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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1966
Page
3
In a tense match, United grind out a 0-0 draw despite playing with ten men after a red card. The home side controlled possession, while the visitors created chances on the counter. Both teams push for a decisive win in upcoming fixtures.
An unclear note describes an evening gathering in Corry with references to piano and gram last. No clear facts or names are readable.
Former Vice President Richard M Nixon warned on Face the Nation that President Johnson might go overboard in expanding the Vietnam War He urged a 25 percent troop increase but cautioned against escalating to 800 000 or 750 000 troops He argued such expansion could create a long term American dependency and cited the Democratic split over Vietnam as a peace obstacle leading to concessions for enemy leverage
A man killed in a Sunday morning shooting is reported to have worked as a guard for a private detective agency. Members of the congregation continued worship an hour later as drapes closed the sanctuary windows, while a wall inscription quoted Psalm 1381 about going to the House of the Lord.
Comedian Bob Hope and his wife donated an 80 acre site for a proposed 5.5 million Eisenhower Medical Center in Palm Desert. Former President Eisenhower and his wife serve as honorary and vice chairmen, with groundbreaking planned early next year. The 380 bed facility will house research for heart lung and pulmonary diseases.
President Johnson worshiped at Washington's First Baptist Church Sunday, the first serving president to attend there in nearly 14 years. He went with evangelist Billy Graham, a White House weekend guest, alongside Mrs Johnson, daughter Lynda, and Graham's son Franklin. The church minister noted no previous president had been a Baptist visitor since Harry S. Truman.
Viet Nam plans a six month effort to draft a new constitution when the assembly reconvenes September 26 to replace the 1963 charter deposed after Ngo Dinh Diem's overthrow. Elections will follow to fill offices under the new framework amid a Communist terror campaign that killed 28 and wounded 65 in the final two days.
The Sparta Community Fair featured a record parade Saturday attracting about 4,000 spectators. Ninth grade students built the float that placed second, while the first prize went to the eighth grade and third to the tenth grade. The day also included an ox roast and fireworks in the evening.
Rioters battled police in city streets as rocks and bottles smashed cars. Newsman James Giltimier of WSB-TV suffered a skull fracture and brain surgery, listed in good condition. Crowds demanded police removal or release of Stokely Carmichael, jailed on incitement to riot charges after Tuesday uproar.
The passage recalls a tumult in Atlanta with a suspect in the streets near a police wagon. Gasoline bottles with rag wicks exploded as authorities moved to quell the disturbance. The individual retreated, and officers stated their intent to enforce order during the episode.
Jane Ann Jay Jay, a Laverne beauty, discusses future plans as she enjoys homecoming attention. Rick Lehnerman, an OCU junior, praises her modesty and success in contests. She cites drive ins and basketball for leisure and notes her family background in music and coaching, including father E G Jayroe.
A tractor righted an overturned truck while Corry Ambulance Service aids freed Spencer and Mrs. Johnson. Both were rushed to Corry Memorial Hospital with Mrs. Johnson admitted, Spencer receiving emergency treatment before transfer to St. Vincent's. Total damage estimated at 300 dollars by Troopers Elmer Schiffe and Richard Wargo.
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