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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1965
Page
3
Minpro Vers and Th share a compact note on utility and speed in a brief civic update. Officials outline a plan for rapid deployment and streamlined processes to address local infrastructure concerns. The article highlights coordinated efforts between agencies and community stakeholders.
In Washington Republicans prepare to oppose President Johnson's antipoverty program and the farm bill. The Senate opens debate on a 1.65 billion antipoverty measure for a second year, while the House schedules three days on the omnibus farm bill with a disputed wheat provision seen as a bread tax. Negotiations focus on raising the surplus grain resale price and retaining key Wheat, cotton, feed grains, wool, and cropland programs.
A one humped camel edged four rivals to win the sixth annual camel derby in Virginia City yesterday. Wayne Olsen rode the winner as the event was sponsored by a Luke Tahoe casino hotel. State Sen. James Slattery won the ostrich race featuring small sulkies. The camel races date back to Virginia City’s early salt hauling days.
Dr. Harry Briggs, 44 year old University of Alaska history professor, was pulled from Lake Erie during a 28 mile swim from Long Point, Canada to Erie. Weather was clear but waters were choppy and Briggs suffered temporary water blisters and swelling in both eyes after starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and covering about 2.5 miles in 14 hours. Briggs is a veteran distance swimmer who previously completed a 32 mile Erie swim from Marblehead, Ohio to Pelee, Canada.
In remarks on Saigon, Taylor argues the government will not collapse and that a growing American military role will boost U.S. and Vietnamese ground forces against Viet Cong. He says the main shortcoming is political instability and downplays the risk of a full American war. Red China is present in the conflict via support, but unrestricted entry is unlikely.
Officials monitor the Jamestown water system as an August heat wave lifts temperatures above 90 and July rainfall remains below normal. Groundwater is lower than a year ago while weekly consumption rose by about 900000 gallons. City officials declined to predict future restrictions, noting the issue requires day to day assessment.
President Zalman Shazar of Israel and his wife will undertake a state visit to Nepal in September, following Israel’s 1963 trip by King Mahendra and Queen Ratna. The announcement came yesterday.
In Pittsburgh AP reports dairy farmers may vote on a strike amid drought and out of state competition. Ernest Hayes of United Dairy Farmers says the vote will take about two weeks to tally. He notes dairymen get eight cents a quart while consumers pay 28 cents and criticizes legislative hearings for ignoring farmers' losses.
Miami AP report notes Sam Quelch, a 36 year old airline worker, living as a woman, begins legal steps to rename from Margaret to Sam. She cites simplicity and memorability, and has filed a notice in the Miami Law Journal declaring the change as Sam Quelel.
Meadville Conneaut Lake Park officials prepared for possible trouble at a rock and roll show attracting about 3500 teens. State Police, auxiliary officers, park staff, and volunteers guarded Convention Hall, with a fire truck hoses ready nearby. No incidents were reported as chief park police R. M. Fisher praised the well behaved crowd.
Clymer residents recount a flurry of family visits, travels, and gatherings. Mrs. Carol Compton returned to Albi after a week with daughter and family, with Mrs. Helen Duink visiting her parents in Hossick. A Chautauqua guest list includes Mrs. Gertrude Gravink and Mrs. Hilder Olsen, while neighbors hosted Supper for Rov Hoffman and Sharon. Families from Hartfield, Jamestown, Stockton, Mayville, and Buffalo share trips, cottage stays, and a World’s Fair excursion. A newborn arrives at WCA Hospital Jamestown, and a welcome reception at Abbe Reformed Church honors the Miersma family with music and remarks.
Lawrence Tressler, 95, of Mayville, died after stepping into a canoe at Chautauqua Lake boat landing and capsizing it. Mary Jane Roberts, 19, and Mary Jane Hill, 18, summer residents helped search as divers recovered the body about 10 minutes later. Police investigated the accident and the coroner ruled it an accidental drowning. This followed another lake fatality last Monday when Eric Gunnarson, 53, of Jamestown drowned from a cabin cruiser incident.
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