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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
2
Corry readers invited to an informal tea at the VFW Friday at 2 p.m. to meet candidates Dwyer and Carney. The notice also lists local sales, events, and a dance with Raye Arnold's Four Guys, plus market prices and community notices.
Washington AP Nixon may win the GOP presidential nomination in 1964 but is not likely. Republican Chairman William E Miller said Nixon is a possible candidate though not probable after his 1960 loss to Kennedy. The remark came at a news conference following the election discussion.
General Tire Corp of New York plans a York Pennsylvania factory opening next spring to manufacture precision parts. The plant will employ about 200 workers and be built to expand production capacity.
West German officials and papers fear a US troop reduction as 250,000 soldiers remain in Europe. A high U S official says Dean Rusk will say no cuts on his Bonn visit while Chancellor Erhard plans to question him. Fog threats the Rhein Main base but clears as day breaks.
Pennsylvania Governor William Scranton blasted Philadelphia Mayor James Tate and Rep. William Green Jr. at a $100-a-plate fund raising event. He derided Tate as a temporary mayor and accused party bosses of stalling and corruption while 2,650 attendees hailed the event as the largest such Republican dinner in the city.
Drought conditions, forest fires and water shortages persisted across the nation from the Southern Plains to New England. Record heat heightened fire danger as rainfall remained scarce in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri and much of the East. Officials warned of continued drought for 30 days with hunting and fishing bans in some states and broad calls for water conservation.
Senator Barry Goldwater maintains a wide touring schedule as a GOP presidential contender, claiming his conservative approach remains unchanged while his national profile grows. He cites a million miles of travel and a $10,000 yearly air travel bill as evidence of his persistent effort to organize party support.
The Erie Peninsula remains closed to all traffic as Gov. Scranton waives the order lifting park closures. Peninsula superintendent Mi ca E. Wargo cites drought covering the area and strict controls on entering Heil Presque Isle. Leaves and dryness hinder activity and have freed people from wooded areas.
Hollywood AP reports Bob Hope will again play Santa to American troops this year in South Vietnam after postponing a trip to Australia. Hope plans to send advance men and more aides, while Goldwater fans stir noise among audiences and Goldwater cautions about polls and primary results.
About two dozen protesters picketed the Moscow Circus opening night in Pittsburgh while about 5000 to 6500 spectators attended. Signs demanded Cuba and Hungary and criticized Russian policies. Pickets wore black armbands and came from the Fregheny Council of Young Americans for Freedom and the Pittsburgh Hungarian Freedom Fighters Association. The show runs in Pittsburgh for a week.
Jackie Robinson, famed Brooklyn Dodgers star, said he would support New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller in any office. He spoke at a Presbyterian Church gathering in SUPFALO, noting he lives in Connecticut but admires Rockefeller enough to back him if asked to join a state ticket.
The Erie County report warns drivers to heed earlier darkness after the clock reset. AAA urges reduced speed and early headlight use as dusk falls, with emphasis on pedestrians in dark clothing and ensuring lights signals and wipers are functional.
The General State Authority opens bids on Wednesday November 13 1968 1:00 PM EST for Campus Lighting at Cheyney State College Delaware County Pennsylvania. Fridy Gauker and Fridy Incorporated engineers invite bids with a $20 bid deposit per set and require certified bank or bid bonds. Plans specifications and forms are available from The Authority with a deposit per set.
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