30 Apr 1965
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1965
Page
1
A fragmented listing notes an auction of farm and household items including dairy equipment, plows, wagons, canning gear, seeds, straw, a Philco suite, wash amps, and various tools. The text mentions timing and contact cues but details are incomplete, with references to a sale venue and a contact address.
American airborne forces total 4,200 in the Dominican Republic as civil war nears anarchy. The OAS was urged to authorize broader action, while Washington weighed options to counter Communist threats. U.S. officials listed 52 Dominican communist figures tied to Cuba China or the Soviet Union. Rebels, including many civilians, show no clear control as death toll estimates range from 400 to over 1,000 with no U.S. casualties reported.
Erie grand jury indicted Glenn King, 59, of 111 Lemon Street, for assault with intent to kill over a March 6 stabbing at Mrs. Helen Messenger’s Lemon Street home. Messenger was stabbed in the back of the shoulder with a hunting knife. King admitted nothing, bonded then released, and later surrendered again before posting a new bond.
President Johnson confer red with key aides for an hour on the Dominican crisis. White House officials would not reveal which aspects were being studied and would not discuss concerns about a Communist takeover or the purpose of sending troops.
Erie County assessment shows Corry city four wards increasing by $137,470, with first ward up $63,420 and others up to $95,170. Wayne and Concord townships rise, Elgin Borough falls $4,200. County total value climbs from $286,761,650 to $291,603,030, boosting tax yield about $57,500 at 12 mills.
U S Navy planes from the Hancock and Midway struck two major North Vietnamese depots near Hanoi Phien Linh Dong and Phu Qui destroying 15 buildings and damaging seven others while hitting 4 railroad boxcars A Coast Guard deployment to Vietnam is announced with 17 cutters to assist South Vietnamese sea patrols An Army helicopter gunner is wounded and a large Viet Cong arms cache is found in the Mekong Delta 600 weapons including Springfield rifles and heavy explosives turned up after a major sweep No casualties reported for the day
Five people die and damages run into the millions after the Pacific Northwest’s strongest quake in over ten years. In Seattle the assault on schools and public buildings is severe with eight schools closed and estimates topping a million dollars for the school system. State officials cite up to 400,000 in Capitol damage and rail and road losses near a quarter million each as roads buckled and bridges swayed.
City police filed five charges against James D. Harrington a 17 year old from Cor ty after a 100 mile an hour chase that ended east of Wattsburg. The driver allegedly ran a stop sign reckless driving and made unsafe passes before stopping after being signaled by police. Information on all charges was filed with Alderman M S Cobbett.
Jim Bishop's column on today's editorial page is essential reading for patriots and beatniks alike. It offers an intimate view of the Vietnam War, urging readers to engage with the conflict and reflect deeply on its implications.
State Police charged Ronald Hamerick, 26, a Centerville native, with murder in the bludgeon death of Mrs. Hazel Kurfess 50 at her Union City home. Her 17-year-old daughter Sharon Kurfess fought off the assailant, sustaining arm and abdomen wounds, and was taken to Union City Memorial Hospital.
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