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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1964
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet shows an upcoming auction for a mix of items and gear. It mentions sellers and potential buyers, with hints of a local sales event, figures, and locations, but many terms are garbled, leaving uncertain items and precise details.
A 14 month study by a federal panel finds cigarette smoking is a major health hazard and the leading cause of lung cancer in men. It notes no evidence that filters reduce risk, that risks rise with more smoking and fall after quitting, and that most benefits are in mental health rather than physical health. Continued on page two.
A Washington AP prepared list outlines lung cancer and other cancers tied to smoking, including emphysema and peptic ulcers. It notes oral cavity cancers, bladder associations, and leukoplakia warnings, plus vascular and degenerative effects leading to reduced blood flow and possible amputation.
Violent demonstrations erupted in Calcutta after reports of killings in Khulna. Police fired on rioters. curfew and ban on demonstrations imposed. Reports cited 29 dead in the clashes between moslems and Hindus amid tensions with West Pakistan.
About 400 students at Taiwan Normal University pricked their fingers to write a blood protest to the Japanese Embassy. They condemned Japan's decision to return Chou Hung-ching, a defector from a Red Chinese trade mission, to the Communist mainland, calling it placing a lamb in a tiger's mouth.
A bill was sent to President Johnson seeking government funding to build the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the Potomac River as the national memorial in Washington. The proposal aims to establish a central memorial venue in the D C area.
Panamanian and U S authorities race to defuse a crisis surrounding the Panama Canal amid violence that left 23 dead. OAS and U S envoys press for immediate talks with President Chiari as Panama braces for funerals and unrest, with authorities reporting hundreds detained and sporadic gunfire near the canal zone.
SHERMAN An R D 1 Sherman w oman Roselyn C Coburn 41 was killed about 2 15 p m yesterday when struck by an auto while attempting to push the family car out of a snow drift on Route 430 between Sherman and Findley Lake Her husband Gerald A Coburn 43 and she were driving to Findley Lake when the car stuck An auto driven by Mrs Alice Chambers 44 R D 1 Sherman struck her pinning her against the Coburn car She died of a possible fractured neck and other injuries included fractures to both legs and right arm Authorities said Coburn did what he could but could not save her
Edward Stephens, 19, held without bail in Pennsylvania on charges of killing his wife, 19, and her grandmother, Helen Tilghman. A police hearing set grand jury action after the grandmother’s death, with the couple’s home in Terrible read. The case centers on a violent incident at their residence, with investigators seeking further charges.
Two 11 year old Corry boys and a 16 year old girl were found in Butler Georgia after being reported missing. Police stopped a car they were riding in at a local garage and alerted authorities. Parents plan to fly to Georgia to retrieve the trio and the vehicle.
New Orleans AP report says Louisiana Democrats select governor after a runoff with Morrison and McKeithen as leading candidates. Weather forecast called for partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures, with turnout expected high as polls opened at 6 a.m. CST and closed at 8 p.m. Morrison seeks a third straight bid, facing several dozen other contenders in a crowded field.
The United States tobacco sector totals about eight billion dollars yearly with 1963 figures showing 70 million adults using tobacco overseas forces included. Cigar et tes, cigars, tobacco pounds, and chewing products rose from 1962. Taxes, employment, and export rankings frame a large agricultural and manufacturing complex.
Washington AP Lyndon B Johnson faces his first foreign crisis as president as bloodshed in Panama occupies much of his day yet he remains calm and busy. He holds meetings on economics talks with ambassadors and Farley visits, then spends a long noon break followed by work on a new address to Congress.
Police Chief Harley Drake announced meters now in use require drivers to operate them manually and not on a free ride. City engineer David Johnston cited parts delays hindering full system rollout. Color coded meters show limits red 18 minutes for 1 cent, gold 1 hour for 10 cents, aluminum two hours for a nickel per hour, yellow 10 hours for 28 cents with nickels dimes or quarters.
Washington reports indicate U S wheat sales to Soviet bloc nations could top the 1500 million bushels forecast with tentative offers around 300 million dollars worth and licenses totaling 104 million for Russia. Additional deals and licenses to satellite states may follow as buyers in Hungary Bulgaria Czechoslovakia and East Germany seek grain to ease crop shortages.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a pastor during last rites at a Philadelphia church. Details are unclear but reference to a St. Laurentias church and neighboring figures suggests a local clergy death during a sacred ceremony.
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