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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1968
Page
1
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Nixon plans a global emissary to feel out European positions while overhauling the federal budget. He stresses polls mislead and vows a full reappraisal of Washington spending and U.S. commitments abroad as he campaigns toward November. William Scranton named overseas ambassador.
Federal crime with a gun could yield life in prison under an amendment added to the firearms bill moving to a Senate vote. The measure targets crimes like rape arson murder kidnapping burglary theft racketeering and even president assassination if a gun is used. A second voice vote amendment bars confiscation of legally owned firearms by government agencies amid owners concerns.
Corry Civil Service to hold examinations September 28 for the building of and housing officer post. Starting salary 6000 with 6800 raise after six months probation. Duties include interior home inspections for code violations and structural defects. Eligibility requires U S citizenship English proficiency HS diploma good character 20/20 vision operator license age 21 to under 55 city residency orplan to move within six months.
An East St Louis police official questioned using the word police on a militant group car while noting a single police department exists. Charles Jeffries and the Negro War Lords had a car painted with the word police and three roof lights. Police Commissioner Beebe said patrol might be appropriate. Jeffries said the group aims to steer youths away from trouble. In Istanbul a truck crash near Bursa killed 11 and injured 19.
The grand spa event at Venture Inn on East Columbus Avenue, formerly the Corry Motor Lodge, will showcase the revamping directed by Brosche and Gray of Erie. Inn owner Jo Sep Troese says the designers and he worked by ear during the changeover, with major updates in the room and cocktail lounge areas and a refurbished dining room.
Washington AP reports party leaders Wilbur Mills and John Byrnes back a full scale review of the Internal Revenue Code. They emphasize hearings on tax code changes next year, aiming to close loopholes and study capital gains rules, estate taxes, foundations, and corporate tax planning amid ongoing political transitions.
A U S Circuit Court panel in Philadelphia withheld decision on Titusville Cable TV Inc appeal of FCC nonduplication rules. The Erie Channel 12 broadcast, favored by WICU, faces scrutiny over signal reach and cost to delete NBC programs. If the ruling favors WICU, other Erie stations may seek similar protections, limiting prime time access to networks for Titusville viewers.
Aero and Union Local 1508 reach a two year labor contract totaling 48 cents per hour. The agreement, effective yesterday, includes wage increases, extended holiday benefits to 10 days, an improved pension plan, higher second and third shift differentials, and expanded health and disability coverage. Management team: R J Borkowski and S J Baressi. Union team: Lloyd Nichols Allen Loomis Oakley Terrill Samuel Nalbone.
Hazor Express Co ends Warren Ohio terminal amid ongoing strike. Ten drivers jailed 20 days and fined 500 each after a walkout by about 20 Teamsters Aug 20 halted operations. Police escorted a convoy when a brawl broke out near the terminal. Robert C Bazor said the Warren staff show no wish to return or honor bargaining agreements.
Two wrongful death lawsuits totaling over 1 million dollars target Dr Samuel H Sheppard and the Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital in Mahoning County Ohio Courts. Liberty Township Fire Chief Martin L Duffy seeks 685000 for his wife Mary’s death after May last year. Marcia Lopez seeks 530000 after her husband Samuel died following a spinal operation by Sheppard on August 6.
Philadelphia AP report says a U S attorney will seek subpoenas to reveal who placed an anti war ad in the Daily Pennsylvanian. The October 18 issue listed 81 students, employees and alumni pledging draft resistance while U S forces fight in Vietnam.
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