Republican Convention Fires Up 1964 Campaign
Gov Scranton campaigns for the Republican nomination while Barry Goldwater supporters push toward a first ballot win. Goldwater says no decision on a VP if he secures the nomination. Scranton seeks a platform committee launch pad for his bid. Sherri Finkbine to be moved by Air Force ambulance after abortion history and pregnancy. Kennedy recovering from plane crash injuries. Maddox faces civil rights lawsuit fallout with broad support. Britain’s former colonies begin a united push to end white rule in Africa.
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William S. Scranton
Platform Committee
Edward M. Kennedy
Dmass
Air Force
Northampton
Mass
Boston
New England Baptist Hospital
Fitch Takes Over Car Dealership Here
A 1945 partnership forming Borstroff and Fitch Auto Sales on First Avenue is dissolved effective August 1. Merton Fitch now leads the Borstorff interests, continuing the agency as Fitch Motors with the Rambler franchise. Borstorff launches Borstorff Oil Company in Union City with a two day grand opening, serving Union City and Corry, and operates a bulk plant in Cambridge Springs through Robert Bortorff. The Union City outlet is wholesale and retail. The one million peso aid to South Viet Nam is approved by the Philippine Congress.
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Borstroff and Fitch
First Avenue
August St
Merton Fitch
Edwin Borstorff
Fitch
Borstorff
Fitch Motors
Rambler
Borstorff Oil
Senate closes Bobby Baker probe amid election echoes
The Senate Rules Committee reports Baker was guilty of many grotesque improprieties but leaves prosecution to the Justice Department. Democrats defend the findings while Republicans charge a cover up and call for more witnesses. The probe ends after seven months as campaign overtones loom.
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Senate
Bobby Baker
Washington
Senate Rules Committee
Justice Department
Baker
B. Everett Jordan
D-N.c
Walter Jenkins
Jenkins
Don B. Reynolds
Johnson
GOP
Fac
County to Pioneer Two Programs in Employment Reform
Erie County will become the first in the state to set a 65 retirement age for county aides, effective January 1, 1966. The plan also seeks civil service status for workers, proposed by Junior Democrat William C. Hill Jr. and likely supported by GOP Commissioner Fred Lamberton, while Louis Rzymek will be absent. Hill touts progressive government ending ward heelers and political hangers-on.
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Erie County
William C. Hill Jr
Jbe
Hill
GOP
Fred Lamberton
Louis Rzymek
Approve School Reorganization In 13 Counties
State Council of Basic Education approved reorganization plans from 13 counties to reduce 397 districts operating as 97 units to 82 districts. Counties include Adams Bucks Clinton Indiana Luzerne Monroe Montgomery Snyder Somerset Sullivan Tioga Warren Wayne. Final state board approval pending. Allegheny Armstrong Columbia McKean Mifflin Potter and Philadelphia not affected.
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Harrisburg
State Council of Basic Education
State Board of Education
Adams
Bucks
Clinton
Indiana
Luzerne
Monroe
Montgomery
Snyder
Somerset
Sullivan
Tioga
Warren
Wayne
Allegheny
Armstrong
Columbia
McKean
Mifflin
Potter
Philadelphia
Bank Lumber Mill Case Near Close In Erie
Defense lawyers press in Erie County court as Cit izens National Bank of Corry fights a $130 000 suit by Thompson Maple Products Co. alleging bank negligence for cashing checks tied to Emory Albers. Albers, a Spartansburg logger, confessed to forgery on four checks. many other forgery charges remain. Trial nears end with testimony wrapping up after the July 4th break.
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Citizens National Bank of Corry
Erie
Thompson Maple Products Co
Corry Company
Emory Albers
Spartansburg
Albers
William A. Peiffer
Peiffer
Tobacco magnate Zach Toms dies at 63 in Richmond
Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co. chairman and chief executive officer Zach Toms died today at age 63. Named chairman earlier this year, he had served as president since 1961 and joined the firm in 1922 in Richmond.
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Richmond
Zach Toms
Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Toms
Liggett & Myers
Protection for youths in rights work sparks demand
The Associated Press reports explosions in McComb Mississippi injuring two civil rights workers. About 500 youths from other states join northern California parents seeking protection for young activists. FBI sends explosives expert. two prior explosions unpunished. Across the South, political tensions rise with violence and voter registration actions intensifying in Selma and other cities.
