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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1965
Page
1
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A damaged OCR fragment hints at a fire incident with a security lapse at a New York area facility. Details are incomplete but suggest an emergency response and investigation underway. Local authorities advise caution while preserving ongoing inquiries.
The U S 1st Division first action in Vietnam saw a Viet Cong assault on forward elements near Bien Hoa air base 12 miles northeast of Saigon. Three Americans were killed and several wounded as mortars opened the attack, described by a U S spokesman. A Fort Worth veteran and a Jackson, Tennessee sergeant compared the clash to past European warfare. U S planes then pushed deeper into North Vietnam to strike and a Navy jet was later shot down, with pilots captured.
Washington AP The House faced no organized opposition to approve a $1 billion military pay increase bill. The measure, set to pass with broad support, would raise average pay 10.7 percent for enlisted personnel and junior officers. Senate action loomed after House approval. Chair Rivers criticized administration plans, insisting on congressional oversight, while McNamara argued fairness to service members and taxpayers. A compromise requires annual pay reviews with a full pay structure revision every four years beginning 1967.
Harrisburg Ap reports insurance firms seek higher premiums as auto accidents rise and repair costs mount. NAUA official Allen H McCarthy testifies before Insurance Commissioner Audrey Kelly that Pennsylvania's auto physical damage coverage would see an average statewide rise about 1.86 percent per private passenger car, with some areas higher or lower. A second proposal to raise mobility rates by about 20 percent has also been filed. Hearing set for July 26.
In Sparta Wisconsin AP reports Jeff Newburg 17 started singing Henry the Eighth Time after time with 16-year-old Dave Krebich on a drive-in restaurant roof. Jeff completed 1001 performances by 12 15 a m after Dave left ill at 10 pm from the effort.
Erie police investigated an armed robbery at the Holiday Inn downtown. A man about 30 demanded cash from clerk Larry Decker 24 then forced him into the pool after collecting $288 and escaped.
A Titusville mother Mrs Richard Kerr 25 died when her car collided at Route 8 and 77 at Riceville Corners. Her husband 29 and their two children Ricky 7 and Gary 5 were treated for injuries while the second driver Jesse Dowd 20 of Titusville was hospitalized for body injuries and dental losses. The crash occurred at 8 55 p m Saturday as Kerrs auto traveled south on Route 8 and Dowd turned left into its path. Seat belts helped limit injuries for the children and father. Mrs Kerr was not belted according to rescuers.
The A. W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust reported distributing 836,162 in grants for 1964. The largest grant, 319,000, supported completing a 500,000 pledge to the Pittsburgh Symphony Endowment.
Harrisburg AP report shows Gov Scranton's school subsidy reform may cost the state about 90 million dollars yearly, far above the 46.7 million forecast. The survey indicates 88 percent of districts would gain more aid. grandfather clause coverage would shrink from 146 to 87 districts. Legislation seeks July 1, 1966 rollout as eight subsidies merge into one weighed pupil formula.
Ajax Ito Works division of Cooper Bessemer Corp has won a $14103 equipment order through AID. Rep Joseph Vigorito said the nature of the equipment is likely spare parts. The Turkey purchase uses a US development loan allowing up to 70 million in imports for growth. American firms supply over 90 percent of goods in developing countries via AID financing.
Jamies Binger Davidson, 26, dangling 80 feet above downtown San Francisco, let go while attempting a prank from an eighth floor window. Witnesses described screams as he plummeted to the pavement after multiple failed attempts to climb back in. Police said he was a television bit actor and the coroner classified the death an accident.
The Erie County Hospital Advisory Board accuses Dr. Russell Anderson head of the County Hospital Annex of violating rules on professional fees and admitting out of state patients. The board plans to present documented evidence to county commissioners and will meet tonight and Wednesday to prepare its case ahead of upcoming hearings.
A weekend of varied injuries sent seven people to Corry Memorial Hospital with one admitted. Glenn Humes, 59, had his left middle finger amputated after catching it in an electric fan and is listed satisfactory. The others treated include Lisa Elder nine months with burns to the right wrist chest and thighs from hot water, Mary Dorman 15 with cuts to the left foot, Donald Stanbro 25 with a sprained ankle, Steve Smith 17 with a cut hand, Cindy Davis 7 with a bruised knee, and Mary Jane Burkhart 1 with minor bruises from a moving car incident.
Honolulu AP reports Syngman Rhee former South Korean president died at Maunalani Hospital in Honolulu aged 90 from a stroke. He had been in frail health for several years and longtime wish to die at home remained unfulfilled. He sought unification of Korea as a republic and had been bleeding internally before admission to Queen’s Hospital a month earlier.
Corry James town Corp announces an immediate 650000 expansion to Plant 3 along East Columbus Avenue. The 98,000 square foot addition aims to boost CJ line desks and filing cases production before year end with Rogers Structural Steel supplying the steel.
The General Assembly returned from a two week recess with Democrats seeking to restore $10.8 million in cuts in the $1.151 billion general appropriation bill. Rep. Herbert Fineman said restoring the cuts is the first task, ahead of Scranton’s constitutional revisions. Democrats aim to override Scranton’s item veto to restore funds for public assistance and child welfare, needing a two thirds majority in both houses. The administration remains confident that reapportionment and constitutional revision will proceed despite delays.
In Buffalo an off duty nurse describes bystanders who ignored pleas to aid 20 year old Joseph Osinski after he was stabbed 22 times during a liquor store holdup. Osinski collapsed on the sidewalk and died en route to Emergency Hospital as onlookers watched from a restaurant window. Mrs. Joan White aided the victim and called for help. no one offered to call an ambulance or donate help.
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