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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1965
Page
1
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City Council last night reviewed a set of local issues including sewer exoneration requests from Pine Grove Cemetery Association and St. Elizabeth's Church. The panel added a jail term penalty to the dog ordinance for nonpayment, moved parking from Mott Street, approved a new off street metered lot on East Washington, asked for proof Esso Hall sold cars in the past two years, and authorized construction of a nine hole municipal golf and recreation layout along the northern city edge.
Robert Bracken president of the Pine Grove Cemetery Association asks Cotmeil for relief from sewer line charges on North Center street while covering Columbus avenue frontage. Estimated Pine Grove cost about 5000 dollars as sewer assessments run around five dollars per foot for about 1000 feet. Council members will discuss and act later.
The city briefly amended its controversial dog ordinance to fix a penalty gap. The revised rule imposes 3 dollars for a first offense, 10 dollars for a second offense plus 1.50 dollars per day at the dog pound, with jail as an alternative if fines remain unpaid.
Streets Commission member Dorr Clark urged adding Matt street to no parking list arguing narrow width. Council discussed off street metered parking near downtown business district but no formal plan. Sixth Avenue reverted from one way to two way with alternate side parking, drawing objections from Aero Supply over access to its lot.
Council approves purchasing two Maple Avenue residences for removal to create a downtown Corry Jamestown parking area. The city will take over the Hast Washington Street lot, pave it, and install meters as the first off street parking lot. Total cost near $20,000 with $16,000 financed short term.
City Engineer Dave Johnson told Council the state rejected the Sciota street sewer plans for not dipping low enough under Bear Creek. A board of review is acting today on the city's request, with unofficial indications the state will approve the design as the only practical option, totaling 30000 dollars for both lines.
Johnson told the Council that Esso Hall has been used for selling used cars, and he sent a letter to tenant W. W. Waterhouse asking the Corry Zoning Board of Adjustments to hear the appeal. He noted Waterhouse has affidavits showing two years of car sales and that current occupancy does not constitute a change.
Final approval given to start construction on the Corry municipal golf course on the north edge of the city limits. Wurst Brothers to begin within two weeks after meeting with the Golf Commission. Construction slated through summer and early fall, with playable status next year dependent on fall seeding.
An 18 month old infant Ricky Gilbert died at McKeesport Hospital after drinking a quantity of liquid detergent. The child's mother Mrs Alvin Gilbert of McKeesport said he apparently drank the liquid while she was doing household chores.
City Council eyes a weed and grass ordinance to force owners of vacant lots to cut vegetation within 200 feet of Greensburg sites. A preliminary draft would notify owners to clean up, with the city mowing if ignored and a 10 percent fee added. Fire marshal help may also target decrepit buildings, starting with the Heath building on West Pleasant Street amid complaints.
The Senate approved President Johnsons request for 89 million dollars in foreign aid to launch a Southeast Asia economic development program. An amendment favored by Fulbright would route much military aid to Latin America via the Organization of American States. The vote also earmarked 25 million of Latin America military aid for an inter American force under OAS control to address internal security and subversion.
Houston AP report quotes astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II discussing danger in space ventures. They describe a fighter pilot attitude about survival and the public's reaction, noting future missions may fail and crashes occur despite high safety records.
U S jets attacked the Vinh supply depot and other sites in North Vietnam amid heavy antiaircraft fire. Spokesmen said 23 tons of bombs were dropped and all aircraft returned safely. Ground fighting near Da Nang, Chu Lai, and a Viet Cong assault on a Saigon rehabilitation center were reported. Navy cruiser Canberra supported Marine and Vietnamese troops with multiple missions.
Moscow reports the Soviet Union launched a rocket toward the moon in a second bid this month to achieve a soft landing on the lunar surface. Luna 5 previously crashed on May 12, with data aiding future attempts, while Luna 6 was described as an automatic unmanned station. The launch followed the May 9 Luna 1 mission and the Gemini 4 return days earlier.
The State Assembly recommitted a bill to raise New York’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21 after a 106 to 35 vote indicating likely defeat. Supporters claimed it would cut youth crime and alcohol related crashes while opponents warned of teenage speakeasies and cross border drinking from nearby states.
Fletcher Lee of Pittsburgh was named head of the Penn State Alumni Association for a two year term. He succeeds Dr George J. Bair of Corning New York, an executive of Corning Glass and president elect of the American Ceramic Society.
Gemini 4 astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward E. White II faced no major health issues after a four day 1.6 million mile mission. Medical chief Dr. Charles A. Berry said further observation may keep them aboard the Wasp into Wednesday morning before any Houston return. President Johnson praised the mission in a phone call as the nation celebrated the splashdown and crew’s safe recovery aboard the carrier.
Houston AP report notes Pat White and Pat McDivitt, wives of Gemini 4 astronauts Edward H. White and James A. McDivitt, awaiting weekend reunions with their husbands. Presidents invitation to LBJ Ranch looms as families rejoice after the 98 hour flight and spacewalk.
Houston AP reports a NASA official praises Gemini 4 as a springboard to faster U.S. manned space missions. Future flights will link satellites, perform extended spacewalks, and aim for a lunar goal within three years. Gemini 5’s Titan 2 launch follows as Cooper and Conrad plan a seven day mission, with medical signs up for longer exposure.
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