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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1966
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists items and rent notes including Maple logs and tires, a furnace and gas unit, a truck dock, and box 3126 contact. Mentions addresses and various numbers with unclear context. Reads as a damaged classified row with mixed product names and rental terms.
President Johnson signs the Manila summit communique in Malacanang Palace Manila with a second copy prepared as South Vietnam officials look on. The ceremony formalizes the accord reached during the Manila conference and marks a diplomatic milestone.
The United Fund of the Corry Area topped its $83,500 goal with $87,020 in pledges and cash, 104 percent, announced at a victory dinner. The event, sponsored by local businesses, recognized division chairmen, captains, and donors, with an audit explanation and notice that gifts received after this week will still be accepted by mail.
Banks lure dollars with a sweeping campaign offering silver spoons to newborns piggy banks for children notebooks for students and pen sets for parents. They hold art shows concerts and outings and even offer relationship advice as part of the effort to attract deposits across the population.
A two car collision on US 6 near Stuckey Hill west of Chardon left six dead and several injured. Euclid woman Janette Barbie, 25, died after transfer to Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Chardon Police Chief John R. Bohr, 51, collapsed and died at the scene. Photographer Robert Sinar ski, 40, suffered a heart attack. Deputies call it the county's worst traffic disaster.
The Manila summit produced mixed results with the United States signaling enduring commitment to Asia. It suggested possible steps toward Viet Nam peace though specifics on Viet Cong roles and final terms were vague. Skepticism lingered over the conference goals of progress and peace in Asia amid upcoming elections in several allied nations.
Erie Lackawanna spokesman said there is no red face among crew of a westbound freight that split near Bear Lake. The front section with seven cars and engines went to Meadville. the last 30 cars remained on track. A burning journal box on a boxcar jumped the track and burned briefly before firefighters subdued it after a call at 10:45 am.
State and federal mediators will be asked to enter contract talks between the Federation of Telephone Workers of Pennsylvania and Bell Telephone Co. If no contract by midnight Oct 26 a strike could occur. The federation represents 11,000 workers across the state and 9,500 plant plus 1,500 accounting staff in 300 communities.
Corry Council of Churches asks all city groups to join this year’s UNICEF appeal. Embert Earle signs a letter urging clubs auxiliaries and fraternal organizations to contribute. Proceeds will be paired with next Monday’s children pennies to aid underprivileged children. Trick or Treat night is next Monday with youngsters seeking UNICEF pennies and treats, then they attend party centers for refreshments and games.
Actor Clifton Webb's will, filed for probate in Los Angeles, leaves half his estate to his secretary Helen Matthew Dalrymple in trust with an $8,000 annual income for life. Webb, who died a bachelor October 13 at 76, also bequeathed a quarter of the estate to the Motion Picture Relief Fund.
A fire aboard the U S 7th Fleet carrier Oriskany off North Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin killed 43 sailors and wounded 16. The blaze started in the hangar bay around 7 45 am, apparently from flares near flare storage. 70 aircraft operate from the ship based in San Diego with Constellation assisting.
North Viet Nam and Red China offered no official comment on the Manila conference troop withdrawal pledge. Pravda and Tass discounted the proposal while mixed reactions surfaced at the UN and in Tokyo London and Saigon. A Chen Yi statement from China urged immediate U S withdrawal to let Viet Nam solve its own problems.
Washington AP reports a U S Soviet agreement on direct commercial air service between New York and Moscow is near signing. Sources say one protocol question must clear before signing next week. talks began Oct 18 and most technical issues on the 5 000 mile flights are resolved.
W L Dunn Construction Co of Cochranton will build a 1.7 mile 24 foot wide bypass around Corry with an estimated 70 working days. The bid awaits state highway department acceptance and a possible start later this fall depending on the competing firm.
PITTSBURGH AP A Pittsburgh policeman in good condition after a shotgun wound from another officer during a clash while seizing a man in the West End Wade Martin Jr 23 was captured Patrolman Ronald Hyman 28 sustained seven pellet wounds at Allegheny General Hospital The officers went to the house after reports an armed man caused a disturbance and a shot was fired through a door as Martin was seized.
President Johnson visited the Viet Nam war zone shortly after the Oriskany aboard fire killed 43 sailors and injured 16 as flares ignited near a flare storage bay. The carrier, 60 to 100 miles off North Viet Nam, was at Yankee Station while other 7th Fleet ships provided support and medical evacuation.
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