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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1970
Page
1
A 17 year old driver Frank K Bachmaier from Erie lost both legs when his car crashed on Route 5 east of Erie at 11 50 p m. A passenger Darrell H Matz 17 from Erie was injured. Both listed in undetermined condition at Hamot hospital.
Ironworkers from Erie picketed a McInnes Steel construction site after learning the project would be built with non union labor. Tony Cardamone of Local 348 said J N Wilson Co would supply non union Erie rigging workers, paying far less than union rates, with about 200 members available but only a small fraction involved. Attempts to reach McInnes officials continued at press time.
Corry Area High School held its first outdoor graduation at Howard J. Sheen Field under favorable weather. The 235 graduates processed to seats near the Speaker's platform as the band played. Class president Joseph McLaughlin led the Pledge of Allegiance, salutatorian Patricia Miller spoke on facing the world, and valedictorian Jeffrey Peck urged responsibility. Japanese exchange student Hiroshi Ikawa gave a farewell and invited attendance at Expo 70 in Japan, saying Sayonara. Superintendent Ray Hilsen presented diplomas with board president Darwin Wolcott. seniors were introduced by homeroom teachers.
A collection of 1970 scholarship awards lists recipients and amounts across Erie and nearby areas. Michael Jackson receives Aero-Flow Dynamics $500 yearly for four years. Peggy Waltier and Joi Ellis Lodge nursing grants total $400. Angela Baressi, Kay Simmons and Gary Fairchild receive $200 each. Patrick Wotus gets Bagley Fund support from a $5,000 endowment. Laurene Kane earns Villa Maria Honor Scholarship $1,000 yearly for four years. Robert Sanders and Jef ut pe Penn State University, Mark Hall Behrend Campus, and Penn State University programs are noted along with Guy Williams at ATES Technical School $800. Candace Eastman earns Corry Area Education Association $200 for a teaching career. Patty Mill receives a DAR citizenship award. and Behrend Campus entries, plus several unnamed Penn State links, complete the list.
A cross section of city residents launched the Corry Youth Center by electing officers and forming committees. They plan site search, legal setup, and fundraising while surveying 160 Corry Area High School responses showing strong support for a center with activities, hours, and supervision.
MEADVILLE PA. Gary Powell 27 and wife Carol 21 were arrested by state police on charges of conspiring to commit an unlawful act. They allegedly arranged a meeting to use narcotic and dangerous drugs and allowed John Ensworth and Stanley Leo Tysarczyk to use their vehicle to transport drugs while the two were under the influence. The Powells post bond and have a district justice hearing this afternoon. Ensworth and Tysarczyk, arrested by Meadville City Police June 2, face marijuana and hashish possession charges and are to be heard in Ul today.
A fragmentary report describes Dr Fineman driving a van with no license plate in Corry and Erie. Police investigations note he claimed ties to a pharmaceutical firm while cashing checks and implying ownership of the vehicle. Corry Police are pursuing leads on the wandering doctor and the missing license details.
Oslo AP report says Thor Heyerdahl's wife will fly to the United States next week. She will travel via New York and intends to meet Heyerdahl during her visit. The note lacks a clear date and final destination in America.
Reports from Amman and Beirut describe three days of fierce fighting between Palestinian guerrillas and Jordanian troops. By Associated Press, the violence left hundreds killed or wounded, hostages taken including U S citizens, and foreign hotels controlled by guerrillas as King Hussein seeks a cease-fire and reconciliation.
City police, after a 2:30 am call about a truck on Church and South Center streets, cited three teenagers with littering for throwing garbage from a vehicle. Officers found garbage scattered across the east side, including North Center near the YMCA and William Street near East Main, prompting penalties under the motor vehicle code.
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