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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1964
Page
1
A New York AP report describes Harlem riots with missiles from roofs and barricade clashes. One Black man was killed, over 100 injured including 24 officers, with numerous looting incidents and heavy police response.
The Corry area faces pessimism over Route 6 bypass timing as the Highway Department says the project is not yet placed on an immediate program. It will be reviewed in a six year plan and then by the Highway Commission for consideration. Corry Chamber of Commerce, city officials, and residents attended hearings in Erie where the need for starting construction was reaffirmed.
William J. Zofren, 26, of 318 West Church Street, was arrested after a crowd gathered when he pounded the window at Mike's Pizzeria on South Center Street. He allegedly resisted officers during his 2:30 a.m. restraint and faces disorderly conduct and obstructing an officer charges. in default of bond he’s jailed but due back for a hearing tomorrow morning.
Harrisburg AP Republicans press for another special session to reapportion the General Assembly for the second time in under a year. Democrats back the move but for different reasons. Gov Scranton seats on the fence as San Francisco GOP hints at Goldwater impact on state races.
Gov. Scranton marked his 47th birthday with family quiet at Marworth estate and a two week Adirondack vacation after a long campaign. He and wife Mary and four children planned to stay at Little Moose Lodge returning August 1st. The party included cake and gifts. he played tennis and swam with friends after arriving in Philadelphia from San Francisco. He declined to comment at a brief airport press conference.
Alabama Governor George Wallace ends his bid for presidential ballots in 16 states to avoid hindering Barry Goldwater. Wallace's CBS appearance and withdrawal shift potential Southern support to Goldwater, while Rep. Miller urges a bipartisan consultative meeting. Goldwater plans campaign conferences with engineers and academics and expects Eisenhower to campaign for him with several speeches.
Thief Steals 96 From Methodist Church Saturday afternoon someone opened two locked drawers at First Methodist Church during cleanup after a wedding and took 96.75 dollars. Earl VanGuilder reported the breakage and theft. Police estimate the money was present about 1 p.m. and gone by 7:30 p.m. Investigators have two leads from church attendees.
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield opened Congress with a push to clear the Johnson "must" program before the Democratic convention in Atlantic City. The initial items include pay reforms for part-timers and retired officers and higher pay scales for most military personnel. The House will start with a light schedule, with major votes anticipated on foreign aid, antipoverty, and other bills. Mansfield urged bipartisanship, warning that failure to finish could extend sessions into September or beyond.
A 21 year old pilot with seven years in the air sprayed 400 acres of Corry area farmland in a Piper Cub. Howard Field of Rusk Aviation near Kankakee reports finishing tomorrow then moving to Jamestown to combat army worm threatening hundreds of acres across four counties.
President Johnson denounces clandestine hate organizations and says federal authorities are gathering evidence to use against those who threaten Negroes exercising constitutional rights. He cites reports of a Klan resurgence in the Deep South and warns of forthcoming legal maneuvers.
Don E. Dixon, longtime Ajax Iron Works executive, is promoted to general manager of the Cooper-Bessemer International Division effective August 1. Dixon, a 1952 Oklahoma State grad, will report to C. G. Cooper and move from Corry to Mount Vernon, Ohio, with his wife and three children.
Two youths aged 16 and 17 confessed to stealing cars on four occasions while returning them to original spots. Vehicles involved included a car used by Councilman Guy Abbey on June 30 and July 4, a car from George Sprover’s auto body shop, and a station wagon left at Stroup’s service station. Police say one boy has admitted the thefts. the other awaits questioning.
Aero ilow Dynamics Inc. parent company of the Aero Corry plant reported for the first six months of 1964 a profit of 59532 on net sales of 3850334, up from 2959401 a year earlier, with earnings per share of common stock at 10 cents, down from 12 cents a year ago.
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