cooperation between the allies amid broader global tensions.
President Nixon asks to raise Treasury borrowing authority by 17 billion as congress weighs cuts to cover cash needs. Rep. Byrnes signals opposition to the idea of debt increases without broader budget reductions while Mills previews hearings and notes a possible 65 billion accounting adjustment. A second item reports Morris John of Lower Saucon Township sentenced to 11 to 24 years for the fatal shooting of his wife.
Trooper John Kevanko and Trooper Harry Jabo of the Corry State Police along with Warren State Police are sorting a damp bag of mail found by a Warren trapper along the Allegheny River under the Irvine Bridge. The mail appears to be part of loot from recent robberies at Columbus and Sheffield post offices, with stamps and bonds but no cash recovered. The bag was found wedged in driftwood by George Webler Jr. The February weekend thefts saw $3,000 in sash and stamps stolen from Columbus and $1,900 in cash stamps and bonds from Sheffield. Postal authorities are investigating.
General Telephone's Corry office will be closed to the public for about a week starting Monday for entrance renovations. Bills may be paid in person at The National Bank of Corry. A phone line will be available at the bank lobby and another outside the office for customer inquiries. Dial 685 8234 for the office from other phones. BLAST CLOSES SCHOOL ST. PETER'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN STEUBENVILLE was closed after a furnace explosion forced evacuation of 344 pupils. No injuries reported.
Mrs. Sam Baressi 40 of 38 West Park Place was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital for a sprained ankle and foot after her car skidded on Route 6 on a curve, ran off the road, and hit a utility pole on an icy night. Her husband, a passenger, was not hurt. Police say damage totaled about 800 to the car and 100 to the pole.
Corry area residents are urged to donate at least 125 pints of blood next Monday. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at the Corry YMCA from noon to 5 30 p m to serve about 15 000 people in the area. If transportation is needed, contact Rob ert Grice who can arrange rides.
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