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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1968
Page
6
Croston ten year old Union City youth lost control on Route 957, spun into a guard post near Columbus at 6 10 today, avoiding injury. Car damage about $300, state police say charges pending.
Allan Trying Irvine and Francis Irvine welcomed four boys in Home Hospital Lafayette after a surprise pregnancy escalation from twins to quadruplets. The quads Kraus A B C D were born within two minutes weighing from 4 pounds 13 ounces to 3 pounds 4 ounces. The Irvine family of Wheatfield remains at home as doctors monitor the newborns with incubators and oxygen.
URIE AP The jobs of about 1 000 workers are in jeopardy at Mire Forge and Steel Co Erie Works. Malachi Kenny president said yesterday a new contract with the USW is required by Monday. He called the proposed 66 cent hourly raise over 25 months essential for the company. George Klemm USW Local 1573 president led a meeting to discuss the demand. The existing contract expires August.
United Methodist delegates at Ghove City PA adopt a resolution opposing state aid to nonpublic schools and commit 4000 dollars to fund court opposition to a bill that would allocate 4.3 million to private schools. They affirm public education and urge inclusive church membership regardless of race along with views on Vietnam relief gun laws and media violence.
Vihlen Jr. recounts demanding involvement with Hugo and a tense clash as his yacht was sighted about 25 miles off the Florida coast. Ville reportedly argued with Coast Guard cutters while his wife Johnnie and son Dana watched from Sea Wolf II. the commander cited orders to seize the boat.
Two Ontario men Erick C. Harris and Donald M. Toombs were detained by U S Border Patrol on the New York Thruway near Silver Creek for failure to maintain tourist status and sent back to Canada. One man was reported lying in the Thruway driving lane to attract motorists. The incident was reported by state troopers from the Fredonia barracks.
Washington AP report of a House bill to authorize a three year study on expanding metric system use in the United States. The plan would cap the first year study at 950010 and is led by Rep George P Miller with GOP opposition from Rep H R Gross. The measure follows years of debate on metric adoption and aims to assess impact and feasibility of broader metric use.
State Police Commissioner Frank McKetta announced a new breathalyzer program under a joint state federal project. The device tests sobriety on the spot, allowing officers to testify in court without a chemist. First year cost is 114,098 dollars with federal 50 percent coverage, under FHWA of the DOT.
In a Philadelphia debate Clark and Schweiker spar over Vietnam policy and the draft. Schweiker favors a one year post high school draft option with a pool after that year, opposing the current 18 to 26 eligibility. Clark defends his 1964 Gulf of Tonkin stance and argues shifts in Vietnam policy.
Erie man James Martin 24, former vice president of an Erie motorcycle gang, seeks appeal to the State Supreme Court after a Superior Court denial of his bid for a new trial. Defense argues telephone threats to a jury compromised the defendant’s right to impartial justice. Martin was convicted of intent to kill Patrolman William R. Beard on February 2, 1987.
Two local youths, James Williams and Steve Saxton, pled guilty in Warren County for a May 23 burglary at the V and J Restaurant in Warren. They were ordered to appear for sentencing July 12 by Judge Alexander C. Flick. Police recovered a $1,200 cash register and contents. a stall wagon and the register were dumped into Conewango Creek. Williams, Saxton, and Lyle Sampson remained in custody. Sampson was later placed under 90 days observation at Warren State Hospital. Williams was released on bail after initial detention.
Zan criticized the timing noting a successor point by a Republican president. Warren plans to return to California Tuesday for a summer vacation. He has not spoken on retirement, leaving aides to handle reaction. Speculation centers on securing the court’s liberal tradition under President Johnson.
Erie officials and the school district agree to a sweeping weed cutting program on all city and county owned property. Special crews will tackle overgrowth on west city properties by the city, east side by the school district, with liens possible for privately owned lots that draw complaints.
Greenville Pa AP A newly established religious colony near Meadville has hepatitis cases at Greenville Hospital with a male victim described as fair. About 40 California residents formed the colony on a farm 16 miles NW of Meadville. health officials urge stay away from the hippie farm amid illness reports and clinic visits.
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