19 Oct 1965
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1965
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment references action in New York with unclear subject and timing. The readable bits mention a live chant coded as 73 D and lateives in some context, but no concrete event or entities are identifiable.
In a regular meeting last night the council edged toward solving a long standing problem by adopting a tool to root out derelict properties. Members also considered public library funding and patrolmen radios along with a zoning dispute as part of the agenda.
The new housing code aims to remove eye sore substandard housing with Erie County Board of Health inspectors and expert witnesses aiding junk housing cases. City engineer David Johnson said he will incorporate the county agreement into the code to support Corry’s renewal efforts.
Mayor Philip Zalzneck told the City Council he received a written request from the Corry Public Library Board of Trustees seeking financial aid. Council members remain unclear on how the library operates funds and its relation to the Erie County Library system. Councilman Dorr Clark raised the issue as the discussion began.
The city plans new mercury vapor lamps downtown risking underground wiring that would bury police lights along Center Street. This would remove the alert system used by foot patrols to respond to calls.
At a hilltop Esso Hall site W W Waterhouse took over and announced a used car operation. Residents urged city intervention citing a year of no sales and zoning limits, but officials heard the debate continue at the City Council meeting.
A unlawful proposal to build a laundromat at North Center Street and Columbus Avenue faced strong local opposition. About 80 residents petitioned to block the project, with Council noting the site is zoned commercial. Erie developer Leonard Neiderriter countered the plan would aid the community and tax base.
AP report from Philadelphia notes Arlo Tatum of the Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors says the booklet on draft avoidance helps potential objectors with many respondents doubling staff since the Vietnam era. He has served prison terms for defying the Selective Service Act and reports 500 caseloads monthly since June. In Washington, Gen Curtis E LeMay is named winner of the Collier Trophy by the National Aeronautic Association.
The city council approved Sgt. Frank Carnegie to become police chief after Harley M. Drake retired on a disability pension. Carnegie, 45, joined the force in 1950, left for Korean War service, then returned and was promoted to chief after 8 years as a sergeant.
The Republicans rented a former paint store on North Center street as their headquarters while adjacent Democrats occupy the neighboring building. Dem mayoralty hopeful William A. Peiffer suggests the tune Side By Side as a theme. A door between the HQs leads to a basement comfort station. Journal photos by Eaton.
Draft board officials nationwide report no signs of an organized effort to evade the draft. An Associated Press survey found normal operations after anti Viet Nam demonstrations and disclosures of efforts to help youths avoid service. Maine and other states reported no unusual deferments or rejections. some boards noted a higher acceptance rate. Cols Holmes of Michigan and Reed of Colorado said no conclusive cases of organized activity appeared beyond typical conscientious objector requests.
A physician, Dr. Samuel R. Cohen, was ordered by Judge Loran L. Lewis to surrender his medical license after conviction on five counts of violating the state drugs act. He received two years probation and a $500 fine. the judge noted he might have faced prison if younger. Cohen, 72, allegedly prescribed dangerous drugs without patient examinations, with offices in Pittsburgh.
AHA leader Dr. Helen B Taussig of Baltimore Maryland and Johns Hopkins University pediatrics professor emeritus was installed today as president of the American Heart Association in Bal Harbour Florida.
In a Senate session the anti draft protests drew denunciations from many lawmakers. They criticized demonstrators for destroying draft cards and advising youths on avoiding service, while some called for new laws to curb interference with military operations. Congressional action seemed unlikely before adjournment.
Auditors at the final report breakfast in the Hotel Corry announced a cash and pledges total of 73 800 toward a 75 053 goal for 1965 98 per cent of goal achieved. Drive leaders James Hammond and James Hannan praised the city effort and noted remaining small balance to reach the target. The summary shows divisions and amounts to date: Industry 51 450 51 090. Business 6 938 5 093. Finance and Utilities 4 978 6 24. Supermarkets and Garages 1 737 1 503. Professional 2 800 2 824. Government 450 709. Special Gifts Schools.
In Corry East Smith and North Center streets the Corry Floor Covering Co sign exceeds the four square foot limit after zoning changes. The firms failed to obtain variances from the City Zoning Board of Appeals, so both large signs must come down.
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