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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1964
Page
1
A local report indicates a proposal to establish a main plant is advancing. Officials from the city council and the planning department presented the project details, outlining site selection and potential economic impacts for nearby businesses.
Two space capsule models including Mercury and Gemini are shown in a Corry Area High School display arranged by Congressman James Weaver through NASA. The open exhibit runs from 7 to 9 PM in the corridor between the cafeteria and auditorium.
In Princeton AP report church leaders study a Methodist statement on uniting six denominations with 21 million members. The commission notes many theological and social questions will take years to resolve and says union by the next quadrennium is unlikely, yet doors to unity remain open for eventual agreement.
Two local plants in Corry plan early expansion and a third is an acquisition by the Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation. Fuller Business Service released payroll figures showing steady growth from 1959 to 1963, with city and school district taxes split.
In a House session Congressman James D. Weaver briefly parried his medical role to help colleague Carl D. Perkins after a stroke. Earlier, an incident showed Democrats counting his vote with them when he aided a wounded Republican, Barrett O’Hara, after a clash over a military bill amendment. The scene drew no complaints from either party as Weaver stood between factions.
Corry Cancer Appeal totals reached 1106.50 at a noon campaign meeting led by chairman John R Rossbacher. Eight divisions contributed with hopes to push totals past 3000 as industrial groups fraternal clubs and the public respond to support cancer research and memorial gifts in Erie County.
Indiana voters watched Governor George Wallace of Alabama on a two day visit to Indianapolis as he campaigned for the May 5 Democratic primary. Governor Welsh denounced Wallace calling his beliefs responsible for deaths in a Sunday School bombing. Inside Butler University Wallace defended himself as a state and local rights candidate while students staged protests. Wallace’s mock primary win over Welsh showed campus support, and Goldwater prepared for a lone appearance in the Republican race while write ins were barred in Indiana.
President Johnson indicated a shorter deadline for voluntary settlement in the five year rail wage and conditions dispute. He said by next Monday the parties should decide if bargaining can resolve all issues, with federal mediators and unions meeting amid a looming April 25 strike. No legislation threat yet, but options remain open.
Gov. Scranton said Pennsylvania will wait for further federal court clarification before acting on legislative reapportionment. He noted the U S Supreme Court ruling pointed to the state constitution violating federal equal representation, not the reapportionment law itself. The panel blocked the April 28 primary under the 1963 reapportionment.
Corry and many area communities compete in the 1964 65 Better Community Contest sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce. The contest offers 41 cash awards totaling 27500 with a May 11 deadline. About 260 communities entered, up from 229 last year, including Bear Lake Waterford North East Franklin Kane Clarion Lawrence Park Linesville Oil City Brockway Conneautville Johnsonburg Mount Jewett St. Marys Port Allegany Ridgway.
The Rev. Robert H. Rucker, B7, a retired Baptist minister and former moderator of the Allegheny General Baptist Association, died yesterday in Washington Pennsylvania. He leaves a legacy in church leadership and community service within the Baptist denomination.
Derrie Mack of Columbus Chile and her husband Rus sell greet her after she landed at Oakland yesterday. The year old flying housewife completed about one hour in the air in a solo flight from Honolulu amid fear the end of a solo flight.
Corry, Pa. A seven year old boy, Leonard A. White, narrowly avoided serious injury when his bicycle collided with a southbound car driven by Walter L. McElroy. White was checked at Corry Memorial Hospital after being taken to the police station, then released.
Mary Churchill urged Britain's potato marketing board to produce a nonfattening potato. She called herself a devoted potato addict and said she eats them every day. The remark reflected concern about diet and public health in Britain.
Erie Secretary of Commerce John K. Tabor urged Erie County Industrial Development Corp to rely on local groups and business partners to attract plants. He called for flexible labor relations, regionalism, and funds from leaders to boost development, reduce welfare costs, and raise local tax revenue as more industries locate in the Greater Erie area. Corry officials attended, including Mayor Zalznick and Clifford Taylor, with Wayne Township supervisors also present.
William R. Garriker is appointed head of the Department of Special Education at Penn State. Garriker currently directs the research and demonstration branch of the Division of Handicapped Children and Youth in the U.S. Office of Education.
American Telephone and Telegraph will issue a second share for each share owned in a 2-for-1 stock split set for June 22, approved at the 79th annual meeting attended by 4,500 stockholders in the Bronx armory. Directors also declared a regular $1 quarterly dividend.
William A. Michael, manager of the Corry office of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service, invites employers and the public to visit for details on new unemployment compensation revisions. He will be available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for explanations, and prefers in-person visits over phone inquiries.
New York reports Allan Wilk was fatally dragged along a station platform after his hand was caught in a subway tar door. His wife, inside the car, watched in shock as the train pulled him toward a tunnel wall, then into darkness. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency crews responded at the station.
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