Real estate firm eyeing Jamestown site for urban renewal plan
A major real estate developer in Erie proposes three Jamestown sites for an urban renewal project, aiming for a downtown location near a Holiday Inn Motel. Oakdale Corp president Robert Chaffee cited the Erie Temwall project and said the plan focuses on revitalization with a yellow vocational model unit as a key element.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erle
Jamestown
Holiday Inn Motel
Robert Chaffee
Oakdale Corp
Erie
Senate Okays Appalachia Bill Passes aid plan for 11-state region
The Senate approved the Appalachia aid bill by 62 to 22, sending the measure to the House for action. The $1,092 billion plan targets job growth and living standards in 355 counties across 11 states, including parts of Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Alabama Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina. The bill keeps amendments to weaken the measure at bay and allows later consideration of regional development funds. House hearings are set to open, with President Johnson pressing for quick action.
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Washington
Senate
Appalachia
House
John W. MecCormack
Johnson
Public Works
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
New York
Appalachian Regional Council
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Thirteen Coal Miners Die In French Mine Blast
In Lens France a blast in a coal mine killed thirteen teens and left eight missing. Rescue teams recovered six bodies quickly, then found seven more in debris, as officials continued searching the wreckage.
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Lens
France
Here
Indonesia Seeks Nuclear Edge with Bomb and Missiles
Jakarta AP dispatch reports Brig. Gen Harto no claims about 200 Indonesian scientists pursuing a first atomic bomb and plans for guided missiles with superior damage. Antara notes 1965 bomb explodes were discussed, plus a plant to produce explosives later this year. Reactors at Banand and Serpong, peaceful intent, with US and Soviet aid and inspection rights.
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Jakarta
Indonesia
Atseagl
Hartono
Thi
Antara News Ageny Hartono
Antara
Java
Sumatra
Celebes
Banand
West Java
United States
Serpong
U.S. States Department
Department
Robert McCloskey
McCloskey
Williams ruled illegal township officer in Seventh Ward
Judge John G. Brosky of Allegheny County Common Pleas Court ruled Charles L. Williams held the office illegally as a township commissioner in the Seventh Ward of suburban Penn Hills. Williams was not a resident of the ward when elected on November 5, 1963.
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Pittsburgh
Charles L. Williams
Penn Hills
John G. Brosky
Allegheny County Common Pleas Court
Brosky
Williams
Dock Union Leaders Refuse Immediate LBJ Plea
New York AP report says Tongshore union top officials reject Johnson’s request to return to work across ports from Maine to Texas where settlements have been reached. Baltimore locals approve a four year contract 1879 to 468 while national strike costs exceed $1 billion as 60,000 ILA workers remain unsettled in several ports.
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New York
Tongshore Men's Union
Johnson
Maine
Texas
Liber
W. Willard Wirtz
Philadelphia
James J. Reynolds
Afl-Cio International Longshoremen’s Association
Reynolds
TLA
Thomas W. Gleason
Ullon
White House
ELA
Baltimore
ILA
New Orleans
Boston
Norfolk
Baton Rouge
Mobile
Ala
Gleason
Union
Galveston
Tex
Miami
Fla
Hampton Roads
Dems Demand Highway Probe and Scranton Fallout
A stern political clash unfolds as Democrats press for a highway inquiry while Gov. Scranton faces GOP criticism. The scene includes a 4,000 word state address, party divisions over the vehicle law and police morale, and bills advancing in both chambers. In Pittsburgh, a coroner's jury votes to hold Steven Vallo for grand jury on murder in Braddock Hills.
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Devlin
Senate
Scranton
House
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Steven Vallo
Braddock Hills
Mary Snyder
Chinese New Year Celebrations Welcome Year of the Snake
New York Chinatown welcomed the Chinese New Year No 4663 at midnight with about 2000 revelers as firecrackers crackled behind them A few paper mache dragons appeared amid light snow dances acrobatics and a parade planned for Saturday featuring Miss Chinatown and a Chinese beauty float The snake symbolizes subtlety and longevity Hung Hay Fat Choy.
