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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1967
Page
1
Findley Man Death From North East Fire At Home
Grant Evans 50 died from burns after a 2:05 a.m. blaze at his Findley Lake home. Firemen ruled out smoke inhalation, suspect kerosene and a wood stove caused flames that trapped him on a couch. Evans, who worked part time in local plants, was rushed to Hamot Hospital where he died at 7 a.m.检
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Findley Lake
Grant Evans
Evans
North East Road
Hamot Hospital
Erie
George ‘Bus’ Bradley
Bradley
North East
Auto Makers Report Over 670000 Car Defects
Potential defects in more than 670000 vehicles, mostly 1967 models, were reported to the government by domestic and foreign manufacturers since January 1. The recalls center on brake parts, steering shaft alignment, and windshield wipers, with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler leading the filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Youth 17 Held In Execution Style Slayings
John W. Williams Jr., 17, was ordered held without bond in Rockford Illinois for the execution style slayings of Ronald Johnson and Wayne Mullendere, both 14. Williams is son of a former deputy sheriff and reportedly boasted of a new gun. State prosecutors say multiple suspects may be involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford, Ill
John W. Williams Jr
Williams
Circuit Court
John Ghent
Ronald Johnson
Wayne Mullendere
Rockford
Park
William R. Nash
Winnebago County
Nash
Ghent
Tape Recording Traps First False Alarm Suspect
A tape recording device at Fire Station No 1 trapped the initial false alarm culprit. Fire Chief Jerome Davis said city police checked a report that a youngster could identify the caller when another request to hear the recording arrived. The alarm last Sunday sent three units to Al's Dairy Bar on East Columbus Avenue. The voice matched a man who claimed it could be his son, and authorities believe the trap may halt bogus calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Davis
East Columbus Avonue
Johnson found guilty of outraging public decency in Lawton
Shirley A. Johnson 24 was convicted by Special Sessions Court Judge Jack Brock of outraging public decency after a broken strap allegedly caused a topless dance at a tavern last month. She received a $100 fine plus court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Okla
Shirley A. Johnson
Special Sessions Court
Jack Brock
Mrs. Johnson
Gl's In Vietnam To Lose Living Cost Allowances
Saigon reports that on May 1 the Pentagon will end the cost of living allowances for about 31,200 U.S. servicemen in the Saigon area. The move trims $21 million yearly, despite some still living in military quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vietnam
Saigon
Boondocks
Pentagon
Washington
United States
Boy Four Swallows a Nickel Earns Interest in Recovery
A four year old Edward Reed of Corry swallowed a coin and later required surgery. Doctors found a quarter sized coin and performed an operation to remove it. The parents reported the boy had earned eight percent during his recovery, restoring health after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Reed
Donald Reed
Corry
Edwards
Corry Memorial ¢ Hospital
Police Seek Man Who Tried to Cash Checks
Police seek a man in his early twenties who attempted to cash two checks yesterday. He first went to Nichols Grocery on East Main Street for a $20 check drawn on Citizens Carry Office of the Marine Bank, left after identification was requested. Fifteen minutes later he tried at Quality Master Markets on North Center Street, left after being asked for ID. Police have the car license number and are checking ownership in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols Grocery
East Main Street
Citizens Carry Office
The
Marine Bank
Kenneth Nichols
Nichols
Quality Master Markets
North Center Street
Slayton
Harrisburg
Medicare costs could force tax hike says Mills
House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills warns Medicare costs may require diverting Social Security funds or raising the Medicare tax. Hospital costs have risen sharply, with AHA predicting per patient daily charges near 58 by next September and continuing to climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means
Arkansas Democrat
Mills
American Hospital Association
Johnson
AHA
Congress
Air Patrol Wins Second Air Show Nod at Lawrence Airport
The Civil Air Patrol secured Authority approval for a second air show at Lawrence Airport after Solicitor Rozelle warned against discrimination. The vote agreed CAP and Jaycees may host events, with CAP seeking its own designated day and assurance from the Air Force on non discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Air Patrol
Lawrence
Phoenix
Airport Authority
CAP
Jaycees
Paul Auer
Calvin Wilde
Air Force
U S Casualties Lead Vietnam War Toll Rising
Saigon reports last week’s 1,617 American casualties including 232 dead and 1,381 wounded as fighting widens with heavier mortar attacks and booby traps. U S and Communist figures show ongoing losses while South Vietnam’s open arms program boosts defectors. The 9th Infantry Division launches Operation Palm Beach in the Mekong Delta as U S troops dig in near Dong Tam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
U. S
Twe
Red Labs
Ia Drang Valley
South Vietnam
Rogram
Cos
Mekong Delta
U. S. 9Th Infantry Division
U.S
Dong ‘Tam
U-8
County Holds Key To Corry Airport Work
County commissioners can trigger a five year program of Corry airport improvements by approving a contract guaranteeing a 3000 dollar annual appropriation. The initial 3000 dollars is in the 1967 budget, with prior verbal promises awaiting formalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Lawrence
William C. Hill Jr
Port Erie
Robert Ott Roasted at First Carpetbaggers Dinner
Robert A. Ott Jr president of Rogers Structural Steel Co emerged as the night’s target at the Carpetbaggers Dinner in Hotel Corry. Ott endured a staged ribbing by a panel including Mayor William A. Peiffer and Dr James Hileman before being named next year’s event committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Ott, Jr
Rogers Structural Steel Co
Ott
Hotel Corry
James Hileman
William A. Peiffer
George R. Sample
Lou Hanna
Ray Weber
Clifford Bues
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Edinboro State College
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Urbana
Ohio
Highway Patrol
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Kaiser Lake
Springfield
Robert A. Ott
Journal
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Robert Ott
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