27 Mar 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1964
Page
1
Classified listing notes a 3 bedroom apartment with bath and garden space available near Linton Street. Includes details on price and contact at 3125-26-30 area, with mentions of a basement and kitchen, suitable for families or shared living arrangements.
An OCR fragment lists assorted hardware items and tools including hydraulic valves, nuts, vises, office chairs, cabinets, trace gear, sprayers, motors, weed equipment, pumps, planter attachments, blades, weights, and various metal components. Names and numbers are incomplete, suggesting a miscellaneous sale or inventory from a Wright motor shop or dealer.
The Pennsylvania Fair Trade Act was declared unconstitutional by a 5 to 2 ruling, lifting an injunction that allowed White Cross Stores to sell Squibb products below set prices. White Cross will cut prices by 25 percent in 22 stores, while reactions from industry figures are mixed about long term public benefit.
Gasoline smell in two South Center street stores traced to an underground tank behind West Side beverage firm on West South street. Tank owner West Penn GLI to replace leaky equipment. Councilman Weber calls for investigation into ground seepage via bad joint. West Penn drains tank, odor ends. Also notes death of Dr Albert C Broders at 78, Mayo Clinic physician renowned for tumor malignancy test.
A violent wind in Louisville yesterday demolished a brick garage and lifted a carport, causing property damage near a residential home. No injuries are reported, and authorities are assessing the scene.
Secretary of Defense McNamara says the United States has studied direct military action against North Vietnam as a possible option. He stresses any such move would supplement the counterinsurgency in South Vietnam and would be pursued only if forced by the enemy. He notes South Vietnam’s situation has worsened but Nguyen Khanh’s government is implementing military and civil programs to improve conditions.
A blustery storm across the East ushers in Good Friday with subzero cold in Bemidji Minnesota and Jamestown North Carolina. A 40 mile per hour wind blew an empty trailer into a compact car in Syracuse killing two university students. Two men die in icy road crashes in western New York.
Representatives from Corry meet Erie county planners to outline a phased approach tying redevelopment of First to Third avenues and East Main Street to federal aid. Capotis advises delaying plaza work until a solid master plan and housing projects prove feasible, with zoning updates proceeding in parallel.
Houston AP reports NASA proposes a two year study to extend Apollo mission scope by orbiting three astronauts for 120 days in a modified Apollo craft. Space laboratory replaces LEM while preserving a three crew, aiming for post moon-landing missions using Apollo tech.
In a special session Council authorized Finance Director Guy Abbey to issue 140000 in general obligation bonds and arrange up to 180000 in bank loans from up to three banks. The 15 year bond carries about 3 percent interest, with annual payments around 16450 and yearly retirement cost near 12400. Overlap with prior issues planned and a possible future issue were noted.
City police arrested Duane K. Beckwith of 24 Johnson Street on a rare fugitive from justice charge filed by California. He was arraigned by Alderman Porter Auer, ordered to a $1000 property bond for 30 days, and faces extradition decisions to California. Beckwith was advised to seek a lawyer as proceedings move forward.
Gov Endi tot Peabody seeks to suspend Massachusetts State Police Commissioner Frank Giles on conspiracy and larceny charges. Giles, a former Republican House leader, faces indictment covering 1950s to early 1960s conduct. Peabody will await Attorney General ruling before action, noting leave with pay reasons.
About 3,000 dissident sailors and marines surrendered to the army in Rio de Janeiro after a two day sit down strike in a downtown union building. They supported marine Cpl. Jose Anselmo barred for political speeches, and sought constitutional reforms and voting rights for enlisted men. Admiral Paulo Mario de Cunha Rodrigues named navy minister as Mota resigned. All those charged with insubordination or political activity were freed. The rebellion was described as localized with other units continuing patrols.
Soviet East Germany freed Capt. David Holland and Capt. Melvin Kessler after 17 days, saying assurances were given to prevent air violations. Washington denies spying claims as U.S. officials confirm the pair were released at Helmstedt with Lt. Harold Welch released March 21. The trio had been on a training flight over East Germany when their RB66 was shot down.
Sen Fulbright, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sharply denounces the U S Cuba strategy of diplomatic and economic pressure to topple Fidel Castro. The speech sparks GOP criticism while White House says it reflects his views, not official policy, and Fulbright denies aiming to test administration responses.
Senate backers plan to press the civil rights bill on Monday with Humphrey saying the measure is the Senate's pending business. Russell and other Southern leaders vow continued opposition but concede no final votes next week. Martin Luther King Jr. signaled potential direct action protests if filibusters persist.
Commissioner William Hill Jr assured Corty Veterans Council that money for a memorial amphitheater in Mead Park will be raised if Erie County cannot contribute. Sam Baressi said Corry Veterans will offer 400 dollars, the city will add 400, and the county was asked for 400 for the 1,200 dollar three sided project. The plan is to have the amphitheater built in early summer with three 22 foot sides.
A fresh three inch snowstorm pushes the season total to 171 inches here and to 113.4 inches in Brie, surpassing the old records. The system, which moved from the Midwest, lingered through the night and affected western Pennsylvania, with Erie also reporting a season high.
American military officials report an unarmed US plane missing after disappearing in rugged mountain terrain near the Laos frontier about 400 miles north of Saigon. On board were an Air Force captain and an Army captain. contact details are sparse and no group claimed responsibility. The area lies about 20 miles from North Vietnam.
Los Angeles judge bars Betty Chapman 41 from Marista Baptist Church, ruling she disturbed worship by singing off key and making faces at the pastor. The court granted injunctive relief to prevent her return, while noting past disputes with the pastor began in 1960 and she favors her current church as her home.
An AP report details Ming Minnews Bull Hooamyelt facing a court in Los Angeles for falsely reporting a bomb aboard a plane. The case centers on alleged hoax calls tied to a person named Billind Toodevelt, with the defendant claiming the incident occurred at a location described as a far arena called Call. Barbara is referenced but details remain unclear.
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