23 Oct 1964
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1964
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reads like a notice referencing a yearlong od test and an AC revester. Details are unclear but indicate a dated event or program with possible references to age and evaluation.
Washington AP Herbert Clark Hoover is honored with full funeral rites in the Capitol as President Johnson leads tributes calling him a wise humanitarian. The funeral train arrives from New York and a caisson procession goes to the rotunda where a 21 gun salute and military honors occur. Living presidents Eisenhower and Truman are absent due to health and convalescence.
The City Council authorized 33 criminal citations for income tax return failures tied to Corry's one percent wage tax. Aldermen Cobbett Bachemer and Auer pressed for clarity on tax forms, amid confusion over who files and which form to use. The move follows debates on form distinctions and the ordinance as written.
Corry teachers and city officials discussed replacing the schoolboy crossing patrols with paid adults to staff crossings near Concord and Wright schools. The plan seeks cost sharing between the city council and the school board, citing safety and reduced classroom disruption as reasons.
Erie officials urge the school district to help fund crossing guards, noting 30 are provided by the city but 40 intersections require 10 officers daily. Mayor Williamson cites a possible $7,000 annual dental fund reallocation to finance extra police and guards. The piece also describes the Network Election Service allowing teachers to observe results from outside polling places.
Democrats gathered at the Ritz Restaurant to hear speeches by State Senator William Lesler, Joseph Nigurito, and Mary Reagan when a short circuit sparked a fire. Smoke filled the dining area forcing precautionary evacuation and moving the event to the sidewalk.
Corry wage tax receipts for the first nine months rose by 8 327 to 147 bal from 1963, with city share up to 53 754 from 50 748. School District gains pushed balance in the income tax fund to 21 622, as fees totaled 5 934, prompting a push to reexamine the collection contract and authority of the Combined Earned Income Tax Committee.
A fragmented AP wire mentions Clare Booth Luce criticising Time magazine and its editor R. Luce at a news conference. The text hints Luce supported Goldwater and contrasts views on a presidential endorsement. The garbled excerpt implies a dispute over coverage or endorsement.
Fragmentary text shows a local effort in Cinderford connected to prohibition and public sentiment. The readable parts mention an event or measure aimed at curbing alcohol use and shaping community behavior. Specific names, dates, or places are not clear in the available fragments.
The FBI reports no evidence of Jenkins engaging in improper acts with sexual deviates despite past arrests. Jenkins admits indecent acts in 1939 and 1964 and says he was enticed by a 1959 arresting officer. He resigned at Johnson’s request after the 1959 and 1964 cases became public.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Caroline Tarbell Krech a former Corry resident who died in Buffalo at 106. She had lived in Buffalo for about fifty years and was the widow of Charles Krech a barber in Corry in the early 1900s.
A U S Army enlisted man died from wounds after a land mine explosion under his jeep in Quang Duc Province on October 16. The name was withheld pending notification of relatives.
A hearing on a proposed 120 mile canal links Pairpack Harbor to Fairport Harbor with Ashtabula as the northern terminus. Opponents warn of dire economic and environmental impact on Ashtabula County while supporters cite engineering advances and feasibility.
A $220 all expense nine day Bermuda tour departs November 13 at 10:30 p.m. from Erie Lackawanna with rail to New York and sail on the Queen of Bermuda. Included are hotel stays, meals, entertainment, and a two day Bermuda visit returning November 20. A $50 deposit reserves space. full payment due three weeks before sailing. Information from the Erie Lackawanna ticket agent.
Corry Aren ui School students earned commendations for high National Merit Scholarship performance. Willis Mosler and Willem Masher Jr. with Elaine Flys were among those recognized. The event highlighted finalists and noted efforts to increase participation and reach across the student body.
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