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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1969

Page

6

Garland Gala Days Queen Crowned at Fairgrounds

Ruth Frazier a 14 year old from Garland was named Queen of Garland Gala Days at the fairgrounds on Route 27. She was crowned by last year's queen Sandy Waters as the four day event opened. The Garland Volunteer Fire Department sponsors the celebration which will climax with a parade at 2 pm Saturday. Police report a boy's purple Schwinn bike found abandoned in a yard may be claimed at the station. A tampering report on Burton avenue prompted patrols during early morning hours. Real estate transfers and agreements recorded in Erie County include several parcels between local residents. A truck driver, Robert Andrews, 45, Warren, faces charges after driving onto Route 6 and causing a collision with George Erickson, 46, Erie. no injuries and property damage listed.

Ruth Frazier Garland Fairgrounds Miss Frazier Sandy Waters Garland Volunteer Fire Department Conry Richard Gambino Robert Andrews Warren George Erickson Erie

State's Smokers Face Highest Tax Anywhere

HARRISBURG AP House Democratic leaders consider raising Pennsylvania cigarette tax from 13 to 18 cents a pack to fund a 2.5 billion fiscal year program. A 5 cent increase would add about 65 million yearly, while a car trade in tax could bring over 52 million. The move is part of broader tax plans amid revenue estimates.

Harrisburg Associated Press

Ireland’s prospect of another election looms after vote count

Ballots began counting in Ireland’s national election with most predicting a minority government and a fall vote. Fianna Fail faces a foe from Fine Gael and Labor as voters weigh change after two years of government. Proportional representation complicates polling and projections. Northeast Dublin pits Conor Cruise O’Brien against Charles Haughey for four seats amid stiff scrutiny over land deals and Maoist critiques.

Dublinap Ireland Jack Lynch Fianna Fail Soldiers of Destiny Fiannaail Fine Gael Irish Party Labor Party Dail Dublin Conor Cruise O'Brien New York University Charles Haughey Lynch Haughey O'Brien

Local births feature Jamestown and Spartansburg listings

A daughter was born yesterday at WCA Hospital in Jamestown to Mr. and Mrs. Jerold Keyes of Jamestown. The girl’s mother is Bertha Wolozen of Spring Creek. Another daughter arrived yesterday at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Vanderhoff of Spartansburg. The mother is Hazel Black. A son was born yesterday in West Valley New York to Mr. and Mrs. David Klinger. The mother is Betty Lou Craker. Paternal and maternal grandparents named. Birmingham area public telephones noted.

WCA Hospital Jamestown Jerold Keyes Keyes Bertha Wolozen Spring Creek Corry Memorial Hospital Hubert Vanderhoff Spartansburg Vanderhoff Hazel Black West Valley N.Y David Klinger Klinger Betty Lou Craker John Gilmore Seneca Street Leo Craker Worth Street

18 Month Old Girl Killed In Truck Crash Indiana Pa

An 18 month old girl, Wendy J. Fulmer, died when a car carrying her was rammed by a tractor-trailer on U S 119, about a mile south of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Her mother Flaxen Fulmer was hospitalized with injuries after the car driven by her husband Charles skidded out of control and turned into the truck’s path.

Indiana, Pa Wendy J. Fulmer Indiana Hospital Flaxen Fulmer Charles

Nixon withdrawal plan shifts Vietnam aims by 1970 end

The article outlines a plan to begin a U S withdrawal of 100 000 troops this year with a target of complete ground force withdrawal from Vietnam by the end of 1970. It criticizes the maximum pressure policy for high casualties and little effect on Paris peace talks. Clifford urges reduced combat levels and continued support to Saigon while it takes on ground duties. He believes Saigon may then accept limits on US involvement. In a separate note from Johannesburg a dog charity humorously bans staff swimming pools to exercise dachshunds with slipped discs.

United States U.S Vietnam Clifford Paris Saigon Hanoi

Rabbis Say Colleges Threaten Judaism in Youth

Houston AP report covers Rabbi Ralph Simon of Chicago warning 500 Reform ministers at CCAR that colleges pose the greatest threat to American Judaism. He cites lack of Jewish counselors on campuses and urges action to help students answer why be Jewish, noting nine of ten Jewish youths attend college.

Houston, Tex U.S Simon CCAR Chicago

State Judges Push for Higher Pay in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania judges say they are underpaid and urge the legislature to raise salaries. The Pennsylvania Judicial Conference formed a committee to advocate pay boosts as Chief Justice and state appellate judges are proposed to earn higher wages. Judge Gerald A. Gleeson noted a broader mandate beyond pay.

Lancaster Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Judicial Conference Gerald A. Gleeson Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Loran L. Lewis Allegheny County Gleeson Supreme Court John C. Bell Jr Common Pleas

Nason Named Corry Office Manager for General Telephone

Jack F. Nason is appointed Corry office manager for General Telephone, announced by William J. Schilling Northern Division manager. Nason, from Erie, will assume duties Monday, replacing Gary Crayne who resigned. Nason joined the company in 1966 as a customer representative in Erie and later held roles as sales representative and salesman. A native of Erie and graduate of Washington and Jefferson College, he has been active with the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Jack F. Nason Corry General Telephone William J. Schilling Northern Divison Nason Erie Gary Crayne Washington and Jefferson College The Junior Chamber of Commerce

Washington man indicted for tax evasion over six thousand dollars

A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh charged William D. Brownlee Jr. of Washington Pennsylvania with evading payment of more than $6,000 in income taxes for 1963 through 1965. The indictment details alleged underreporting and failure to file returns, marking a formal federal accusation. Brownlee faces potential penalties under tax evasion statutes.

Pittsburgh Washington, Pa William D. Brownlee Jr

Patient Days At CMH Uped By Medicare

May admissions declined at Corry Memorial Hospital while Medicare patient days grew totals to 1,786. Administrator Samual Antrim reported 64 May starters, 250 admissions, 7 deaths, 261 discharges, leaving 46 on June 1. Occupancy topped 100 percent for adults, newborns at 24 percent. 38 major and 64 minor operations performed.

Corry Memorial Hospital Medicare Samual Antrim Antrim

House Defeats Tougher Smoke Labeling Bill

Washington AP reports the House rejected tougher cigarette labeling and advertising bans, sending a six year extension of the 1965 act to the Senate by voice vote amid debate. FTC and FCC proposals on warnings and radio TV bans were sidelined by the bill. The wording would shift from may be hazardous to dangerous and may cause lung cancer to emphasize surgeon general findings. Water issues in Yokohama reveal a decade of industrial water use amid a pipe mix up causing dysentery in kindergarten children.

Washington House Senate Federal Communications Commission Congress Federal Trade Commission Surgeon General Yokohama Japan

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