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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1972

Page

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Blockade Try At Pentagon Fizzles Out

Washington AP. Workers reached the Pentagon to find no blockade in place as antiwar demonstrators gathered a small group across from an entrance. About 100 protesters sat on the sidewalk awaiting more turnout while federal guards and observers watched from nearby. The Defense Department planned to deploy 400 to 500 military police to keep the building open.

Washington Pentagon Defense Department Sidney Peck Capitol Constitution Avenue White House Congress Bella Abzug D-N.y Peace Monument Monument Circle Jerry V. Wilson

400 Troops Slain as U S Bombards North Vietnam

Massive U S air and naval bombardment reported to have killed about 400 enemy troops garrisoning Hue defenses as tanks were destroyed and waves of fighter bombers struck the Hanoi Haiphong complex. U S sources also noted 600 strikes in the North and Hanoi claimed mines on Haiphong approaches.

Saigon U.S Hue North Vietnam Hanoi Haiphong Complex Mekong Delta My Chanh Haiphong Harbor

Rock Throwers Hit Two Places

City police investigate two malicious mischief cases from yesterday. A rock shattered a side door window and damaged a church screen at Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall 462 Hatch Street, estimated damage $25. A second rock damaged the front window of Leed's Dress Shop on North Center Street, reported by Norberta Kane at 11:45.

Ross Moody Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Hatch Street Norberta Kane Leed North Center Street Damace Ines Earl Waers

Nixon greeting in Moscow signals thaw for Soviet visit

In Moscow Nixon was greeted by Brezhnev and Podgorny as he arrived for a nine day official visit. More than 190000 Muscovites turned out to see the president drive to the Kremlin. Officials expected progress on arms limits outer space and cooperation in space during the talks and a Kremlin dinner was planned with speeches by Nixon and Brezhnev.

Moscow Nixon Kremlin Leonid I. Brezhnev Mrs. Nixon Podgorny Brezhnev

Set To Take Meals To Elgin Recipients

The Corry Meals on Wheels program plans seven interviews in Elgin to expand as a satellite. If qualified, seniors will receive noontime meals five days a week. Federal funding through GECAC is slated through June with hopes to extend. A day care center is also being considered in the Salvation Army building in Erie.

Corry Elgin Greater Erie Community Action Committee Erie Salvation Army James Korp

Denenberg Declares War On Health Care Establishments

Philadelphia AP Denenberg, Pennsylvania insurance commissioner, rejected Blue Shield's 18.3 million rate increase and announced a probe into the group’s operations. He said the board is doctor-led, not consumer-focused, and will hold three days of public hearings in late July in Philadelphia with auditors to audit procedures.

Denenberg Philadelphia Pennsylvania Maverick Herbert Denenberg Pennsylvania Blue Shield Blue Shield Harrisburg

Pool hot wire kills brothers in Tonawanda pool

Two Tonawanda brothers aged 17 and 14 died while cleaning their in ground pool as an underwater pump cord fell into the water. Thomas Lazarro was in the pool at about 5 p.m. when the cord discharged electricity, and Victor Lazarro Jr. reportedly dived in to help his brother and was electrocuted as well. The event underscores dangers of living in ground pools and improper electrical installations.

Buffalo Tonawanda Thomas Lazarro Victor S. Lazzaro Jr Victor C. Lazzaro Thomas Victor

Vatican Pieta statue damaged by hammer attack

Laslo Toth, Hungarian born Australian, attacked Michelangelo’s Pieta in St Peter’s Basilica with a 12 pound hammer shouting I am God. The Virgin’s left arm and face were damaged while Christ remained unscathed. Vatican chief engineer said much could be restored and workmen collected all fragments. Pope Paul VI prayed over the damaged statue.

Vatican City Florentine St Peter’s Basilica Vatican Elangelo Jesus Christ Christ Laslo Toth Hungary God Michelangelo St Peter's Square Pope Paul Francesco Vacchini

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