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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1965
Page
4
Discharged list includes Mrs Mary Manik Titusville and others with addresses and family relations. 1124 A B Distributing Co plans Christmas Eve closure at 5 p m, orders urged early. Also report of a fire on Pittsburgh North Side causing about 20000 dollars in damage to Camille's floral and gift shop after hours, with nearby station noting a loud explosion prior to blaze.
Around 1,000 workers walked out at the Pennsylvania Railroad shops in Hollidaysburg and Altoona, protesting the terms of a contract. The Tri-Workers Union said the strike centers on contract issues, while the railroad disputed the union’s statement and gave no reason for the walkout. No talks were scheduled. A company spokesman cited disagreement with the Transport Workers Union and noted no current lawsuit.
The Selective Service will reexamine draft age high school graduates classified 1-Y or unfit except in emergency. No mass reclassification planned. As of Nov 30, 2,122,918 were in 1-Y. Re-exam seeks 16 to 30 scorers on the AFQT to verify induction eligibility. A motorcyclist in Pittsburgh, Kevin Jen, 24, died when his bike veered and struck a building on Bigelow Boulevard.
Beautiful Christmas trees available at Joe's Grocery on the Avenue for 1.50. Limited supply noted with a brief promotional line.
Daily swim and gym schedules list practice times for boys girls high school junior high and coed groups. Includes pool hours sauna hours and special events with bus groups and private parties noted.
The Associated Press reports heavy Christmas weekend traffic hazards as winter storms sweep the nation. 103 deaths were tallied in early holiday hours with 12 attributed to a Greyhound bus crash near Medford Oregon on Interstate 5. The National Safety Council estimates 560 to 660 could die in traffic accidents by Sunday midnight.
Dale Linebaugh and his wife Opal will headline an S O S rally by Corry Bible Clubs at the EUB Church Monday at 7 30 p m. The couple will perform special music with teenagers also sharing testimonies and music. Adults are invited.
A Christmas blaze on Camden Street destroyed five apartments leaving 12 people homeless and without possessions. Neighbors opened homes and kitchens to victims, then a third fire erupted at No 298 nearby.
Washington officials say no decision has been made on a 1966 tax raise to fund the Vietnam buildup. Administration sources warn forecasts are premature and Johnson may avoid higher taxes in favor of deeper civilian spending cuts to curb deficits and inflation.
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