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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1965
Page
6
The forecast runs tomorrow through Monday with above normal temperatures and precipitation. Warmer into Friday or Saturday then cooler. rain or snow possible Friday and Saturday, showers and flurries early next week. Also included are a oil tank fire, library book lending, traffic collisions, license reminders, real estate transfers, a missing ring, a divorce filing, marriage licenses, and local obituaries with funeral details.
Dr. Claude Purcell state superintendent signed a five year contract to bring $1.852 million in federal funds for an education research program in public schools across six southern states. Georgia officials will run the program as Purcell retires in December.
D Smiley died after a fatal heart attack in the Raymond Division where he had worked 35 years. He resigned as a top official in 1930 and had been away from his job since his October heart attack. He is survived by his wife Betty English. The body rests at Bracken Funeral Home with services at Emmanuel Epis- scopal Church. Remembrances go to Corry Public Library or Zem zen Hospital.
Arkansas Democrats race to hold a primary before a special election to replace Rep. Oren Harris who will resign Feb 9 after 24 years in Congress. Gov Faubus plans a special primary to unify Democratic votes to avoid split that could allow a Republican or a Black candidate to win. Lynn Lowe leads GOP effort in 4th District with no Black candidate among contenders.
In Boston AP report Leonard Drew and his family watched a Viet Nam documentary last Thursday night where his son, a Marine private, is featured. The film’s focal point contrasts daily life with the war’s distant front, highlighting the distance between home and service.
Dean Sutherland an American supervisor who survived the Sea Gem sinking in the North Sea fell ill with a stroke in his hotel room Tuesday night. He was rushed to Scartho Hospital Grimsby in very poor condition amid the offshore disaster aftermath.
Marine Pfc. Joseph L. Drew aged 18 was killed in action earlier today. He died from a bullet wound to the head during combat, leaving a community mourning a young life given in service.
Stephen S. Chandler, chief judge of the U S District Court for Western Oklahoma, is relieved of duties by the 10th Circuit Judicial Council while keeping salary and office. Four of five circuit judges said he is unable to perform duties, amid ongoing civil and criminal actions. Chandler had argued in 1964 that district courts should be coequal to courts of appeals in a Bar Association article.
Officials in Scranton discuss whether to force the assembly’s closure amid fiscal concerns. The week’s deliberations focus on sessions and potential actions, with local leaders weighing risks and timing.
U S Aver Well Harriman arrived in Warsaw today amid a mysterious mission tied to White House officials. The trip prompts speculation about diplomatic talks and possible policy aims with Poland and allied countries.
Funeral services for Aaberniee Smiley will be held at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the flame society. The text notes lawmakers met yesterday without major business, with Atty. Gen. Walter Alessandrini stating little substance to the report.
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