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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
1
About 500 Viet Cong launched a night assault on a U S armored cavalry bivouac 40 miles east of Saigon. U S casualties totaled eight killed and 31 wounded with 45 enemy dead found at dawn after heavy artillery and air support forced a retreat. 13 prisoners were taken.
The six shop craft unions did not walk out as the no-strike period ended early, pledging to avoid a strike while Congress works on antistrike legislation. Senate leaders planned to set action after a Dodd censure debate, with a 90 day no-strike extension and a five member federal board to decide wage scales if no agreement is reached. President Johnson indicated he would wait for further schedule details.
The Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that the state does not own fish that are at liberty in lakes and streams. The decision upholds the notion that while the state may regulate capture sale and transport as a sovereign power it does not own the fish. The case stems from a 12 000 fish and 60 000 minnows kill near Union City traced to drainage from the GLF fertilizer plant now Agway. The state had sought civil damages in Erie County and Dauphin County courts previously, but the appellate ruling limits the state to the 1959 fish law remedy.
In Kensington Pennsylvania a Saturday ceremony made Melvin Kerr a commander at home as his wife became an Air Force second lieutenant. He administers the oath and she rises to first lieutenant after orientation. he waits until November for nurse anesthetist certification before promotion.
Union City police and a state investigator probe three weekend burglaries that damaged Quality Master Market Crawford County Co op and Mullens Coal Supply. Loot included cash, a rifle, ammunition, tools, and ransacked offices. Full loss estimate to top $5,000 as investigators continue.
Two 11 year old girls were thrown from a horse yesterday. Pennee Morton suffered a shoulder injury and was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital. Lola Marie Troyer received treatment and was released.
Wendell Shields, 55, of 312 Concord Street, was carried to Corry Memorial Hospital by ambulance Saturday after being struck by a truck near the North Center Street intersection. The driver, Melvin Smith, 47, of R. D. 2, Corry, said he hit the brakes on an amber light and skidded over 30 feet, striking Mrs. Shields who lay about 20 feet from the impact. Mrs. Shields received manitor injuries and was released after treatment.
President Johnson stated that Israeli troop withdrawals must occur but only as part of broader Arab-Israeli peace negotiations. He outlined five peace principles, urged an end to arms races, and tied withdrawals to resolving refugees, freedom of maritime passage, and mutual recognition, signaling alignment with Israeli security concerns while seeking a negotiated settlement.
Saturday night the Corry substation deployed a new task force drawing in officers from Erie Warren and local patrol. The operation yielded 10 motor vehicle violations 7 operator license issues 1 faulty muffler 1 faulty light 1 missing registration 5 minors charged with transporting or possessing intoxicants and 2 additional arrests under the criminal code. Sgt George Martin said the force will be used as needed and praised the first deployment.
Funeral services set for Republican Assemblyman William C. Fuellhart of Warren after a heart attack in an Erie motel room. The 64 year old lawmaker, serving his first term, represented Warren and Forest counties and died after returning from his 50th wedding anniversary celebration with his wife Katherine. His death leaves the House with 102 GOP members and 99 Democrats. Services were held at First Presbyterian Church of Warren with burial at Warren County Memorial Park. he is survived by his widow four sons one daughter 10 grandchildren and a brother.
Drivers in Findley Lake crash into a parked car, sending it into the Ship N Shore restaurant wall. Charles Carlson Jr, 19, Erie, suffers head injuries and is hospitalized. Richard Watrous, 16, North Clymer, and James Altman, 17, Findley Lake, suffer scalp and body injuries. all in satisfactory condition. Carlson and William Gray, 22, of Clymer, arrested for reckless driving. Gray also for leaving the scene.
NBC News chief William McAndrew says NBC will air The JFK Conspiracy The Case of Jim Garrison tonight amid New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison objections. Garrison alleges NBC aims to undermine his Shaw trial and seeks FCC action. FCC spokesman notes no letter received and FCC cannot intervene by law.
Soviet Premier Kosygin urged the UN General Assembly to require Israel to withdraw from all occupied Arab territories to create peace in the region. He charged U S policy encouraged war and warned of possible nuclear war if conflict resumed. He pressed for withdrawal from the Suez Canal zone and other seized lands.
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