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24 Jan 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1964
Page
1
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Fragmentary notice lists a forage wagon, hay bales, and related farm gear with scattered measurements, figures, and names. It references locations, dates, and a partial sale or transfer context, but details are incomplete and partially garbled.
Richard M. Nixon told CBS in a television interview that he would accept a presidential nomination if a deadlock at the Republican National Convention required it. He noted he leads public opinion polls but does not intend to urge a draft or be a candidate, stressing the need to distinguish the will of the people from his own voice.
A fire at the Pennzoil Service Station on West Smith Street caused about $6,000 in losses after paint and thinner vapors ignited. Dale Paige, the station operator, suffered facial burns but helped move a car out as volunteers from Stanford Hose Company fought the blaze for over an hour. Building damage estimated at $2,000 with $4,000 to contents. Paige treated for burns.
Protestant parents protested the cancellation of a fourth grade performance of the Catholic song Dominique at Fenwood Elementary. The PTA deleted the Belgi an nun Soeur Sourire recording to avoid religious controversy, drawing a 20 sign petition to the Northeast Houston School Board. Bill Flenniken urged the board to reverse, saying the action falsely stigmatized Catholics. others argued the move was narrow minded and likely approved by local clergy. Superintendent Scarborough warned the principal the song could spark a religious fracas.
President Johnson praised the 24th Amendment banning the poll tax as a voting prerequisite for federal elections. South Dakota became the 38th state to ratify, completing the three-fourths requirement, marking liberty over restriction in a free society.
In Corty, Key Club and Explorer Scout Post 85 volunteers recruit 100 teenagers to canvass homes for the March of Dimes. Robert Brown, local MOF chairman, notes the groups previously aided holiday lighting efforts, raising about 1500 dollars. Brown seeks teen support as women heads are unavailable to lead this year.
A one month old girl named Jean Ellen Roemer died after a piece of plastic from a disposable diaper fell over her face while in a car in suburban Mount Lebanon. Authorities report the baby suffocated. the Roemers are William F. and Mrs Roemer.
Weather observer and Streets Director report a strong link between snow depth and removal costs. December 1962 saw 54 inches of snow costing 2392 dollars, while December 1963 had 104 inches costing 4664 dollars, implying about 44 dollars per inch per month.
The U S government ships over 5 million dollars in vaccine and equipment to South Viet Nam to combat a rising cholera outbreak. Saigon and six provinces report 1,136 cases and 122 deaths, with estimates of 18,000 cases and nearly 3,000 deaths expected. no U S cases reported.
A McDearald youth was picked up by Warren Borough police for allegedly stealing a pack of cigarettes. His father was summoned to the station and asked what he meant by stealing. The youth claimed he lost his pipe, and authorities kept his name confidential due to his age.
Jackson AP report says surgeons at University of Mississippi Medical Center transplanted a human heart into a man dying of a chronic ailment. The heart beat for over an hour but could not sustain the patient, who died early today. Details were withheld.
Governor Berunson attacked Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation law as a drag on industrial growth urging changes. He cited a fund shortfall and a large state debt to the federal government while signaling a special session to push amendments after labor opposition.
The city’s newest sports venue Sawyer’s Archery Lanes at 110 West Main Street opens tomorrow. Owner Kirk Sawyer says lanes welcome beginners and seasoned archers with free instruction and rental equipment available. Future plans include league shooting and open events.
A Berlin bound U S Army convoy of 12 vehicles and 24 men moved through a Soviet checkpoint today without incident, the Army announced.
A Chicago officer and rescue team reached a man identified as Jerry Hollins, 28, on the ledge inside the domed interior well of the federal building. He evaded capture and leaped more than 100 feet to the street level Moorbalaw.
The $15 billion tax cut bill moves toward enactment with Senate Finance Committee approval by a 12-5 vote after 20 days of executive sessions. Floor debate pending drafting of language. timing for floor action uncertain with a Feb deadline looming. Johnson allies push major provisions, including $453 million in excise tax repeals on luggage, jewelry, cosmetics and furs. Republicans press repeal amendments as Democrats handle the floor fight.
President Johnson says a $542 stereo given in 1959 by Robert Baker was merely a family gift with no return expected. Senate Democrats and Republicans clash as the Baker matter feeds the Senate Rules Committee probe into his dealings. Don Reynolds testifies he sent the stereo to Johnson after Baker suggested it and paid for part of it with life insurance proceeds.
Two Corry teenagers, John M. Tinko and Everett Higginbotham, were fined $100 each and ordered to pay $51 costs, with six month suspended jail terms and restitution totaling $795 for broken glass in five stores. They have 30 days to pay fines and costs and 90 days for restitution after October incident.
Planes resumed the search 430 miles off Johnson Island after a report of a man seen in a raft. Over 48,000 square miles were scanned across two days with 30 hours of effort. Officials believe the sighting came from a USAF cargo plane that crashed January 2 and that no other rafts are in the area.
Harrisburg health secretary Charles L Wilbur Jr asked the state Justice Department to enforce the ban on tobacco sales to minors. The Penal Code bans sales to anyone under 16 with fines of 25 to 100 dollars, jail terms up to 30 days, and a range of penalties for subsequent offenses. Minors found with tobacco face fines. those under 16 go to juvenile court, while those 16 or older risk a five dollar fine or five days in jail or both.
Members of the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual organizational and planning meeting at the Moose Club on Wednesday night. Officers to be elected include Glenn Palmer as chairman and Fred Scherzer as vice chairman with Mrs. Frank Grice serving as secretary and treasurer. Additional nominations will be taken from the floor and after the election discussions will cover Breakfast With the Merchants radio program local cloaking house for loss volume figures the 1964 promotional calendar and an alert system for shoplifters and bad check artists. Reservations for the meeting are being handled by the Chamber office.
Lewsiburg Pa July death toll marks end of era as Dwight H Coleman vice president of the university dies after illness. Coleman served as senior administrator guiding curriculum and student affairs during tenure at the Pennsylvan ia institution.
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