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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1965
Page
4
In Our Opinion the death penalty should end in Pennsylvania. The piece notes New York Vermont and 11 other states have abolished capital punishment and cites Governor Scranton and former positions. It argues the electric chair does not deter crime and warns against risking innocent lives.
The city observes a near shutdown as wartime routines end after President Truman announces Japan's surrender. Businesses close, the victory parade proceeds, and wartime plant layoffs loom. Lola Schramling dies at her son's home. Mayor Hepler thanks citizens for cooperation. The Corry Merchants rally in a 10-9 win over Meadville at Loveland Field.
The notice lists roles at the Evening Journal including Publisher George Ro Sample Manager Willams Enton Advertising Manager Allan Hasbroude Pressroom Foreman G.T. Berman and Production Manager John Mclaughlin. It cites national reps Bottinelli Kimball and outlines addresses in New York Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia.
Jim Bishop profiles Richard Cardinal Cushing, praising his humility, service to the elderly, and blunt, nasal Boston manner. The piece notes his rival of fear for pomp, his long battle with asthma and emphysema, and a lifetime of fundraising and mission work. It highlights his steadiness at public events, devotion to souls, and readiness to speak frankly about others.
A legal Q and A discusses abandonment of personal property left by a contractor in a home. Abandonment requires clear intent and conclusive evidence, and is decided by jury. No fixed hold period exists. outcomes depend on property type, actions of parties, and surrounding circumstances. The text ends with a sports note about Frisina scoring the tying run after a triple and homeward hit.
Police reinforcements patrol Philadelphia Saturday night after the funeral of 18 year old Howard Mansfield, shot by patrolman Charles Russell in South Philadelphia last week. Commissioner Howard Leary ordered added security as crowds gathered for the services and unrest followed the death.
An explainer by Sam Dawson outlines international liquidity balance of payments and official reserves. It defines terms like balance of payments deficit or surplus, official reserves, standby funds, and IMF borrowing. The piece notes the United States runs persistent deficits and relies on reserves or foreign credits, while outlining who supplies funds and how deficits are settled.
Hanne cas yar with Hanne Park reports H. Martin, former state highways secretary, resigns from his $1-a-year spec consultant post citing no assigned work since May. He states he left with hard feelings toward Highway Secretary Henry H. Harral, noting the prior administration undervalued his role.
Dorothy Sobulewski, 19, a student at Alliance College in New Castle Springs, Pa, and a Bridgeport, Conn native, won the Miss Polish America title in a beauty pageant held in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Hal Boyle recalls First Sgt William Bletsoe of Chattanooga who celebrated his 47th birthday at MACV camp in Vinh Lang Province during Christmas and a long Happy Hour. The night featured a rooftop bar, a gong, and rattled nerves yet he remained steady at his desk at 7 a.m. the next morning, exemplifying the title First Shirt.
Chautauqua events run August 1 to August 21 featuring opera, concerts, play, ballet matinee, and color slides. Notable programs include Andrea Cloner opera by Giordany, National Band of News and Mauri Danvers under Normith Thorn, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra with Walter Hendl, and Lerner and Loewe music. Also listed are The Private Ear and the Public Eye play, Oklahoma opera, and the Clothesline Show gallery event.
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