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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1966
Page
1
The readable fragment references bids at 5 p.m. on a January date, with mention of streets, building work, and engineer Corry. It notes an office action and a 10 percent bid detail, with an unspecified year around 1966.
Washington AP The House Armed Services Committee opens hearings on the military draft with Lt Gen Hershey first witness as Chairman Rivers weighs whether the law functions as intended. Rivers warns of potential further investigation if draft issues persist amid board deferments and regional rulings.
Senators said the CIA leadership change was not covert maneuvering to derail Senate oversight. William F. Raborn’s resignation did not alter the dispute over Foreign Relations Committee influence on CIA panel seating, as Fulbright and Mansfield argued the clash centers on Senate supervision, not the CLA. Johnson tapped Richard M. Helms to replace Raborn amid new subcommittee tensions.
The Corry Municipal Authority opened bids on five major pieces of equipment for the new Corry municipal golf course which will open to the public next year. The aggregate of the low bids totaled 4270, below the cost estimates. Seeding of the course near Macadam Hill north of the city line is continuing and expected to finish late next year. Corry Water began laying a new water line to service the clubhouse and nearby homes under construction.
State Police investigate a Monday night burglary at Union City Country Club. Thieves smashed the clubhouse front door and basement window to steal 2120 in cash and merchandise including golf clubs balls gloves a radio and golf bags. The club lies a half mile off the Union City Titusville road with prior break-ins last year.
Corry Memorial Hospital seeks extra state funds for a new geriatrics unit on West Smith street. Administrator Samuel Antrim architect Will Cannon and consultant Dean Clark met in Harrisburg with officials Joseph Williamson and Craig Fluent. Officials indicated a revised letter of intent could yield an answer within 10 days if commitments were not yet made. Antrim planned a planning committee meeting to review the revised application.
The body of 11 year old Larry Beasley from Wheeling was found in the Ohio River Tuesday after being missing since Sunday. Police stated he had been placed in the river but was out of sight when last seen, and the recovery ended a brief search.
In Van Nuys California Peter Fonda aged 26 and three others were released on 2000 bail each pending a preliminary hearing on marijuana possession charges. Judge George B Noss set July 21 for the hearing after narcotics officers found marijuana plants under cultivation at a Tarzana home.
Three members of a Johnstown family were found shot to death and another wounded in their home Wednesday. Max Turgelsky 85 his wife Rose 71 and son Abe 54 were killed, Ruth 52 was wounded and hospitalized with two chest gunshot wounds. Police linked to murders and a possible self-inflicted death. a .22 revolver and a penciled note were found near the crime scene.
In Harrisburg the Democratic State Committee chose Thomas Z. Minehart as state chairman after defeating Milton Shapp’s preferred candidate, Robert P. Kane. The 126-member body voted 71 to 20, with Shapp urging unanimit y support but party regulars rejecting his ultimatum. Shapp then pledged cooperation and said he would help the fall campaign. The move reshapes the party’s gubernatorial path after Shapp’s May primary loss to Sen. Robert P. Casey.
In Pompano Beach Florida hundreds of Black residents rioted after reports a white shopkeeper slapped a 10 year old Black boy. Police cleared streets with billy clubs and tear gas threats. 24 people were arrested as cars were overturned looting occurred and stores damaged. Arthur M Marks 42 faced assault charges and posted bond.
A 35 year old Waterford man, Alan Philip Rowland, owner of the Shady Lawn Market, drowned while swimming in French Creek near Mill Village. Friends watched as he was pulled under by a strong undertow. his body was recovered at 8 40 PM by scuba diver George Abercrombie after an hourlong search by four volunteer fire companies. Deputy Coroner Thomas Miller will issue an accidental death certificate. Rowland is survived by his wife and two children.
In Wichita Kansas AP report Bruce B Madden filed for the Republican nomination for the same legislative seat his son Robert B Madden 21 sought for the Democrats. He said filings were independent and the scene odd. The son reportedly filed earlier in May without knowledge of his father's plan to run.
In Union Beach New Jersey a five year old boy Paul Benda was found slain in a salt marsh near a creek. He died of multiple stab wounds and blunt force, police say. His mother reported him missing Monday night and searchers located the body about two hours later. The body was found near the clothing he wore. A previous similar discovery in the same area occurred in 1963 when 10 year old James Konish was found. cause of death was not established due to decomposition.
US Navy pilots cripple a MIG17 and a damaged MIG at 65 miles northeast of Hanoi while another MIG was possibly destroyed. A US Crusader also fell to ground fire along with a photo plane. In 24 hours five American planes were lost. Ground war sees a Communist battalion killed 144. Ky eases Buddhist blockade briefly as dispatches say 203 leave the compound.
An Ohio man visiting relatives in Pleasant Hills drowned Tuesday night in an outdoor pool in Jefferson Borough Officials identified 22 year old Michael Beier of Ohio, found by another swimmer at the Jefferson Swim Club Fire department crews worked about an hour attempting to revive him.
In Philadelphia Mississippi gunfire erupted between Negroes and whites as civil rights leaders debated violence and nonviolence. A white worker, Stanley Stuart, was wounded near the Freedom Democratic party HQ while highway patrol sealed off the area.
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