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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1968
Page
1
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An Illinois quake on Saturday measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale prompted seismologist Father Donald Roll of Loyola University to suggest Mississippi River silt deposits in the Gulf of Mexico may have shifted continental blocks. He cautioned against expecting more tremors and described the event as a released pressure valve. The quake, centered near Albion, Illinois, was felt across 22 states, including Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky and Ohio.
Union City Borough faces about 4000 in pay hikes after a state mandate left police salaries behind. A new five percent increase plan covers most staff, with police and communications room operators adjusted separately. Police chief and others see raises tied to current salary schedules, while operators jump from 1200 to 1500 dollars a year under the plan.
Three storms churned across the nation delivering heavy snow and freezing temperatures. New England and the Midwest faced travel chaos as up to 11 inches fell in six hours, with Maine towns Millinocket and Greenville recording 19 and 16 inches respectively. Vermont and New Hampshire roads iced over as motorists stalled on slick highways. Ski areas like Mt. Snow, Vermont, welcomed early season visitors seeking shelter. A second system spread snow from Michigan to Arkansas, with Des Moines area topping 10 inches.
North Vietnamese gunners fired artillery and rockets from inside the DMZ at U S Marine positions. Four Marines killed and 41 wounded in five attacks on three positions near Con Thien. Marine planes and artillery struck back, with observers sighting two enemy emplacements and bunkers west of Con Thien.
In Memphis James Earl Ray fired lawyer Arthur Hanes and hired Percy Foreman two days before his scheduled murder trial for the slaying of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foreman planned to seek a continuance, possibly delaying the start into next year, as Ray weighs new counsel and a Tennessee attorney.
Burglars invaded the Venture Inn Saturday night or Sunday morning and stole 513 dollars worth of tools from a store room. Co owner Joseph Troese reported the burglary to police at noon yesterday. entry was gained via an unlocked rear door. Stolen items include two electric saws two drills a sander and assorted hand tools. Police pursue a promising lead as the probe continues.
UNITED NATIONS, N.Y. AP Paul G Hoffman administrator of the U N Development Program said poverty and lack of opportunity generate grave threats to peace in the world. He told the U N General Assembly Economic Committee that foundation-building puts us in a position to make major rapid progress against disease ignorance unemployment and other causes of human frustration. He urged that every moment count as the opportunity to build a decent life could soon be made available to all men and that they will view that opportunity as an inalienable right.
Moscow AP reports the Soviet Union launched unmanned spacecraft Zond 4 toward the moon to conduct scientific explorations and test onboard systems. The announcement ties this to Zond 5’s historic moon round trip and Beregovoy’s orbital flight, with trajectory notes suggesting a possible lunar loop and Indian Ocean splashdown.
Route 97 between Columbus and Lottsville closed today for routine rail work by Erie-Lackawanna Rail Works at the Lottsville crossing. Traffic diverted to Routes 958 and 6 during closure. A separate hearing in Warren County examined crossing safety. PUC in Harrisburg will decide on signals and equipment. Route 6 at Irvine reopened after replacing a broken U-bolt over Brokenstraw Creek. Mrs Ruth L Wilson 84 DePeyster NY killed when her son’s car ran down an embankment on the northeastern turnpike.
President-elect Nixon and President Johnson confer at White House Ben- nett House luncheon as Nixon weighs sending envoys to Paris or Saigon for peace talks. Lodge and Scranton named for roles. Thieu signals possible attendance if US leadership supports senior allied voice. Nixon heads to New York for talks with Dewey Brownell and Rogers on forming the next administration.
A 4 year old Arab immigrant and his two sons were held on 100000 bail each on charges of conspiracy to murder, possession of deadly weapons and criminal solicitation in an alleged plot to assassinate President-elect Richard Nixon. The trio Ahmed Namer and his sons Hussein and Abdo, arrested in Brooklyn, face investigations into possible ties to Sirhan Sirhan and motives behind the plot remain unclear.
Americans observe the 50th anniversary of the end of World War I with ceremonies across the country. Arlington hosts a wreath laying by Air Force Chief of Staff J. P. McConnell. Parades fill Denver and New York, while Westmoreland is honored in Washington.
LaVern Emory, a Clymer youth, was saved from being trampled Saturday afternoon when Lyle Abbey, 35, an Oliver Whitney farm worker, poked the bull with a pitchfork and aided his escape. LaVern was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital for treatment.
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