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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1964
Page
3
The readable text outlines section based construction details including pavement thickness, concrete base, and asphalt surface. It mentions weather effects, timely maintenance, and coordination with utilities. Names and dates are unclear but imply municipal engineering notes and safety provisions.
The Army curtails Fort Ord basic training for December and suspends new recruit assignments after a meningitis outbreak. Trainees will skip two weeks leave, proceed to advanced training, and only parents may visit. Eighteen infected and thirteen dead have been linked to the camp area. no new cases reported this month.
Three Erie youngsters were injured when the car they rode in failed to negotiate a curve four miles west of Union City and crashed into a utility pole. Driver James Verner, 36, of Erie, faced by Corry State Police. Injured were Mary Parks 15 Linda Parks 11 and Russell Parks 9. Two girls treated at Union City Memorial Hospital and at St. Vincent's Erie. vehicle damage about 400 dollars. Possible charges pending today.
In St Louis the Episcopal Church began its triennial convention with calls to turn talk on Christian unity into action and engage in social justice. Bishop Lichtenberger urged deeds, noting growing ecumenical activity as Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox observers attend. The event includes an Ecumenical Day with Catholic and Protestant theologians and formal talks with Catholic representatives.
In Dann x Pa a gunsmith Daniel D Farell 29 received a 10 dollar fine for disorderly conduct after allegedly saying he would shoot Sen Hubert Humphrey if he had a gun Magistrate Harry Leeds imposed the penalty after Farell apologized claiming he had been drinking and did not intend harm Humphrey the Democratic vice presidential candidate spoke at the 69th Street Terminal during a Pennsylvania campaign stop
President Johnson drew large crowds in Phoenix Long Beach and San Francisco as he campaigned across five Western states. Goldwater signs appeared everywhere and a choking crowd packed Long Beach curbside. An accident involving a Goldwater placard was reported and anonymous calls warning of danger prompted Secret Service vigilance.
The Guignon Hardware store on North Center Street was feted by the Retail Division of the Corry Chamber of Commerce at a Ritz Restaurant dinner. Honorees included Joseph Guignon and family members. a plaque praised 100 years of business in Corry, presented by Stewart Long with signatures from C. Conrad Monroe and Glenn Palmer.
Reported threats to President Johnson sparked police checks across Los Angeles area after an anonymous caller claimed the president would not survive a trip. The assailant, described as a man with a rifle, was later found at a residence as investigators pursued leads and notified agencies.
President Johnson announces a statewide school lunch menu theme served Wednesday in two districts. A Pennsylvania School Food Service Association committee proposed the special menu at Spring Creek and Colu elementary schools and at Cori Teigh Sellen will be serving hot roast beef, brown gravy, crispy potato wedges, chilled fruit, rolls and milk.
Eddie Cantor died at age 72 leaving a legacy as a comedian and humanitarian. He captivated radio audiences with his high pitched voice and sharp gags while supporting war bonds and charity drives for World Wars and Israel. His career spanned amateur nights in the Bowery through burlesque vaudeville Ziegfeld Follies and films, radio, and television.
A 10 year old Linesville resident, Arthur Swiden Jr, died at Spencer Hospital Meadville after a car crash. Police say the car driven by his brother Edward R Swiden Jr left the road and was struck by a truck. Swiden and a passenger were seriously hurt. the truck driver was reported in critical condition.
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