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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1968
Page
1
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Allied forces reported more than 300 enemy killed across four battles in northeast South Vietnam while pressure at the Khe Sanh Marine base slackened. US commanders noted a drop in shells from North Vietnamese gunners and described ongoing, daylong fighting near Dong Ha and Quang Tri with dozens of enemy casualties and American losses.
A National Airlines flight carrying 58 aboard was hijacked over South Florida by two gunmen who kidnapped an elderly man. The pilot reported identification by Cuban air traffic during approach to Havana. The captain, crew, and a hostage were checked by Cuban security in Havana before proceeding.
Three young Jehovah's Witnesses Samuel Lane 23 of Pittsburgh Charles Wallas 21 from New Kensington and John Clark 21 of Normalville Fayette County were sentenced to four years in prison for refusing civilian work as an alternative to military service Judge Joseph P Willson offered hospital assignments but they refused Lawyers argued some work would be in private hospitals and unconstitutional The men faced the compulsory service law and the court upheld the sentence
A late winter storm dumped five inches of snow on Corry between 6 a.m. yesterday and 9 a.m. today. Temperatures rose briefly to 29 before dropping to 13, while state police urged extreme caution as main roads remained slippery in spots.
House leaders move toward final passage of a $500 salary increase for Pennsylvania teachers after defeating an attempt to attach nonpublic school aid. Majority Leader Lee Donaldson says the bill is a real answer for teachers and districts while critics say it does not explain second year funding.
Treasury Secretary Fowler says a bigger Vietnam force could require a tax hike exceeding the 10 percent surcharge. Budget Director Zwick estimates 200,000 more troops could cost about $4 billion. If added, a new fiscal package would push deeper domestic spending cuts or higher taxes. Fowler backs extending excise taxes and merging the 10 percent surcharge with those measures.
Corry Municipal Golf Commission directors meet at noon to approve a 35,232 budget for the nine hole North Hills course. Projected income totals include 4,638 cash balance plus 5,000 recreation funds, 10,000 members, 13,500 greens fees, and 2,094 in miscellaneous sales and rentals. Expenses show 13,750 for labor and maintenance and 14,104 for clubhouse expenses.
Erie County Redevelopment Authority members will meet City Council next week at 6 p.m. to discuss how Fourth Ward urban renewal land will be used after clearance. Six real estate appraisers arrived to assess properties while project staff contact residents to help them find new housing before razing begins. no definite demolition date exists, with a Council public meeting to consider a plan from Blackson and Associates.
Franklin hospital officials report 3 year old Leroy Foreman hospitalized with infectious spinal meningitis. Hospital says isolation measures are being followed per state guidance. The child, son of Mrs. Judy Carter, whose home burned last Thursday night, is under care of Dr. W J McCandless who confirms infectious meningitis.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk refused to promise Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Congress would be consulted before future Vietnam escalation decisions. Fulbright pressed for early congressional involvement, while Lausche urged repeal of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution. In the House, support for a study of U.S. policy in Asia grows, with about a quarter of members backing the measure.
Concord New Hampshire Democrats delivered a split verdict the opening presidential primary with Eugene McCarthy winning about forty two percent of ballots and likely twenty nominating votes while Lyndon B Johnson faced a narrow victory in a Democratic showing that signals trouble for the president as Nixon dominated the Republican side.
A motorist from Union City suffered a neck injury at 7 15 am today when his car collided with another on Route 6 a mile east of Union City Corry State Police said C W Dingle 69 was westbound and turning left as Robert J Olson 23 of 171 West Columbus Avenue overtook the two cars collided in the eastbound lane Damage was estimated at 1250 to Olson s 1968 auto and 80 to Dingle s 1849 machine The report notes Olson and Dingle were involved in a two vehicle crash with minor injuries and damages.
Private Jonathan M. Spicer, a conscientious objector who joined the Marines to reach the canine division, gained grudging respect for bravery in Vietnam. Described as gentle and Bible-reading, he saved a wounded comrade under fire, faced wounding illness in Da Nang, and was recommended for the Silver Star. His father recalls his love of horses and dogs and his wish to own a ranch someday.
Word arrived late last night of Lt. Delmar Wayne Probst 23 son of Rev and Mrs Delmar R Probst Lawrence Park killed in Vietnam. The paratrooper of the 101st Airborne Infantry Division was killed in action with details unavailable. Reverend Probst pastors Lawrence Park Methodist Church.
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