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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1966

Page

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Shafer Responds To Sloan Accusations In Campaign Row

Shafer counters Sloan smear claims amid campaign for auditor general. Sloan alleged improper funds activity tied to a $400 loan from a special trust fund. Shafer and associates defend transparency and legality. Public records show repayment by Greenlee’s wife Jeannette in 1983 84. The dispute hints at ongoing political battles and potential further disclosures.

Grace M. Sloan Cere Greenlee Jeannette Shafer Sia Ae Alessandroni

Three Killed In Philly Fire Near UPenn Campus

A Philadelphia four story Sanford Hall Apartments blaze near the University of Pennsylvania campus killed three people and injured ten. Firefighters rescued four others from window sills as the fire began in the basement and climbed through a utility shaft and stairway. An unidentified arson suspect was said to have shouted fire and fled.

Sanford Hall Apartments Jakes Ta Seahior Uniteat Fed Smyole

Don’t Forget Voters Can Get In Under Wire

Voters with valid evidence of registration may still complete special registration in the Municipal Building. Registrars will remain in chambers until 8 pm for new registrations changes of address and changes of party.

Subpoena Standoff Targets State Police Chief Contempt

Harrisburg AP A leading House Democrat says the fate of future investigations into the executive branch may hinge on a reconciliation. State Police Commissioner B Wilson Purdy and three others face possible contempt for not honoring a subpoena at a hearing directed by Gov. Scranton. The panel voted to initiate contempt proceedings, while Scranton’s order barred testimony and the issue was seen as a clash over executive privilege. The matter extends beyond a single hearing and is described as part of broader political maneuvering.

Harrisburg B. Wilson Purdy Epanal Lench D-Beaver House Lench Ayet Purdy Scranton Ehano Leach

Sparta Boy 5 Dies in Bike Car Crash Near Spartansburg

A five year old boy, Mark McCray, son of Charles and Helen McCray, was struck by an eastbound car on Route 77 two miles west of Spartansburg. He died at Memorial Hospital about eight hours later from multiple injuries. The driver, E James Bryner, 47, of Bradford, said to have veered to avoid the bike as it entered the eastbound lane. The boy was returning to his grandmother’s home when the accident occurred. He was born January 10, 1961 in Corry and survived by his parents, an older brother Douglas, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Clyde McCray’s home with Rev Clyde May officiating. The Clyde McCray home is handling arrangements.

Spartansburg Mark McCray Charles McCray Douglas Cry Memorial Hospital Toth Mark Bryner Corry Charles Helen McCray Clyde McCray Lawrence McCray Clyde May Sparta Christian and Lowaryance Church Rose Hill Cenie

Rogers Steel Makes Gift to Educational Television Drive

Rogers Structural Steel Company announced a 500 dollar gift to Educational Television in the Erie and one counties drive. Robert Ott, president of Rogers, hosted a local luncheon outlining ETV to industrialists in Corry, with support from Len Meace and others. Donations include 1500 from unspecified sources, 380 from the National Endowment for the Northeast and the terial Association. The Bele County goal is 188000, with Erie banks giving 10000 and the Erie Diocese 7000. Parent-Teacher Associations join the effort, Lakewood PTA contributing 500 and Heard eet PTA 200. FCC shifts to new area channels may affect ETV’s reach. Contributions are deductible and should be sent to ETV Penna, Erie.

Rogers Structural Steel Company Today Educaional Television Erie Robert Ott Rogers Piyer Corry Robert Chitester Manele Ild Ty Fone Ming Nort East Terial Association Bele County Catholic Church Lakewood Pta PTA North Blast Chitester Federal Communications Commission ETV

Corry Police To Honor Slain Officer

Corry police officers Charles Sutton and Emmanuel Robertson joined a regional honor guard for Patrolman Rodney Wentling 22 who died after a Monday morning shooting. Wentling was struck in the heart by a 38 revolver while responding to a roadblock on West Main Street. suspects William Fawcett 15 Edward Fawcett and Ronald Hardin were later captured.

Fawcett Edward Ronald Hardin Climaye West Main Street Main South Center Streets Robertson Sutton Hall Warren State Corry Themelves Mercer

Woman dies in Hong Kong. widow of Nationalist China official

Reports indicate Mrs Thungeden, widow of the former vice president of Nationalist China, died in Hong Kong. She and her husband fled to Communist China last July 15 after long service in the United States.

Hong Kong Hong Pesca Mrshi Thungeden China Communist United States

Viet Nam Turmoil Surges Amid Anti government Protests

Da Nang Hue and Hue Marked new antigovernment demonstrations widening the rift between Premier Ky s military regime and Buddhist leaders The Hue crowd was 10000 strong with banners against the United States while a Da Nang rally drew about 2000 protesters Also 100 bodies were found from Operation Texas near Quang Ngai and 99 communists killed on the northern flank Marines pressed the pursuit as jets raided routes 15 and 7 15 Pass near Vinh and Laos calm ered.

Saigon South Viet Nam da Nang Hueng Nguyen Cao Ky Hue United States Eue Eee Information Service U.S Texas Quang Ngai Phon Dinh Yon Magia Pass Viet Nam Vinh King Laos Farriers Enterprise Ticonderoga North Vietnamese Panhandle Air Force U.S. Strategic Air. Com

De Gaulle Dilemma Looms Over NATO Unity

President Johnson warned Allied powers that Charles de Gaulle’s plans to reform the Atlantic alliance could endanger France and threaten Western security. He pledged U S and Allied unity in NATO, even without France if necessary, and urged consultation over isolation to reform the alliance.

Washington Johnson Atlantic Charles de Gaulle France United States NATO de Gaulle

Johnson Rejects Immediate Tax Hike To Curb Inflation

President Johnson ruled out an immediate tax increase as a hedge against inflation but left open the possibility of a later boost if needed. He cited a slowdown in housing starts and said the administration would assess the impact of the new tax measure before taking further anti inflationary steps. Johnson announced new staff assignments and emphasized continued efforts in education health care and social reform while noting interest in greater exchanges with Red China.

Washington Johnson Meruryant Viet Nam United States

Concrete Slab Collapse Hides Fatal Well Tragedy

A concrete slab covering an abandoned well gave way yesterday on a Martinsburg farm. Five year old Byron R. McIntyre fell about 50 feet into 10 feet of water and drowned. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph McIntyre and was playing with his brother on the family farm.

Martinsburg Blair County Byron R. McIntyre Ralph McIntyre

June 15 Set As Seeding Date For Municipal Golf Course

The Golf Commission set June 15 as the target to complete seeding of the Municipal Golf Course on the north edge recreation area. Leo Wurst said work will begin when ground is workable, proceeding from fairways to greens before turnover to the Commission.

Golf Commission Leo Wurst

Vigorito Denies 750000 Home for Humphrey

Rep Joseph Vigorito, in a telegram to The Journal, said he voted yesterday against a measure to appropriate 750000 to buy a Washington home for Vice President Hubert H Humphrey. He supports a modest home but argues the sum is out of line with urgent national budget needs and should be postponed.

Journal Today Joseph Vigorito Washington Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey

Tanker seam leak spills muriatic acid at Dowell plant

A cracked tanker seam at the Dowell Division of Dow Chemical caused 2,000 gallons of muriatic acid to pour into the South Branch of French Creek. Workers Cecil Chadwell and Chester Rinkes were treated for burns. a report says there was no blast, only a leak during transfer to tanks at the hydrofracturing firm on West Main Street.

Dowell Dow Chemical French Creek Ben Chisler Corry Memorial Cecil Chadwell Union Street Chester Rinkes

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