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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
4
The piece argues for progress and school buses, recalling past rural life when children walked to school. It contrasts walking days with modern fuel and rubber tires, reflecting on memories of country roads, fields, and simple observations while noting taxes fund transportation.
The Vandalia Ohio Crossroads Chronicle notes that early vacations trace to Columbus era travel funded by borrowed money, highlighting a historic pattern of travel finance and leisure in early American times.
New York business leaders push inventories high and orders strong into spring with $50.7 billion in unfilled orders at March end. Steel, railroads and appliances show demand, while auto makers brace for a summer slowdown amid wage talks. Retail sees a March drag but hopes May gains, anticipating $8 billion in extra consumer spending from tax cuts.
In Mount Vernon Washington a prospective juror received a memo to appear for duty in Skagit County Superior Court with a quirky line advising “Come a little early and sin up at the clerk's office.” The deputy clerk apologized for the typographical error saying “Oh pees.”
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and office details including publisher Geotee Ry Sample general manager Baron Chyler Allan and advertising manager Hasbroeck. It notes production at Manas National advertising and mentions various office addresses in New York and Philadelphia. Rates for subscription milage and delivery are given: 1300 per year by mail 1100 per year by mail? (unclear) and 50 cents per week by carrier with cents per copy.
A Los Angeles prayer rally tied to Project Prayer spurred a flood of congressional mail. Hollywood stars and clergy urged patriotism and God, while critics warned against church state entanglement and noted contrasting views within churches.
Pennsylvania courts are cautious about granting annulments. An annulment is possible only if the marriage was void from the start or created by fraud. If one party was already married or deceived about vital facts, the union may be void or annulled. If impediment is removed but couple continues to live as spouses, they are regarded as married from that removal.
Paul Harvey recounts returning home when a woman in apartment 919 on Lakeshore Drive Chicago screamed for help. He rushes to aid with a neighborly risky entry, smashing the door with force to reach the distressed resident amid fear and claustrophobic danger.
A Rhode Island group led by Alfred M. Fine supports Gov. William W. Scranton for the Republican presidential nomination. The organizers say Scranton has not authorized the effort but aim to generate interest and activity in his bid.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jennie R. Willis were held at Bracken Funeral Home in Sanford with Capt. Walter Crouch of Carnegie Pennsylvania and Lt. Thomas Pugh of the Gerry Salvation Army officiating. Burial followed at Sanford Cemetery. Bearers listed were James Willis Richard Thomas Floyd Hopkins Carl Higby Ira Sanford and Edward Griffis. Attendees traveling from away included Mrs. Philip White head Waterford Cole Mrs. Catherine Flowers Ruth Kula Ma Sanford Barbara Sanford Helen Sanford Ira Sanford from Waterford Mrs. Douglas Slye Clarksville Tennessee Mr and Mrs Rowland Dowland Salamanca Mrs. Elizabeth Wright Clymer and Capt. and Mrs. Walter Crouch of Carnegie.
Harrisburg AP reports 21 year old dance band drummer Kelchner, a senior at Pennsylvania table and fixted fence major, won a seat as delegate in the 12th Congressional District. He hopes for a political career and may pursue a master's in political science or government administration.
Hal Boyle reports from Lockbourne AFB on the air services language. Military jargon blends World War I terms with modern acronyms and nicknames for aircraft, equipment, and pilots. The piece notes terms like Roger, Rej, SAC, radar and many nicknames for planes and actions, ending with the motto No Sweat.
A plane crash near Las Vegas after failed landing gear control caused a heavy impact, with the craft sinking quickly and debris damaging several homes. Rescue efforts pulled a woman from danger as neighbors recounted the chaotic scene. Police initially reported seven dead, later noting two bodies were animals. Hebert, a Baylor graduate, was an advanced flying student.
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