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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1964
Page
4
In Corry residents weigh November choices between two seasoned lawmakers James D. Weaver and William Sexler. Both are praised for hard work and solid records in their first terms with a focus on Route 6 improvements and education. The piece urges voting to continue these legislators to represent Corry.
Jim Bishop argues the president must meet the people despite assassination threats. He notes past targets, defends Johnson’s personable style, and criticizes blame on police or secrecy services while stressing the public duty and presidential exposure to crowds.
President Johnson invites Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin for a one hour discussion in the White House. He argues for mutual understanding between the United States and Russia, cites past tensions including the Gulf of Tonkin and Guantanamo incidents, and recalls how Castro’s water dispute led to a strategic shift. He warns of rising restlessness and the strain on national service, noting misfits and mental health admissions rise.
The excerpt recounts a tense exchange between President Johnson and Soviet ambassador Dobrynin over U S power policy and space achievements. Johnson describes bluntly telling a power official to “go to hell” and stresses a tempered approach with Russia while noting a desire for peaceful space progress. Public figures like Rusk and Justice Douglas are mentioned, reflecting a broader mood of cautious diplomacy and ongoing political theater.
A jumble of OCR text from The Corry Evening Journal shows distorted names and phrases such as Bally Wren Mount Caer Pe and Paladin. No clear event or person details emerge beyond scattered proper nouns and partial words.
War correspondent dispatches from Melbourne and London describe American forces establishing a bridgehead on Samar Island and German evacuation orders for Budapest. Soviet and Danube news are also noted as developments overseas. Local items include a campaign office opening by the Republican City Committee and a Seabees veteran returning home. Halloween party prizes awarded to Dorcas class youths.
40 Years Ago October 24 reports a rapid blaze that consumes the large residence of Gus Swanson just west of the city, reducing the house to ashes. Elkene Philip Owen dies at his Northwest Street home at age 79, and timely discovery saves Brooks Garage on Clinton Street from major loss, with about 70 cars housed. Halloween party at Miss Milfred Christenson’s East Main home delights Billy-five guests and friends. Hi-Times staff debates continuing the school paper during the double session. readers have urged immediate objuration of the paper, and the staff plans to proceed with publication with further notices to follow.
Union City Livestock reports Thursday sale activity with good and choice hogs priced 16 to 17, sows 12, beef cows 12 to 4, cutters and cullers 9, beef lifers 15 to 18, bulls 16 to 92, veal calves 26 to 41, heavy and medium calves 17 to 22, and lambs at 19 to 22.
Erie area notes include Wayne Township officials urged to create planning boards to grow tax bases amid new housing and industry. Reports of juvenile patrol complaints, school principals handling issues, and local police facing juvenile court cases highlight ongoing community tensions. Also: curb work on Mott street, a Virginia pool bid, local banking honors, student and service news, and other municipal happenings.
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