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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1970
Page
4
LONDON AP An Aer Lingus Boeing 707 bound for New York exploded in flight then made a safe emergency landing at Heathrow Airport. The 122 aboard were unharmed and evacuated after a three by two foot hole opened in the first class section during the 25 minute flight.
Appeals continue as Oyster Creek in New Jersey and Keystone at Johnstown in Pennsylvania return to service. The two 1.2 million kilowatt-capacity generators had failed Tuesday, triggering hour-long blackouts for over 400,000 people in the Philadelphia area. PJM imported about 2 million kilowatts from outside as demand rose with unseasonable heat and air conditioner use. Weather remained hot with Wednesday reaching 95, the first autumn day, and similar conditions expected through the weekend.
Pittsburgh police planned dragging operations along the Allegheny River for occupants of a boat that smashed into the Highland Park Dam and broke apart. A lockman reported sighting one to two people in a motor type craft moments before the collision near 10 p.m. Wednesday.
Services for Glen W Donaldson will be at Bracken Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday with viewing on Wednesday 7–9 p.m. and Thursday 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Burial follows at Spring Creek Cemetery.
Apollo 13 astronauts James A Lovell Jr John L Swigert Jr and Fre W Haise Jr will visit five countries next month as personal representatives of President Nixon The White House said Oct itinerary includes Iceland Switzerland Greece Malta and Ireland with a goodwill stop at the 21st International Astronautical Congress in Constance Germany Oct 5 Also noted a separate item from Tel Aviv on Sinai desert water drawdown near Sharm el Sheikh during ongoing drilling efforts.
The McCray United Methodist Church on Route 89 two miles south of Route 6 marks its 125th year this Sunday with a 10 a.m. service led by Pastor HL Weaver and featured by the youth choir. An 2:30 p.m. service includes Bowman numbers and a sermon by Rev James Schmittle with greetings from former pastors. The church organized in 1845 and, after 1902, became fully Methodist. The 1969 membership stood at 117 in a three church charge with Elgin and Spartansburg.
Walsh says the state police commissioner now imposes an open door policy and a procedure for area representatives to contact him about issues. He cites past lack of recourse for troopers and notes ongoing concerns over medical bills and possible part time work. Public support and media pressure are highlighted as key factors in pushing action. Water mentions Mekorot’s plan to dig three more wells in Israel.
Multiple auctions list 36 registered Holstein cows plus dairy lines and farm equipment at Scot Pine Farm 12 miles north of Titusville. Other public sales near Edinboro and Titusville include house furnishings, antiques, appliances, tools, and collectibles with detailed items like a Gov. Winthrop desk and RCA washer. Auctioneers and contact numbers provided for each sale.
Corry City invites sealed proposals for one new 1971 police cruiser with 10 percent bid security. Specifications available at City Engineer’s Office. bids due 8:00 P.M. October 5, 1970. City reserves right to reject any bids. Percy E. Corbi, City Clerk. Also notices an examination for policemen on September 26, 1970. applicants must meet age, height, weight, citizenship, and education requirements. apply at Municipal Building.
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