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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1970
Page
7
Ten families were evacuated near Phoenixville last night when a freight train derailed rupturing a vinyl chloride tank car and releasing gas. Firefighters with air packs contained the chemical from a hole as police reported no injuries.
The Corry Public Library Committee highlights The Peter Principle exploring how promotions expose incompetence. Naked in Garden Hills by Harry Crews leaves readers downcast. A phosphate mine closure cripples a town and Fat Man’s obsession with unread books features in a sharp satire. House at Atkiya presents troubled life and exile within Japan. Ephraim and family face unrest in a difficult, tense home setting.
A partial list of memorial contributions received from individuals and organizations across multiple states for fire departments and firefighting charities. Names include Elwin McCeay, Malcom F. Swenson, and Me and Mrs H Lynn Rice among others, with varied amounts from 10 to 357.51 dollars. Memorial papers were sold at several stations including Harborcreek and Meadville Fire Depts, and at Meadeville and Corry entities.
In Erie the trial of 25 year old Joseph C. Jamieson charged with rape and robbery began with juror screening. A 19 year old victim testified about the January 26 assault and $30 loss, identifying Jamieson by voice. Cross examination set for today.
Mahoning County Sheriff Ray T. Davis says deputies will work without salary from Oct. 15 to Jan. 1 if the budget is depleted by raises he gave them. Davis says raises were approved earlier this month and he has sought extra funds from county commissioners since March. Commissioners warned he would run out of funds by Oct. 15 if the raises were approved. Davis warned he would not allow a strike if the money is not budgeted.
Lakewood NY three youths arrested on narcotic charges await preliminary hearing before Peace Justice Robert Bootey. Richard Rosebury 19 of West Ellicott David Pike 20 of Jamestown and Charles Burk 22 of Lakewood face criminal possession of a dangerous drug and related instruments. Pike operated the vehicle where marijuana was found under the front seat. Bond set at 1000 cash for Pike and Rosebury and 2000 property for Burk.
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