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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1965
Page
6
The Public Utility Commission in Harrisburg approved a rate reduction for Waterford Electric Light Co. affecting 668 customers in the Waterford area, saving about $6,057 annually starting August 1. Residential customers share $5,017 yearly. 15 commercial/industrial accounts save about $1,000.
A House investigating committee is set to probe the Revenue Department's handling of hunting and fishing licenses. Five members were named by Speaker Hamilton to chair and investigate possible procedural delays affecting license sales. The chamber also passed a bill to raise agents' fees for sale of license stamps.
John W. Jones, 79, stabbed Columbia wrestler Benjamin Ramirez, 33, after Ramirez was disqualified for roughness in a match with Pedro Morales. Ramirez in good condition with a three inch chest wound. Jones, 112 pounds, 11 inches shorter, charged with assault with a deadly weapon in Pasadena jail.
About thirty thousand foreign tourists aim to visit Poland next May for the 1000 year Christian anniversary. Pope Paul VI invitation reportedly sent but papal visit deemed highly unlikely by officials. In a separate note, union seeks restraining order against commissioners over bid wage scale misstatement. R. D. Goss Inc. bid below prevailing rate of 4.62 percent for projects under 35,000 dollars. Further action expected.
Harrisburg Senator William G Sesler seeks a legislative investigation into the $42 million Evie County Throughway Interstate 90 project. He notes $2 to $3 million in repairs since dedication, cites irregularities and patchwork, and urges an eight member bipartisan committee with subpoena power to probe the Department of Highways, the Bureau of Public Roads, and the attorney general's office.
Samuel S Danson of Erie filed with the State Human Relations Commission alleging his son was refused pool membership at the Erie Olympic Swim Club because he is a Negro. The complaint was confirmed by Dungan and Pat Hart the pool manager. Hart claimed the club can act as a private organization. The Dawson youth, an Academy High School sophomore, had been allowed to attend while membership was processed at Columbus. Separately, seven teen miners were rescued unharmed after a cave-in at the Rehmpreussen coal mine in Moers Germany.
The House backed a second attempt to curb county boards of public assistance and boards of state hospitals by 143 to 62, but the measure failed 74 to 122 on June 14. It also sent to the Senate a unanimous bill to allow elective religious courses in high schools. A fuels tax bill to increase city share of the liquid fuel tax distribution failed by two votes in the 105 member House.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court, after a U.S. Supreme Court order, upheld for a second time the murder conviction of Frank Earl Senk in the 1961 slaying of Jane Mary Benfield. Senk, sentenced to death by Columbia County Court, argued his confession was involuntary due to lack of legal counsel. The court ruled his rights were not violated and reaffirmed the conviction.
Chilean President Eduardo Frei toured the Communist anti refugee wall in Berlin during an official West German visit and denounced the barrier as a moral affront to Europe. He urged Europe to uphold humanitarian values.
Corry area officials report internal strife at the county hospital as Dr. Anderson faces charges over admitting out of state patients and professional fees. Grace notes pressure on Prager and hospital leaders deny knowledge of fees while Dr. Anderson pledges resignation, then revisits it amid board scrutiny at a Hospital Advisory Board meeting.
Malian immigrant James Mancuso, age 101, had prostate surgery in Columbus Hospital on Tuesday. Two hours later he ate a hearty meal, spoke of returning to work, and was expected to be released in a week. He lives with twin daughters and has a large family.
A nationwide plan to build Crry-Four small air ports to service light pleasure craft will be carried out as ordered. The Communications Ministry spokesman said patients for treatment and aviation will be part of the program. The project aims to boost civil aviation and was to be discussed at tonight's meeting.
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