This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1964
Page
4
The opinion warns that the Supreme Court 1962 1963 stance on reapportionment could force states to reshape legislatures by population alone. Critics argue urban bias and rural underrepresentation threaten balanced governance and federalism. Justice Stewart cautions chaos without congressional checks.
A vivid slice of city business life describes office workers arriving to their desks revealing traits from the optimistic to the anxious. The piece notes a 10 percent merit raise mood among staff and the tendency of some to hoard others pills, illustrating daily office dramas and character types.
A humorous portrayal of office life featuring the eager but ineffective employee, a domineering office Grinch, and Mr Big asserting authority. The piece follows memo misfires, morale tactics, and the cliques of a bureaucratic workspace as the day ends.
Drew Pearson surveys U S stance in Cyprus and Vietnam, noting Archbishop Makarios flirtations with Moscow, Greek political shifts, and the risk of Soviet or Egyptian influence. He cites Goldwater’s evolving Vietnam stance and U S base withdrawals in Libya as global flashpoints impacting U S policy and Catholic-Protestant tensions.
A garbled passage shows a person at a desk with many objects, muttering about “bhzvers” and planning who to target next. The text continues with a chaotic day starting as business as usual, but no clear names, places, or events are readable.
Senator Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania denounces the Atomic Energy Commission for bid solicitation costs on a $900 shelving contract for Mercury Nevada. He cites Norristown firm Allen Iron and Steel Co as one of nine bidders and notes $225 in shipping costs plus a $10.49 telegraph fee as excessive. He argues Nevada firms within a hundred miles could fulfill the order with lower transport expenses.
Galvin S Hamilton, previously planting director for Pittsburgh, Pa, has been named new director of the Los Angeles City Planting Department.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff including pressroom foreman Avery Mager McLaughlin and production manager G T Beran. Advertising reps and offices are noted with locations in New York Detroit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
Paul Harvey reflects on constitutional equality and tax fairness. He cites critics of the progressive income tax and calls for reforms to stop punitive taxes. The piece notes former IRS commissioners urging changes and the ABA proposal for a 50 percent tax ceiling to protect private property.
A mixed 1924-era digest recalls World War II era events with references to the Rhone valley fighting and a Philippine invasion context. It mentions Allied progress near Lyot, Japanese activity in Mindanao, and a Philippines invasion reference, plus local community notes about a church gathering at Findley Lake and school preseason football.
Mrs Shiney Sikes 24 of Gat Hollow was cleared of aiding a fugitive Melvin Sikes 60 after she told police he threatened to kill her five children. Melvin Sikes, wanted for a string of burglaries and car thefts, died in a gun battle with police outside his brother’s home.
In New York and across the nation the trade show expands as a primary way to introduce new products. About 2,500 shows are expected this year with up to 850,000 firms displaying wares and a $3 billion market. Exhibitors use electronic devices to track prospects and analysts classify attendees by industry and job title.
Coast Guard helicopter pilot maneuvers to fan flames away from a wasp line storage tank near Savannah. Three men aboard the burning boat were seriously hurt as the craft blew the boat clear of danger.
Police charged 19 year old Janes Edward Jewell with malice and intent in a vandalism spree that damaged 27 radio aerials 4 convertible tops a vegetable garden a flower box a high balcony window and a garage window. Jewell was arrested at 11 20 p m and faces arraignment today.
New Orleans reports Captain George Vincent Br. as an experienced pilot guiding shallow Mississippi channels. For years his vessel fleet, some drawing few feet, faced no trouble with him aboard. He once piloted his own boat, a small pleasure craft, on a fishing trip over the week end but ran aground.
Golfredy Bellonci a noted author critic and journalist died in a marsh when a boat burned to the water line and sank at Lido de Camaiore. Pilot Lt Swickler recovered the injured aboard.
A surprise afternoon party honored Janie Burlingame at the Burlingame home. Parents Mr and Mrs Burlingame of 42 West Eaton Street hosted with Mrs Lamb assisting. Fifteen guests played games and enjoyed refreshments as gifts were exchanged and a decorated cake was served.
Donald Knapp told a Kiwanis audience at Moose Lodge about an imagined fishing trip to Canada. The talk included humorous incidents from his fishing trip with three locals. Douglas Rozelle, club president, announced next week’s meeting on Tuesday evening after the Labor Day holiday.
The DAR chapter in To Be Scene will hold its September meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday at the City Hall in place of the original location. Hostesses are Mrs Clap Johnston Mrs Glen Middle and Mrs Brown. Harold sons will present a colored slides program.
A high profile Republican meeting centers on Barry Goldwater and his family as daughters Elizabeth Anne Miller and Mary Kar meet with Goldwater Jr and Michael. The event includes a reception at Goldwater residence and a planned air tour of state areas. In Johnstown, delegates arrive for the State Deeds Association three day convention with electro fliers and a banquet.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.