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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1970
Page
3
In Paris, two U S Navy wives sat in the Hanoi diplomatic mission, seeking news on missing airmen shot down Jan 1, 1968. Carolyn Dennison and Susan Hanley refused to leave until they received information, but a letter held no new update.
Harrisburg reports an extension beyond March 31 for 1969 vehicle registration. Bureau of Motor Vehicles plans to mail forms by title number order and will issue validated cards and stickers after fees are paid. Delays stem from legislature debates on fee increases affecting the 1969 season.
Harrisburg AP reports the House passed a bill creating a new Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with pollution protections and neighborhood displacement safeguards. The measure moved to the Senate, which delayed action until after the Easter recess as both chambers adjourned to April 13.
Groundwater experts from Pennsylvania Bureau of Sanitary Engineering report no fuel sources or fumes remaining in Vernon Township after tests over the past month. They propose earlier fuel leaks from last summer caused vapors to diffuse under ground and enter basements via cracks as the water table rose in February. A full report will be released later by the geologists.
The Army investigative panel charged 14 officers including Maj. Gen. Samuel W. Koster with dereliction of duty and disobeying regulations over the My Lai killings. Lt. Gen. William R. Peers said the inquiry found a major tragedy occurred and urged better troop indoctrination and faster reporting up the chain.
Senate moves to repeal a 23 year ban on strikes by public employees as six bills face committee action amid mixed party and union pressure. Frame argues compromise while Hawbaker notes AFL CIO backing. Provisions permit strikes after deadlock with court power to end in health or safety threats. violations risk suspension or discharge. Also outlines union membership limits, nonunion bargaining units, and no strike during bargaining.
Gov. Lester Maddox tearfully announced the arrest of his son Lester Maddox Jr on a burglary charge in Fulton County after a Roswell Road service station break in. The case marks his second arrest following a December 1966 Smyrna burglary tied to a television appliance store. He had prior burglary conviction and five year probation in 1968 with restitution to the manager.
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