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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1969
Page
1
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Paris AP reports Saigon officials say Hanoi appears more eager for peace than its Viet Cong allies. The impression stems from authoritative accounts of last Saturday's first meeting of Saigon representatives.
City council, after listing 16 applicants for housing officer, narrows to three, paying 6000 dollars yearly. The officer will oversee citizen checks under the Fourth Ward urban renewal plan and be housed in the city building. Also approved travel for the treasurer to a Pennsylvania local government finance conference. An unacted air pollution ordinance and highway widening on North Center Street were discussed. US delegation members reported on ceasefire and peace talks in Vietnam as meetings with Thieu and Ky continued.
Washington reports Nixon begins as 37th president pledging to purify his office and energy toward world peace. He meets NSC officials and Gen Wheeler after a peaceful transfer, while protests erupt briefly near the Capitol. Nixon vows to lead toward lasting peace and negotiates an era of diplomacy beyond Vietnam.
Firestone issued edge building permits surpassing a million dollars with the age treatment plant at 120,605 and the East Smith Street city maintenance building at 105,000. Residential activity rose with 14 structures totaling 214,000 while industrial and business permits reached 961,455. In 1967 residential permits totaled 197,000 up from 122,000 in 1966.
Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacked U S land, river, and air units near Saigon as Nixon took office. At least six U S service members were killed and 35 wounded, including a civilian. Bombings targeted U S Navy craft, advisers, and a demilitarized zone plane.
The Senate praised Nixon's inaugural focus on Vietnam peace while signaling a short honeymoon on domestic issues. J W Fulbright called the speech strong and thoughtful, Henry Jackson expected limited domestic time, and Muskie urged waiting for specifics before partisan picks. GOP leaders also approved a low key, sober address.
City officials discussed replacing the Keystone service station with a new police facility priced around 57 400 plus site costs. Engineer David Johnson outlined a 1600 square foot building, 600 square foot garage, demolition, land, and legal fees, with bids to follow to decide between a new station or remodeling the current site across Kinley alley from the No 1 fire station.
City assessor William Miller reports 1969 real estate totals of 21 267 570 for tax purposes at 75 percent of market value. He estimates the city's market value near 28 million with 13 5 village tax rate expected to bring about 287 118 to the treasury. Ward by ward breakdowns and tax incomes shown. A 17 year old painter fell to his death in a Hong Kong theater during Your Turn to Die causing a 10 minute interval before the film resumed.
Larry Stiner, 21, wounded, turned himself in at Lindbergh Field, Los Angeles police say he is suspected of murder connected to the campus shooting that killed Black Panthers John Huggins and Bunche Carter. His brother George, 22, also surrendered at the West Los Angeles station with an attorney.
A local woman and her son told police that the 12 year old daughter of two renters was disciplined with a stick by a boyfriend of the mother’s estranged wife. The alleged spanking occurred after the child failed to eat soup and was witnessed by the home owner’s granddaughter. A doctor examined the 5 year old girl and found no treatment needed. The family planned legal action if warranted.
New Orleans AP A jury pool of 169 prospects is summoned as District Attorney Jim Garrison presses a case that President Kennedy was killed by a conspiracy of three groups not a single sniper. Judge Haggerty oversees a highly secured courtroom as Alcock challenges Clark amid autopsy disputes.
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