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Associated Press
McComb
Miss
Ssippi
California
Johnson
Edmund G. Brown
Mississippi
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Columbia
Tenn
Flo F. Fleming
Congress
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Claude C. Bond
Danville
S Memorial Hospital
San Francisco
Barry Goldswater
Philadelphia
St. Augustine
Fla
Driver Kills Pedestrian Then Steals Plate and Leaves
Police report a motorist struck and killed Irving Silverforb, 63, of Manhattan, as he returned home from a grocery with his wife Celia. The driver, described as a man in his late 20s, parked in the intersection, removed the license plate, and walked off.
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New York
Irving Silverforb
Manhattan
Celia
Scranton Bid Loses Punch as Goldwater Hears Calls
SAN FRANCISCO AP Gov William W Scranton pressed for a first ballot bid in the GOP presidential race while Barry Goldwater’s supporters claimed more than enough delegate votes. Nevada and Nebraska aides, led by Sen Carl T Curtis, said Goldwater could surpass 700 delegates as 655 were needed. Scranton argued he could win nominating at the convention and in November, in a crowded Mark Hopkins Hotel gathering. Curtis noted no drop in Goldwater support despite a Germany interview on November defeat. The page ends with Continued on Page Three.
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San Francisco
William W. Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Scranton
Goldwater
Carl T. Curtis
Nebraska
Sen
Curtis
John G. Tower
R-Tex
Pennsylvania
Mark Hopkins
Johnson
Goldwa
Goldwater Hints On VP Pick Amid Quick Convention Move
Senator Barry Goldwater travels to San Francisco amid claims no running mate decision is final. Sources say Rep. William Miller and Rep. Gerald Ford Jr. are top contenders for the No 2 slot with Miller favored over Scranton, Ford remains viable, others unlikely. Public word comes from Goldwater aide Tony Smith as party aides plan a large welcome and news conference.
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Washington
Barry Goldwater
San Francisco
Goldwater
Arizona
William E. Miller
New York
Gerald R. Ford Jr
Michigan
Miller
Ford
Republican National Committee
Scranton Flies For Floor At GOP Convention
In San Francisco Gov. William Scranton leads a minority bid to reshape the Republican platform as delegates gather for next week’s convention. Most of the 105 committee members favor Goldwater, but Scranton supporters push for changes and threaten a floor fight if defeated. A pro Scranton member accused railroading procedures, yet negotiations with platform chair Melvin Laird eased the dispute.
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Terday
GOP National Committee
San Francisco
Meade Alcorn
William Miller
Arizona
Goldwater
Melvin R. Laird
Wisconsin
Conte
Space Available On Journal El Tour To New York
Corry Evening Journal reports space remains on the Erie Lackawanna Railroad weekend bargain tour to the New York World's Fair. The August 21 departure includes round trip train and bus transport, hotel stay, breakfast, fair tickets, and admission. Prices are 41.50 for adults and 31 for children under 12, with a 10 deposit required to reserve.
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Corry Evening Journal
Erie Lackawanna
Corry
Clinton
Hoboken
Erie-Lackawanna
Police Seek Impala Driver After Suitor Questioning Married Women
City officers probe a 1983 Chevrolet Impala convertible with out of state plates suspected of stopping at homes to ask about husbands. A South Center street informant reported the man targeted married couples and was refused entry. Chief Harley Drake urged housewives to call police if such a caller appears.
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South Center Street
Harley Drake
UC Occupational Tax Hearing Set In Near Future
Borough Council plans a final airing of the controversial $10 per year occupational privilege tax. Attorney William A. Peiffer said objections will be heard in Erie County court after July 15. A committee member asked about the hearing date, but Peiffer declined to answer at that time.
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William A. Peiffer
Corry
Council
Citizens Committee
Erie County
Peiffer
Citizens
Floyd Barber
Barber
Hutriffer
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Tester Maddox
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Goldwater Camp Eyes
Republican Party
Thruston Morton
Kentucky
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Tony Smith
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William W.scranton
Republican Platform Committee
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