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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1964
Page
4
The piece argues Cassius Clay Muhammad Ali is not the greatest fighter and calls him the biggest hoax to hoodwink the Army. It surveys gambling corruption in boxing and mocks his Army discharge story while noting his seven million dollar gate and questionable intellect.
A commentator notes that the PBS allegedly took 723 pictures during James Hoffa related jury rigging trial. The observer suggests the Justice Department may have plans for Hoffa star material in future celluloid projects.
Hal Boyle reflects on how victory and single minded aims trap people in a life of fear and timidity. He cites Alexander the Great and Hitler to illustrate that those who win may hesitate to pursue new goals, risking becoming old in spirit while pursuing many dreams keeps ambition alive.
A collection of papers and mementos of the late President John F. Kennedy will tour 28 American cities. New Yorkers will see the exhibit, which opens in May marking Kennedy's 47th birthday remembrance.
The piece outlines Bobby Kennedy’s influence on the White House staff after the 1960s election, Johnson’s cautious stance toward Kennedy loyalists, and the looming civil rights filibuster. It contrasts Northern and Southern Senate tacticians led by Hubert Humphrey and Richard Russell, detailing strategies, quorum rules, and organized multi-day study and speech schedules to wear down opposition.
A married couple who have cared for a child for several years and performed well would be favored for adoption. Yet foster placement may occur until parents regain ability to raise the child. If adoption proceeds the long term foster family may be likely adoptive. Consult the local child placement agency for advice.
A Paul Harvey commentary mocks peanut surplus and government subsidies. He notes that despite higher production peanuts remain costly at retail, suggesting an altered supply and demand dynamic caused by subsidies and policy.
The Agriculture Secretary Freeman advocates raising soybean support prices, noting farmers already sell beans above the existing SESE level. Wheat farmers previously rejected federal control, voting no and seeking a freer market, while Congress backed measures to aid them, prompting concern that insiders protect farmers from their friends.
In Sheridan New York a 20 year old woman Miss Karen B. Smith died when a car struck a tree on Route 20 at 4 15 am. Passengers Darlene Nelson 18 and Thomas Pasiecznis 26 were injured and taken to Brooks Memorial Hospital. Coroner Anson Steward called it accidental death from a compound skull fracture.
The FBI arrested Charles Richard Thompson 24 in St. Louis on armed robbery charges from New Castle Pennsylvania. Thompson is held by the U S Marshal pending arrival of Pennsylvania authorities.
Western Germany targets bombed by heavy bombers for the third straight day. Liberators attacked airfields in northwestern France while Fortresses hit German objectives and RAF night blows were felt in France.
Residents filed complaints urging action to stop dogs wandering city streets. A serious Sunday crash at Eagle street and North Second avenue injured Oscar Henry’s six year old son and damaged two cars. Drivers were F. G. Craker and Robert Owens. A past local slugger nicknamed Lefty Sample is mentioned in memory of East Washington street games.
Nonresident motorists driving in New York must hold a liability policy of 10 000 20 000 5 000 with coverage from a New York authorized insurer or one with power of attorney. Failure to comply can lead to a one year suspension of nonresident driving privileges with no criminal penalties. carriers should keep proof of coverage.
President Charles de Gaulle returns to Paris from his trip to Mexico and the French West Indies. He is greeted by Premier Georges Pompidou and several cabinet members.
The item lists the Corry Evening Journal staff and management including Publisher George R. Sample General Manager William Eaton City Editor Allan Hasbrouck Advertising Manager John McLaughlin and others. It also notes Associated Press exclusive use of local news, postal details, subscription prices by mail and carrier, and display advertising deadline.
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