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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1966
Page
1
Local man John D. Woodcock was cited for violation of the city dog law and had his dog taken. He was found guilty, fined 3 dollars and ordered to pay 11 dollars court costs, totaling 14 dollars. The dog was placed in the pound with 1.50 daily board charges while there.
The Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce will present its highest honor, the William Penn Award, to Governor William Scranton at a dinner in Philadelphia on June 1. The ceremony marks the chamber’s top recognition of public service and leadership.
Washington AP sources say President Johnson may withhold funds from new Great Society programs if Congress does not approve recommended cuts in existing programs. Johnson said cuts could be foregone or postponed to save money, with construction as a likely area for restraint.
Viet Cong raiders blasted the Victoria Hotel in Saigon predawn with machine guns grenades and a truckload of explosives killing three Americans and wounding many others including 113 Americans and 18 seriously. The blast collapsed walls set fires and damaged surrounding homes as police arrested two suspects fleeing on a motorbike.
U S planes blasted routes used by communist infiltrators in North and South Viet Nam. A terrorist attack on a U S officers billet in Saigon killed three Americans and at least three Vietnamese, wounding 143. Air forces reported 50 missions and destruction of 25 trucks.
Johnson and Ohio streets residents oppose a two unit apartment plan. The Planning Commission approved the site west of May street with conditions including 200 feet relocation, screen planting and compliance with building codes. Attorney Peake signals possible further legal action by objectors. developer Sins must provide plans, dimensions and maintenance proof.
The Journal argues the Planning Commission favored a quick decision on Corry rental housing and deceived protesters by holding a noon meeting without proper notice. It cites the Pennsylvania Open Records Law and urges City Council to ban informal sessions and strictly inform boards of the right to know requirements.
President Johnson attended the USO 25th anniversary dinner and joked with comedian Bob Hope who was honored for entertaining U.S. servicemen worldwide. Johnson presented a plaque reading Thanks for the memory from a grateful nation, and Hope quipped about an extra chair.
Maj. Gen. John Martin Cone age 51, commanding general at White Sands since August 1965, died of a heart attack Wednesday night at the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico.
Police warned of a panic among more than 250 addicts whose drug supply was cut off by narcotic raids. Over 40 arrests were made and officials said the illicit supply was largely dried up. Police urged doctors and others handling legitimate drugs to take extreme care when leaving vehicles or offices unattended. Also noted was the death of A. Levine, a pioneer of mild-activity therapy for coronary thrombosis patients.
Washington AP report on the eight railroads hit by the walkout as labor Secretary Wirtz seeks an immediate restoration of service. GM plants in Michigan idled 13,000 workers. 46,000 more in the industry affected nationwide. Union president Gilbert and Wirtz predict continued stoppage. court action ongoing.
Exclusive report reveals Corry began fluoridating its water on October 1 1964. The program cost 196000, funded by the city with repayment assumed if continued. Local dentists note fewer cavities and no public complaints as a outlay and secrecy surrounded the project until now.
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