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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1969
Page
1
A fragmented notice references purchase items and real estate related to estates. The legible part lists buy and nature terms, indicating a financial or property transaction, but details are sparse and names or dates are unclear.
Unable to determine a coherent story from the provided text. The readable fragments mention rage and tillage but lack clear people, places, dates, or events to summarize into a valid news item.
Washington AP reports power in Congress sharpens attack on military spending. Chairman L Mendel Rivers of the House Armed Services Committee lashes out at colleagues then backtracks amid charges he is captive to defense leaders. Rivers clashes with Rep William Moorhead and Rep George Mahon, then apologizes and erases much of his outburst from the record.
Corry contractor Leland Quessent began demolishing the Rice Hotel remains in Union City after a fire left the front wall. Union City officials including Wilbert Arlet and the Borough Council authorize swift demolition of two adjoining structures and plan to raze the Market street Aikens building as a precaution against arson, with Crosscut firm likely handling the work.
Apollo 10 commanded by Thomas Stafford John Young and Eugene Cernan lift off lunar orbit to start a 54 hour voyage home. They fired the ascent engine behind the Moon to escape gravity as mission control awaited the signals then radioed joyous updates and shared views of the Moon fading in Earth TV. The crew faced an anxious moment when the lunar lander Snoopy came uncomfortably close though no collision risk existed. They documented the distant dark desert terrain and discussed possible Apollo 11 landing sites as the mission neared its Pacific splashdown.
Decatur Ga AP Barbara Mackie testifies as Gary Krist faces trial for kidnapping after courtroom display showed the eight foot coffin like box used to bury her for four days. The box and ransom details emerged as authorities linked Krist to the $497000 paid in the case.
City police review of 1968 to date shows 25 of 27 court cases resulting in convictions. Two drunk driving charges failed due to lack of evidence. District Attorney Pratt praises Corry officers for thorough case preparation and ongoing advanced training, noting the police force ranks among the best in presenting evidence.
The Corry Journal earned its ninth Keystone Press Award in statewide competition. Sports Editor Virgil Endsley won first place in Sports Pictures for a February photo titled Basketballers Clash. Entries totaled 2234. Banquet recognition will be at the Nittany Lion Inn in State College during a two day Pennsylvani conference.
Two area youths were injured at 6 20 p m yesterday when the pickup they were riding in overturned several times near Centerville Corry State Police said today Daniel Ames 17 Titusville the driver admitted to Titusville Hospital with multiple lacerations and bruises Joyce Smith R D 1 Townville a passenger was treated there for lacerations and bruises Trooper Terence Haskins said Ames failed to negotiate a sharp curve lose control caused the vehicle to run off the highway and overturn about 240 feet Damage to the truck was estimated at 1 000 possible charges are pending today
Police resumed dawn dragging on the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh for the body of an eight year old boy who vanished last night while swimming with friends near the H J Heinz plant on the Northside. Gary Wittmer of the Northside reported missing after he disappeared under the water.
A three vehicle crash near Meadville killed Bessie L. Davison 78 of RD 5 Meadville. She died at the scene and was pronounced by Crawford County Coroner Dr. Wilbur Thomas at 4 p.m. The collision occurred at 3:50 p.m. west of the city line as a car driven by Beryl L. Simmons 63 failed to stop at a red light and struck a van driven by Bernard J. Dvorak 23 of Erie. The van pushed into Vanessa June Burtner 34 of Conneaut Lake. Simmons was hospitalized. no injuries reported for the others.
The City Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce asks local women’s groups to discuss forming a garden club to aid the city’s beautification drive. Invitations went to about ten groups. Chairman William Masler Jr also urges early member signups for the project. In New York an antique dealer bought a Ming dynasty plate for $40,000 at Park-Bernet Galleries auction.
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield challenged the White House denial of increased Vietnam combat. He argued intensified search and destroy missions and more B52 bombings raise pressure, potentially undermining Paris peace efforts. Other senators urged urgency to end the war as casualties rise.
Vancouver ad offers boa constrictor stud service by Terry Ramberg, a former teacher. He charges 410 plus pick of the litter after receiving several responses, with only one seeming legitimate offer from the classified ad.
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