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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1964
Page
4
The piece argues that U S courts are too lenient and prone to mistrials on technicalities. It cites Dallas Texas and Jack Ruby, notes veniremen influenced by TV coverage, questions Judge Joe Brown, and laments a failing system. It warns that crime is becoming profitable and comfortable due to lenient outcomes.
MEADVILLE The body of a Pittsburgh man who drowned July 19 in Conneaut Lake was found yesterday floating near the Hotel Elmwood. Fire Chief Fred Leam said William Paul, 29, Pittsburgh, was spotted around 6 am by a fisherman who notified Park officer Harry Harting. Jove Wishart of Conneaut Lake retrieved the body by boat near the inlet.
A fragmented local newspaper page lists Corry Journal and Corry Evening Journal personnel including Publisher George Lamble, General Manager Hillam Eaton, Advertising Manager John McLaughlin, and Production staff. It also cites advertising agencies Bottinelli Kimball Inc and multiple city offices and rates for mail subscriptions and carrier delivery.
A Pittsburgh man drowned at the north end of the lake near the hotel when he tried to start a boat motor and fell in. Three days of search by skin divers from Erie failed to locate the body and the effort was abandoned. Sgt. Kenneth Leeper and Crawford County authorities conducted the investigation, with Coroner Dr. Daniel Maloney expected to issue an accidental-death certificate.
Rep. Augustus Hawkins and three fellow Democrats observe voter registration in Mississippi. They stay with families, avoid hotels, and note dangers for Blacks seeking registration, including beatings and economic reprisal. The trip aims to study registration barriers, not test civil rights laws.
Jim Bishop portrays a famed writer facing a blank page more daunting than a public scene. The Great Novelist wrestles with deadlines and self doubt as he clashes with his own ego, wife, and secretary while pondering Africa inspired plots and a stubborn, dying mimosa tree.
Twenty years ago Allied headquarters reported Japan’s empire cracking under new reverses across India Burma the Marianas and New Guinea as a supreme war council was formed. Meanwhile in local news Michael Popovich learned his brother Thomas Bandurak was killed in action during the American advance in the Sai Pan campaign.
Forty years ago on August 3 1924 Pred Shuss was named manager of the sales department at the local Ford agency He will oversee Ford and Lincoln sales and any inquiries about either make can contact him at the Ford garage.
A lender should request repayment and pursue collection in court if the friend defaults. In Pennsylvania the statute of limitations for such a claim is six years, though written promises or other means may extend the period.
An Ashtabula youth, 21, rode a car over a 100 foot cliff into the gull and survived with a sore ankle. Passenger Jack Armstrong, 33, jumped from the car as brakes failed. Jude, the driver, was unconscious briefly and climbed free. The car struck trees and rested upside down.
Penelec outlines a $40 million generating plant on the Allegheny River seven miles east of Warren in cooperation with a partner. The plan is among nine new plant operations and expansions highlighted by the State Commerce Department last month. Commerce Secretary John Ky Tabor calls the industrial development report encouraging and expects growth to surpass last year’s record.
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