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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1964
Page
4
A newspaper opinion warns that without Civil Rights legislation a volatile summer lies ahead. It cites Negro comedian Dick Gregory and others predicting unrest, with references to Cleveland, New York, and potential clashes with police. The piece portrays civil rights passage as pivotal to national calm.
Allied headquarters report U.S. troops entered Terracina near Anzio as the coastal German line cracked under assault along the front. Southwest Pacific forces say Marcus Tsilehd unit was heavily attacked by carrier aircraft 1,190 miles southeast of Tokyo, with Berlin radio noting air raid alarms in north and east Japan. In Corry, invasion day observances plan for the anticipated European invasion include sirens and church openings. Columbus dam repairs near completion by local Rod and Gun Club members, while Corry school district tax collector Manley to resign after 1923 assessment cycle. Hundreds expected at the Central High Erie versus Corry track meet at the fairgrounds. Middlebury College pledges seven juniors to Waubanuakee honorary society.
The Corry Kiwanis Club honored Civil War veterans from Corry and nearby areas in a Maycy observance marking 40 years ago.
Local Murphy Employees share benefits at the G C Murphy Veterans Club meeting in Pittsburgh. Managers from Corry and a local assistant manager will join attendees from the eastern United States to receive Murphy stock. The club has 2385 members with 54300 years of service. New members at 15 years earn a pin certificate and enter a five week vacation plan. Guest speaker will be J Mack president and chairman of the board.
The Corry Evening Journal announces publication details with staff titles and office addresses. It lists distribution information and Associated Press rights, plus subscription and single-copy pricing and public notices tag lines.
A Kennedy family gathering at La Caravelle in New York drew attention to possible second-ticket positioning for Robert Kennedy. The event featured Robert Kennedy, Edward Kennedy, Joe Kennedy's niece Anne Gargan, and coverage of Harold Ickes diary notes. Separate discussion highlighted Hiram Fong’s wealth and assets, including Foodland stores and real estate ties, plus Life Magazine alterations to Capt. Edwin Shank Jr. letters regarding South Vietnam aviation.
Atlantic City braces for a Johnson visit as crowds gather along Michigan Avenue and hotel fronts. Secret Service, state troopers, and police patrol rooftops and streets while Kenneth O'Donnell watches from Hotel Dennis. Governor Hughes fundraiser plans loom for the Democratic convention. Arthur Sills, a prominent trooper chief, fears the worst as protection becomes nearly impossible.
A writer reflects on presidential security and past assassinations while noting a lack of tools delays in safeguards. Nearby, two Buffalo youths are arrested on the New York State Thruway for petit larceny after stealing a car battery from Franklin Gleason’s vehicle. They plead guilty and receive 30 days in county jail in lieu of fines.
A crowd cheered as the President’s car moved along the street with a Secret Service agent in a second car watching from the window. Four other cars raced beside the presidential vehicle and two press cars trailed. The avenue emptied quickly and the narrator reflects that there was no real danger, only nerves.
Titusville Campus of the University of Pittsburgh reports renewed admissions interest. Dr. Joe Ball says about 35 more applications are hoped for, with 43 of current freshmen expected to return. Enrollment may reach 145 to 160 in September, with 50 matriculated last fall. Expansion plans include dormitories, a possible third trimester, and year-round teaching options at the Oakland main campus. An extensive evening course program is planned.
Brian Edgerly a junior from Longmeadow Massachusetts was elected captain of Colgate University's 1965 baseball team. He was previously named co captain for next fall's soccer team and assistant captain of the hockey squad.
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