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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1967

Page

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Policeman Levels Charges Antipoverty Backed School Teaches Hate

AP reports amid Senate scrutiny of the Johnson antipoverty program, OEO funds are accused of supporting a Nashville summer school teaching African American history that could inflame racial tensions. Senator Hugh Scott questions funding with Nashville leaders and SNCC figures cited. An OEO official disputes mischaracterized allocations and stresses strict controls on contracts. Page Six continues.

Nashville Sprace Senate Judiciary Committee OEO Politan Action Commission Johnson Senate House Sargent Shriver Capitol Hill Newark N.J SNCC Brooks Liberation

Income Tax Revenue Here Continues Up

Revenue from the citys one per cent income tax shows a rising trend with the city receiving 52 percent and the school district 48 percent. For the first six months, receipts totaled 194425 dollars, up from 127983 dollars for the same period last year. The second quarter rose from 69943 to 73631 dollars. If 1967 reaches 250000, Corry would see an annual payroll near 25 million dollars, reflecting a growing local economy.

Treasuries R. Elwin Fuller Fuller Corry

City Aides Miss Tax Body Invasion Hampers Council Work

City officials report two council members absent hindered tax committee efforts. The panel completed two items but could only go on record in favor of a third matter, as other business stalled by the missing officials.

B. G. Bennett J. Earle Bliley Wallace Young William A. Peiffer Gerald Staples R. Elwin Fuller Fuller J. Fuller Douglass Rozelle Hoa Re ate—House Economic Committee Wilbur D.mills D-Ark Tax-Writing House Ways and Means Committee

Delay Sentence In Case Of Burglary Here

A Corry man on a burglary charge had his sentence postponed yesterday in Exie County court by Judge Thomas W. Barber. Dale McQuiston, 20, of 918 West Pleasant Street, will be sentenced August 1st for burglary at the Corry Concrete Block Co on Shady Avenue last September. He allegedly fled with $11, a check writing machine, and about 300 blank checks. He had pleaded guilty to the charge and faces federal action on transporting a forged check across state lines. He surrendered to police after FBI picked up a warrant in a case involving a check written in Oklahoma and cashed in New Jersey.

Corry Exie Thomas W. Barber Dale McQuiston West Pleasant Street Corry Concrete Block Co Shady Avenue McQuiston FBI Oklahoma New Jersey

Congress wary of retroactive tax hike plan

Washington AP reports a mixed congressional mood on President Johnson's call for a 10 percent surcharge on personal and corporate income taxes. Proxmire calls it a blunder. Mills remains noncommittal as hearings set for Aug 14. Most lawmakers doubt any tax increase will be effective by Oct 1 and favor nonretroactive timing.

Gress Johnson Arkansas Democrat Ways and Means Committee House Congress Philadelphia Stuart T. Szandera Pennsylvania Railroad Baunders

Bankers support Johnson tax plan amid mixed business views

AP reports bankers generally welcome President Johnson's proposed 10 percent tax hike while some executives oppose. Reactions ranged from cautious acceptance to opposition. Many urged cuts in domestic spending to reduce the need for the surcharge. Opinions varied among executives at Bethlehem Steel and other firms.

New York Johnson Man On the Street Gabriel Hauge Manufacture New Trust. Co

It Shouldn't Happen To An Officer Patrol Flows Amid Fog and Feuds

A city police shift last night showed officers忙 two embattled couples consuming about half of their time. Foggy conditions and domestic disputes delayed routine patrols, leaving many neighborhoods without hourly checks.

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Pentagon weighs bigger drafts and defense boon in Vietnam

The Pentagon expects higher draft calls and a possible $2 billion supplemental defense budget as President Johnson orders a troop increase for Vietnam. Officials say 45,000 to 50,000 more troops may be deployed next year, with defense spending possibly exceeding the 1968 budget by up to 4 billion. Draft calls through September average about 23,000 monthly as studies assess impact of a 525,000 man force next summer. Continuous coverage noted.

Washington Johnson Vietnam Pentagon U.S

Jet Strikes Hit North Vietnam In Record Day

Saigon reports American air forces conducted 197 strike missions over North Vietnam, the heaviest daily bombing in the 20 year conflict, with 22 more missions than any prior day.

Saigon North Vietnam

All Is Quiet After City Curfew Amid Vietnam War Update

Reports say a city curfew kept order with few incidents. U S command notes 635 combat planes lost in North Vietnam including a Thunderchief. In Mekong Delta big allied operation with 10 000 troops ongoing. Viet Cong commander killed with his aide in the delta. Navy pilots damaged boats along the coast and hit rail facilities near Thanh Hoa. Continued on Page Six.

U. S North Vietnam Mekong Saigon Panhandle Navy Quang Nap Thanh Hoa Dong Khe Vinh Lu Nhan

Police calm lemon street domestic dispute and park brawl

At 7 p m officers were sent to a Lemon street rooming house where a husband and wife argued. The man was told to leave. At 9:85 p m a second scuffle led to the husband being taken to the lockup. Earlier a dog was found at Raymond Avenue uninjured. A coroner report noted a dog found dead on East Smith Street. In the park, a man and woman fought briefly. the man took the woman home.

Lemon Street Raymond Avenue East Smith Street East Smith

Four year old Marian Kresnick found in closet in Pittsburgh

Allegheny County coroner ruled the four year old girl Marian Kresnick was strangled, not scalded, after investigators found her body in a closet on Pittsburgh's North Side. Chief Pathologist Cyril Wecht testified during a court hearing on bond for Miss Joel Shearer, who faces a murder charge. Shearer’s bond was discussed as part of the proceedings.

Flousbungh Pittsburgh Allegheny County Cyril Wecht Marian Kresnick Joel Shearer Miss

Corry Man Hurt As Car Hits Truck

Ned Johnston, 30, of 310 East South Street Corry, was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital for an injured right elbow and ribs after his car collided with a turning truck driven by Dana C. Snyder, 17, of Erie six miles south of Brie on Route 8. Johnston was not admitted. Police reported total damage about 1500 dollars and said charges are pending.

Corry Brie Corry Memorial Hospital Ned Johnston East South Street Pennsylvania Erie Johnston Dana C. Snyder

Blast Destroys Building Undergoing Remodeling in Pittsburgh

An explosion ripped through a building in Pittsburgh that was under remodeling for a lounge. The blast caused about $65,000 in damage and destroyed the Greenbriar Lounge which was to open in two weeks. The cause remains undetermined.

Pittsburgh Greenbriar

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