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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1966
Page
1
Buddhist leaders in Saigon endorsed the military government’s plan for elections in three to five months and called off demonstrations for now. They warned supporters could return to the streets if elections aren’t held as promised. The North demanded the government step down amid rising unrest.
Usher Ralph Ginzburg urged the Supreme Court to reconsider his federal obscenity conviction and five year sentence arguing the March 21 affirmation gave no warning that advertising could deem a publication obscene. He said retroactive application of Roth 1967 standards traps readers relying on prior interpretations and cites Eros magazine and related works.
An 18 year old North Clymer girl Connie Persons was injured when her car skidded off the North Clymer Sherman road to avoid a tractor and spreader driven by her brother David. She was admitted to Carry Memorial Hospital with head injuries and body bruises. condition listed as satisfactory.
The Erie County planning office to hire consultants to prepare a federal renewal grant application for about 25 blocks in Corry Fourth Ward. The Redevelopment Authority approved the project with $1,000 authorized by City Council for surveys and mapping. About $800 of Corry funds will cover consultant work and $200 staff time, with submission to HUD expected by late June and a decision six to eight months later.
The Internal Revenue Service warns that failing to file by midnight tonight can incur penalties up to 25 percent plus 6 percent annual interest on any tax owed. Exemptions may apply for illness, accidents, or being out of the country, but interest remains on unpaid tax. It is advised to file the return before the deadline even if payment cannot be made immediately.
In Hovland Minnesota Turie Waana nen driving a school bus faced a stubborn moose blocking a narrow road. The animal refused to move until the bus reached an intersection with U.S. 61. The scene took place on Moose Road reflecting the local humor of the encounter.
Robert L. Dougherty aged 66 died at Geisinger Medical Center after a three month illness. He was a well known coal mine operator from Wyoming and was connected with Luzerne County mines.
Bucket brigade workers in elevated buckets replace old poles on Boush Center and East South streets with new mercury vapor lighting poles. The project aims to remove abutting poles from downtown corners and improve intersections, funded by city tax revenue.
Washington AP news reports that Robert Sargent Shriver faced loud interruptions from 25 to 30 demonstrators at a convention of Citizens' Crusade Against Poverty. Youth In Action spokesmen accused older organizers of blocking youth leadership as Shriver and officials were escorted from the room.
The Corry YMCA elected Richard W. Dittman 42 of Benton Harbor Michigan as new secretary to succeed Sterling Wees. Dittman currently serves as executive secretary at a Benton Township branch and will arrive May 2nd with his wife and three children relocating after the school year. He has YMCA experience in Fond Du Lac Sterling Rock Falls and Ann Arbor and has led a 700 member facility at Benton Harbor while taking over supervision of a 1600 member Y in Corry.
Stanford Hose Company last night elected James Maloney president for the coming year. Other officers named include Matinus Christensen Jr vice president William Halfast captain Thomas Lathrop first lieutenant Charles Weston second Bennink and Harry Hotchkiss. Finance committee members are David Nichols Jack Downey and Ben Aink. Relief association delegates are Dempsey Nichols and Rex Apps.
In Mexico City President Johnson endorsed a plan to meet Latin American leaders to speed up progress under the Alliance for Progress. He spoke at the Lincoln statue unveiling during a 24 hour visit, noting possible summer trips and a summit to tackle shared problems with careful preparation.
Rumor of a Corry School Board member being cited for an unauthorised absence from school is confirmed by officials. The director Robert A Ott faces a hearing, joining William Master of 620 Wright street for a similar charge. Six citations have been issued this term.
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, who has spent over 80 hours this year before congressional committees, will be pressed for details after the Easter recess. Republican House Leader Gerald R. Ford accuses the Johnson administration of mismanaging the war effort and questions McNamara on bomb shortages and readiness, while Democrats also challenge his policies.
In Cincinnati a five year old boy, Jack Baker, was struck by two cars during rush hour. Doctors Emilio Ferrara and Earl Solomon and nurse Jean Carr along with Mr and Mrs Rollin Baker helped by performing tracheotomy with a pocket knife and improvised mouth-to-mouth. Baby boy remained in critical condition.
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