15 Aug 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1964
Page
1
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An autopsy was ordered for Marino Vanucci a 66 year old Erie man who died at Hamot Hospital from injuries in a two car Route 6 crash two miles west of Corry yesterday afternoon Five other people were injured when a car driven by Karen Sue Hicks 18 of Union City struck the car carrying five men to Erie State Police said charges are pending after the autopsy and a police coroner district attorney conference A second unrelated accident at Conway Corners involved Charles Rauscher 34 of Albion Irwin Stegmann 38 of Snyder Circle and Willis Barnes 17 of Brie with several others injured and charges pending after investigation
The Panama Canal marks 50 years since its 1914 opening as tensions curb celebrations. Officials plan low key events without inviting President Johnson amid last January riots. Panamanian observances focus on governance leaders and canal authorities with luncheons and a canal ride, while a locomotive from the opening trip is offered to the National Transport Museum. Panamanians also note the 445th anniversary of Panama City’s founding.
A head on collision on a hilltop curve near Chester, Pennsylvania, killed three teenagers and left four others, including two in critical condition. The deceased are Flame Artesini, 16, Chester. Peter Patrycia, 18, Brookhaven. and Larry Lindbergh, 15, Brookhaven. Police suspect a passing car crossed into oncoming traffic causing the wreck. An unrelated note reports Princess Anne turning 14 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
Titusville fifth game between Johnsons and Trans Penn ends 10 to 10 amid spectator interference and alleged manageral tactics. Russ Platt, president of the Titusville Baseball Committee, calls the display disgraceful and says no replay or trophy award this season. Platt stresses the boys played well all season, especially during the series.
An apparent gas leak caused a blast at a Glenside restaurant in Cheltenham Township. One man, Duke George Jr. of North Hills, was killed while seven or more were seriously injured. The explosion shattered windows across 50 businesses and homes. Mrs. Joseph Trunk, 63, owner, and her son Leonard, 32, were among the injured.
New Orleans AP five Southern governors met behind closed doors to discuss civil rights and strategy for the Democratic National Convention. They debated seating regular Mississippi delegates, noted ongoing civil rights legislation, and some planned to attend Atlantic City. Wallace declined to commit to a party nominee, while Gov Johnson warned of possible future meetings.
A rock fall at Wright-Hargreaves Mine near Kirkland Lake Ont traps two men on the 4000-foot level while sixty five other miners escape. Rescue halted as new rock falls roll through the mine. The two missing are Donald Yeworski 45 and Edouard Duchesne 55 both residents of Kirkland Lake.
U S cargo planes ferried government troops to the Congo as rebel forces backed by China and Peking trained fighters advanced toward Bukavu and Kikwile. Paratroopers joined the mission while U S officials framed the move as aid to transport and rescue missions, sparking debate in Washington over U S involvement.
Erie County Commissioner Fred Lamberton labeled the hospital surplus food findings a political plot and collusion against the hospital administration and the Surplus Food Program. Hospital administrator Arthur Brueckman threatened resignation amid ongoing probes led by Commissioner William C. Hill into Martin’s operation and the surplus food cache.
A summer snowfall occurred on Whiteface Mountain in the Adirondacks as a cold front pushed temperatures to 34 degrees and winds to 40 mph. No accumulation was reported.
Lady Bird Johnson, greeted as Pretty Walking Bird by Crow Indians near Billings, Montana, on a four day Western swing. She visits Mormon Utah to meet Church leaders, tour Utah University, and draw pro Goldwater support amid a 2000-strong crowd. The First Lady logged over 2000 miles by air, as her trip shifts toward politics.
Cyprus Foreign Minister Spyros Kyprianou flew to Athens for talks with Greece on the island crisis. He said there is no room for compromise and urged full independence for Cyprus, amid preparations for U.N. mediator Tuomioja's Sunday visit. Greece reportedly accepts Turkey’s sovereign presence on Cyprus.
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