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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
4
In Our Opinion the Renaissance like changes at the Corry Public Library brought bright, modern indexing and thousands of new books, with refurbished older works. Mrs. Ruth Myers led the effort, guiding programs and access for youngsters. yesterday was her last day as librarian as she moves to new endeavors.
A brief item from The New Canaan Advertiser notes a philosophical line about imagination and doubt. The column hints that unknowns fear or suspicion rather than facts, linking curiosity to trouble in everyday thinking.
A Lenten meditation by Rev. Walter J. Thoms of Columbus Community Congregational Church on Mark ten forty six to fifty two. The sermon portrays a blind man in Jericho crying out to Jesus and urges humility, faith, and reliance on Christ for spiritual sight to become lights in a dark world.
In Washington, Democratic leaders push a House passed 1.3 billion education bill toward President Johnson next week. Senate foes from the South and voting rights critics threaten delay with amendments and long debate, while Mansfield signals possible committee action and a Wednesday floor move if tactics stay minimal. The measure would fund local districts, supplemental services, and textbook purchases under a broad, controversial education plan.
A youth was killed when an automobile crashed into a concrete abutment just east of Brownsville in Fayette County today. Police reported no immediate survivors details. Investigators awaited further information from local authorities.
Washington column argues congressional inquiry should include Communists and Muslims alongside the Ku Klux Klan. It cites alleged links and agitprop during civil rights clashes, noting FBI files on Mississippi Freedom delegates and past riots. The piece warns extremists aim to inflame racial tensions for political gain.
President Johnson asked Congress for a $1 million authorization to quickly construct a new U S Embassy in Saigon after the Tuesday bombing that killed 20. He said the funds would show that civilian deaths and property destruction cannot deflect U S aims in Vietnam. He sent identical letters to Vice President Humphrey and Speaker McCormack.
William A. Hartsock 22 of Grindstone, recently discharged from the Navy, allegedly fell asleep at the wheel near Corry. Police said Hartsock, who died in the crash, was found at the scene with the vehicle wrecked.
A topless show case trials scrutiny whether local ordinances vs state law apply as topless performances spark debates over public decency. Courts hold nudity to be prosecuted under state law, requiring arresting officers to show public decency violations.
Warren State Police report three large vehicles collided about three miles north of Enterprise. A Fisher and Young Inc. tractor-trailer and a parked tractor crane were loading logs on Route 27 when a southbound semi-truck driven by Oliver White struck the rear of the second tractor-trailer, pushing it into the crane. No injuries were reported. White's truck incurred about $8,000 in damage, Lamb's truck about $5,500, and the crane about $30.
Rites held at Spitzer Funeral Home Clymer yesterday at 1 pm with Rev Tunis Miersma officiating. Burial in Holland Cemetery. Bearers were Arthur Howles Garrett Querreveld Gilbert Ton Kenneth Koomas Rue Button and Harold TenHaken. Attending from away were Ralph Damcott Syracuse Russell Damcott Millcreek Donald Morris Leona Neckers Jamestown George Durand Maurice Damcott Adrien Reesink Corry and O D Meerdink Watts Flats. Attys contend no frequenting such places.
New York AP humor column recalls memory as antidote to boredom with vignettes from early 20th century life. It notes John Barrymore owning a yacht, 1921 cigarette legality for adults, medicinal beer, backyards with cigars and leashes, and social quirks such as kerchiefs, change purses, and butter as a status symbol.
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