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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1964
Page
4
In Our Opinion the city should explore state funds for recreation areas and extend authority to the three mile limit to curb haphazard urban growth. Annexation could help regulate land use, prevent junk yards and vulgar neon blight, and push progress through elected officials and appointees who must face the consequences.
A fragmented poem fragment hints at a proverb about renewal and old habits, mentioning Commonwye and Regina with hints of a broom and rake as metaphorical images. The readable text conveys a cautious editorial mood about change and tradition.
A wartime dispatch from London reports U S Air Forces shooting down 176 German planes while losing 68 four engined bombers in a major air battle. Washington notes spring thaws on the Russian front raise concern that Soviet delays could free German divisions for Italy. Corry High School graduate Predyrick Harrison Rawson departed after War Department orders, while Corry teams reflect postwar sport notes and local mentions.
A heavy concrete block used as a door weight at KE Love barn on East Columbus Avenue fell when the door failed to open. Harley Smith, about 35, a North Gerry resident, was badly injured and rushed to Corry Hospital. Doctors expect his recovery. The article also notes new equipment in a Cameron Building office and Horton J. Tavis elected Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club after a recent meeting.
The article notes President Johnson considering refurbishing Camp David amid urging for funds. It discusses the LBJ Ranch stopovers, long-standing support from Sen. Pepper, and the idea of funding a deep Florida canal championed by publisher Perry and Pepper. It mentions old money destruction debates and railroad safety signals, with local deaths and a historical bill significance.
An Air Force base in Heornia clamped down on the Reflex a weekly published by iliam Davis threatening his distribution and advertising. Davis appealed to Len Dick Russell of Georgia who argued for press freedom. The dispute prompted claims of military influence over news and reflection on whether the base influenced rival publishers and advertisers. A poll question about post tax cut spending yielded two intelligent Tennessee answers.
White House aides rejected reports that Andrew Hatcher would resign as assistant press secretary to become ambassador to Togo. Malcolm Wilful, another assistant, denied the plan and said Hatcher has not been offered or accepted any ambassadorial post.
The Corry Evening Journal reports a crowded schedule at the Committee Building with public notices about community events and a matinee performance. Readers are invited to attend as officials present plans and schedules for upcoming activities.
Paul Harvey warns that eleven billion federal tax cuts may be offset by higher state and local taxes. He notes increases in property taxes, sales taxes, and social security payroll deductions, with states counting on cigarette tax revenue and rising debt. He argues average families face net little gain and local indebtedness has surged since the war.
A rambling, unsigned summary notes high parking tickets after a full-time meter watcher arrives, questions state gambling legalization, cites 1963 harness racing in Texas, and mentions Erie County planning omissions. It lists armed mail carriers, YMCA steam room push, snow removal gear for Lawrence Airport, Linda Hanna’s dean’s list at Slippery Rock, a Washington pol oxymon with government funding, municipal debt growth through bonds, a Fort LeBoeuf High School band collaboration, and a Georgia housewife taxed for next year’s rise.
The Auditorium will host a rare joint performance by local high school and college bands. Western Auto owner Rona L Barstow was honored for five years with the company with a commemorative plaque. Corry Ambulance Service members donated eight gallons and one pint of blood to support emergency needs. Passages note Holstein cows at Cold Farms, and spring honors list includes Robert Lawson at the University of Pittsburgh. Amway announces William A Proctor as a regional distributor. Grove City College dean’s list includes Michael Andersen Patrick Rynd and Mary Camille Waterhouse. Penn State Greenville dean’s list includes Judith Messinger. USS Saint Paul visit featured Wayne Vanderhoot. Bethlehem’s Christmas star display noted. Life of Cornelius Wiggers cited life-saving decompression chamber proximity at the University of Buffalo.
Fragmented notes report on tax changes and wage deductions, a YMCA hire for youth programs, and anticipated industrial expansion. Local observations mention spring signs in Corry with pansies and city business chatter about ownership changes.
Washington Pennsylvania senators Joseph S. Clark a Democrat and Hugh Scott a Republican joined the majority yesterday in a 53 35 Senate vote supporting the wheat and cotton bills They earlier split with a 46 43 margin adopting a two year limit on the cotton program Scott backed the amendment while Clark opposed it
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