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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
1
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A Black group clash outside a Detroit church led to patrolman Michael Czapski’s death. Judge George Crockett freed eight of 135 suspects after ruling police illegally used nitrate tests and failed to advise rights. One officer was wounded and officials seized rifles and ammunition.
Traffic toll rises in Crawford County with four killed in two two car crashes. Saturday night near Conneautville claimed Harry E. Nelson Sr. 53 Verna Nelson 47 and Rev. Donald H. Storms Sr. 38 from Springboro and Linesville areas. One more victim died last night a mile west of Meadville.
Five teenagers were charged with possession of alcoholic beverages by minors after police stopped their car on Airport road. Four boys and a girl were in the car. the 16 year old's charge was dropped after she claimed she did not know beer was present. The four boys, aged 16 to 19, pled guilty and were fined 225 with 11 dollars in costs each. The 19 year old identified as Alan R. Bemis of Corry was named. others’ names were withheld due to minor status.
Columbus firemen battled a fire in an Erie Lackawanna boxcar marked high explosives yesterday morning. About 6 am the call came from MS Tower in Corry after the westbound freight crew reported the blaze and halted the train, awaiting further action.
Mamie Doud Eisenhower, 72, stands resilient beside her family as President Nixon honors Dwight D. Eisenhower in a 16 minute eulogy. She clings to her son John and comforts grandkids Susan and David amid world leaders in the Capitol rotunda. The scene contrasts with a later Yugoslav report alleging alien influences in Bulgaria.
AP reports heavy losses and allied actions force reassessment of the Viet Cong spring offensive. In March in the 3rd Corps area from the Cambodia border to the South China Sea more than 6,000 enemy troops were killed. By mid April US analysts expect fewer large operations, with rocket and mortar attacks likely.
Washington fans line the Capitol to honor Dwight D. Eisenhower as world leaders attend a state funeral service. President Nixon hosts De Gaulle and other dignitaries while Mamie Eisenhower salutes in grief. The procession moves toward Abilene with a national mood of mourning.
A train bearing Dwight D. Eisenhower’s body will travel at 50 mph with no observances and stop briefly at Charlottesville Virginia White Sulphur Springs Huntington Cincinnati Washington St Louis before reaching Abilene Kansas around midnight Tuesday.
Two young women described as attractive were arrested for soliciting without a permit after attempting to sell magazine subscriptions at North Center Street Quality Markets. They were fined $25 plus $11 costs, then jailed for not paying but released after paying. One local man reported paying over $50 for subscriptions.
Firefighters from Elgin-Beaverdam and Union City fought a two hour blaze at Ernest Babcock's Nash Hill Road home catching one wall in flames. Total damage is estimated at 3500 dollars with neighbors aiding by removing furniture. Origin suspected near a chimney with possible electrical wires involved.
Harris iG AP reports the motor vehicle registration for cars is extended to midnight Thursday after a Monday expiration. Tom Bernard, secretary of the motor vehicle registration bureau, says a three day extension was issued because applications are behind.
Nationwide memorial observances honor Dwight D. Eisenhower with 21 and 50 gun salutes at bases. Stock exchanges, banks, and post offices close while colleges and governments suspend activities. Broadway observes a moment of silence and multiple events cancel across sports and railroads. One memorial service is held at the Air Force Academy in Colorado.
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