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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1969
Page
9
Rogers Steel In Big Time reports that Litton Industries ships a large Erie shipassembly frame built from 1400 tons of Bethlehem Steel shapes. Fabrication was performed by Rogers Structural Steel Company of Corry, marking a major steel framing milestone.
The Erie National Wildlife Refuge picnic area opens May 2 and runs daily 6 a.m. to 9 30 p.m. through October 1. Refuge manager Roger N. Steelman Jr. notes 56 tables 20 fireplaces and shelters with fountains and toilets. The area south of Route 27 between Mt Hope and Frenchtown is free to use. Five small ponds are opened for public fishing this year, stocked for children to bank fish. adults should supervise as water is deep. For more details write or call RD 2 Box 167 Guys Mills 16327.
Philadelphia lawmakers approved a 3 percent net income tax on city corporations to fund school needs with potential rise to 4 percent later. The measure aims to raise up to 27 million dollars annually for financially troubled schools, with final Senate approval and governor's consent pending. A second bill bars soliciting funds to aid claims under the state Occupational Diseases Act, with attorney services retained by claimants exempt.
The Salvation Army invites enrollments for a Camp Allegheny program running three sessions. Open to children 8 to 13, a medical exam is required. The $3.50 daily fee is covered by the Salvation Army. Sessions run July 21–31, August 4–13, and August 15–23.
A smoke filled tunnel under the Hudson trapped 200 commuters on a Penn Central train. One man, Will J. Thompson, 63, of Rahway, died after touching a live third rail. Ninety two others were injured, mostly minor smoke inhalation.Passengers climbed catwalks to the New Jersey side while police aided in the evacuation and traffic was halted to Washington and beyond. The Newark Police said a short circuit in the second car sparked the blaze.
Army researchers completed a two year study of more than 2 800 Vietnam battles and skirmishes finding little evidence of combat fatigue. They credit rapid evacuation short firefights and soldiers focus on allies and missions as key factors. The team plans six more months to turn field data on injuries into practical prevention and treatment methods.
An Erie Pennsylvania AP report says a one year old youth from Belle Aire Texas was killed when struck by a car on U S 20 south of Erie. Police identified the rider as Steven C. Adair who was bicycling along the highway. he was tossed into the air, struck the windshield, and knocked to the pavement.
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