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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1967
Page
1
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Peace efforts hold in most cities as a presidential commission meets at the White House to investigate the week of rioting that left hundreds homeless and cost many lives. In Detroit curfews and National Guard patrols persist as Cyrus Vance heads to Washington with a firsthand report.
Richard Butler, 31, of Union City was fractured necks after a four foot thick log split. he was trapped between halves at Blakeslee Lumber Co. while cutting with a hand power saw. Butler survived and was treated at Union City Memorial Hospital. condition reported satisfactory.
In Detroit AP report the United Auto Workers backs profit sharing as GM Ford and Chrysler announce profits dip for the second quarter of 1967. Ford posts 146.5 million in net income 1.94 per share versus 216 million and 1.97 the year before. Vehicle sales fall 13 percent. GM six month earnings drop from 1.1 billion to 902 million. Chrysler also reports lower earnings.
Mrs. Kirk Sawyer of 39 Brook Street, aCorry civic figure and archery enthusiast, died at Hamot Hospital Erie from a cerebral hemorrhage after a July 20 attack while en route to Columbus for archery practice. She was born June 5, 1921 in Union City, trained as a nurse in Buffalo, worked in Los Angeles, then at Corry Memorial Hospital. She and Kirk Sawyer ran Sawyer Studio of Photography on North Center Street, where she did color tinting and retouching and earned a master's rating in oil painting.
Butte County supervisors by a 232 vote abolished their 6000 two year salaries to fund 36000 for new county library books. Supervisor Jack McKillop led the motion while Chairman Arley Hewsden called the action asinine. Les Pryde vows to sue to collect pay. Auditor Herb Seely says the move likely violates state law.
Eric Hemstreet a 23 year old Albion man escaped serious harm after his coupe convertible drifted off Route 6 a half mile east of Union City and struck a tree before tipping over He is hospitalized with a right arm fracture and pelvis injuries Police say he apparently fell asleep at the wheel Damage to the vehicle is estimated at 2500 and state troopers Richard Deutsch and Richard Gambino investigated the crash
In Warren an acting postmaster role shifts to Frank Fago after Francis DeLong resigns to pursue a county commission bid. DeLong had briefly led the office following Bruce Knabenshue's 1965 departure. Civil Service exams were held but no finalist chosen. DeLong returns to assistant postmaster duties under Fago.
Evelyn Sivi age 38 pleaded guilty to assault and battery after stabbing James May 28 during a Tavern dispute at Cabin in the Pines. In Warren County Court Judge Alexander Flick suspended six months probation and ordered costs. Proxmire argues canal dead issue as House trims funds.
Abe Herbert A Gilbert introduces Smokeless a metal cylinder with a flavored licorice pellet that emits heated scented air when lit He claims it lowers tobacco use and could be used as a vaporizer or for inhaling medications Firms show interest while a reporter notes its strong candy scent and appeal to dieters.
The canal remains closed after two months with Western Europe rerouting trade. Five obstructions block the 103 mile waterway, including sunk ships and cement decks. Fourteen vessels sit trapped at Bitter Lake as Egypt and Israel stand firm.
The Journal's prize-winning columnist Paul Harvey argues on Page 2 that society faces mob rule or peace. He urges readers not to miss his analysis and to read it for guidance.
Washington AP Congress wrangles over riot inquiries as Johnson faces rival probes. Sen McClellan hints added investigations and broad powers. House crime control bill advances. Kerner expects cross agency help including the FBI. page four continuation noted.
A 16 year old girl was beaten by a man, his wife, and their child. she is in satisfactory condition at Union City Memorial Hospital with a head injury and other trauma. The victim’s mother said charges will be filed and a police action may follow. The assault occurred after she left home en route to a downtown restaurant owned by her mother. The assailants pursued her after she escaped, then blocked her at a railroad crossing before attacking again. Further x-ray results were pending.
Fifteen youths from good families were turned over to juvenile court on vandalism charges after damaging a vacant suburban home. Police say damage to the Frank E Kennedy residence ranged from 1 000 to 6 000 dollars, with smashed furniture obscene graffiti stolen valuables and other destruction at the Mount Lebanon property.
Flames and explosions aboard the aircraft carrier Forrestal off North Vietnam killed at least 26 and damaged 29 U S jets. The 4 300 crew were injured or missing with scattered counts suggesting the toll could rise. Some crew leaped into the sea to escape the blaze as helicopters ferried the injured to other ships. The damage value neared $60 million while Forrestal moved under its own power to a port.
In New Castle Pennsylvania scattered bands of Negro youths set fires smashed windows and beat a white man on the South Side. Police called out the entire force but described the incident as minor with no arrests. A firebomb caused 150 dollars damage and other blazes were quickly stopped. A mugging netted 100 dollars from Harry Weatherby.
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