22 Apr 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1964
Page
1
Fragmentary listing describes a property with a bath, large fireplace, floors, and win nelosed owner details. Indicates an auction in New York with a Wednesday date and street addresses clearly misread in the OCR.
Residents faced flooding after more than 5.8 inches of rain drenched the area over the past three days, triggering street closures and brief outages. Authorities urged caution as waters receded slowly and cleanup began.
President Johnson warned Soviet leaders to restrain Fidel Castro as Cuba moves to control a modern anti aircraft missile arsenal. U.S. officials stress continued overflights and surveillance to detect missiles and shipments, with potential retaliation implied for downed U.S. planes.
London reports say Royal Air Force plane flew Maynard o Greville Wynne from a Moscow prison in exchange for Soviet spy Gordon Lonsdale. The swap occurred at the Heerstrasse crossing near West Berlin at 5 35 a m. Wynne arrived at Northolt seven hours later amid claims he was ill. He weighed much less than before and described the swap as a surprise. Sheila Wynne claimed he is in splendid form despite weight loss. Lonsdale was jailed for 25 years in 1961 for masterminding a Portland spy ring.
The port of Philadelphia the nation’s second largest was shut down as longshoremen joined a holiday picket at U S Steel Fairless Works Morrisville Pa. Picket lines barred 2500 workers from entering the plant and only a portion of the 5000 I L A members reported for duty on the waterfront. Accidental shooting death of Walter Scrace 68 at a Bowmansville service station near Lancaster as he prepared a shotgun.
Washington report says five unions and nearly 200 railroads bargain intensively with less than 72 hours before the nationwide strike deadline. President Johnson hopes for a voluntary settlement by Saturday's 12:00 a.m. strike start, while mediators keep talks around the clock amid an uncertain outcome.
City police work to unravel a fatal accident that killed Donald Wilcox on Saturday with virtually no leads. They seek any information about the hit and run driver or the vehicle, with no witnesses or physical evidence at the scene. Chief Harley Drake said rumors are incorrect and urged tips be sent confidentially.
A 26 year old Youngsville man Arthur E Luther died at the scene in a two car head on crash on Route 27 two miles north of Youngsville shortly after 1 10 a m Richard Warren County Trooper Ken Wakefield said Luther apparently fell asleep at the wheel His car crossed the center line and struck a northbound car driven by Robert L Cotton 53 of Bradford Coroner Larry Linder ruled death from a broken neck fractured skull and severe internal injuries The Cotton car sustained about 1000 in damage while the Luther vehicle was estimated between 800 and 1800
Frank C Hilton, candidate for the 24th District, accused James D Weaver and Crawford County GOP chair Robert K Bloom of placing Bloom on Weaver’s payroll for political gain. Weaver and Bloom defended the arrangement as public record, noting Bloom has served since January 1983.
The New York World's Fair debuted with international exhibits and a hopeful crowd of spectators despite anticipated protests. An official count predicted about 500000 visitors on opening day as security bands reinforced gates and transit routes.
New York World’s Fair opened as a planned protest stall-in failed to disrupt traffic. In subway clashes near Queens exhibits, police arrested over twenty demonstrators mainly Black. a few pickets and a white woman were detained. James Farmer led peaceful inside-event protests and planned a Louisiana pavilion demonstration with a cattle prod.
Postmaster General John A. Gronouski orders savings of 12.7 million dollars with changes starting May 4 in Corry and other cities. In the city, weekend window service shrinks to a single window and parcel post delivery shifts to a five day week with Wednesday suspension. rural routes keep six day service for first class and air parcels. Regular mail handling remains unchanged and priority for first class letters continues. The plan aligns with President Johnson's tax cut program.
John and Burton Press of 130 Johnson Street and Roland E. Thomas of Union City were involved in a Friday night fracas outside a West Main Street tavern. John Pless pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, paying a fine and costs. Burton Press was found guilty and fined.
President Charles de Gaulle of France continues to recover in a satisfactory manner after a prostate operation. He is 73 and underwent surgery last Friday according to a medical bulletin released today.
Mrs. Lucy McDonald, 38, of Santa, Georgia, divorced with three children, has suffered hiccups for more than 10 months and says no cure helps. After an AP report, she has received calls nationwide but continues to seek employment despite the ailment. Her hiccup case led to losing her waitress job as others avoid hires with the condition.
Mrs. Min newa Bell Roosevelt aged 62 was fined 250 dollars for falsely reporting a bomb on an air liner. She is the former wife of Elliott Roosevelt and sister of Rep. Alphonzo Bell of California. Police say she missed the plane last January 27 hoping the bomb report would bring it back.
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