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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1964
Page
2
US sources report 213 Americans killed in Vietnam with six more wounded as fighting and shelling continue near Cambodia. A transport plane reportedly shot down left eight servicemen dead aboard, amid heightened hostilities along the frontier.
Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s Labour government outlines an emergency program to reduce a projected 1964 UK deficit of about £2 billion between spending abroad and earnings. Measures include import surcharges, export concessions, a Commonwealth export council, IMF borrowing up to $1 billion, and a strict review of public expenditures.
The article notes B 52 bombers equipped with nuclear armed Hound Dog missiles capable of hitting ground targets over 500 miles away. Decoy Quail missiles create radar blips to mislead defenses as the fleet declines from about 1400 to roughly 400 aircraft.
Community notices urge Elks Halloween dance October 31 from 10 p m to 2 a m with dress up, prizes for best costume, and happy hour. Elks dining room offers noon lunches weekdays and dinners as posted. Also promoting Democratic voter education at headquarters with a portable voting machine and literature. World’s Fair View master reels package offered for $1.00. Local listings include AvenueCath ers and Turben's Auto Service promotions.
Doylestown, Pa. AP reports 77 year old coin collector Asher I Leather man died after a Friday night robbery. Bucks County coroner Dr Samuel Willard says the death was a stroke caused by fear during the holdup. He was struck on the head and bound with rope burns on wrists and ankles. The robbers took more than 10000 dollars in rare coins.
Washington reports a nationwide record forecast for the presidential election. Officials and observers in all 50 states plus DC estimate 70.856 million Americans will vote, with 70.8 million turnout and 88.697 million registered or otherwise qualified. Census notes 1144 million voting age, but many unregistered or ineligible due to state rules.
Philadelphia report states Albert Tomei, 80, a retired musician, died last night after a fall from his third story apartment. Police say the cause is under investigation and no foul play is suspected. The deceased is survived by relatives in the city.
Halloween activities across the nation raise funds for UNICEF with youngsters collecting coins to aid milk, medicines, and vaccines for needy children. UNICEF reports vast reach with programs in over 100 countries. funded by pennies, the drive supports TB vaccines, yaws cures, trachoma protection, and maternal child health centers.
Seventh grade Linda Heys Ruth Johns Robert McGueer Nancy Most Eighth grade Brent Allen Marjorie Chelan Thomas Dyre Renda Greer Edward Laibach Jerry Linden Martha Yoder Ninth grade Terry Brown Helen Cook Janet Linden Janice Miller Albert Moline Barbara Morris Margaret Tate Valerie Straite Tenth grade Carol Blakeslee Ann Marie Johns Kathy Richardson Patrick Rote Barry Scouten David Strate Jean Torrey Gayle Wetherbee Pam Witmer Eleventh grade Daniel Boythe Karen Carter Bonnie Clark Patty Cook Becky Greer Pam Kolaja Joe Linden Marlene Wetherbee Willis Alice Under dean Alsdorf Mary Clark Romina Jacksom John Linden Donna Moline William Rote James Tubbs Donald Straite Leslie Winans os Grange Convention Harrisburg The Pennsylvania State Grange will hold its 92nd annual convention tomorrow through Thursday in Wellsboro Lt Gov Raymond P Shafer and Secretary of Agriculture Leland H Bull are listed among the scheduled speakers.
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