16 Nov 1965
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1965
Page
1
Hans ed Aus, a Bourg chairman and secretary, passed away following a night illness. The report notes the illness as a type that typically responds to cure. Further details on the funeral or successors were not provided.
City Council met last night amid typical year end budget concerns and major items. Officials stressed caution as they begin shaping the 1966 budget, with several agenda items of varying importance summarized.
The council moved to rewrite a city ordinance to empower the Council to hire a city income tax receiver and shift authority to the Combined Earned Income Tax Committee. It debated a proposed substantial pay raise for city fire truck drivers. It accepted Rockwell Mfg Co for 40 parking meters for East Washington off street. It agreed to let three local insurance agents draft a proposal for an equitable division of city insurance business. It turned down a 7000 dollar FAA grant for airport turnarounds due to current funding limits. It endorsed auditing city records and systems via a certified audit after a cool response from Controller David Nichols.
City council accepted a six member study panel's recommendations to keep the city treasurer and the income tax receiver as distinct offices. The group also urged rewriting the income tax ordinance to transfer operation authority to the Combined Earned Income Tax Committee, citing prior conflicts between the two tax offices.
Five Corry Fire Department truck drivers urged a cost of living pay increase in a letter read to the City Council by City Clerk Percy Corbin. The letter, signed by Honorable Philip Zalaneck and Mr Ray Weber, outlines their request for substantial pay raises as part of annual budget considerations.
The city council voted down a federal airport aid allocation of seven thousand dollars for the Lawrence airstrip. Officials cited the sixteenths of the money as insufficient and noted other hilltop project needs. The decision follows prior delays and concerns over use of federal funds for airport turnarounds and missed opportunities.
Three of four proposed city insurance agents formed a committee at the regular Council meeting and plan a joint city insurance program. Jerome Davis Embert Earle and Leo Dolan remain as the trio. John Rossbacher declined to join. Continued on Page Three.
Council last night accepted the low bid of Rockwell Mfg Co of Pittsburgh for 40 parking meters at 2336 dollars. The only other bid was Soontz Equipment Corp of Pittsburgh at 2500 dollars, drawing puzzlement since Koontz had previously secured a contract for 301 meters after a company survey.
Council closes as Controller David Nichols calls for a certified audit of the city treasury and related offices. He notes the job is too large for a part time controller and proposes an independent audit, while council members express reserve. (continued on Page Three)
London reports Prime Minister Harold Wilson to strip Rhodesia of Commonwealth trading privileges using emergency powers. Parliament approved decrees allowing UK action against Rhodesia after its white minority government declared independence. The measure aims to keep Rhodesia within British dominion and avert UN backed invasion, with no force seen yet.
Pittsburgh AP reports Joseph Horne Co. agrees to merge with Associated Dry Goods Co. The Boston Store in Erie is among Associated Dry Goods stores, linking Erie commerce to a nationwide department store merger.
Richard R FPmvirotto president of Horne's told employees at a meeting that the merger, if approved by shareholders, would be based on exchanging 1.2 shares of Associated Dry Goods stock for each share of Horne's stock.
Senate arms chief Richard B Russell urges broad U S military action to strike Haiphong harbor in North Vietnam. He favors naval mine and blockade tactics to cut enemy supply lines while avoiding attacks on Hanoi residents. Russell doubts Chinese entry unless Russians intervene. He notes prior push to bomb Hanoi area sites was rejected. He recently toured the Caribbean defenses and Santo Domingo.
Pentagon official Lt Gen B E Spivy says U S aim in Vietnam is to raise combat tempo so the Viet Cong cannot recover and are driven toward military weakness. He notes American reinforcements, and cautions the outcome hinges on sustained effort, with no fixed time for victory.
Marsh's Plaza submitted the lowest bid at 2460 for an International Scout with snow plow for the streets department. Cliff Buesink Ford bid 2632 and Veterans Auto and Jeep Sales 2847. Streets Director Dorr Clark moved to accept the bid and forward to City Engineer David Johnson for specification check.
Fierce fighting in central highlands near the Cambodian border continues as U S cavalrymen fend off fresh North Vietnamese assaults. Officials report about 465 enemy dead and indicate ongoing heavy action around Plei Me and the Ia Drang Valley with airstrikes and artillery pressing the attack.
The United States and nine other nations urged the United Nations General Assembly to keep a two thirds majority rule for admitting Peking to seats, aiming to bar Red China for another year. The move followed a year of debate as diplomats noted surprise at the proposal.
Princess Margaret of Britain visited Arlington National Cemetery and laid a wreath on President John F. Kennedy's grave with Earl of Snowdon. A motorcade, bugler playing taps, and attendance by Maj. Gen. Herrick and British officials followed. Prime Minister Harold Wilson plans an early next month visit to the United States to address the UN and meet President Johnson in Washington.
Washington AP After 15 years of effort the government reviews its Communist control laws and proceeds amid a Supreme Court ruling that Communist party members cannot be forced to register due to selfincrimination risks. The high court’s one page decision wipes out 43 releases from Subversive Activities Control Board hearings. Senator Eastland promises hearings to close gaps in subversion laws, warning of possible constitutional shifts if interpretation advances.
The Senate approved a bill to raise minimum salaries for teachers and school officials by 600 over two years, with two additional 300 raises. Regular certificate teachers would reach 6,600 after seven years. current minimum sits at five. The measure is retroactive to July 1 and includes raises for vocational teachers with master’s degrees. The bill heads to the House amid uncertain prospects.
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