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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1968
Page
3
Incomplete text mentions threats and law actions, arrests, and possible homicide linked to a political or executive context. References to locations like Washington and Burma appear, with unclear dates and names. The fragmentary nature limits precise entities or outcomes.
Hospital administrator Samuel Antrim says Corry Memorial cannot admit mentally ill or alcoholic patients due to bylaws and lack of trained staff. He notes other hospitals may take such patients, but beds and facilities are often unavailable. A proposal for a dedicated room in the new addition was discussed, pending staffing.
Warren District Attorney Samuel F. Bonavita led a treble verdict in a Grand Valley assault case. A jury of seven women and five men found Ovil Short guilty of assault with intent to rob in the August 5 robbery at John Elmer Beach’s rural residence. Co-defendant Jerry W. Gillespie had prior trial outcomes. Short surrendered October 31 and faces sentencing. The report also notes a separate imperial villa project for Emperor Hirohito in Shimoda with a 1968 budget of over $2 million aimed for completion in 1971.
Harrisburg AP A Western Pennsylvania delegate warns the property tax exemption fight could wreck the Constitutional Convention’s work. Subcommittee debate over school and local government funding for municipal services drew opposition from critics who fear increased costs for schools and universities. A vote was postponed to Monday as leaders urged careful consideration over the weekend. The convention’s day included Judiciary Committee action on incompatible judicial activities.
An advertisement touts Carter's Pills as a unique laxative formula that activates slowed lower tract muscles to relieve irregularity. It claims quick, temporary relief and cites millions of satisfied users while urging readers to try the product at a9¢. The text also includes a political note about a local government subcommittee decision on district apportionment and a cue that the full convention rests until Monday.
Harrisburg AP The 44H grand champion baby beef steer Tony the 1010 pound Angus owned by Patricia Peffer 14 of Carlisle commanded top dollar at the Pennsylvania Farm Show main sale ring as buyers statewide gathered for the auction. The show drew 445000 visitors in four days as it neared a poor attendance day. 710000 attended last year. The 1967 grand champion sold for 5920 dollars equating to 460 a pound with Peffer planning to put the money in the bank.
Services for Albert Bensink were conducted at 2 p.m. yesterday at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev. Kelvin Krohnmeyer officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery. Bearers included Richard Bensink, Harold Bensink, Paul Bensink, Irwin Bensink, Homer Loomis Jr., and Kenneth Pound. Friends and relatives attended from Jamestown, Kennedy, Blackville, Buffalo, Sherman, Ashtabula, Titusville, McKean, Columbus, Corry, North East, and Union City.
William Zeiler known as the commuter bandit faces trial in U S District Court over eight bank robberies totaling more than 80000 dollars. His defense seeks to place 16 witnesses about his whereabouts, while a government handwriting expert may be used for one charge. Separate notes mention 4 H lamb judging results in Lancaster County with Ted and Tom Hess winning top titles in Hampshire and Dorset sheep.
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