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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1965
Page
2
Spring will be sprung at the Elks Club with a May Day celebration on May 1. A reception for the Elks ladies Saturday afternoon starts the gala events, followed by special steak dinners from 5 to 8 p.m. Music by George Jay Day then dances with Bob Wescott and his band from Erie from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Meadville city council discusses pest control as pigeon population rises about 60 percent since a council member took office. Talks include traps failure, air pellet rifles in Lehigh Valley reference, and poison programs with state health department oversight.
The piece notes combat troops in South Viet Nam with months of action and casualties including one killed. Maxwell D. Taylor says nationals of supporting nations exceed 3,000 besides the U.S. and that 37 nations have provided or are ready to provide aid. The Sydney Sun claims New Zealand may expand military aid and that Australia and New Zealand aim to spur Japan and the Philippines to increase direct help.
Reports from the Kutch border describe heavy fighting since April 9 with Pakistan claiming 20 soldiers killed and 45 Indians captured while India reports 300 Pakistani casualties and captures. Maj. Gen. Tikka Khan said Pakistani patrols moved into disputed territory toward the 21st Parallel as both sides commit thousands of troops.
On 445 North Center Street a local event recorded scores with Boren scoring 2 and Dave 6. The fragment includes a street address and a phone contact.
A Merry Grove mother dropped her 2 year old from a window then jumped after him to escape a fire that destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Eshley. Both escapes left them unharmed as Sheffield and Clarendon fire crews fought the blaze with mutual aid. Loss estimated at 3000 to 4000 dollars. Fire cause under investigation. Family taken in by friends.
The City of Corry invites sealed proposals for a three year landfill operation services contract including purchase of a crawler tractor. Specifications at City Engineer's Office. Bid bond 10 percent. Bids due May 17 1965. Council may reject any bids.
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