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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1964
Page
4
In Our Opinion Too Close To The Woods? Sometimes a government becomes so obsessed with giant proposals that it misses small issues. Corry's City Council ignores sidewalk safety, sightline problems, meter enforcement, stray dogs, weeded lots, and unsightly buildings. These neglected details breed irritation and suggest a need for restraint and remedial action.
Twenty years ago on July 31 1944 Allied forces near Avranches advance within 18 miles of their prior position threatening the German line in France. War news notes postwar employment talks and a son Sgt Kenneth E O Day listed as seriously wounded in France during the Normandy offensive. Local business news reports Corry Baking Co Hull Block East Washington street sale purchase by A F Wagner and B C Crum. Meadville Erie area highlights include a decisive basketball contest with a 62 2 to 6 score and remarks on Vern Group and R D Machinery Co involvement.
Washington reports the FBI captured Clyde Beckwith linked to Medgar Evers slaying as trials ended in mistrial. The piece details GSA land purchases in Greenwood Mississippi for a new post office, conflicts over ownership, and political drama at the White House involving Barry Goldwater and President Johnson.
A feature outlines the rise of professional dog racing across the West and South, where top greyhounds can earn tens of thousands annually. It describes tracks, trainers, and the process from maiden to stakes class, the lure of prizes, and the orderly yet competitive world behind the sport.
The Treasury plans to keep short term rates high to retain dollars at home as Europe battles inflation and trade problems. It will issue about 4 billion in 18 month notes next Monday, aiming to raise the supply of short term securities and push up yields to discourage capital flight. The article notes Europe’s prosperity boom led to inflation and higher imports while exports falter, tying to U.S. deficits and gold reserves. A separate item reports a fatal car crash in Centerville, Pa., killing Clarence B. Deems and injuring two others.
A Corry Foam Products executive thanks the Corry Fire Department for its rapid response to a July 23 fire, noting minimal losses and praising the volunteers of Corry Fire Department for protecting homes and industry in Corry Pennsylvania.
A mother on the first floor tried to reach her five children trapped on the third floor when a fire swept through a two story home. Casandra Jane Clark seven Beverly six Duane five Reginald four Fannie three perished in a corner upstairs. Veronica survived and Floyd Jr twelve was not home.
Fire in the Sir Francis Drake Hotel started by a cigarette left burning in a sixth floor room. Fire Chief William Murray said the blaze caused an estimated $75,000 damage and was confined to three rooms by over 110 firefighters from 21 companies. Seven people suffered smoke inhalation. Connecticut State Police listed a man named Charles Han ford, age about 40.
The Cory Evening Journal lists staff roles and office addresses for advertising, production, and management. It notes Associated Press rights, postal filing, and subscription rates of 13 dollars yearly by mail in state and 11 dollars in other terms with carrier delivery at eight cents per copy and fifty cents weekly.
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