21 Jun 1965
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1965
Page
1
Fragmented readable snippets mention items like gowns, prices, rooms, and names such as Allen. The text is incomplete with scattered numbers and phrases, lacking coherent events or clear subjects to summarize into a full news item.
American and Vietnamese planes pounded targets in North Viet Nam as ground fighting left 27 government troops and 20 Viet Cong dead. A Marine was killed near Da Nang, bringing American combat fatalities to 417 since 1961. Midway aircraft claimed a MIG17 down after engaging two faster jets, with Skyraiders from Midway and Orisk Kangas aircraft bombing sites south of Hanoi.
Bernard M. Baruch capitalist and adviser to presidents of both parties died at age 94 after a heart attack in his New York home. He was surrounded by family and friend James F. Byrnes at his bedside. Baruch rose from a $3 a week job to wealth, used his fortune for medical research and education, and urged national preparedness. His career spanned finance and public service, shaping U.S. policy through crises and philanthropy.
Emma Francis Morey age 91 and James John Wilson age 86, longtime residents of a Southbury rest home, overcame fear of ridicule to marry on Sunday. They had often walked hand in hand and shared meals at a special table, seeking companionship in their later years. Mrs. Morey’s son George, 52, said she is very happy now.
The Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission bypass hearing for Route 6 in Corry will occur this June, according to Wilfrid Madigan, district engineer for the State Highway Department. Harold Reslink of Erie urges quick action and will visit the PUC office. the Erie County courthouse will host the hearing, followed by bid advertising. Residents along West Columbus Avenue note sewer work and tolls.
The Pravda editorial harshly attacks Red China for being openly hostile and blocking Soviet aims to unify the Communist bloc. It mixed censure with a call for a world Communist unity conference that Peking opposes. John D. King, 53, vice president of Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd., died at his Toronto home after a long illness.
In Laconia New Hampshire a two day riot left about 100 injured with 10 in serious condition after thousands of motorcycle fans gathered for a 100 mile AMA national championship. Police National Guard and riot act enforcement followed beer throwing smoke bombs and clashes at stores and along the main street.
A large log truck stolen moments earlier was found on its side on a dirt road four miles north of Columbus just before 1 a.m. Trooper Elmer Schifke said the vehicle, used by H. B. Owens and William Vaughn of Union City, was parked at the Poster farm. The thief, driving at high speed, lost control on a 10 foot dirt road, skidded about 9 feet, and overturned against a tree. No injuries were reported and damage was estimated at 400 dollars.
Destructive Arkansas River crest moves toward Larned and Great Bend as Dodge City reports 600 homes and 35 businesses destroyed or damaged. Colorado flooding affects 18,000 homeless in the region. Kansas death toll stands at two with cattle losses and 900 homeless in Garden City. National Guard operations monitor stricken areas while towns brace for rising flood levels.
AP reports violinist Nathan Milstein began a performance without his glasses. Ushers gathered glasses from the audience, testing each pair until the 13th proved correct and the recital continued. In Scranton, Robert Sheridan, 40, died after a 50 foot fall at a nearby embankment.
Washington AP President Johnson signs into law a $4.7 billion excise tax repeal and related reductions. The measure lowers taxes on autos jewelry appliances and phones, with phased sunset dates through Jan 1 1969 and refunds to buyers for purchases since May 15. Car buyers gain about seventy dollars on average.
Vice President Humphrey reports to President Johnson after a three day Paris trip with astronauts McDivitt and White. He described the meeting with Charles de Gaulle as cordial and constructive, noting no substantive policy details and emphasizing lasting friendship between the United States and France.
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