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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1965
Page
4
An irregular historical column contrasts riots in major cities with calm everyday scenes. It notes Los Angeles riots with looting and arson, Corry’s quieter golf club, street commerce, and households reacting with simple acts of dinner prep and gratitude, urging readers to count blessings.
The dollar, once the world’s steady financier, faces a shortage of overseas dollars as foreign holders return funds home. Washington weighs new plans to supplement international exchange as U S banks curb lending abroad and domestic needs rise. The shift raises questions about devaluation risk and the role of the dollar in Vietnam era spending.
Property owners seek relief from neighbor odors and garbage pails. Courts weigh reasonableness and necessity in each case and may grant relief if odors are unnecessary or excessive and can be reduced by better management or devices at reasonable cost.
The Allegheny County coroner's office says 17 year old David W Hicks of Churchill Burnaugh suburb died yesterday when a rifle discharged while he cleaned it. The incident occurred in Pittsburgh area, and authorities are investigating.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and offices including publisher George ie, general manager, advertising managers, and pressroom foreman for the paper printed in Corry Pennsylvania. Circulation and postal details note 2nd class mail, yearly and weekly rates, and a laid out schedule for publication days and copy deadlines.
James Marlow reviews the bitter fight over the farm bill’s 100 percent parity payments to wheat farmers and a bread price rise, noting lobbying by bakers, justice department actions against American Bakeries and Ward Baking, and Eastland’s opposition to direct cotton payments. He cites Eastland’s holdings, Plains Cotton Co op, and political moves involving Mahon and Baker.
The funeral service for Fred Groters was held at 1 p.m. yesterday at Spitzer Funeral Home in Clymer with Rev. Harold Rust officiating. Burial followed in Holland Cemetery. Bearers were John Groters, Walter Groters, Sam Groters Jr, Harry Koerselman, Amos Vanlarden, and Delbert King. attendees from away included family and friends from Erie, North East, Barberton, Sherman, Corry, and Little Conley.
Paul Harvey argues conformity of modern urban planning could erase unique cityscapes. He cites Charleston and New Orleans as examples and notes higher taxes push taller towers, asphalted midtowns, and removal of midtown monuments. Seventy U.S. cities have passed landmark preservation laws to safeguard heritage.
Four decades ago a Jewett touring car burned west of town amid mystery as preservationists clash with developers over demolitions and new buildings. The article blends local notices on traffic resignation, church youth conference, a mill purchase, a birth, and debates about preserving historic landmarks against economic pressures shaping urban change.
Gen MacArthur orders Japanese to comply with emissary dispatch to Manila while Tokyo-S peace conference dispute enters day two. President Truman says Japan unlikely to avenge defeat. Corry Hospital reports Joseph Macko critically burned in a home fire on Muzzy road near Columbus. Local business to add showroom and repair shop on West Smith, Route 6. Irvine Forge remains jinx club as Corry Merchants beat them 64 in seventh. Johnny Neckers and Nick Marty pitched for Corry.
Carroll in Chicago reports Hal Boyle recalls learning flag signaling during a 1923 Indian Mound Reservation camping trip. The test ends with a garbled Lord's Prayer transmission, revealing two lessons: there are multiple versions of the prayer and a scout master can mislead.
Russell Elementary in the Northern Area School System was entered over the weekend. A custodian reported the break-in on Sunday morning. Loot totaling about 300 dollars included 87 dollars in cash and 218 dollars in office furniture and equipment such as an adding machine toaster and tools. Initial toll of 172.50 for football gear was revised when helmets and shoulder pads were found removed and safe at another location. Entry was via a broken northside window. desks and file cabinets were rifled. Investigators believe burglars fled by car and through a nearby field.
The Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for speedy merger approval to revitalize eastern railroads. They argued the merger would create competitive balance, aid the New Haven Railroad’s survival, and prevent absorption of several lines including the Erie Lackawanna Delaware Hudson Boston and Maine.
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