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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1969
Page
3
A flatbed tractor-trailer struck a State Highways Department crew taking a lunch break near Frackville two miles south. Killed were crew members Andrew Homa and John Aworski, plus truck driver Henri Desroches. Two others injured, one in satisfactory condition and another in unknown condition. The rig carried peat moss bags.
Governor Shafer cites Economic Advisory Council surveys and statements from Clifford Jones and James Van Zandt showing about 130,000 defense workers in Pennsylvania would not lose jobs if Vietnam ends. He says peacetime expansion, spaceouts in defense contracts, and new research funds will boost employment, with Pittsburgh and Philadelphia already leaders ready for growth.
A snowmobile operated by James T. Cranston 24 of Basom struck a pickup on Route 63 four miles northwest of Alabama Town. Cranston faced driving while intoxicated and failure to yield charges after sustaining a head injury and a left leg cut. He was admitted to Genesee Memorial Hospital. The other vehicle was driven by Joseph V. Itma 47 of Medina Me dina.
A panel of medical experts concluded the JFK autopsy findings align with the Warren Commission Report and support two bullets hitting Kennedy from behind. The document, released by the Justice Department ahead of Clay Shaw’s trial, contradicts claims of a front-shot.
The article notes compromises by North Vietnam and Saigon on speaking order, table markings, and flag symbols, describing the conference as one of four equals despite disagreements. It also covers a Norristown crash killing three youths and injuring a fourth, with names and ages provided.
State police recovered most of a $1,500 Bedford County bank loot buried near the State Farm Show in Harrisburg. Julian Wayman and George Tomilson, both 24 from Lancaster, were arrested after guiding investigators to the money. The getaway car, a 1966 green Mustang, was found in State College. The suspects had earlier reported a stolen car to police to mask an alibi.
Pittsburgh AP reports a 20 mile ice gorge on the Allegheny near East Brady built after two weeks of subfreezing temperatures. River gauges rose to 13 feet at Parker. A second six mile gorge is growing at Oil City. Forecaster Lange warned four to five days of warmth or rain could trigger dangerous breakups downstream.
Frank's Auto Service offers auto glass and general auto repair with phone contact 65 0125. Formerly Thomaz Motorg, the shop emphasizes supporting vehicle glass needs and routine repairs.
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