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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1964
Page
4
Our Opinion condemns the Columbus Dam stalemate as a long running political football. Since 1947 no rebuild, while state agencies push grand flood projects elsewhere. The piece argues private roots and minimal help, urging a simpler fix rather than overambitious plans.
The Platteville Herald reports on a government specification shaped project referencing an elephant symbol and alteration terms. The item notes modifications to the design and governance framework for specified public works.
An editor's note letter addresses Dick Gregory and Luther Hodges, praising Lyndon Johnson's civil rights efforts and urging support for integrating Mississippi via student action. It cites Johnson's role in passing civil rights bills, mentions LeRoy Collins, and highlights progress in Georgia, Clinton School, and broad Southern changes while warning of resistance and violence, but arguing for law adherence and continued engagement.
Fragment of a stressed exchange where one speaker notes the worst is over and mentions counting hours worked. The other asks for the number of hours, and the reply is 47 at the end of the day.
Police questioned a 42 year old North East man in connection with the one month old murder of Hilton Burrell a Salvation Army resident found unconscious with a skull fracture in an empty lot. Detectives Kali nowski and Nowak arrested the suspect who was involved in a drinking dispute with the victim earlier that evening. The man had been questioned and released previously and police had been seeking him since.
The Corry Evening Journal header lists staff roles and office addresses. It notes Associated Press rights and subscription details, with background on advertising deadlines and a misformatted postal and pricing section.
War bulletin reports U S forces conquer Saipan opening Pacific strikes toward Japan. Air Medal awarded to Second Lieut Ralph J Hamilton after 39 missions. George A Croft listed in action. Local Corry, Pa, notes include Curry Merchants losses and a 1924 Independence Day memory with Indians war dance. Mount Gretna encampment and notable visits by Governor Pinchot. Social notes include weddings and job moves in Columbus and Buffalo.
The U S Treasury, flush with cash, moves to extend the federal debt by refunding maturing issues before their due dates. It plans to swap $41.7 billion of securities, including nine issues with private and official holders, into new bonds maturing 1969 to 1992, at rates from 4 to 4.5 percent, to gain flexibility despite higher interest costs.
Bids will be opened July 17 for the M. Wile & Co. plant in Dunkirk, a facility to employ about 250 women initially and potentially 400. The 5,000 square foot factory will produce men’s pants and contracts cover general construction plumbing heating and electrical work. Specifications are at Nelson J. Palmer architectural firm and bids are to be sent to the Dunkirk Chamber of Commerce office.
Jim Bishop critiques the Kennedy death discourse noting shelves fill with sensational works that urge simplistic plots blaming Oswald or outside forces. He cites the Warren Commission’s broad subpoena power and urges restraint, warning against premature conclusions from writers with only partial facts.
In a reflective column, an author cautions readers about sensational histories and conspiracy claims surrounding Lincoln, Hitler, Harding, Wilson, Stalin, and Kennedy. The piece argues many works misstate facts, urging patience until official reports clarify the November 22, 1963 events. It notes artist-writer Fane sie Burgheim Blumberg, 70, died in Terre Haute, Ind.
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