This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1964
Page
4
An Our Opinion piece argues for the Pomona Second Street mall experiment, noting $680,718 cost funded by merchants and no state aid. It touts downtown revitalization and warns Corry opponents risk civic dry rot unless progress is embraced.
London reports 1,000 RAF bombers dropped 2,800 tons on Berlin as German fighters attacked the armada. Seventy three British bombers were shot down over Berlin and targets while the battle extended from the North Sea to the German capital. Washington meanwhile expands selective service with immediate physicals for men under 26 to meet Army needs. A prisoner of war letter from S. Robert Williams dated 1943 is noted. Easter recess ends and high school spring sports program to launch under Jack Tilson with intramural volleyball softball soccer boxing and wrestling and interschool baseball next.
Corry’s Municipal Club closes tonight as officers announce purchase of club equipment from the Knights of Columbus. The Caseys will move into the new club home tomorrow. A wedding reception was held at 107 Worth on March 22 as part of the same social notices.
Drew Pearson urges calling Jack Anderson and other witnesses to testify before the Senate Rules Committee in the Bobby Baker affair. The column cites Anderson’s letter offering to testify and outlines past links including Sen Everett Dirksen’s Ocean City visits and claims about Don Reynolds.
The FBI files raise questions about Reynolds veracity amid Baker probe calls. Reynolds allegedly facilitated a German mistress and a sham domestic listing to reach the United States, with witnesses identifying him as key to the case. Senators Scott and Curtis urged broader inquiry and cooperation. National Steel reports 1963 profits of 63.75 million, sales 846.49 million.
In High Point North Carolina the tobacco farmer Jesse East, 65, discusses his 65 acre tobacco operation, grain and hay plans, and a 1 900 pound crop at 56 cents a pound. The scene shows the impact of the Surgeon General’s report on Guilford County’s 3 700 tobacco farmers and the economy surrounding tobacco.
Alfred Charles Turchetta aged 40 received seven years and John Joseph Magaraci Sr aged 50 got five years in a U S District Court ruling. Both were arrested in Altoona on August 24 following convictions for counterfeiting, authorities said.
Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon landed in Rawalpindi, arriving in the Pakistani capital, carrying a special message from Dwight D. Eisenhower to President Ayub Khan. Nixon tours to meet officials, promoting law firm clients during his world trip.
The Gorey Evening Journal lists publisher George R. Sample general manager William Eaton city editor Allan Hasbrouck and advertising manager John McLaughlin with production and pressroom staff. It notes national advertising rep Bottinelli Kimball Inc and addresses in New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and claims exclusive AP rights to local news. Subscription and delivery rates by mail and carrier are shown with deadlines and advertising rates available on request.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.