Democrats Pivot to Nomination Night at Convention
Democrats shift from battle planning to a raucous but peaceful nomination ritual for President Johnson and his running mate choice. Senator Humphrey heads Johnson’s vice presidential list, with McCarthy endorsing him in a telegram. Delegates debate seating amid Mississippi and Alabama disputes as the convention advances.
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Atlantic Curry
Johnson
Eugene J. McCarthy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Vice Press
McCarthy
Humphrey
White House
Washington
George Reedy
Mississippi
Freedom Democratic Party
Thee
Alabama
House
John W. McCormack
Bailey
Mississippi Delegates Boycott Democratic National Convention
The Mississippi delegation withdraws from the Democratic National Convention declaring the party left them while the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party gains floor seats amid a loyalty pledge dispute. Alabama stays as national leaders decide seating amid protests and a compromise.
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Atlantic City
Mississippi
Alabama
John M. Bailey
Freedom Democratic Party
Freedom Democrats
Local PSES Lists Job Opportunities in Corry Area
The Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports several jobs in Corry including plant workers, a Union City secretary, two insurance salesmen, an electronic medical equipment salesman, a china and silverware saleslady, a portrait salesperson, tool and die makers, journeyman machinists, and machine operators. Apply at the North Center street office. some openings may be out of town.
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Pennsylvania State Employment Service
Corry
William A. Michael
North Center Street
Union City
Oeal Openings
Michael
Corry High School Room List Appears in Journal Today
Local students starting at Corry Area High School on September 9 may check Page 12 of today’s Journal for their homeroom numbers. The list is also posted at Citizens National Bank of Corry and National Bank of Corry for public access.
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Corry Area High School
Citizens National Bank of Corry
National Bank of Corry
It Was East For Solomon Case Solved By Officials
Police and officials settled a vandalism case linking four defendants at 618 West Washington. John Amacher Robert Bemis John Lank and John S Peterson agreed to pay restitution totaling 151.00 and 9 court costs each after hearings led by Alderman Cobbett Police Chief Drake and Attorney William Peiffer. A fifth man testified against one defendant.
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West
Washington Street
J. R. Dearing
West Washington
John Amacher
York Street
Robert Bemis
Frank Miles
Tragic Farm Truck Crash Kills 7 Year-Old Near Corry
A 7 year old Corry boy died after a farm truck toppled on Lindsey Hollow Road while being driven by his 15 year old sister Suzanne. He was crushed beneath the vehicle and died at Corry Memorial Hospital. Deputy Coroner Bracken ruled the death accidental due to internal injuries as heavy rain fell. Trooper Krupa said the truck veered onto a slope during a downhill left turn into the family driveway. The vehicle carried about 40 bushels of bulk wheat and was retrieved by family members with a tractor.
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R. D
Corry
Corry Memorial Hospital
John Alan Kuss
Lewis Kuss
Lindsey Hollow Road
Erie County
Robert M. Bracken
Walter Krupa
Corry Seeks 10,850 In Liquid Fuels Funds For City Roads
Corry city engineer filed a request with Erie County commissioners for 10,850 dollars in liquid fuels tax money to widen curb and straighten curves on six streets. If approved, the city would widen and resurface East Pleasant, King and Maple streets, install a storm sewer on Shady avenue, and straighten curves on East Washington and Pennsylvania avenues. Commissioner Hill voiced full support, with no expected objections from Lamberton or Raymek.
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Corry
Erie County
David Johnson
East Pleasant Street
Concord
King Street
East Pleasant
Maple Avenue
East Washington
East Smith
Shady Avenue
East Washington Street
Wayne Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
East Smith Street
City of Corry
Dems See No White Backlash in November Election
Democratic leaders at the national convention say they fear no white voter backlash in November. They cite a larger moderate Republican backlash against Barry Goldwater as the real challenge. AP survey finds leaders split on how to handle backlash, with no alarm over disagreements.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Barry Goldwater
Associated Press
Lyndon B. Johnson
Wayne Township zoning meeting settles on ordinance changes
A small group of Wayne Township residents attended a planning commission and supervisor session at Five Points to review a proposed zoning ordinance. No major changes were proposed as the two boards debated the draft along with public input following a prior nationwide turnout. Hurricane Cleo veered toward southeast Florida with gale warnings from Sombrero Light to Fort Lauderdale as 64 dead are reported.
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Wayne Township
Conelway School
Planning Commission
Page Hight
Miami
Fla
Cleo
Florida
Weather Bureau
Bahamas
Key West
Fort Lauderdale
Cuba
Florida Straits
Cuban
Clea
Gordon Dunn
Theft of $6,000 clothing as bystanders refuse to report
In Washington Pennsylvania a thief broke a station wagon window and stole $6,000 worth of suits and top coats while three witnesses watched. All refused to report the crime with one saying he did not want to become involved. The clothing belonged to a traveling salesman.
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Washington
Reminders on Status of Two Tax Bills
City Treasurer Carlton Smith said August 31 is the last day residents can pay school taxes and receive the rebate. After that date, payments accrue face value for two months. November 1 adds a five percent penalty. The general tax duplicates show shortfalls: property tax $367 405 with $151 365 unpaid. Corry residents owe $215 840. per capita duplicate $29 702 with $18 789 still due. per capita taxpayers have paid $10 913.
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Carlton Smith
Smith
Corry
Dem Women Wager While Hobbies Meet
Atlantic City AP report on Democratic National Convention attendees spending a day at the races. Delegates from Utah and Arkansas place bets, with laughs over Lyndon B. Johnson jokes and choices between touring a factory making presidential dinnerware and viewing the racetrack.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Lyndon B. Johnson
Utah
White House
Wilson
Truman
Franklin Roosevelt
Monte Carlo
Las Vegas
Alice Narducci
Lambertville
Arkansas
Inez Jones
State Auditor
Louise Porter
Arkansas Democratic Women's Club
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Porter
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