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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1966
Page
7
An AP report notes a medical officer from the 2nd Infantry division was seriously injured during annual training activities. Blair of Our Dispensations reports more serious burns, with divisions twisting during the training night attack despite completed Test night atomic blast.
Chautauqua prepares for an eight week season June 30 through August 18 with over 55,000 expected visitors. Walter Hendl conducts the Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra in 21 concerts starting July 6, featuring Duke Ellington July 20 and other stars. The lineup includes visiting opera, theater, and concert groups, plus notable speakers such as Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and U S Senators Muskie Morton.
In Washington Senator Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania introduced a resolution declaring York Pennsylvania the honorary capital of the United States for July 4. The measure marks York’s 25th anniversary of its founding and notes the Continental Congress sat there after Philadelphia fell to the British.
The Pennsylvania State Highway Commission urged a study of toll road financing to speed up highway construction. Chairman Henry Harral said a Connecticut firm would estimate costs, noting $3.4 billion in planned improvements over six years is insufficient. Also, Zuni in New Mexico plans to restore the 1700s mission church at an estimated cost of $100,000.
A spokesman said Dr. Chester T. McNerney of the University of Akron College of Education is one of seven candidates for Edinboro State College president. Other candidates were not released. Edinboro’s former president Dr. Thomas Miller died earlier, and Dr. Herman Zarley, who became acting president, died about a month after taking office.
Erie unveils a 24 million program for 1967 to 1971 funded mainly by water system sales. It lowers real estate tax by a half mill next year to offset higher water rates and includes water expansion, storm sewers, fire dept upgrades, paving, street lights, parks, pools, ice rinks, tennis courts, park beautification, demolition of unsafe buildings, urban renewal, and a civic cultural sports center study. Mayor Tullio appeals for broad support from civic and business leaders at the General Electric Community Center.
The mayor outlined a financing plan to fund civic objectives, stating the challenge lies in securing adequate citizen support. He said the program will go to City Council for approval or rejection by resolution, with councilsmen making the final decision.
Warren Brokenstraw Township supervisors on Wednesday adopted the oil ordinance with an amendment allowing drilling within 200 feet of a residence if the property owner provides written permission and a certified copy of that permit is shown at permit issuance.
The Ava lon Junior Bowling Banquet at the VFW Club honored the Bantam and Senior Leagues with multiple trophies. Team Beavers led by Dale Higley and Rod ney Hulings won Bantam honors while Barbarians including Sandy Orn and Terry McCray topped the Senior League. Individual awards went to Mary Ann Lamielle, Rodney Hulings, Debbie Caruso, Dave Wetmore, Hattie Lamiell e, and others, with last place certificates and patches awarded to numerous bowlers.
Meadville Crawford County Commissioners accepted the resignations of Vic Kress and Thomas Ward from the Rural Area Redevelopment Authority effective July 1. Kress, a Meadville realtor and chairman, cited lack of meetings since the authority’s 1965 formation and Ward’s move to become Meadville Area Industrial Commission commissioner.
U S Commissioner Edward W Furia dismissed charges against Herman Petroff of Philadelphia who faced theft accusations in a Towanda Pennsylvania tungsten powder case valued at $583000. A federal attorney declined to provide chemists to prove the Newark powder was the Towanda material, leading to Petroff's release. The text also mentions Mike and Steve Williams, Dave and Terry McCray for singles Kane.
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