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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1967
Page
1
A Detroit death toll reaches 33 amid rioting while East Harlem residents sift through looted items. A Rochester crackdown continues through a third restless night as looting and arson spread. Police confront rioters. two men are reported shot and killed in the Flower City.
Associated Press reports midsummer violence escalating as federal troops struggle to halt street unrest. Detroit endures new outbreaks with 33 dead and over 150 million in damages as urban riots spread to Chicago, Grand Rapids, Sag inaw, and Phoenix. Army presence cited as politically strained, while leaders debate blame and investigation setup.
Washington AP report states two Pennsylvania Marines died in action in Vietnam. Lance Cpl. Carl E. Ryder of Trafford and Pfe. Reginald W. Wilson of Erie were identified by the Defense Department. Wilson resided at 442 East 19th Street, Erie, and Ryder at A D No 1 Trafford. A separate note says statewide citizen groups were invited to assist Harrisburg in organizing Pennsylvania’s constitutional convention.
In Montreal and Ottawa reports say General Charles de Gaulle, upon rebuke by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, plans to return to France skipping a face to face meeting. Anxious reception awaited him in Canada’s capital amid protests over his support for Quebec separatists during his five day tour.
After two years of negotiations the Public Utilities Commission in Harrisburg authorized the Pennsylvania Railroad to install automatic signals and gates at Union City Main High Street crossing. The system replaces the crossing guard and borough officials urge an accompanying traffic light system costing up to 80 000 dollars. Borough officials, led by Secretary Harry Smiley, say the borough cannot finance the signals, and the railroad would not share costs. The PUC also approved removing one track at the crossing and at First Avenue and Market Street.
House subcommittee chair Rep. Richard Tehord says letters accuse field commanders of muzzling soldiers during Vietnam visits about the M16 rifle. The panel found few complaints in Vietnam but received postvisit letters alleging punishment for speaking out. Pentagon says Army and Marine Corps are investigating.
Special registration for all children entering Kindergarten for the first time will be at Concord School on Wednesday August 16. Registration hours split by last name initial A through M 8:30 to 11:20 a.m. and N through Z 1 to 3:30 p.m. Children must be five by September 1. parents birth certificates and vaccination proof required. No tuition. transportation is provided in some districts, with Corry and Columbus not offering bus service.
The United Jewish Appeal campaign opens in Corry today and runs through mid August led by Joseph Cohen and Philip Zalzneck. The drive funds relief across agencies for Jews and non Jews, supports Middle East welfare, hospitals, and welfare groups. Contributions may be sent to Cohen or Zalzneck.
Washington congressman Joseph P. Vigorito urged removing a $750000 Public Works budget request for a Grand River Valley reservoir in Ohio. He accused backers of the Lake Erie Ohio River canal of using planning funds as a stepping stone, calling it a smokescreen to push the canal project in stages. He warned the reservoir could become part of the canal and urged colleagues to vote against the appropriation.
State Police probe a series of outdoor phone booth burglaries in Crawford County. Sgt. George Martin reported thieves ripped coin boxes at three locations during the night: Centerville Red and White store, Riceville Tracy's restaurant, and Spartansburg fire department garage. Losses discovered this morning and filed with the barracks.
H Rap Brown, SNCC chairman, dodges a nationwide FBI manhunt on charges of inciting a riot and burning Pine Street Elementary School in Cambridge Maryland. Baltimore civil rights leaders visit the riot area to discuss security with General Gelston as 700 National Guard troops stand by.
A Corry man, Dale McQuiston, was freed on bond after arraignment before a U S commissioner in Erie on a federal charge of transporting a forged check across state lines. He turned himself in after an FBI pickup order and faces related burglary charges in Erie County. Restitution has been made for most checks cashed during his cross country spree connected to a burglary at the Corry Concrete Block Co.
Harrisburg AP report says House leaders warn the $1.79 billion budget and $267 million tax plan may worsen before improving. Majority Leader Donaldson says 102 Republican votes unlikely, as Shafer seeks support from Mayor Barr and party officials. Gekas blasts Sampson over tax pressure, warning of $1.5 million state funds at risk if the plan fails.
Two boys aged 8 and 12 played in a diesel roller cab on West Columbus Avenue near Route 6 bypass and started the machine. It jumped a raised manhole and rested against another before police intervened. No one was hurt. investigation completed yesterday.
Detroit business leaders estimate the three county metropolitan area riot losses may reach one billion dollars. The figure includes looting damage, lost tax revenue, and reduced retail sales estimated at sixty million dollars. Absenteeism is high across plants, with auto production varying as unions resume talks.
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