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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1966
Page
2
A critical column argues Philadelphia officials surrender to crime with Mayor Tate backing legalized gambling and a March grand jury recommendation to legalize prostitution and narcotics. The piece contrasts city crime with Corry, praising small-town life and urging resistance to court leniency and public apathy.
Drew Pearson reports from Washington that premier Kosygin privately discussed Russia’s anxious stance on Vietnam. He favored a peace conference but warned Moscow faces pressure from militants to avoid taking real initiative. Secret intelligence notes also show higher free world ship counts to North Vietnam than the Defense Department admitted, casting doubt on official disclosures.
On May 14, 1966, the 134th day of the year, historical notes include Louis XIV becoming king of France in 1643, Lewis and Clark starting their Northwest expedition in 1804, Paraguay’s independence from Spain in 1814, and Rockefeller Foundation being chartered for medical research in 1915. The entry lists other fragmented notes from congress and related milestones.
Paul Harvey critiques thug fronts and “respectability” among Chicago hoodlums and international gangsters. He warns Communists hiding as a political party seek influence, conventions, and propaganda to infiltrate U S politics and institutions, noting past Soviet and Chinese milestones as context.
Local Corry area briefs report a push for three fire hydrants at the high school following a 1964 blaze, potential courtyard placement deemed costly, plus a work accident in a local plant where an employee lost a hand. Other items note a mistaken identity in a petty case, prom police crackdowns, deer hazards on Scott's Crossing Road, a bombing near Oakdale, and local civic updates including college honors and a Dowell promotion.
Yesterday's memories recall James Shaver an 18 year old high school student fracturing his right leg while with fellow students in the city park. Eleanor Speck's birthday party brought music games and a lunch. Crosby Hose Company records were donated to Corry. Corry High eyes victory in Erie track meet led by Warren Ross Pete Casler Carlton Pitt and Chapin Hatch. Five locals are summoned to Pittsburgh federal court in a liquor source inquiry.
Fred Clayton, 13, suffers a fractured right leg after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle near East Congress and Wright streets at about 5 15 pm. Harold Powell expands coal holding with 150 acres adjoining current operations near Kittanning. Mr and Mrs M I Spaulding announce the marriage of their daughter Lillian to Louis Vasilas Jr of Alexandria Va on May 7. Kiwanis Boy Scout Troop 81 Mother and Son banquet held at Salvation Army recreation rooms. Walter Auer paint award presented. first class badges awarded to Roger Andrus Milton McIntyre David Nichols David Andrus and James Bennett. speakers Miss Mary Evelyn Hopkins Robert Aver Ivan Benfink and Cloire Porter.
Question and answer column from Corry city hall addressing parking tickets on wrong side of street and towing on a one way, police actions, and sewer connections. Notes that a tow truck lacking brakes was towed uphill, a police car was parked for repairs, and health department may compel sewer hookups under state law.
Voters along the southern edge of the new county district will determine if Waterhouse can join the House. The note follows a Journal editorial on dorm dating in colleges with widespread parental opposition. Al Kuhn of Penelec attends a Michigan management program. A teenage injury case at Corry Memorial Hospital is linked to the father. An aquatic show by the YMCA's Aquatic Club features local talent at the Y pool on June 4. Local candidates travel for final pitches ahead of a light turnout, amid interest in the General Assembly and Congressional race. A bingo controversy in Crawford County nears court as church groups clash with supporters, including volunteer fire companies.
Readers are reminded that letters to The Journal’s Letters column must include the writer’s name and address for publication. The opinions expressed in letters are not necessarily the newspaper’s. The Journal will no longer publish such letters without the required identifying information.
A health column outlines what doctors learn from blood pressure readings and why two numbers matter. It explains systolic versus diastolic pressures, factors influencing normal values, how stress affects readings, and common causes of high or low blood pressure, noting modern drugs help manage it.
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