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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1964
Page
4
An opinion piece argues high school dropouts are not inherently dull and cites US Office of Education data on millions of dropouts in the 1960s. It notes sizable portions could complete college or vocational programs, urging communities to start early local efforts to prevent youth loss.
Franklin reports outline of a proposed 8400 acre state park along Oil Creek in Venango County, linking Cherry Tree and Cornplanter townships. The project depends on Project 70 approval with Gov Scranton and the House. Estimated land cost is 97000 and total project cost about 1.995 million.
Rod OConnor, 50, longtime Red Skelton radio and TV announcer, died of cancer yesterday in a Hollywood hospital after a yearlong illness.
Paul Harvey recalls frontier Oklahoma poverty yet rejects feeling poor. He critiques federal effort to target poverty and warns of unintended effects as viewers perceive others as poorer. A Rocky Mount North Carolina family illustrates how national campaigns reshape personal status and pride amid rural labor.
A flash from the Associated Press reported Allied forces landed in Northern France with U S British and Canadian troops under Gen Eisenhower. The invasion began with alarms and city whistle signals as Allied victory was pledged. Also notes a new Corry rationing board and local 1924 events and sports results.
Mrs Jennie Gravink will be honored on her 90th birthday with open house at her home on June 11 from 2 to 4 p m and 7 to 9 p m Invitations go to friends neighbors and relatives Arrangements are by Mr and Mrs William Gravink and Mrs James D Gravink Also notes on graduates and local residents visiting or home for the summer from Hope College and other nearby places.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses how American films showed opulence not typical of the country and affected outdoor plumbing contentment. A speaker, lamenting a missed invite to the President, mentions Marlow and Iselpby Paeet in a disjointed exchange.
Frank Blinky Palermo started a 15-year term after conviction in Los Angeles for conspiracy and extortion tied to trying to control earnings of former welterweight champion Don Jordan. He, Frankie Carbo and two others were sentenced. Palermo said he lost his appeals and will be held at Holmesburg prior to transfer. Money and remarks noted as he handed over $20.
Community items note plans to curb obscene publications locally while a distributor halts shipments. Sewer assessments hit four Wayne street families and others on East Main and Irving streets. Meter enforcement improves as two hour meters are tested. City Park bike traffic prompts sidewalk work. A parish convent open house is planned with Rev Cyril Kronz praised. Welfare concerns rise after local children seen in need. statewide management workshop planned. Several local residents gain or plan career moves and travel. public safety and historical notes round out the column.
The Corry Evening Journal masthead shows staff roles including publisher George R. Sample general manager William Eaton city editor Allan Hasbrouck and production manager T Beraman with advertising and pressroom details. It lists national advertising reps and post office information with mailing rates and display deadline note.
Gulf Oil reported discovery of reserves in Lake Maracaibo Venezuela from an exploratory well sunk to 15,480 feet. Gulf Oil reported a daily production flow of 3,700 barrels as a result of the well.
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