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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1967
Page
1
America launches the Saturn 5 on its maiden test flight from Cape Kennedy. The rocket sends the 140 ton satellite into a 115 mile Earth orbit amid unprecedented power and precision. Apollo 4 components ride atop as observers watch the historic event.
Philadelphia welfare women formed a blood drive seeking $5 to $8 per pint but most were turned away as their iron levels proved too low. Technician John Hansen cited dietary iron deficiencies, while organizer Mrs. Hazel Leslie explained the effort aimed to highlight welfare inadequacy and help mothers buy essentials.
Washington AP reports Senator Fulbright and Vice President Humphrey clashed verbally over Southeast Asia aims during a White House Vietnam briefing. Fulbright, a veteran war policy critic, reportedly accused the administration of conflicting goals as U N ambassador Goldberg cited U S aims to secure South Vietnamese political self determination.
Cleveland Mayor-elect Carl B. Stokes selects Police Inspector Michael J. Blackwell to head the Police Department, replacing Chief Richard Wagner. Stokes cites Blackwell's tough record and agrees with basic Hoover Commission recommendations for more uniformed officers and stronger community relations. Blackwell, 64, leads the basic patrol and is known for frontline crime work. Wagner was appointed four years ago by outgoing Mayor Ralph Locher.
Erie County Health Department will hold a Sunday mass measles immunization for children 12 months through 12 years at Corry Area High School from 1 to 5 p.m. in the cafeteria. No charge, donations welcome. Avoid vaccination for children with coughs fevers or bad colds. The Batman gun will be used to administer shots.
Draft chief Lewis B. Hershey testified that the White House likely knew in advance of his order revoking deferments for college students who fail to carry draft cards or interfere with campus recruiting. He said the Oct. 26 directive, aimed at violations under the new law, would not apply to peaceful protests but to those who break the law, with penalties up to five years in prison and $10,000 fines. Hershey noted he reports directly to President Johnson and that deferments for noncompliance could be reclassified to active status and placed at the top of the draft call list.
The Corry Civil Service Examining Board, chaired by Dr. Hugh O'Hare, will test applicants for city police positions. Exams are scheduled for November 19 at 10 a.m. in Council Chambers, Municipal Building, with application blanks available in the city engineer's office. Henry A. Hutt, 36, founder and president of Southeast Polymers Co., died after a long illness in Chattanooga.
Aero-Flow Dynamics Inc earned 39 cents a share for the first nine months ending September 30, same as a year earlier. Third quarter net income rose to 95,608 from 64,218 in 1966, while nine month sales reached 8,929,674. The Aero-Flow operation includes the Aero Corry and L J Wing plants. Edith Biggs Litas, wife of former Senate Democratic Leader Scott W Lucas, died after a long illness in Washington.
U S infantrymen battled North Vietnamese regulars around the Dak To area as seven days of fighting produced a severe setback for the Communists. Westmoreland toured the front and said the Communist plans may be stalled while U S air losses pushed the total combat planes lost to 782. The week’s toll showed 178 Americans killed and 793 wounded, with 1,894 enemy deaths reported. In Los Angeles, Gen. Norstad urged serious consideration of a Vietnam ceasefire, even unilateral, citing war’s economic and public impact.
DETROIT AP Chrysler Corp and the United Auto Workers said after 34 hours of bargaining they reached a tentative agreement covering 95,000 of 103,000 UAW members. Walkouts disrupted output though talks halted with salaried terms unresolved. Walter Reuther called the deal the best yet, with wage gains over $1 per hour and Canadian parity phased in for 12,000 workers.
Corry and surrounding area residents will receive $301,197 from Marine Bank of Corry, Corry Savings and Loan, and The National Bank. Tomorrow the Marine mails $145,693 to 1,303 savers, Monday $131,064 goes out to 1,702, and Tuesday $24,500 to 423 members as new clubs form for 1968.
South Vietnamese reports show 160 killed 533 wounded and 60 missing last week. U.S. 4th Infantry Division repelled a three pronged assault near Dak To with heavy bombardment from artillery fighters and B52s. North Vietnamese dead numbered 102 with six American deaths and 15 wounded. Spokesman said more bodies lay in the area as a renewed attack halted a sweep.
In Fort Worth, Joel Y Turnbow 45 killed his ex wife Marie 42 after a quarrel over divorce and then shot himself. Witnesses include three of their children Nita 20 Tina 5 Cindy 4 who saw the events and recounted the attack. Medical examiner ruled murder and death by self-inflicted gunshot. Family plans to decide care for remaining siblings Linda 16 Hobart 14 Theresa 9 Valery 4 Mike 6.
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