02 Oct 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1964
Page
1
A fragmentary notice lists an auction with cattle including heifers and cows, farm implements such as tractors, plows, mowers, silos, and a bark of miscellaneous gear. Names like Ola Jensen and Cum appear in the readable fragment.
Two Pennsylvania state officials press for news media access to polling places on November 3. A form letter from Secretary George J. Bloom and Elections Director Robert Eberman asks county commissioners to issue authorization certificates for reporters to police the scene from poll closing to tally completion.
Dunkirk and Erie firm Milano Construction face a $1 200 assessment for late completion on the Washington avenue storm sewer project. Dunkirk officials, advised by Havens and Emerson, set the levy after considering daily penalties that could have reached $9 000. The million dollar project finished last July 23 beyond the deadline set by authorities. The report notes the incident as part of local governance and bidding disputes.
Hurricane Hilda neared the Louisiana coast with 150 mph winds threatening offshore rigs and marshlands. Coast guards and Weather Bureau warned of rising tides and coastal evacuations from Texas to Mobile as residents prepared for a possible northern landfall.
The Camden area faces a mosquito borne encephalitis outbreak with 42 cases and two deaths, peaking around Sept 18, as health officials urge removal of standing water and swage treatment to curb the culex pipiens vector.
The National Farmers Organization ended its 43 day meat boycott in a recess but leader Oren Lee Staley said the effort is not finished. The action affected 28 states revising cattle hog and sheep shipments with some violence noted while prices at Chicago remained near prior levels. Staley urged members to hold until market prices are set and to keep production away from terminal markets to avoid price depressions.
A woman fell from Notre Dame during a tour and fatally struck a second American, Veronica McConnell of Philadelphia. Police say the incident occurred while tourists observed bells. McConnell arrived Sept 22 for a European trip and was due back at Philadelphia General Hospital next week.
The council plans to discuss mixed marriages and impediments to Catholic unions. Aimed topics include annulment processes, marriage dissolution in church courts, and the sacramental nature of wedlock. Birth control debates will not be resolved in this session.
Warren County Register and Recorder William E. Rice was assaulted in a courthouse hallway as he left his office. He suffered facial lacerations and head abrasions but did not require medical care. Police described a 5'9" husky-built man with dark hair in a black leather jacket fleeing the scene. Suspicion grew after three youths were seen running from the courthouse lot. a wider search by county, city, and state police followed.
A federal court restraining order halted a national longshoremen strike and ordered 60 000 dock workers to return to Atlantic and Gulf ports by 7 p m New York time. Union officials cited hiring practices as a cause of the delay and piers remained quiet as pickets were seen.
Washington reports two major funding measures near adjournment as election day nears. Congress weighs a $1 billion supplemental bill for agency needs and a $9.25 billion foreign aid package, while reapportionment language is dropped from the foreign aid bill.
The Erie County Board of Tax Assessment and Revisions proposed cutting Blatt Brothers Theatre properties. Rex Theatre in Caen would drop from 22700 to 14490 and Albion Theatre from 8240 to 580. The board members not involved in the state supreme court case will defer final decisions pending court ruling.
Fragmentary notes indicate Carey’s visit to Pittshurah Arena sparked sadness among county Democrats yesterday. Local reaction suggested cautious support as officials discussed tentative plans.
Campaign director Ned Johnston has named division chairmen to head the United Fund drive opening Monday with a $72,000 goal, a city record. The drive runs through October 15 and benefits about 40 agencies including Corry Memorial Hospital, Salvation Army, YMCA, Red Cross, and several county services.
A man died when a tractor he was riding overturned at Portage Reservoir in Cambrian County. Harold Ritchey aged 36 of Blue Knob died on arrival at Nason Hospital Roaring Spring. His brother in law Elmer Feathers of Portage was hospitalized in shock.
Erie County commissioners announced changes to polling locations for two wards ahead of the November elections. The Third Ward moves from Storme's Garage to McCray Aluminum on West Smith Street for the second precinct, while the Fourth Ward shifts from Waterhouse Garage to the Sharpening Service and Sales building at West Main and Spring streets.
A New York hound representing Omeryatahyw sep ritorksl Corps Cadet and young people from Mabiea Koentiseley will attend divisional youth camps and singing contests. Thomas C. Pyh leads the group with Trindan Miles Monte Peal Pauline Fenton Peggy Bart ser and Dorothy Storrs among participants.
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