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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1964
Page
1
An auction listing describes items including furniture such as a 2 piece china set, a TV, a refrigerator, chairs and desks, and various appliances. Also listed are household goods like rugs, dishes, maple dressers, and a mix of random items with names and partial descriptions from Cragg UBL and Mrs Arthur.
President Johnson halts direct communications with Senate Republican Leader Dirksen and House GOP Leader Halleck amid Democratic disputes over foreign policy. The hiatus follows weeks of high engagement with Republicans earlier in his term, sparking speculation this election year behavior signals political maneuvering. ADA report notes varying support among Pennsylvania lawmakers with Weave r opposing ADA leftists while Clark and Scott split on liberal and centrist lines.
A blaze swept a two family house in Beverly Massachusetts early today killing a father John Crandell 40 mother Barbara Crandell 38 and their five children Kathie John Jr Richard Stephen and James Crandell ages 2 to 10. The children were trapped on the third floor while the parents died trying to rescue them. Three firemen were injured none seriously.
Across the state New York reports the worst measles epidemic in history with up to 30 times more cases in some areas, while Corry remains normal with about equal measles and other illnesses in schools. Health officials warn of spring spread and birth defect risk. Gamma globulin is used as a preventive measure. Local officials say Corry has no epidemic and overall winter illness levels are normal.
Premier Khrushchev dispatched a condolence message to President Johnson expressing profound sympathy and the Soviet people's sorrow to the population of the quake affected Alaska region near Siberia as reported in Moscow.
In St Augustine Florida police halted a march of about 60 Negro students and arrested over 100 people in separate demonstrations linked to Easter weekend protests. Mrs Malcolm Peabody mother of Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody was jailed after being charged with trespassing and violating an antiundesirable guest law. Bond for Peabody was set at 300 dollars as authorities prepared further arraignments and court appearances.
Edward Leahy, 58, of Pittsburgh, swam to safety after his car slid into the Monongahela River while he attempted to park on a wharf. He suffered exposure and was treated at a hospital. In Harrisburg the Senate unanimously confirmed Frederick M. Simpson of Huntingdon to the State Game Commission, effective until January.
An Alaska earthquake and tidal wave caused growing casualties as officials updated counts. The Alaska Emergency Health Office logged 24 dead 79 presumed dead and 55 injured, with 31 missing in Chenega Port Ashton Port Nellie Juan and Turnagain. Relatives in the lower 48 awaited word as communications slowly returned.
Erie County announces progress in a welfare jobs program that began late last year and is already saving about $2 800 monthly for the first quarter of 1964 by placing welfare cases in work. Extensions to Corry Union City and local employers are underway with contacts to the state employment service. A second brief notes the death of Hungary health minister Priges Doleschall at 67 in Budapest.
In Youngsville borough the mayoral fate remains unsettled after a resignation forces another election. The error arose from a registration miscount that showed a Democratic lead before correction, leaving the county balance effectively even. J. Russell Powell, 58, works manager at Jones & Laughlin Steel Co., died recently in Cleveland.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Saigon to confer with his 1960 running mate Henry Cabot Lodge at the U S Embassy. Nixon planned to hear Lodge's appraisal of the Viet Nam war and share views from his world tour, while signaling private political talks are likely.
Thirteen Corry Area High School students join peers from TL high schools in 44 cities across the region for the 11th annual Model United Nations General Assembly at Gannon College in Erie. Drew Pearson headlines the opening session as moderator Dr. Joseph Barr leads discussions on disarmament Berlin and human rights with scholarships awarded to two seniors based on scholastic ability need and performance.
New York City buys tetracycline from American firms at 8.7 cents per tablet versus 1.6 cents a tablet in the federal market. Deputy Commissioner Gabriel Weehsler said the city is forced to pay high domestic prices and is seeking relief. He responded to criticism from reform Democrat William F. Haddad.
A congressional candidate claims New York City is being cheated by American drug firms in tetracycline purchases for city and state use. The debate centers on trade name pricing versus lowest bid licenses, with officials citing government rules and patent concerns amid rising annual tetracycline spending.
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