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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1968

Page

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Corry area teachers approve third $300 raise in 3 meetings

In a Corry High School library session the Corry Area Joint School Committee and Board agreed on a $67,027 professional staff raise funded by a state subsidy. The plan raises every existing teacher by 900 starting in September, with salaries rising across degree levels from 5,400 to 9,400 for bachelor and master holders, while budget totals reach 1,952,472. State timing may force April or May payment and possible deficit financing.

Corry Area Joint School Committee Corry Area Joint School Board General Assembly Corry Area Jointure William Kafferlin Corry Area

Not Happy Over Nominees Governors Fear Wallace Stalemate

Governors from both major parties express fear that George C Wallace could stalemate the White House race. A movement grows to back a GOP Democratic accord to resolve deadlock without a Wallace third party. One Republican plans to push for this agreement to be written into party platforms next month. Two Democrats, from the South and North, say post-election talks with Wallace could lead to policy concessions for electoral support.

Cincinnati Ohio Alabama George C. Wallace White House Wallace South John H. Chafee Rhode Island National Governors Conference House of Representatives Chafee GeGorge

Drownings in Lake Michigan Linked to Alcohol, Coroner Says

CHICAGO AP Coroner Andrew J. Toman said many drownings in Lake Michigan involve intoxicated swimmers. He noted high blood alcohol in most adult cases, suggesting alcohol contributed to deaths. The report reflects concerns amid lake recreation and safety.

Chicago Andrew J. Toman Lake Michigan Toman

Sign theft probe adds six youths to case

Corry State Police extend the investigation into road marker sign thefts listing six more youths for malicious mischief. Trooper Paul Sita will refer the 21 total cases to Justice of the Peace Justin Butters for hearings and fines plus restitution exceeding 600 dollars. Names include Brian Johnson, 17, Spring City Pa. William Miller, 17, 64 West Columbus Ave. Philip Amoroso, 17, 970 Mead Ave. Danny L. Taylor, 16, 16 East Frederick St. John Clark Eaton, 16, 237 East South St. Dennis Brumagin, 14, 410 Mead Ave. The case remains open with further leads possible. Florida toll collectors defend dour expressions citing no pay raise and no restroom breaks amid overtime duties.

Corry Paul Sita Justice ‘of the Peace Justin Butters R. D Sita Brian Johnson Spring City William Miller Columbus Avenue Philip Amoroso Mead Avenue Danny L

Ax Wielder Gets Year Jail and Restitution

Richard H. Smith, 35, formerly of 61 Snyder Circle and now in Jamestown, was sentenced by Judge Edward H. Carney in Erie County court to one year in jail, $100 in court costs, and restitution for $4,000 in apartment damage, $159 to a truck, and $500 to a car. He had previously been found guilty of malicious mischief for the August incident at Mrs. Lucille Church’s Circle apartments and was already serving another jail term. He was acquitted on an attempted murder charge and had chased Robert Church with the ax during the spree.

Snyder Circle Edward H. Carney Erie Richard H. Smith Jamestown Lucille Church Smith

Increase Cruelty Case Penalties Signed into Law

Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania Governor Shaffer signed a bill that makes aggravated cruelty to minors a crime with strict penalties. The act raises simple cruelty to minors to at least a $500 fine or 90 days in jail or both, and in cases of grievous bodily harm to a minor, a conviction could bring up to four years imprisonment or a $3,000 fine.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Guv. Shaffer

Union eases strike stalemate over Chicago convention

AP dispatch from Chicago reports the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers enabling certain members to install all communications gear for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Robert A. Nickey announced the breakthrough after talks with Chicago leaders and Mayor Daley, ending the lock with Illinois Bell Telephone Co that could have moved the event.

Chicago International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Robert A. Nickey Richard A. Daley Union Illinois Bell ‘Telephone Co

Tree damage suit over Corry crash seeks $6000

Lawrence and M rs Hosier filed in Erie County court against William Silvis alleging his car crash on East Main Street on September 21 1964 damaged their 21 inch maple tree their home aluminum siding and front lawn. They seek 6000 for the tree 390 for siding and 59 for lawn plus related costs. The driver then 17 was chased by state police and face multiple charges later reduced and fined.

Corry Erie William Silvis Lawrence Hosier East Main Street Silvis East Main Hosiers M. S. Cobbett Norbert Bachemer

Viet Cong Shelling Hits Allied Posts in North Vietnam

Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces launched their heaviest shelling in weeks against allied posts in the northern provinces of South Vietnam. Casualties were light for U S and South Vietnamese forces, with initial reports noting four civilians killed, four soldiers wounded, and two houses destroyed. Shelling included 200 to 300 rounds of mortars and 100 pound rockets around Da Nang, Hue, and Quang Ngai.

Saigon South Vietnam Dame Ly Russia U.S da Nang Hue Quang Ngai North Vietnam U.S Special Forces Marine Air Group Markle Mountain U S Marble Mountain

Stole Pistol Shells Trigger Fatal San Luis Obispo Shooting

A gunman broke into a sporting goods store for a pistol and shells then killed two visitors, wounded a woman, and fled. Victims were August Marsala and Victor Cricco of Yonkers. Evelyn Marsala, wounded, hospitalized. Suspect William H Duff, from Maryland, surrendered after a chase. Duff stated he did not intend to hurt people. Authorities note the victims were vacationing in San Luis Obispo when shot.

San Luis Obispo Calif August Marsala Victor Cricco Yonkers Marsala Evelyn Sperlo Duff Dave Ethridge Dave's Sports Emporium

Mailman Route Cuts Begin With Saturday Schedule

Corry Post Office to operate a limited call window this Saturday as a nationwide post office realignment reduces Saturday mail service. Rural residents may still receive deliveries while urban routes face elimination with August and September deadlines for fourth class post office closures and staggered Saturday residential delivery cuts. Union-GT negotiations resume in Erie as about 1,500 IBEW members seek wage and promotion terms. Kohler Co. president James L. Kupl ic dies, old guard steps aside after heart attack.

Corry R. C. McLaughlin Cerry

Czechs Win and Soviets Withdraw Troops from Czechoslovakia

The Soviet Union agreed to send its politburo to Czechoslovakia for talks on the liberal course while pulling the last troops from Presov, as Moscow backed off from top level talks on Soviet soil. Reports said combat equipment remained near the Polish border with several thousand troops, amid warnings over western frontier defense and possible permanent non-Czechoslovak troops.

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