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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1968

Page

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Hallucinations Possible Tape Record Girl's Story

State Police questioning Karen Sue Gooney in Corry Memorial Hospital yielded two theories about her disappearance. Investigators found discrepancies in her account suggesting possible kidnapping, or a possible wandering due to hallucinations. A psychiatrist and minister may be consulted to probe events surrounding the incident.

Karen Sue Gooney Corry Memorial Hospital John Bvanio Karen Sue Evanko Robert Heffer Christian and Missionary Alliance Church Heffer Cooney Corry P. H. Augustine East Springfield Keren Sue

Pentagon ends costly F111B fighter project after 216 million spent

The Pentagon scrapped the F111B carrier aircraft after spending about 216.5 million over six years. Navy engineers faced repeated weight and performance problems under McNamara’s plan to share parts with the Air Force. The project failed to meet combat specs, with eight planes built and six completed, none achieving carrier flight. Senate and House panels rejected further funding as Vice Admiral Connally called the program a nightmare.

Washington Pentagon Navy Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Air Force Congress U.S McNamara Senate House Armed Services Committee

Torrential Floods Hit Britain as Deluge Rages

AP dispatch reports western and central England inundated by unprecedented rainfall. Troops and helicopters rescue hundreds as rivers breach banks up to six feet, blocking roads and rail services to Bristol Liverpool Manchester and Birmingham. Two deaths confirmed with others missing.

London England Bristol Liverpool Manchester Birmingham West Country Devon Keynsham

Fatal Plane Crash Blamed On Heart Attack

Sudbury Ontario coroner's jury says heart attack caused the June 12 Cessna 180 crash near Westree that killed four men. Robert G. Griffin of Minden Ontario died along with Ivan Smith of Ancaster Ontario Richard Polanski 47 and Francis G Oliver 34 Wilcox Pennsylvania.

Sudbury Ont Robert G. Griffin Minden Westree Here Ivan Smith Ancaster Richard Polanski Francis G. Oliver

Corry and Erie face 100 percent market value tax shift

Erie County moves toward 100 percent market value assessments after a three year $352000 countywide appraisal. Corry and Erie, both third class cities, may set their own bases while Tax Board considers requiring lowered millages. Assessor William Miller has long used 75 percent of market value, contrasting with the county 40 percent formula.

Erie County Tax Assessment and Revision Board Corry Erie Tn Ory William Miller State

Gagged Washington Statue Protest Sparking Tax Talk

The Philadelphia Resistance admitted gagging 12 statues citywide to protest free speech denial, while officials discuss tax assessment procedures. County plans to keep 34 percent average assessment with potential millage changes. Corry officials weigh local control vs statewide procedures as costs around $1000 annually.

George Washington Philadelphia Philadelphia Resistance

Fleeing Robbers Shot After Bank Theft

Two men stole a bag of coins from a savings and loan on Liberty avenue. Police boxed in their car in the Hill District and a man was shot in the head as he fled. Edward Coy, 22, is hospitalized in fair condition. Captured with him was Louis Winston, 21. No charges filed immediately.

Pittsburgh Savings and Loan Office Edward Coy Louis Wirston Concard Libertys’ Savings and Loan Association Liberty Avenue Hill District Coy Winston

Delay Threat to Fortas Nomination Faces Senate Hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee opened hearings on Abe Fortas's bid to replace Earl Warren as chief justice. A key issue is whether a vacancy exists, with Ramsey Clark called to testify and potential delays before Fortas' background is reviewed. Senator Thurmond pledges a strong fight.

Abe Fortas Earl Warren United States Fortas Johnson Warren Ramsey Clark Fridday Hape Homer Thornberry Johnson Friend Thornberry Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Supreme Court Sam J. Ergin Jr Dn.c Fortas Penne Exton Strom Thurmond R-5.c

State Law Requires Bumpers on Motor Vehicles

Police Chief Frank Carnegie announced a new state law signed by the governor in May prohibits driving a vehicle on highways without bumpers. The minimum fine is 25 dollars and up to 15 days in jail. Local police previously cited a driver but delayed charges to inform the public before arrests begin.

Frank Carnegie

House Passes LBJ Housing Bill Aims Aid to Needy Buyers

The House approved a $5 billion three year housing measure under LBJ to aid about 500 000 low income families with interest subsidies for home purchases. The bill faced 56 amendments and a key reduction of $100 million to drop two programs, while voting to proceed to Senate conference.

LBJ Washington House Johnson Charles R. Jonas R-N.c Senate Chamber Robert C. Weaver

Vietnam casualties dip as lull slows ground fighting

Saigon reports 961 Viet Cong and North Vietnamese killed and 1 446 Americans killed or wounded last week while air attacks continue. U S and allied forces say enemy refusal to fight sparked the lull, even as fliers down a MIG and damage Dong Hoi barges.

Saigon U.S North Vietnam Dong Hoi Demilitarized Zone

Marine Kadnaper Kills Self After Kidnapping Case

In Marysville California a Marine tied up a mother and fled with a 2 year old girl then released her unharmed. The man Thomas Scholfield 22 returned during the search and shot himself in the heart with a .22 pistol. Scholfield had been AWOL from the Marines. His wife Loret ta Scholfield 20 faced kidnapping armed robbery and auto theft charges. A hearing is set for July.

Marysville Calif Thomas Schoffield Dennis More Scholfield Loretta Vicky West Vicky Helen West

State Highway Chief In Brief Bypass Tour

Secretary of Highways Robert Bartlett and the State Highway Commission visited Corry to inspect the Route 6 bypass. The party traveled from Warren to Corry, then Lawrence Airport, and boarded a state plane to Erie. Local officials were not asked to meet.

Robert Bartlett State Highway Commission Corry Pennsylvania Warren Lawrence Erie

Guardsman Court Martialed For Refusing Riot Duty

An Ohio National Guardsman was court martialed and sentenced to 21 days hard labor for refusing riot duty during April violence in Youngstown. John M. Lenehan of Cleveland Heights, a conscientious objector, plans possible appeal, while Ohio Adjutant Gen. Del Corso says it is the first such case in the state.

Cleveland Ohio National Ohio Sylvester del Corso Lenehan 107Th Armored Cavalry Regiment Cavalry Armory Shaker Heights George A. McIntosh 207Th Akron Canton 107Th James A. Rhodes Youngstown Cleve

Gun Control Battle Faces Senate and House Delays

Backers of tougher gun laws plan to bypass committees and bring bills to the floor as Senate delays persist on registration licensing and a mail order ban. House postpones action to next week amid focus on Supreme Court nominations and Johnson era politics. The effort gains possible support from leaders Mansfield and Dirksen with Tydings pushing around committee hurdles. The Emergency Committee for Gun Control vows increased mail campaigns before adjournment. Jerome Tandy Vardis Fisher, 73, noted author of Western life works, dies Tuesday night including a Mormon history title.

Washington Senate House of Representatives House Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Judiciary Johnson Supreme Court Joseph D. Tydings Mike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois Tydings Hugh Scott R-Pa Robert F. Kennedy Congress Jerome, Tandy Vardis Fisher Church of Jesus Christ of Lattersday Saints Mormon

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