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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1965
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a local auction in New York involving a trader or merchant, with unreadable names or details. The readable fragment references a sale and location in New York, signaling a forthcoming auction event.
Corry Alderman Bachofner aired dozens of Philadelphia traffic tickets showing many were issued to drivers not in the city. He urged proper license number writing and noted a case against a local officer, amid broader outrage over phony Philly tickets and a state push to address the issue.
The thermometer fell to minus 23 degrees marking a potential winter low, tying the 1962 63 record. Snow accumulated four to six inches in 48 hours, adding to three to four inches on the ground as Corry and nearby communities faced subzero conditions. Meantime skiers and skaters anticipate Mead Park freezing, with forecasts calling for light snow and a midweek warmup.
City police under Police Chief Harley Drake ticketed one car parked on the sidewalk in front of Mallory's Meat Market on West Washington Street, likely an attendee at St. Thomas Church. Officers reported this was the only offender found during a church area crackdown.
United Nations facing near empty bank account as General Assembly opens its 19th session. Secretary General U Thant seeks voluntary contributions to cover a looming payroll, debt obligations of 4.5 million to governments and firms, and 40 million for working capital while issues linger over Article 19 and nonpayment penalties. The U N has 16 nations two years in arrears including the Soviet Union and Ukraine.
The Advisory Council on alcoholism in Pennsylvania warns the state is failing to combat drinking problems. Chair George Jae of the council cites inadequate funding and urges elevating the program to a division, expanding 12 outpatient clinics, and adding a $190,120 budget. Education, treatment, rehabilitation, and research are urged to receive proper support. The report compares Pa costs to California and outlines proposed steps for the State Health Department and medical schools.
Erie state senator William G. Sesler said Pennsylvania taxpayers face higher taxes as education reforms proceed. Speaking at Warren Knights hall to honor Thomas Donnelly, Sesler urged expansion of statewide college scholarships costing about 1.7 million and defended a long session over reapportionment while urging bipartisan cooperation. He criticized current school subsidies of 580 million annually as insufficient and called for more community colleges to meet rising local education costs.
A Parsippany delegation led by Senator William G. Sesler and Assemblyman Thomas G. Donnelly urged the state to back the Columbus Dam project. They secured over 400000 for dam construction, but a new hurdle arose as the GSA would require repayment from fishing license revenue and take control of the dam and lake. Local officials including Worth Hammond and Raymond Seastead joined the talks, with Donnelly pledging immediate action and Sesler planning a Northwestern coalition to pressure the Fish Commission in Harrisburg.
Arctic air grips Western Pennsylvania with one to three inches of new snow overnight and expected similar accumulations during the day. Main roads remain passable while secondary and rural roads are snow and ice covered. morning temperatures range from near zero to 16 degrees with a moderation expected in the afternoon followed by further drops tonight and Tuesday morning in the northwest.
The Associated Press reports a deep freeze across the eastern half of the nation with arctic air driving fresh snow through the Midwest and snowbound roads. Florida growers burn fuel to save crops while Alabama to New England endure subzero readings and widespread school closures.
A brief motor vehicle incident occurred on North Center Street near the 1GA Rupermagi market when a car driven by 21 year old Larry Hintley of RB collided with a utility pole. Witnesses report the impact happened early with debris scattered.
President Johnson asked Congress to approve a defense budget of 49 billion dollars, a reduction from this year and last year's levels. He announced three major weapons programs, including the Poseidon missile for Polaris submarines, promising greater payload, missile strength, and ongoing research and development to keep America superior.
Erie County leaders back a full countywide property reassessment using an outside appraisal firm with bids. They seek Erie City Council merger of city and county offices headed by Chief City Assessor Chester Bukowski, keeping some staff while letting others go after recommended layoffs.
In Selma Alabama a man in a States Rights Party uniform attacked Dr Martin Luther King Jr as he registered at a formerly white hotel. King led about 200 Negroes to the county courthouse starting a voter registration drive in a deeply segregated city. The march split into groups as police and crowds watched, illustrating the tense battle over civil rights and public access.
Author historian Robes Le and Nal Rev Henry Charlton Becks of New Jersey are noted in a brief obituary item. The report cites their contributions and a reported heart attack on a Saturday, with the note offering respectful biographical context.
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