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29 Feb 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1964
Page
1
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In Honolulu, U S Pacific leadership frets over Laos where Pathet Lao gains, aided by North Vietnam, threaten Laotian neutrality and ease Communist supply lines into South Vietnam. Adm. Sharp takes over Pacific command amid Viet Nam and Asia tensions.
In Saigon, a heavy guard surrounds the U S armed forces commissary and post exchange after reports that Communist terrorists planned to blow up the building. Security sweeps by military police follow the Feb. 16 bombing of a US theater as leaflets call for more violence against Americans.
United Nations Security Council members planned to urge an international peace force to ease the Cyprus crisis. Greece warned Turkey that any unilateral invasion would trigger war as Athens put its forces on high alert and pressed for direct talks with Turkey.
In Ashtabula Ohio 83 year old Edna F Morrow a mother of three was found dead at her home from a .38 caliber gunshot wound to the head. County coroner Dr J R Higerd indicated an autopsy and police say her husband Edward reported a dark shadow and claimed the gun went off. Authorities expected an accidental death ruling Monday.
In a derisive letter, Groucho Marx chides Scranton over pronunciation and campaign language. He notes the correct pronunciation of mishmash and cautions against campaigning in Jewish neighborhoods, signaling mockery of Scranton's presidential ambitions.
In a South Hempstead incident three men pistol whipped Jehard Randig, a 61 year old nascar driver, at his Long Island home and looted his safe of 72,000 dollars in stocks and bonds.
In Dallas AP report the murder trial of Ruby moves into a special weekend session with two jurors still needed. Judge Joe Brown and lawyers expect completion today. The process has been slow due to a hard fought case, many prospective jurors opposing the death penalty, fixed opinions, and limited peremptory challenges. (Continued on Page Eight).
Rockefeller strategists say Nelson Rockefeller leads in votes for the New Hampshire Republican presidential primary, while concerns grow over potential write-in support for Lodge and Nixon denting Goldwater. Goldwater calls the outlook muddled as campaigns move toward Greensboro and Manchester. Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Harold Stassen are also in the New Hampshire race.
Hammermill Paper Co faces an uncertain future as it digs a deep well near Lake Erie to pump liquid waste into a limestone formation 2,200 feet underground. The project aims to eliminate surface discharge and foam while regulators in Harrisburg monitor pollution. Approximately two million gallons daily will be forced into the well beginning mid March, with a longer term plan tied to replacement costs and future water management.
Associated Spring Corporation parent of the Raymond Division plant here reports 1963 sales of 55,248,582, up from 52,129,119 in 1962. Net income rose to 2,086,893, with earnings per share at 1.90, and the stock was listed on the New York Stock Exchange on October 1. The firm expanded internationally with IMPR to represent it in continental Europe and pursued advances in precision components and miniaturized springs, including production of hair-thin wire springs used as heart electrodes.
A Miami Herald report said a tip claimed a Cuban suicide pilot or missile might target President Johnson’s jet during a Florida visit. Officials limited comment while security remained tight, with Johnson using an Air Force executive jet for the trip. The White House cited national interest in not discussing the matter further.
Havana carnival opens amid government bans on firing sidearms indecent costumes and impersonations of armed forces. A 95 float parade showcases regime themes including Free Africa with lions from the Havana Zoo. The queen is titled star, not queen, and carnival runs weekly until March 22.
President Johnson inaugurates his term with a live news conference carried by major networks. He answers questions on Vietnam and politics at the State Department setting and follows a new hand-raise format for recognition, with an audience in a 400 seat room.
A family of nine children died in a fast moving blaze that engulfed a three story brick home in central Troy. Father Napoleon Sousie 43 and mother Lillian 40 were hospitalized with injuries along with several other relatives and neighbors’ children. Police and fire officials suspect a kerosene space heater on the second floor may have started the fire.
Commonwealth Court voided John Harshai of Monessen petition for the Fifth District seat after finding 30 of 118 signees were not registered voters. A 100-signature minimum was required. The ruling upheld Walter J. Kovalchuk's challenge for the Democratic nomination in Harrisburg.
Atlantic County authorities closed 100 public and parochial schools after police received word of a bomb threat. Superintendent John Holmbold ordered closures. most schools evacuated via fire drills. Officials say the threat, relayed by a woman claiming an anonymous call, appears to be a hoax. Schools to reopen Wednesday as planned.
Three police officers were injured as a civil rights protest clashed with officers outside Ann Arbor City Hall. One arrest was made amid claims of police brutality tied to the arrest of six Black youths two weeks earlier. The direct action committee, once condemned by NAACP and CORE, led the march through Town and past City Hall.
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