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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1965
Page
4
In Our Opinion, state Senator William Lesler of Erie says Pennsylvania can benefit from less partisan politics. He urges Republicans and Democrats to compromise on education reforms and reapportionment, reminding readers that beneficial laws serve the whole state, not party lines. Watch how representatives vote to measure their commitment to the commonwealth.
Hal Boyle notes Harvard humor reputation and profiles American film star Jack Lemmon born John Abler Lemmon III of Boston Back Bay. Lemmon holds two Harvard degrees and rose to box office success by choosing acting despite early doubts, urging risk over security for true calling.
Two Wilkinsburg men, Robert H. Abbott aged 34 and David Schwabb aged 5, were ordered to appear for arraignment on involuntary manslaughter charges in the New Year shooting death of Lawrence Pritchett, 44. Allegheny County detectives served summonses as authorities investigated a ricochet incident. The coroner’s jury previously absolved Abbott and Schwabb of criminal blame but recommended charges under a prevailing regulation.
President Johnson relies on direct calls to Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Canadian Premier Lester Pearson to push policy, and even invited Pearson to the Florida ranch as they discuss a free trade plan for automobiles. The piece frames this as a personal, strategic tool in Cold War era diplomacy.
Q and A explains that if an heir named in a will dies before probate the outcome depends on the will terms and contingencies. If the gift is outright to the individual, it passes to those named or, if no will exists, to next of kin. A final answer requires the will’s exact terms and guidance from the estate attorney involved.
Franklin reports the Allegheny River cresting around 10 feet Sunday after steady weekend rain. Ice jams in Oil City and near Meadville loosened with warmer weather, dropping the channel depth and ending flood danger as French Creek and nearby jams moved out.
The Evening Journal lists staff roles including General Manager Allan Hostreuck Advertising Manager Berman Production Manager and notes circulation and rate information. The text references advertising and subscription details with mentions of a five Avenue location and a price around five cents per copy.
Titusville City Council heard a plan to buy 78 VA Sunset Heights housing units built in 1940 for about $2,000, raze them, clear the land, and resell. City would share profits with the VA after recovering costs, with Mayor authorized to contract pending VA approval.
Harrisburg AP reports four County Assemblymen push a bill to raise authorized pari mutuel racing corporations from four to five and bar new tracks within 100 miles of any 1965 license. The measure aims to let Erie County vote again on harness racing with betting. sponsors include Reps. O'Dell Blair Polaski Bellomini.
Dr Kermit Long of Phoenix Arizona has been named general secretary of the General Board of the Charismatic Methodist Church succeeding Dr Harry Denman after 25 years in the post. A sleet storm moving toward Lake Erie caused civil defense alerts but did not extend into the county as French Creek runoff remained limited.
In recalling the Big Rock Candy Mountain fantasy, Pete Logan notes the President’s State of the Nation briefing echoed promises of a great society. Johnson’s plan spans education aid, universal health care, high speed trains, stronger unions, and broad tax cuts, urging bipartisan unity toward a prosperous future.
Conservative leader Charles Shuman notes narrow differences with the Administration despite Farm Bureau opposition to Johnson’s economic and political ideas. Johnson’s broad victory grants him a free hand, while his ability to ease disputes has produced a sobering, timely influence on both sides of the political spectrum.
New or increased spending and a $1.75 billion cut in excise taxes are key elements of President Johnsons fiscal year budget. The plan aims to stimulate business with higher outlays for projects and more consumer money, while proposed cuts to some programs may pressure certain companies and communities. Overall costs and taxes will touch nearly everyone, with gains for some businessmen and potential trouble for others.
Forces in Luzon consolidate positions at Clark Field with 17 airstrips while Allied troops push along the Roer River to widen the springboard toward the Ruhr. Kiwanis dinner notes 33 members, five guests, and a critique of Johnson’s Great Society amid inflation fears and jet propulsion talk. Observer Kinley logs a frigid night with temperatures near seven below zero.
Corry residents were advised to use smoked glass to observe the sun eclipse tomorrow morning if clouds obscure the phenomenon. A piece of glass held over a candle or match for a few minutes would produce a safe viewing glass, giving better results without eye injury.
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