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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1965
Page
6
Paragraf Olin Simmons reported missing keys on a ring with a small chain and a religious medal attached. Police were asked to notify the funeral home if the keys are found. The rest of the text describes unrelated local incidents, vandalism, court actions, and school board matters.
A U S Air Force B58 bomber crashed on landing at Le Bourget during an international air show. Initial reports said three crew members died, later two survivors were reported by a French hospital. Maj. Harold Covington of Jacksonville identified among them. The plane had just completed a demonstration when a wing end failed during approach, causing a fiery crash witnessed by thousands including U S Ambassador Bohlen.
Erie County lawmakers hit a wall in efforts to approve a fifth harness racing track. Rep. Frank Polaski and the Erie delegation have twice failed to extend the state limit of four tracks, with the measure buried in committee after being recommitted in March.
The Pennsylvania House and Senate returned to work as leaders pursue floor action next week on a state education bill. A conference committee looms and the prospect of stopgap funding after July 1 worries lawmakers. The Senate paused for a 45 minute tribute to late Sen. Martin Silvert. In the House a plan to strip administrative powers from county boards of assistance was decisively defeated. House Democrats lowered the minimum wage provision from 1.50 to 1.25 to fit federal law. Harness Tracks, other actions noted.
U S and Vietnamese leaders weigh risks of joint action in Vietnam as Washington approves an offensive. Vietnamese troops face casualties at Ding Xoai while sovereignty fears mount. Officials say joint operations are still being negotiated amid concerns about shifting control and public support.
A measure defeating the earlier proposal to allow state employees earning under 6000 a year to work at pari mutuel harness tracks was rejected. Another bill to make permanent a 2 percent education tax on wagering at Philadelphia tracks passed. The House also sent to the Senate a bill requiring private school bus firms to offer uniform reduced fares for all school children. Senate plans a five member Republican committee to draft highway safety legislation soon.
Ann Harvey writes from Fairview to defend the high school and its students amid a Corry Journal editorial accusing youth misconduct. She cites proper behavior, strong academics with STEP scores and college placement, athletic success, and a West Point graduate, arguing a few problem youths do not define Fairview High.
Widespread rainfall ends drought in states including Mississippi Georgia Texas Colorado and Nebraska. Everglades Park received about two inches though ten were needed. No crop losses reported. Injured cyclist William J. Moye 25 Philadelphia died after a motorcycle crash at Heidelberg Raceway on Sunday and head injuries from a first turn collision.
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