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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1964
Page
1
Fragmented OCR item notes an auction with vehicles and equipment including a Ford model 3 with boom and winch, 800 cash, 9000 build acres, and references to dates in 1980s and 1987. Mentions locations like Tas pry all Ford 1980 greels wage and Lake top, with partial pricing and ownership notes.
The Aero-Corry Division of Aero-Flow Dynamics, Inc awarded its annual 2000 engineering scholarship to Fred Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Alfred J Morrison of 434 East Main Street Morrison plans to study aeronautical engineering at Notre Dame this fall He played football and track and is a National Honor Society member Corry Area High School principal LeRoy Peck and Aero-Flow treasurer George Wurm presented the award Morrison meets eligibility including physics or chemistry math top 20 percent class and 500 SAT scores and will have $500 annually deposited in a chosen college for expenses.
North Corry residents report a string of dangers as a prank tied a cord from a car bumper to a utility pole. Carlyle Fitch of 75 West Columbus Avenue told police a driver’s headlights made the cord resemble steel wire before stopping abruptly. Police investigate ongoing incidents.
A 19-year-old unemployed man, George Whitmore Jr., was charged in Brooklyn and Manhattan with homicide for the August East Side slayings of Janice Wylie and Emily Hoffert, and tied to a separate Brooklyn stabbing and a Bronx or Brooklyn purse-snatching arrest. He allegedly admitted killing Minnie Edmonds and later claimed responsibility for the two women’s murders, recounting his entry into their East 80s apartment after taking the subway from Brooklyn.
Citizens are urged to move clocks ahead one hour to avoid being late for church and to align train and bus schedules with Daylight Saving Time. The note explains the purpose is extra daylight at day’s end, not winter timing.
Five Corry CHEER members attended a kickoff dinner in Erie for the Brie Association for Retarded Children fund drive. Rep. James Weaver spoke on legislation for research centers on retardation. Corry CHEER officials and local representatives emphasized that CHEER does not solicit funds or receive drive money.
A Friday night protest in Chester Pennsylvania turned violent as police moved in to disperse about 150 demonstrators. At least ten people were injured and 28 arrested amid rock throwing smashed windows and a reported gunshot. Police and deputies escorted demonstrators to buses and later to the courthouse Annex where others were held. The unrest followed a meeting protesting de facto school segregation in the city.
Meadville AP Alvin R. Bailey pleaded innocent at arraignment on charges of accepting kickbacks while secretary treasurer of West Mead Township. He was released in his own recognizance with a hearing set for May 1. The case links to Russell Standard Corp executives alleged to have paid kickbacks in five Western Pennsylvania counties. Bailey faces accusations of receiving two $565 payments in 1958.
In Lindsey Ohio ALbert Gachwind dog warden pursued a running dog through yards at mayor Robert Roush's request. The boxer named Duke was captured and placed in the county kennel and later claimed by its owner the next day.
Houston police disclosed a 27 year old suspect identified as mastermind of a four bank robbery plot using paid robbers hired through the Texas Employment Commission. They recovered 10 684 from a brown bag and say the man vanished with about 12 000 after a bank heist.
Senate leaders Mansfield and Dirksen said a vote on an amendment to the civil rights bill should occur by Tuesday or Wednesday. The plan seeks to ease standoff by allowing jury trials in certain contempt actions in racial cases, shifting from the House form.
Limited adjustments ordered in Washington by Postmaster General Gronouski take effect May 4 in Columbus. Saturday money orders will be unavailable and window service will operate with restricted stamps parcel post COD registry and general delivery until 12 30 p m. First lobby remains open until 4 p.m. Parcel post delivery is halted all week. Postal journals and all special mail will still be sorted and available Saturday afternoon.
The Gly Beaumeayen Committee of the Chamber of Commerce steps up spring activity with stump removal on East Main street by Wenzel Stump Removal Service of Erie, targets on unsightly signs, property refurbishing, and referrals to police for unsanitary conditions. The program includes site surveys by S A Doc Long and plans to integrate Gilbert’s city planning proposals into the zoning ordinance. Call the Chamber to estimate stump removal.
Esther Peterson, special presidential assistant on consumer affairs, told about 1,200 housewives and future homemakers at Pennsylvania State University that trading stamps raise prices. She warned that stamps must increase prices and that if all stamps issued were redeemed there might be no stamps left.
President Johnson extends his war on poverty during a 17 hour swing through Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and West Virginia. He shakes many hands, rides in an open convertible, and meets Tom Fletcher and family at Inez to discuss poverty issues, signaling a bright highway of hope for the unemployed and poor.
Frank C Hilton urged a televised noon debate with James D Weaver for April 26 1964. Weaver rejected the offer calling it too late and stating he would stand on his record while Hilton would stand on his campaign. Candela confirmed the reply and suggested no further discussion.
North Bellmore New York three girls ages 10 12 and 13 were killed when struck by a car driven by Herbert Corse 53 who said he lost control and swerved to avoid another car. The vehicle hit a pole and then two parked cars. no charges were filed.
Bowmanville Ontario reports the death of Alfie Shrubb aged 85 a famed distance runner who held 24 world records. He died yesterday in a hospital.
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