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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1968

Page

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Ple Ner Cor Atv Me Ding To Gone At

Fragmentary OCR note mentions a ple ner cor event with unclear timing and location. No clear names, dates, or specifics available to identify the subject or outcome.

Fragmentary Inventory Notes Include Cabinets and Items

A damaged listing notes a five column marble stand a damaged mirror a rolling double upper and a stool china cabinet rifle cup drawing likely with several alterations. It mentions a 32 or it nA as garbled data and unclear details.

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147 Cong Killed In Battles Near Saigon Approaches

AP from Saigon reports heavy U S and South Vietnamese fighting along the northwestern approaches to Saigon, with 147 North Vietnamese Army troops killed over two days. Allied forces also seized more than 180 tons of war material and located fresh stockpiles ranging from north of Saigon to the DMZ. Infantry from the 1st Division encountered an eight battalion sized base camp four miles from division headquarters.

Saigon U.S 101St North Vietnamese Army Regiment Long U. S Demilitarized Zone

Pedestrian Killed In Union City Vicinity

An elderly Titusville man Allan Mierke, 45, was killed when struck by a car ten miles south of Union City on Route 8. Maurice J. Daly, 79, died at the scene from a fractured skull and multiple injuries after being hit on Route 8 by Jack Sharkey Jr. of DuBois. Daly was en route from the Veterans Hospital and was pronounced dead by Dr. C. M. Sonne. Mierke remained in Corry Memorial Hospital in fair condition with a broken left leg and multiple bruises.

Maurice Daly Union City Daly Jack Sharkey Jr DuBois Johnston Titusville Allan Mierke Findley Lake Corry-Cutting Wheelock Maurice J. Daly Eberhardt Corry Veterans Hospital Rce Sharkey Sonne Marvin Johnston Donald Raisley Corry Memorial Hospital

City to Buy Gas Station for Police HQ

After negotiated offers the city plans to pay United Refining Co. of Warren 12,500 for the Mountain Keystone Station on East South Street to serve as a new police headquarters. Mayor Joseph Furst said formal acceptance is forthcoming though not yet made official.

United Refining Co Warren Mountain Keystone East South Street Joseph Furst United Douglas Rozelle

Custody Fight Over Child Born in Mental Hospital Sparks Racial Tensions

Port Huron Michigan AP report describes Frank Damaschke a white man seeking custody of a dark skinned boy born to his former wife while she was hospitalized for brain damage since 1961. He asked a Circuit Court judge on September 8 to amend the divorce decree so the child could live with his second wife and her three daughters. The court denied and he plans to appeal. Ex-wife had been in Pontiac State Hospital since 1961 and doctors suggested the child’s biological father may be a Negro patient classified as mentally incompetent. The divorce was finalized August 30 1985 and the story notes the case continues.

Port Huron Mich Frank Damaschke Iccept Scott Halford J. Streeter Damaschke Pontiac State Hospital D. W. Martin

Supreme Court opens term with rulings on mobilization and Wallace ballot

The 1968 89 term began with 956 reservists allowed to appeal their mobilization to Vietnam after an eight to one vote. Wallace's Ohio ballot bid faces scrutiny as his attorney argues against strict qualifications and signatures. Fortas's nomination as chief justice draws public attention amid ongoing debates.

Washington Supreme Court Vietnam Douglas California National Guard Tacoma Wash Pueblo Wallace Ohio Alabama David J. Young Columbus Abe Fortas Fortas

Table Bid For Street Light Jobs

City Council weighs a unique street light request for Myrtle street near West Church to Brook. Downey seeks authorization with a pause to review nearby lighting projects and a brighter mercury lamp plan. Workers walk out at Blaw-Knox Equipment Division as contract talks fail with USW Local 1243.

Pittsburgh Blaw-Knox Co steelWorkers United Steelworkers Union Local 1243

New Homes For South Corry To Get City Water

City Council heard that Airport Road area is near development into a housing concentration. Real estate agent Thomas Burkhart urged extending a city water line from Spring Street to near South Center Street Hill to serve up to four new houses and future growth, noting the need to precede construction with water service. Continued on Page Four.

South Corry Airport Road Thomas Burkhart Burkhart Spring Street Corry Coun *Cil

Mayor Charts Police Upgrade With Training Schooled Force

Mayor Joseph Furst outlined ongoing police modernization including two new younger officers and enhanced training. Four Corry officers were accepted into a statewide criminology program in Erie, funded in part by the Justice Department, as the department adopts new schooling, equipment, and regulations to become a top-flight force.

Joseph Furst Erie Corry Force Frank Carnegie Justice Department

City to borrow short term for two construction projects

The city plans brief borrowing to cover two upcoming project payments as a bond issue, delayed to the next budget session. City solicitor Rozelle said selecting a fiscal agent cannot proceed until the bond amount is set, which should be prioritized at the first meeting next week.

Douglas Rozelle Council Rozelle

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