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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1964
Page
4
In Our Opinion laments Erie County farmers urged by the Department of Agriculture to enroll in the feed grain program. The piece critiques ASC S and government subsidies, arguing money is spent to support price floors, livestock feed, and political gain, while farmers would overproduce without market demand.
The article surveys a wide range of proposed solutions to unemployment. Labor secretary Wirtz backs reducing overtime to spread work, while union leaders push a 35 hour week and the banking sector cautions against rapid changes. Rockefeller argues overtime raises costs without creating jobs.
Alvert Bray, a 10 year veteran of the Titusville Police Department and soil farmer, was appointed chief again by City Council after a special meeting. City Manager Le Line announced Bray’s return while Ralph A. White retires, with Bray praised for experience and leadership during a period of staffing questions.
The article follows Louis Chesler, a Florida promoter, as he builds Lucaya in Grand Bahama. It details licensing, a ten year experimental casino, a luxury hotel with a yacht fringe, a $50 million cement plant plan, and press interest. It notes Bahamas authorities and Nassau power players opposing competition from Florida and the Riviera style project. It mentions Allan Witwer and Bernard Glazer promoting Lucaya and describes the casino, golf, airport, and exclusive resort atmosphere with notable visitors and jet service.
Prime Minister Home told President Johnson Britain can spare only 2000 troops to Cyprus, with 3000 to 6000 already there and a risk of civil war. He noted pulling troops would not back NATO, while Greece warned it could invade Turkish territory if Turks intervene.
February 19 1944 news briefs from Pearl Harbor Naples and Corry detail Pacific and European fronts with reports of Eniwetok and Anzio actions. Local sports fallouts include Erie County League results. Community notes cover ration tokens health mumps and a controversial Gen Smith NRA tie in.
A Snowle ton M B C banqueted the church choir after musical numbers. The Municipal Club will discontinue March 1. Hastings Jones to mail state boxing license applications. Corry’s boxing show expected soon. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Herman Wells of 212 Sherman Street on February 16.
Meadville police report the arrest of four youths aged 13 to 15 for a string of car thefts started last fall. The stolen vehicles disappeared from Meadville Area Senior High School parking lot and were used for joy rides before being abandoned. Juvenile Court appearance planned. youths released to parents.
The Corry Evening Journal masthead lists staff roles and offices in Corry Pennsylvania with addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It notes Associated Press exclusive rights to local news and rates for mail and carrier delivery with a 9 a.m. display deadline.
Readable fragments show local church services at 7 30 pm and 3 30 pm prayer time. The 4 H Club, Brethren group and auxiliary activities plan meetings, dessert gatherings and a community sale led by Mrs Jame and Mrs Ruth with various officers identified.
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