16 Nov 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1964
Page
1
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Wreckage of a Bonanza Airlines Fairchild 727 was found near Arden, 16 miles southwest of Las Vegas. All 28 aboard perished as searchers in four helicopters battled blizzard conditions. The Phoenix to Las Vegas flight vanished minutes from landing, and a witness reported a low, gear-down approach before the crash on a snowy mountainside.
DETROIT AP Ford Motor Co studies its next move in a parts shortage that could force a system-wide shutdown of plants by week’s end. About 58 000 of 169 000 Ford workers idle nationwide amid strikes and layoffs as negotiations with the United Auto Workers continue.
Union City police report George Bellis 20 RD 3 Union City was unhurt when his car lost control on Route 8 two miles south of Union City. The vehicle ran 200 feet onto an embankment and overturned onto its top, causing about $500 in damage. Trooper William Kate investigated.
The downtown Yale Lights fund seeks 2100 for Christmas lights with merchants first asked to support it. Richard Chase leads Key Club adults soliciting funds and retailers are urged to have contributions ready or mail checks to Chase at Franklin Street. After merchants, solicitors will target industry groups professionals and individuals.
The Pennsylvania Railroad told the ICC it will consolidate two passenger trains to cut losses without cutting service. The Spirit of St Louis would merge with the Penn Texas, which serves New York, St Louis, and various Pennsylvania routes. The 1963 PRR passenger deficit neared 84 million dollars. Lancaster Chamber of Commerce opposed the move, calling it a step toward eliminating profitable passenger trains.
Sargent Shriv, director of the Peace corps, said a Brai initiative will send hundreds of doctors abroad on health projects. He noted 100 doctors volunteered or were assigned from the U S Public Health Service to overseas work last year.
Lily police investigated two more weekend crashes involving parked cars. About $750 in damage was reported across four vehicles. Herbert L. Hutt 21 of Corry struck a parked car and a second incident involved Kora G. Teed 56 of Erie with Howard Gates 55 of Erie. Gates fled the scene and was later arrested for possible alcohol involvement. Gates posted property bond and was arraigned with a hearing set for Saturday. Damages to each involved vehicle were stated as $200 and $150 for Hutt.
Striking teachers ended an eight day walkout claiming success as voters rejected a tax measure proposing higher funding for teacher pay. They returned to classrooms supporting an annual pay raise of fifteen hundred dollars.
Petitions circulated over the weekend urging major food stores to close Sundays. The Corry Evangelical United Brethren Church near IGA on North Center Street helped start the effort, though an EVB official said the move is not church action. IGA owner Robert Church said Sunday openings will continue as a three week test, with schedules arranged so employees may attend church. The blue laws in Pennsylvania do not require store closings on Sundays, and nearby Seventh Day Adventists, who worship Saturdays, could support Sunday closures.
Dr. James B. Conant, president emeritus of Harvard, calls on all states to set up a nationwide education policy not by federal mandate but by state action. He argues regional agencies should be discredited and groups like the National Education Association minimized.
Yames Rideout, 62, of Media, was killed yesterday when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train in Chester. Police said he drove the ute past a barricade of embedded railroad ties, triggering the fatal collision.
A fatal car accident in Indiana County Pennsylvania leaves six children dead and several family members seriously injured. Witnesses report the family was moving when a car drew alongside and fumes from the vehicle caused a deadly incident. Authorities say Kurt, his wife, and two other adults survived while the children Katey Ably Kathy and Tinta ages 15 months died. The father and Donna were injured and remain hospitalized with others in serious condition.
Public officials in Haigusburg report no hunting ban. woods remain open as drought drives rapid forest fires. Dr Maurice Goddard informs Gov Scranton after staff meeting that fires average 20 to 30 daily, rising to about 45 since last Wednesday with 87 on Friday. Article notes seriousness and continued risk.
Washington AP reports the U S Supreme Court unanimously sent reapportionment duties to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to ensure a one person one vote standard. The order vacates a federal district court ruling invalidating 1964 acts and directs the state court to act for 1986 elections while keeping jurisdiction to supervise if the General Assembly stalls action.
Yesterday in Columbus at the Fire Hall Sabin oral polio vaccine was given to 198 people aged 2 months to 74 years. The oldest attendee was Mrs Fanny Parker of Meadville and the youngest was Rob ert Capwell, 2 months old. The Hull family with eight members formed the largest group. The drive ends next Sunday at the same location.
AP dispatch notes radio Peking reporting an unmanned American high altitude recon aircraft was shot down over south central China on November 15. It marks the first claim of downing a pilotless high altitude plane by Beijing, amid prior assertions of shooting down 105 American and Nationalist planes since 1958.
Torrance California reports actress Kate Mans age 92 who had recent TV roles died yesterday doctors say overdose of sleeping pills caused death.
A heavy snowstorm blasted the mountains and deserts of Arizona and surrounding states, stranding hundreds of motorists and hunters near Kingman. About four inches of snow and drifts up to two feet snarled U S 93 and U S 66, closing major routes while Mohave County and Kingman residents aided by opening motels and private homes. Flight 114 en route to Las Vegas vanished from radar near Las Vegas with 25 passengers and three crew. All stranded groups were accounted for by nightfall.
A series of earthquakes struck nine counties along California's central coast, centered near Santa Cruz, about 99 miles northeast of San Francisco. Seismologists said the strongest shock ranged around magnitude 5.0 to 5.5, with lesser tremors felt across the region. One report noted injuries and property damage, including overturned dishes and shifted appliances, as people were awakened by the quakes.
Justice Brennan at the Jewish Theological Seminary defends the school prayer decision as faithful to public judgment. He notes concerns that it erodes religion but asserts constitutional religion clauses prohibit official government involvement that favors or oppresses any faith.
Official sources say two new members were elected to the all powerful Presidium of the Soviet Union central committee from which Nikita Khrushchev was removed last month. The report comes from Moscow last night amid ongoing leadership changes.
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