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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1964
Page
1
Public sale near Stockton lists tractors, plows, binders, a PTO belt, wheelbarrow, ladders, milk pails, and farm tools. Household items include a cabinet, davenport, beds, rugs, a clock, and an electric radio. Items to be sold start soon at 4544 or nearby Stockton address.
In Mexico City President De Gaulle proposes a broad exchange program with Mexico to deepen scientific cultural and technical ties while stressing it will not harm US relations. He addresses Congress and hosts a gala with Lopez Mateos outlining plans for a joint communique on trade culture and politics.
Prime Minister Nehru told Parliament India would cross the cease-fire line in Kashmir to defend territory if required. Defense Minister Chavan reported 25 Pakistanis raided an Indian village, four killed, including a child. An official said China and Pakistan may coordinate policies toward India.
Local postal officials announced a new domestic parcel post rate hike to take effect April 1. The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the increase, averaging 13.1 percent and expected to raise about 75.4 million dollars annually, excluding air and international parcel post. A six pound parcel in zones 1 and 2 will cost 62 cents, up from 54.
Two of three young men accused of killing a Cambridge policeman have been sentenced to life in prison. Louis Ladette, 17, of Cambridge and Lawrence Guerra, 25, of Watertown, pleaded guilty to first degree murder. Peter Ladette, 28, brother of Louis, remains on trial in Middlesex County Superior Court.
Fire crews raced to contain three wind driven brush fires northeast of Los Angeles as forecasts warned of 25 mph winds. Two hundred firefighters battled the Weldon Canyon blaze as 2 500 acres burned. 20 homes destroyed and 11 600 acres charred amid 100 mph gusts. Insurance losses top four million dollars as crews worked to extinguish remaining hot spots.
A Defense Department analysis shows U S military aircraft losses or major damage exceed 1.8 billion dollars over 1961 to 1983. Causes include pilot and human error and material failures in over 2,000 major accidents. Navy and Marine Corps account for about 900 incidents. Army helicopters keep totals down.
Boston base Dr William Stone Jr warns that unqualified fittings of plastic contact lenses risk blindness due to a chemical in the lens material. He cites cases from FDA data and urges removal every four to five hours and professional ophthalmologist guidance.
In Scranton Robert F Kennedy spoke to the Friendly Sons of St Patrick and attended a school groundbreaking for his brother John B Kennedy. Police estimate crowds exceeded 10000 as students carried banners urging him to join the Johnson Kennedy ticket. He urged Irish solidarity and said he would decide later if asked to be vice president.
Five parked cars were damaged in a chain reaction when Victor Ruslerholtz of Erie skidded on an icy Route and struck a lot at the Union City township building. No injuries reported. damage estimated at 600 dollars. Two separate area crashes sent a driver to Curry Memorial Hospital and another vehicle damaged a telephone pole.
W. W. Hammond Jr. of Corry bought the three story Widmann Building on North Center Street. The first floor houses Dean Phipps Auto Parts. Western Union on the second. vacant space to be remodeled for Grice Jewelers. Second floor to be remodeled for offices and a residence. The building was last offered at $26,500.
Mayor Joseph Barr of Oil City urges forming a dedicated citizens action committee to guide eight years of redevelopment planning. He says major decisions rest with City Council and agencies, while the citizen group sustains momentum and handles details through state and federal review. Barr estimates total project costs around fifteen million with the community bearing about $500000. He emphasizes updating the Master Plan and hiring fulltime staff to manage the program locally and with agencies.
Erie votes to fluoridate its public water supply with a 4 to 1 decision approving an ordinance enacted February 18. The plan clears the way to begin 30 days after enactment with Mayor Richards supporting the move as a measure to reduce decay in children. An anti fluoridation group may seek a court injunction to halt the action.
Vice Admiral Lee Maeng thee, Korea’s top naval officer, urged Washington for greater antisubmarine warfare equipment. He cited estimates that North Korea operates over two Soviet built subs, China has 32 or more, and the Soviet Union has more than 100 subs based at Vladivostok and Dairen.
In Harrisburg House Democrats to push more than a dozen amendments as they fight Gov. Scranton's unemployment compensation plan. Party leaders rally support while Republicans prepare strategy and test sentiment. The dispute pits unions against the governor with claims of scare tactics and right to work implications.
Organized labor called for a mass demonstration Thursday at the Palma Show Arena to protest Gov. Scranton unemployment compensation program. AFL CIO President Harry Boyer expects 25 000 to 30 000 union members. Scranton denied labor warnings of a push for right to work and vowed to veto such legislation if it reached his desk.
Nelida Del Pilar Fernandez, 21, a petite Cuban refugee, said she fled Havana by stowing away on the Lebanese ship Toula dressed as a man. She traveled with Greek crewmen and was found in British Honduras before arriving in Miami with 41 other refugees.
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