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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1972
Page
1
President Nixon says secret Vietnam negotiations are in a sensitive state and he will not forecast if or when a peace agreement will be reached. He declined to predict success or failure of the talks, speaking on Thursday in Washington.
North Vietnam accused President Nixon of trying to dupe American voters by claiming Vietnam peace negotiations had reached a sensitive stage. Hanoi said no progress in Paris talks and that Washington’s stance supports Thieu and bombing, with no imminent settlement before the November 7 election.
In Bradford Pennsylvania authorities enter the third day of a forest search for a suspected extortionist who fired at FBI agents posing as payoff men near the New York Pennsylvania border. A rifle with one spent shell was found along Coon Run and a car linked to the incident is being sought in Columbus.
The Laing Co of Franklin, successful bidder for several Fourth Ward renewal demolitions, completed federal paperwork including bonds and insurance forms. Erie County Redevelopment Authority gave until today to file remaining forms. Laing plans Wednesday demolition of the Rozelle property on West Pleasant Street beside the old Win Wills Store, a brick multi residence.
In Hannover Germany two U S army guards and a cleaning woman were shot to death on a Copenhagen to Rome express train by an AWOL sergeant Thomas De Gregorio 26 of Hialeah Florida who then fled. The killings occurred after 1 a m near Northeim and Goettingen with bodies found along the tracks and the woman’s dismembered body dumped from the train. De Gregorio was later taken into custody in Bremerhaven and handed to military authorities.
A late June freeze and poor conditions have devastated forage and corn crops across Erie County and Corry. Agricultural agent William Urash notes the first hay cutting failed for many, leaving farmers short of silage for cattle this winter. Some areas report total hay losses, with corn yields among the worst in 15 years, threatening losses of 20 to 30 percent for several growers.
The Senate passed a sweeping $18.5 billion Social Security and welfare bill after a 17 hour session with 40 amendments. It expands benefits for widows disabled elderly and other groups, raises payroll taxes to fund the program, and tests three welfare reform plans while preserving Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Conference with the House moves toward a compromise before Congress adjourns in mid October.
A Corry Area High School break in last weekend yielded a small pocket radio and minor items. District vandalism is limited, with Wright School showing the most frequent incidents, while police patrols increase around those sites.
A hunting camp jointly owned by four Corry men and one from Flower Town burned to the ground near Kellettville yesterday. Paul Auer said there was no clue to the fire’s origin after two boys on a bridge spotted smoke and alerted residents, who called the Tionesta Fire Department. The 20 mile run to the scene hindered firefighting efforts. no one had stayed at the camp for about three weeks. Built in 1958, the camp was valued at about $15,000. Owners include Paul Auer, Charles Auer of Flower Town, Merle Akam, Robert Lindstrom of Concord Township, and Wallace Mick of Lovells Station.
A Harrisburg AP report says the House sent back a no fault auto insurance bill to the Senate with 11 amendments from a Senate passed measure. The House approval 1921 followed opposition from the governor and a stated aim to force a conference committee to write a compromise bill. The Senate adjourned until November 13, with recall possible.
Corry Democrats announce a Wednesday bus caravan to the George McGovern presidential rally in Erie. Three buses will leave City Park at 2 p.m. for a 4:50 p.m. rally at Perry Square, with Judith Kasper noting no charge and inviting all interested residents.
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