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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1968
Page
1
Classified ad fragment outlines rental or purchase options near Titus Creek area. Mentions offices, centers, and a list of real estate items with dates and prices. Imprecise OCR includes references to Guernseys and heifers suggesting agricultural listings. Potential contact DeAr and Sons in North East with a phone number.
City police officer Kenneth Nichols told the Corry City Council that six officers, not officially speaking for the department, voiced concerns about manpower. He cited a chaotic Saturday night on Main Streets and tavern row, with two officers covering areas while others were unavailable. Nichols urged four more workers, noting injuries and age among current staff. Mayor Joseph Furst acknowledged a legitimate gripe and said a Civil Service exam plans proceed.
A local driver, Charles D. Redenz, 19, was charged with seven motor vehicle code violations in a week after four new counts were filed by city police. Officers Nichols and French cited Redenz for speeding at 70 mph, running red signals, failing to stop, and reckless driving, with continued pursuit ending near St Elizabeth Cemetery and Pine Grove Cemetery damage. Russell W. Martin, 19, was cited for speeding and reckless driving after police followed him Sunday night. (Continued on Page Four).
The City Council debated Corry Water Supply Co plans to serve two problem areas near Lawrence Airport and Worth Hatch Columbus avenue. A PUC hearing on the city complaint remains undecided while the council considers whether the firm’s plans render a hearing unnecessary or if a date should be set. Brown proposed routing and tank plans with street grades to avoid later changes, and the city engineer noted land can be held as is Street with permanent grades. Brown also outlined future tanks south of Airport Road to serve nearby residences. In other news, William A. Schnader, 81, former Pennsylvania attorney general and ex Republican gubernatorial candidate, died in Philadelphia.
London AP reports the Labour government plans wage and income freezes for at least 12 months along with tax increases to curb import demand. Chancellor Roy Jenkins to unveil a budget likely raising income and corporation taxes, sales tax, auto license fees, and selective nonessential price controls to aid the export drive and stabilize the pound.
Washington AP reports the gold crisis pushes White House and Congress toward deep spending cuts and a possible income tax rise. President Johnson seeks about 9 billion in budget cuts, translating to roughly 4 billion in actual reductions this fiscal year, aiming to steady the dollar and curb gold speculation. Chairman Mills shows cautious interest in austerity measures as negotiations continue.
City Council reviewed plans to sheriff sale back assessments on paving sewers and sidewalks. The original list has narrowed to five properties with four set for proceeds while one renewal-area parcel may be delayed if renewal plans fail. Some properties are county owned or already paying.
City Council seeks 29870 in county liquid fuels funds to upgrade seven street lights to state standards by 1968. Total cost about 30000. city pays 3000, state 8200, county share covers remainder. Council asks engineer to prepare detailed site drawings and timing considerations for all seven locations.
The Pennsylvania House divided over a plan to raise mortgage rates from 6 to 7 percent, arguing it would ease money tightness and spur investment while opponents warn the average home buyer could pay about $500 more yearly. An amended provision would cap the extra premium for five years. Democratic Rep. Herbert Fireman urged lending firms would not be forced to raise rates and that supply and demand set rates. Rep. James J. Manderino commented on market forces.
Marines overran a rocket firing North Vietnamese unit near the DMZ causing heavy enemy casualties and capturing three prisoners. At Dong Ha base twelve Marines were killed and 24 wounded four miles north of the supply base. Air and artillery strikes followed as Marine forces pressed the offensive.
The Associated Press reports winter moved into the northern Rockies and plains with heavy snow and freezing temperatures while the Northeast faced floods from two days of torrential rain, melting snow, and ice jams. In New England, thousands lost heat and power as streets and cellars flooded, with up to 600 families needing emergency shelter in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Rain totals reached 4 to 6 inches over the Sunday to Monday period, widening flood danger when heavy snow remained. Snow fell from northern Utah through Wyoming and the Dakotas as spring neared, with teens and 20s temperatures and warnings in the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, and northern New Mexico.
Six North Vietnamese defectors told Saigon reporters that Hanoi has up to 24 hours advance notice and approximate raid coordinates for U S B 52 bombing missions over South Vietnam. A U S officer dismissed the claim as unlikely, noting many missions are not planned 24 hours ahead.
Firemen from Corry and Elgin-Heaverdam Volunteer Hose battled an early morn blaze in a trailer owned by Mr and Mrs Michael Pate of Corry R D 3. The fire began when an electric heating cable on a water pipe shorted and ignited the wall. Damages were estimated at $1,000.
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