03 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1964
Page
1
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Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament as Harold Wilson's Labour government outlined a sweeping program. Renationalize Britain's steel industry restore rent controls and pave the way for abolition of capital punishment are among major items. The speech supported UN NATO and disarmament aims while urging reduced East West tensions.
The first of two tall ships bound for Mars is to launch Wednesday from Atlas-Agers rocket. The blast off runs 12 47 p m EST within a 90 minute window. Mariner 4 will follow days later depending on Mariner 3’s progress. Each craft aims to pass within 8600 miles of Mars in mid July and take 22 photographs of the planet. The data will aid engineers in designing capsules for a U S Mars landing in 1969.
New York AP report shows Wendell Willkie campaign buttons moving quickly at Ben Kaplan's Junk Shoppe. Kaplan notes about 1000 buttons sold this fall, each fetching 50 cents. the largely leftover stock from the 1940 campaign accompanies the Republican candidate's memorabilia.
City Council closed an hour long eve meeting with a key move toward a South End development by finalizing steps to complete a Spring Street sewer line from Airport Road north 760 feet to tie into the main. The plan aims to attract airport and industrial connections and spur paving and future expansions while paving the Spring Street corridor next year. The council rescinded two prior bids for the income tax post and extended the contract for one year after a unanimous recommendation by the Combined Earned Income Tax Committee, meeting October 26.
A Project 70 bid for the Columbus Dam area was filed ahead of the October 21 deadline. The Columbus Authority mailed the bid Saturday and figures show about 350,000 needed to acquire 220 acres around the water impoundment three times the size of the old dam. The move is part of ongoing efforts to initiate the 70 program, offering a 50-50 state local funding match for open space and recreation land purchases.
Mrs. Leroy Potter of Sauquoit gave birth at 8 25 p m to a 10 pound ounce boy at St Luke's Hospital Utica after arriving early to vote. The polls opened at 6 a m and she cast her ballot before caring for her newborn.
Riceville man Victor VanTassel was arrested by Corry State Police after a warrant led to a search that uncovered nearly $800 in stolen items. Police say he burglarized three hunting camps in Spring Creek Township and the Pritchard camp in Sparta n Township, Erie and Wesleyville residents named as owners. He pled guilty to the Pritchard camp burglary and is jailed pending further court action.
A La Paz regiment rose in revolt but government sources say regimental commanders surrendered and the revolt is over. No further details on casualties or motivations were provided.
Sen Strom Thurmond accuses the Defense Department of suppressing facts about the Bien Hoa air base mortar attack. He cites information claiming higher American casualties than reported, while officials dispute the figure and say one U S Army member was killed with others wounded.
Washington AP reports expected record turnout as voters choose a president and Congress. Kennedy and Taft Jr contest Senate seats while party control may influence legislation. House currently 257 Democrats 178 Republicans with five vacancies. gains expected. Dixville NH reports early results: Goldwater 8 Johnson 0. Dean Burch appeals to networks to avoid premature projections until West Coast polls close.
Reports from Pennsylvania say mild temperatures and fair skies greeted voters as they went to the polls for the presidential election. In Delaware, elderly voters Florence Crumlish and Emily Washington voiced strong party loyalties, while Kansas City twins Barbara Woods and Beverly Mull marked a birthday election. San Jose reflects on a first time voter, Joseph Davis, and broadcasting plans for election returns to the Far East via Syncom 1 satellites starting at 8 pm EST.
Under a foreign aid program the $4,870,205 contract to supply rails will be filled by the Hethiehen Steel Corp plant at Steelton, Pa. The Agency for International Development said yesterday the award will be financed through foreign aid funds.
Washington AP report notes 25 states voting for governors with Illinois Michigan and Arkansas drawing national focus. In Illinois Republican Charles Petey seeks to unseat Democrat Otto Kerner. Petey backs Goldwater but cites policy splits. Arkansas features Republican Winthrop Rockefeller challenging Governor Orval Faubus for a sixth term. Michigan awaits Gov George Romney’s bid for a second term against Neal Staebler.
City Councilman Grice reports finding replacement wheels for the park's heavy field piece after a long search. A Canadian plant offered 12 dollar wheels, cheaper than local bids, allowing installation on concrete blocks to preserve the historic piece.
By 1 PM heavy turnout marks election day in Cas? with 1 190 ballots cast and a forecasted 75 percent turnout. Precinct tallies show First Ward roughly split GOP and Dem voters, Second Ward leading with GOP, and Third Ward and Fourth Ward totals reported with partial results. Voters have until 8 PM to cast ballots.
Shipments of Canadian wheat and flour to the Soviet Union are expected to resume this month from the St Lawrence River ports pending arrangements with Soviet buyers and the trading outlook remains favorable for grain exports amid renewed trade links.
As voters face a broad slate of races—including 25 governors and 85 senators—President Johnson and Senator Goldwater made final pledges in Washington. Johnson vowed to reduce nuclear risks and strengthen alliances, while Goldwater promised an honest administration and truth from day one.
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