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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1964
Page
3
In Pennsylvania a split race emerged as Justice Michael A. Musmanno maintained a slim lead for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination while Genevieve Blatt pursued court actions to secure the nomination. Blatt claimed a 25 vote personal tally and potential challenges loom over absentee ballots and Philadelphia counts.
City Council spent the night outlining Wayne street sewer work then accepted Arthur Pledger resignation from the Planning Commission as he moves to Dunbar West Virginia. The salary of City Solicitor Rozelle was read for a second time at 1800 dollars yearly. A revised zoning ordinance is being typed for Planning Commission review with hearings to follow. A 256.31 bill to Wiggers Garage for storage on a 1948 car was paid after the owner refused to claim the vehicle. The council criticized staff for the unresolved car storage and debated radio bid awards which finally went to R L Lewis Meadville at 2598.50. Parking meter posts have been removed and settlements with the installer near completion. Bids for park walks will be advertised and consideration given to repairing planted city strips damaged by vandals. A county court case panel was proposed with five judges from Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry counties and bonds ordered for attorneys to cover costs. The Musmanno trial shows Blatt trailing by large margins in the completed counties.
Titusville area notes a false alarm after Cochranton firemen searched French Creek from the borough to Meadville for a floating body. Four full scales of attempts were made with a motor boat and bridge watches, but no trace of a body, coat, saddled horse, or rider was found as night fell.
Western military observers reported uncertainty about the size of Kong Le s force and the neutralist troops massed along the eastern fringe of the strategic plain near Ban i Khong. With Muong Phanh fall and Kong Le s retreat, neutralist troops appeared split and some reportedly defected to the Pathet Lao, who already controlled two thirds of Laos and aimed to dominate the northern plain.
At Miles Park Race Track a fire destroyed twelve horse barns and a feed barn. At least 26 thoroughbreds perished or were destroyed after explosions and a wind driven blaze. General Manager Horace Wade said 17 died yesterday, one heart attack, eight more destroyed. About 600 horses were saved. Four firemen were overcome during firefighting.
About twenty animals escaped confinement on the grounds causing terror and minor injuries as fences collapsed. Several creatures breached the track area and wandered onto adjacent streets and highways, prompting authorities to intervene and secure the site.
A long page recounts arguments over funding a new field house. Proponents claim low per person costs, including 42 cents per year per adult taxpayer, and district annual payments such as Corry 2120, Elgin 23, Wayne Township 239, Columbus 324, Spring Creek 145. The bid spread was only 2000, but overall costs rose from 18000 to 40000, shaping the board’s vote.
Beginning June 29 the Corry YMCA and the local Red Cross chapter offer Junior Lifesaving courses for youths under 16. Participants who pass tests become certified junior lifeguards. members pay no fee, nonmembers incur a small charge. Registration urged promptly.
Former Jamestown police lieutenant turned private investigator indicted by the May grand jury. Robert W. Carlson, 42, of Jamestown, charged with offering Jamestown officer Robert Johnson money to influence an investigation of a July 18, 1963 Grandin Milling Co. fire. Carlson, who left the force after nine years, operates Pri-Det Investigations. He was freed on $2,000 bail.
A Meadville natural gas company crew accidentally cut two telephone cables in Meadville yesterday. The severed lines interrupted local and long distance service until repairs were completed and normal service returned.
The school board approved a budget up 191 282 from last year driven by higher teacher salaries and costs from two new buildings Columbus and Concord elementary schools and a high school addition. Increased maintenance, furniture, janitorial services, and state mandates for cafeteria, library, and gym space contributed to the rise as enrollment is expected to grow with the high school expansion.
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