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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1975
Page
1
A clothes dryer shorted and sparked a blaze that gutted the Downey home at 230 Pleasant Street. Fire crews battled the flames through a pine paneling kitchen and into a raftered attic, with damage estimated well over $100,000. No injuries reported as investigators continued.
Corry resident Robert Clayton aged 21 from Shawnee avenue was injured slightly when his car ran off Route 89 south of Route 6 and struck a utility pole, police said. He refused treatment. The car was demolished with an estimated $500 loss. Clayton said another unidentified car forced him off the road. The vehicle then hit a drainage ditch, skidded 150 feet to strike the pole, and slid 20 more feet.
Pennsylvania State Police units invite the public to an open house at the Route 6 station from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Sgt Edward Pass noted the event marks Law Enforcement Week and the 70th anniversary of the department which began in 1905 with 228 officers and 220 horses. The force now numbers about 4 000 with 1 600 patrol cars and six helicopters and offers extensive services to municipalities at no cost.
U S Marines evacuated from Koh Tang after a helicopter assault to recover the Mayaguez and crew of 40. Pentagon officials say 150 to 200 Marines were evacuated by sea and air as American destroyers and carriers Close to shore pursued remaining insurgent fire near the Cambodian coast. The Mayaguez, unarmed, steamed toward Sattahip Thailand but was later redirected toward Singapore. President Ford declared the seizure illegal and dangerous and outlined military action to recover the vessel. Casualty reports varied, with initial statements noting one or more dead and several wounded.
U S automakers report a 21 percent drop in May 1-10 car sales from a year ago, the lowest for the period in 17 years. Chrysler, GM, Ford and imports show declines. analysts caution a rebound remains unlikely this spring as prices may rise about 5 percent in the fall.
Kew County Commissioner Leon Weir, ex state trooper, to be principal speaker at Mead Park Memorial Day observance May 26 at 10 00 am. Corry Area Junior High School Band under Ronald Kairie to open, with invocations by Key Reed and J Hurst, choirs, and address by Weir. Mrs Neil Gates to sing, and Company C 112th Infantry, PA National Guard to present Gold Star Mother descent. Wendell Gage to play taps. William S Eaton to serve as MC.
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