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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1970
Page
3
The President's Committee on Mental Retardation flags dehumanizing care in tax funded institutions housing about 200,000 mentally retarded people. It calls for accreditation, humane, residential living, and end to excessive restraints, with four aims including fostering independence and social integration.
A single engine four place plane piloted by a Navy serviceman landed safely on a private air strip near Gerry after becoming lost in heavy rain and fog while attempting to reach Jamestown Municipal Airport. Local resident Dennis Barmore guided the flier to a controlled landing despite poor visibility and weathered conditions. The plane remained on the field and the pilot planned to depart when weather improved. Friends from Frewsburg retrieved him at the strip.
The Supreme Court cautions states to enforce speedy trial rights under the Sixth Amendment. It overturned the Florida case of Robert Dean Dickey where arrest and trial were 70 years apart, noting prejudicial delay and lost evidence. Justice Burger warns such delays can be intolerable, while Justice Brennan flags open questions on indictment speed, prejudice proof, and who must demand a speedy trial.
Washington AP Byline reports the Senate debate on Cambodia policy intensifies with a pending roll call seen as largely symbolic. Key senators Church and Cooper push for withdrawal timelines while the White House signals no change in opposition to extending U.S. forces. Cooper urges Saigon to adhere to June 30 withdrawal, warning post deadline involvement risks backing Lon Nol. Church notes Nixon is unlikely to grant Cambodia requests to keep troops, though Saigon claims continued presence.
Nine drivers from Corry Union City Spartansburg and Centerville had licenses suspended or revoked in Harrisburg. Cinda Burrows and Robert Darrow both 60 day suspensions for failing to stay right and automatic point suspension respectively. Union City drivers John James 75 days for point suspension Margaret Clark 75 days for speeding Anthony Kuska one year revocation David Wingard indefinite for failing to prove financial responsibility Ivan Blakeslee 60 day speeding Gary VanTassel 75 day automatic point suspension.
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