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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1966
Page
1
A Chicago area scene shows a policeman between civil rights marchers and a jeering crowd on the far southeast side. Signs include white power. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr rejects canceling a march to suburban Chicago as demonstrators press for open housing.
A church in Plainview Texas had a devastating gas explosion during services at the Church of God in Christ. The blast injured 53 and collapsed the roof trapping 12. a woman died and investigators suspect a gas leak possibly triggered by an electric organ.
State Highway Department may plan paving on North Center street from Columbus Avenue to the city line. City officials discuss curbing sewer work and funding, with decisions pending on whether the state or city will cover costs and the use of liquid fuels tax money or 1964 bonds.
City Council voted to authorize Mayor William A. Peiffer and City Engineer David Johnson to request Erie County commissioners grant of $5,000 as the second installment of a four year, $20,000 recreation allocation. The 1965 funds supported the north end recreation complex starting with a nine hole municipal golf course.
In Corry Memorial Hospital the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs David Coon of R D 2 Clymer was eclipsed by the death of their 2 year old son Timothy from a viral infection. Timothy was admitted at 9 44 Sunday and died at 2 00 yesterday.
Johnstown 22 year old Elair Hillegass died Monday after his motorcycle collided with a pickup driven by 51 year old Howard J. Glass on a suburban Johnstown street.
Deputy Attorney General Ramsey Clark faces House Un American Activities Committee questioning on the Justice Department opposition to anti-Viet Nam war legislation. Clark cites existing laws and constitutional liberties as reasons to reject new bills.
The Milk Control Commission resumes an emergency hearing in Pittsburgh today after granting a 40 cent per hundredweight rise for milk producers and a one cent per quart rise for dairies in the Erie market. The moves take effect September 1 after audits. Willis Daniels calls the decision disappointing and Lt. Gov. Shafer says no practical reason farmers cannot gain higher prices without burdening consumers. Farmers cite higher costs, tax, feed, and equipment expenses amid labor shortages. Continued on Page Five.
City Council rescinded a $6,057 bid to widen fire station doors and readvertise for both the original plan and a lower cost alternative. The original would remove brick and casings to gain 15 inches per door. the alternative removes only casings for six extra inches and could allow brick removal later. George Tinko submitted the sole original bid. Johnson cites about $2,800 for the alternative. readvertising begins tomorrow.
Captain William Willis, 72, left New York on June 22 aboard an 11 foot boat bound for England. Coast Guard cutter Ingham located him about 50 miles east of New York City and towed him to Argentina, North Carolina, for treatment of a strangulated hernia. Willis aimed to solo the smallest boat to cross the Atlantic but was rescued before completing the voyage.
City Engineer David Johnson proposes remodeling the Municipal Building two areas the second floor auditorium and the chamber area at an estimated cost of 31500. Plans include a raised 10 by 20 foot council platform and removal of unfastened chairs around the room to improve visitor sightlines and efficiency.
City Council rejected a proposal to pave only a 22-foot strip on Oakley avenue at North Center street. They authorized city engineer David Johnson to proceed with a 24-foot roadway for the entire Oakley avenue length as part of the summer streets program.
An elderly peasant recalled the quake that leveled Varto, eastern Turkey, with about 700 huts reduced to rubble and an estimated 3,000 killed. Witnesses said the town shook horizontally then vertically before collapsing. The tremors continued into Monday night as officials described the quake as very strong.
Defense Secretary McNamara announced plans to induct 40,000 men previously disqualified for education or health reasons into 40 months of intensive training. The program could rise to 100,000 in the next fiscal year with a goal of creating fully satisfactory soldiers through the Defense Department facilities.
The City Council read two letters at a special meeting about new taxes and a proposed garbage ordinance. One letter from M L Satterlee praised current service but urged compulsion and noted minimal cost clarity. The second letter, from a Social Security recipient, urged sympathy for low income and questioned city spending and tax needs. DIES ON GOLF COURSE IN MONTEREY Maj. Gen. Richard C. Moore died Sunday at the Monterey Peninsula Country Club after years of heart trouble. He was a 1903 graduate of the U S Military Academy.
Washington AP reports Bureau of Labor Statistics July consumer price index rose four tenths of a percent to 113.9, meaning $11.33 now buys what cost $10 in 1957-59. Food costs up 0.4 percent, eggs jump 50 percent due to bad weather, advising economy steps like walking and curbside entertainment.
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