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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1968
Page
1
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Milk prices rise in the Erie marketing area effective February 1 as Milk Control Commission orders higher charges for home delivery and store purchases. Home delivered quart moves 20 to 32 cents, half gallon 57 to 61 cents, gallon 1.09 to 1.10, and 1-quart container 2.73 to 2.80, with a six or more quart discount option. Store prices rise to 31 cents per quart, 59 cents per half gallon, and 1.04 to 1.09 per gallon. 10-quart store container drops to 2.50. The farmer price remains at 6.30 per hundredweight.
Pittsburgh report says steel producers plan to restart furnaces and stockpile 27.5 million dollars in strike funds as U S Steel and Pittsburgh Steel expand operations. United Steelworkers plan to double dues starting in April to fund a five month strike fund, with ratification in Atlantic City on March 20.
After a devastating earthquake in western Sicily, more than 40,000 refugees crowd soggy tent camps or hillsides awaiting aid. Outbreaks of scarlet fever, chicken pox, whooping cough, and pneumonia peak as two deaths from exposure are reported. Officials warn the final death toll may reach near 400 while relief efforts struggle with weather, logistics, and red tape.
Stanford reports Mike Kasperak, 54, the world’s fourth heart transplant patient, in extremely grave condition after multiple surgeries and internal bleeding. Doctors warn infectious influences threaten his weakened system as his spleen was removed and liver function interrupted. In Pittsburgh, the Western Pennsylvania Heart Association announces donor signups to prep for future heart transplants.
R D 4 Corryman injured when a 140 pound flywheel fell on him at Ajax Tron Works shortly after 7 am. Charles Peck 35 was moving the wheel to attach a hoist and was squeezed between the wheel and steel ingots. He was taken by ambulance to Corry Memorial Hospital then transferred to St Vincent's Hospital Erie for further care.
Washington officials say the administration will hold back 600 million dollars in highway funds to curb inflation. Secretary Boyd warned governors last October of possible withholdings up to 2.2 billion from 4.4 billion slated for highways. Governors and Congress reacted angrily to the prospect.
In France at Nice a dispute over a parking space ended with a broken arm after a shopkeeper Maurice Basadella released air from tires and a scuffle ensued when buyer Anne Berthe Lot returned. Her lawyer filed charges of bodily harm after her arm was set.
Mrs Lyndon B Johnson says she is sorry the shrill voice of anger and discord overshadowed crime fighting ideas. Eartha Kitt says she would do 80 again and argues youth rebel against the Vietnam war. White House reports hundreds of protests while panel discussions on crime proceed.
Spartanburg man James Nadolny 2, held for Erie County parole on a parole violation after being seen driving a car on North Center Street without a license for the second time. He changed seats with another man to avoid arrest. the other man refused to sign a statement admitting Nadolny drove. Nadolny to be turned over to parole officer Robert Jury after questioning. In Osaka, Japan, railway engineer Massashi Shimo, 30, was arrested on dereliction of duty and hauled from hospital to jail after a crash injuring 239 people.
Two local minors were fined for possession of intoxicants after police received a tip that they were drinking beer in a car on North Center Street. Alfred J. Messina, 19, and Robert Murray, 19, were cited, pled guilty, and faced fines with costs. Murray paid and was released. Messina promised to pay all fines and costs.
Western Pennsylvania Heart Association begins signing donors for a future heart transplant bank. Officials urge cautious optimism, noting the effort lines up healthy volunteers in advance to streamline future transplants. Mrs. Joseph Barr, Pittsburgh mayor's wife, was the first to sign.
President Johnson nominates Clark M. Clifford longtime White House adviser and Washington lawyer to be secretary of defense replacing Robert McNamara Clifford who has served seven years will step down before March 1 Clifford avoids labeling as hawk or dove while analysts view him as a hardliner on the Vietnam War Confirmation hearings are expected and the decision may shape wartime policy Clifford has advised on defense strength weapons and international actions through various advisory roles
Viet Cong fired 600 rockets and mortars at South Vietnamese marines in the Mekong Delta, killing 20 and wounding 219 seriously as allied forces launch counter offensives. U.S. units reported one Marine killed and two wounded as Coronado Ten operation continues. A CH53 helicopter crash near the DMZ killed 41 aboard, with rescue teams delayed by bad weather.
Erie County personal property tax office says staff will access IRS income data this year to verify taxes on stocks bonds mutual funds and other holdings. Clark Lord administrator notes forms are available in the courthouse basement and requests can be mailed. He estimates annual collections could rise from 400000 to about 1 million.
New York AP reports actor Arthur Reardon fined 3545 dollars in Criminal Court for 140 back parking tickets and one moving violation. The sum tops fines in Mayor Lindsay's six week traffic enforcement program. Reardon paid 1000 dollars and posted 500 bail.
The jury will hear closing arguments Monday after William Zeiler, a 35-year-old North Side grocer, denied being the Commuter Bandit accused in eight holdups totaling $20,077. Zeiler, calm on the stand, said he is not guilty and faced questions about alleged harassment of his family during his arrest. U.S. Atty. Gustave Diamond pressed on his gambling habits, which Zeiler denied as extensive.
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