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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1966
Page
3
Harrisburg AP. Democrat Grace M Sloan accuses Lt. Gov Raymond Shafer of poor controls over public funds in an audit to Gov Scranton. She cites gasoline purchases and a hotel bill charged to family members as examples of alleged misuses.
Rev Walter Thoms inspects the Columbus Community Church primary department center dedicated yesterday in memory of Andrea Lynn Whitehead. Andrea, daughter of Rev Jack Whitehead, died in 1964 at age three, with grandparents named Hill and Tracy Whitehead. Brad Pokosh and others helped construct the altar and gifts were presented by the Whiteheads. The day-long service drew many attendees.
The Philadelphia Bulletin reports a poll showing Milton Shapp with 41 percent and Raymond Shafer with 44 percent of potential voters. Shapp gained four points since September while Shafer dropped three points and 15 percent remain undecided.
Clarke says the legislature will reconvene to debate a consumer credit bill that would cap installment interest at 15 percent and require full written disclosure of terms. The measure excludes house and car contracts and aims to protect buyers. both chambers plan to meet at 1 p.m. Stroup and others support passing the bill this session.
The Pennsylvania State Agriculture Department approved two $15,000 grants to fund new dog shelters in Lehigh County and Erie County. Lehigh County Humane Society of Allentown and Northwestern Pennsylvania Humane Society of Erie received the awards, the second and third under the 1965 Dog Law.
DETROIT AP Perry Andrews buried the 1911 Tin Lizzie for 40 years. 800 volunteers dug it from a lawn site with permission from the American Concrete Institute. The car remained modestly preserved with rusty but recognizable drive shaft and fenders. Detroit Historical Museum figures led the effort. the remains are valued at about 200 dollars.
Katherine Clement of Philadelphia learns she is among 14 U S winners of the Irish Sweepstakes top prize worth 140000 dollars. She initially expected about 1000 dollars and plans possible retirement from a 16 year job at a local distillery. Her husband Walter is a retired optician. Clement’s horse Dites won the Cambridge Race in Newmarket, England.
A student stands at the school loud speaker and repeats the pledge, prompting questions about whether mindless recitation holds real meaning or if it should be more than ritual and routine.
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