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New York
Chinatown
Boy Causes Fire in Pittsburgh Living Room
A two year old boy placed a plastic toy gun in a stove then tossed the flaming toy onto a sofa starting a house fire on Pittsburgh's North Side. No injuries were reported as the child escaped unharmed.
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Pittsburgh
John Shook
Beav er Club to honor Corry Area High athletes at banquet
Paul Meerdink to serve as toastmaster at the Beaver Club sponsored Beav er Banquet honoring about 100 CAHS varsity athletes and cheerleaders. Awards include Bacholner football honors and Varsity Club trophies for track golf wrestling swimming and basketball. Main speaker is E. E. Rip Miller from the U S Naval Academy with invited guests from Erie County and Section Two schools. Tickets available from Beaver Club directors.
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Paul Meerdink
Beaver
Beaver Club
Corry
Moose
CAHS
Bachomer
Erie County
Wayne Eakin
Franklin
Joe Massa
Warren
Roy VanHorn
Titusville
Blair Hildebrand
Oil City
Jin Covey
Meadville
Leo Hooks
Jim Hammond
T. S. Kelsey
Harold (Qogie) Roberts
Bill Masler
Gene Has‘brouck
Fred Wilson
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Mira
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Snyders
John Jr
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Union City
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Maple Avenue
Hamot Hospital
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Thomas Stroup
Helen Davison
Red ‘Crogs
YMCA
Raymond Reed
Findley Lake
Erie Hospital
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West Pleasant Street
V. C
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Hewitt
Watts
Marsh's Plaza
Union Street
West Church Street
Roy M. Williams
Earl Docherty
East Main Street
Docherty
Walter Dandon
West Smith Street
Thompson Maple Products
East Washington Street
Dunrdon
BowlAire
Yaturally
Evans
LBJ
Dems
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Public Instruction
Richard J. Green
R-Cambria
House Appropriations Committee
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Business Guide
Corry Journal
J. & G. Hammond Appl
Furn
GE Appliances and Furniture
S. Center St
Automobile Agencies
Turben
Chevrolet
Corvair
Columbus
Fitch Motors
Rambler Sales & Service
S. 1St Ave
C. Christensen Motors
Cortier-Mercury
W. W. Waterhouse
West South St
Heberlein Motor Sales
Dodge - Dart
Dodge Trucks
Auto Glass
Frank’s Auto Service
Corry Beverage
Corry Concrete & Gravel Co
Cement & Mortar
N. Center St
Washington St
Crystal Coal Co
Corry, Paurnace Sales and Service
Zen Zen
W. F. Rickers
Center St
H&h Dry Cleaners
West Main Street
Western Auto Associate
Electrical Contractors
Insurance — General
Horton J. Davis & Son,, Inc
North Center Street
Bennink Insurance Agency
Fh, & M. A. Beall, General Insurance
East Smith St
Crosby Bush Insurance
R ‘Auto, Fire, Life, Mutual Funds
Main St
Merle E. Wade
Erie Insurance Exchange
Concord St
Crandall Agency, Inc
McIntyre
Taylor's Electric Service
Weston's
Connie
Lathrop Electric
Call Corry
Johnson Brothers
Remington Chain Saws
Myers Water System
Corry Evening Journal
Corry Haxery
Insurance — Life & Accident
Warren A. Reynolds
Mead Ayenua
Baltimore Life
Inguran
Osiecki Bros. Music Center
Spiesman & Muckinhaupt
Phoenix Hotel
Mountain
Keystone Service
TV Cable Co
Jansen
North Center
Western Equipment
Fox Western Tack Shop
Couron — and Mar
Cliff Buesink Ford
Bill” Mitchell
Cary
Sal
Nee Berth
Mulvin
Hessy
Maers
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