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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1966
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists names and items such as kitchens, dishes, nurses, and a service context. Mentions Crowell, Laurence, Stanford region, and EPAIR service. Lacks coherent events or dates. appears as scattered notes from a visit or staffing list.
The House opens debate on a bill to raise the federal minimum wage in two steps to 1.60 by 1988 and expand coverage to 7.2 million workers, including about 485,000 farm workers. Opponents warn of inflation and unemployment. passage is considered likely, with key battles over farm workers and broader coverage. A second item notes the death of Minnie Guggenheimer, founder of Lewisohn Stadium concerts, at 83.
City councilmen reacted with wary silence to Councilman Dorr Clark's motion to buy the Park street lot owned by T. R. Sorenson. The Parking Authority has kept an option for years and says meter revenue could cover the about $8,800 cost in roughly five years. The meeting proceeded as leaders debated feasibility, with a week’s delay previously granted for study.
DETROIT AP reports May auto sales show a partial rebound from an early month slump. Chrysler Ford and American Motors Montay sold 110 628 cars in the May 11 20 period vs 107 194 in the first 10 days, aided by nine selling days. Ford Division and Dodge Division posted strong gains. Ford's third 10 day period set a record.
Four dog related calls filled the morning police blotter as officers checked each incident for safety. A black and tan male dog without a collar or license was picked up on Duane Street and placed in the city pound. David Schweigert reported a stray Beagle at his East South Street home and would keep it for a few days. if unclaimed it would be turned over to the pound. A barking dog prompted a late night call from a resident near Spring and Sherman streets. police responded and logged the incident.
President Johnson told 150 labor union editors at the White House that the administration would press to repeal section 14B of the Taft Hartley Act. He urged continued effort, spoke of expanding education and employment opportunities, and noted the minimum wage bill as a key upcoming House action. McCormack supported Viet Nam stay, stressing the broader fight against communism.
Tass reports another strong tremor hits central Asian city of Tashkent, nearly as powerful as the April 26 quake. The 7 point event damaged several old buildings as three lesser tremors followed later in the day, authorities said.
In Saigon American B52 bombers hit a Viet Cong troop concentration on the central coast while ground fighting was light. A total of two U S planes were lost, one in North Vietnam and one in the central highlands, with one pilot killed and another rescued after parachuting into the sea. Monsoon storms limited air operations, and antiwar reports continue to filter from the region.
City Council debates the fire department pension scheme amid a broker briefing. Only one paid driver appears to meet current length of service and retirement age requirements, while others would only get contributions back with no interest. Brokers to meet again to propose a solution for Council.
United ArtistsAssociated sued Fortnightly Corp asserting CATV relaying of motion pictures to paying subscribers infringes copyrights. Judge Herlands held that CATV systems must pay royalties to producers, a decision with potential nationwide reach as 1,600 systems exist and hundreds more are planned or under construction. The case stems from United Artists’ claim that Fortnightly uplinks signals from Pittsburgh Steubenville and Wheeling to West Virginia communities for home viewing.
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