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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

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NASA Eying Christmas Day Orbit Around Moon

NASA plans a Christmas Day lunar orbit by Apollo 7 as the crew nears day six in orbit. The astronauts bearded and rested shared a televised space age cooking and plumbing lesson on the Wally Walt and Donn show amid minor reception problems at Corpus Christi.

NASA Moon Corpus Christi Tex Navy Walter M. Schirra Schirra Space Cunningham Air Fore Donn F. Eisele Eisele

CAHS Grads Hurting Emphasis In Trades Courses

Corry Area Joint School Committee discusses upgrading vocational training as local graduates risk disadvantage versus Erie Tech and county facility grads. Industrialist Joseph Pitcavage urges stronger basics in existing machine shop and math, notes emerging electronics course but resists adding new programs. Administrators consider guiding students toward college and skilled trades with improved shop practice.

Corry Area Joseph Pitcavage Columbus Piteavage New County Erie Tech County Sipe Atherwent Ray Eilsea Pitcavage Eilsen Elsen Jointure

Publicity Chairman Drives 1968 United Fund Push

Up And Charles Monaghan, publicity chairman for the 1968 United Fund campaign, stands ready to give the little Good Guy run boost upward as contributions continue to come in. Already over halfway to the top, the next report meeting on Monday should show a substantial rise toward the goal of $83,500, according to Darwin Walcott, general chairman.

Charles Monaghan United Fund Darwin Walcott Johnston

U.S. and Viet Officials Seek Bombing Halt Near Saigon

U S and South Vietnamese officials held marathon talks as a possible full bombing halt of North Vietnam was discussed. Ambassador Bunker met Thien and top aides while Paris talks on the war continued. Officials warned of a potential public reaction and noted the lull in ground fighting may not reflect de-escalation.

Saigon Paris U.S United States North Vietnam 3Rd Corps Mekong Delta U.S. Command Thuong Duc da Nang

Coincidence of Bond Cremation Ties Board to Past Motion

On Monday night, Robert Davidson of the Corry School Board moved to cremate the retired 1958 bond, a rare act linked to a 10 year earlier motion by his predecessor Helen Harmon. Harmon later ran a children’s shop, while Davidson operates Robert’s Children’s Shop, both on North Center Street, with similar bond issues used for school renovations. The 1958 bond was $175,000 covering improvements to city schools, echoing Harmon’s $95,000 issue for Hatch Building and other schools.

Robert Davidson Corry Bard Davidson Helen Jones John Harmon Warren Ohio Har Mon Davidson Robert Helen North Center Street Harmon Hatch Wright School Concord

Pittsburgh Jail Calmed After Riot

Al­legheny County Jail in downtown Pittsburgh returned to calm after inmates set pillows and mattresses ablaze and threw food. Police, fire crews, and K-9 units quelled the disturbance in about 45 minutes, amid injuries and threats of renewed security measures. a dog was burned but survived.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County Donald T. Givens Philip Morello William Meyers Morello William Davis

Applicants For C Of C Here Sought

The Corry Chamber of Commerce executive committee begins search for a new chamber manager as S A Doc Long plans to retire early next year. Long will assist during transition and remain secretary of the Corry Area Industrial Development Corp. until needed. Ray Weber says filling the post remains a sizable challenge and invites local or career applicants to apply with Weber or the chamber office.

Corry

Bikes Again Tomorrow Registration Drive With AAA

The Erie County Motor Club in partnership with city police will operate at the number one fire station on East South Street to register and inspect local youngsters bikes. Last month about 150 bikes were processed and many were turned away. Tomorrow’s session targets those not accommodated previously, emphasizing safety and aiding police in potential stolen bike cases.

Erie County Motor Club AAA Motor Club City Police East South Street Richard Hetio The Hetico

October 1 Burglary Report: $460 Stolen From Steve Wellen Burg

City police released details of an October 1 burglary at 718 West Main Street in which Steve Wellen Burg was robbed of $460. Police Chief Frank Carnegie questioned why the report was withheld earlier. The victim, Vettenburg, reported the loss in the afternoon. no signs of forced entry or entry method were observed as investigators continue the case.

Journal Steve Wellenburg West Main Street Frank Carnegie Vettenburg West Main ‘Street

Nixon Launches Planned Fast Finish For White House Bid

Nixon moves into Operation Extra Effort aiming for a rapid campaign finish. He plans a six day week, four hours of national TV on Nov 4, and a 15 minute radio address series over 10 nights. The campaign emphasizes television and radio outreach from Los Angeles with a nationwide plea for momentum.

Nixon White House Kansas City Richard M. Nixon South Key Biscayne Pla Robert Ellsworth Los Angeles West Jtonight Hubert H. Humphrey Oery

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