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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1964
Page
4
In Our Opinion, the Somerset American argues Pennsylvania's 14 state colleges lack degree autonomy enjoyed by Penn State and others. Bureaucratic control and state funding hinder endowments and capital drives. boosting alumni support and self management could improve finances and education quality.
The Ballinger Ledger notes wrinkles on car fenders as a humorous sign of aging in machines rather than people, reflecting a light local interest item about vehicles and aging aesthetics.
200 YEARS AGO June 19 1944 Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force The U S Ninth Division crushed a German attempt to burst out of the American trap near Cherbourg driving back a thrust 13 miles south of the port. U S Pacific Fleet reports Americans and Marines pushing toward Magicienne Bay as they repel Japanese assaults. Miss Hopkins notes most released workers interviewed and offered jobs in nearby Corry industries while women workers receive employment opportunities. The Corry Merchants, led by Vern Group, beat James Town Vikings at Loveland Field as Group posts three hits and Untereiner belts a 400 foot homer over left field.
Mrs Frank Geiger sprains her ankle after a fall from an automobile in front of her home. A blaze at the Brooks Garage narrowly avoided total loss of the Clin ton street auto garage and repair shop. Corry’s Corry’s new hotel foundation work begins at North Center and Park Place. Chevrolet feature film Man’s Conquest of Time shown at Grand Theatre. Corry High Class of 1925 plans a June 25 picnic with boys providing transport and girls bringing dinner. Pure reading enjoyment on tap daily in the Corry Journal.
Jim Bishop writes a reflective tribute to his father on his eightieth birthday. He recalls a life filled with resilience and storytelling charm, noting the elder’s insistence that cash be saved for a funeral meal. The piece blends memory of family loss, early hardship, and a devotion to education found in books.
In Athens the Eisenhower diary of decisions is recalled as a model for governor Scranton’s 1964 bid. The piece contrasts Dewey’s decisive 1952 moves with current delegation loyalties to Goldwater, noting key states and party power plays shaping the GOP convention battle and potential candidacy strategies.
The piece explains Pennsylvania’s role in the delegate fight for 1956 with Scranton as the focal point. It contrasts the current absence of 1952 style pre made alliances and notes that stopping Goldwater on the first ballot would nominate Scranton, while failure would tilt toward Goldwater. it also recalls how Nixon helped Eisenhower by splitting California delegates in 1952.
A formal hospital report by Superintendent Mark Lyons on Wednesday night shows Jamestown General Hospital at a record 198 patients as of June 11, three above normal capacity even with the new wing. He said the overflow filled corridor beds, with no unusual medical surge noted in admission records.
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