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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1964
Page
1
Columbus taxpayers debate a 12 mill tax increase for the year claiming a larger surplus but the school board argues a surplus may total about 40000 and that tax cuts are unlikely. Louis Ball says final figures depend on unexpected costs and jointure refunds.
A 64 year old Canadian man, Robert Peacock, was killed and his wife Margaret, 62, injured in a two car crash on Route 20 near the Interstate 90 interchange in North East Ontario. Peacock died likely from internal injuries. Margaret is hospitalized with back and rib injuries. The other driver, 22 year old Robert F. Loupe, received treatment for knee injuries. Police say the crash occurred at 3 10 p m when Peacock pulled from a parking lot into Route 20 and was struck broadside by Loupe’s westbound car, which veered into a ditch. Authorities plan to file 20 charges against Loupe as the exact cause is investigated.
Columbus Township homeowner Carl Triola vows a taxpayer revolt over school, township, and county levies totaling 742 dollars. He blames the Columbus school board for rising taxes and lost home sale, saying he may move back and forth between Franklin and Columbus and seeks legal advice. He claims other residents would withhold payment until the levy issue is resolved and criticizes merger for keeping taxes high.
Saigon sees armored cars and troops in unusual numbers amid reports that Premier Nguyen Khanh faces a possible coup this weekend. U.S. Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor returns from Washington as Buddhist leaders and students demand democratic reform and an end to military rule. The government, under a Khanh led military authority, vows a return to civilian rule in two months amid Buddhist and anti Buddhist clashes. Khanh dismisses Maj Gen Da Cao Tri, the army’s 2nd Corps commander, amid tensions. Cambodia accuses South Vietnam of border raids and rejects a UN call for border observer forces.
David Julason city engineer told the Civil Affairs Committee that zoning, subdivision regulations, housing standards, and building codes are advancing. He said zoning draft is ready for final council action within weeks and noted housing and building codes should be shaped by winter to spring for council action. The talks stressed federal urban renewal requirements and urged improving off street parking downtown to aid business.
Princess Victoria Mexandra aunt of Queen Elizabeth II travels from England aboard the royal yacht Britannia heading for Newfoundland on a official visit. She departed England yesterday en route to North American shores as part of royal duties and duties on the trip.
Arnold Turner of RD 1 McKean and Sams Brower of RD 4 Waterford were in town yesterday renting cement stores in various sections of the area. A contractor working for the Pennsylvania Electric Company will remove and replace poles in preparation for the new water lighting project planned for the area.
Hurricane Ethel moved toward Bermuda with 95 mile per hour winds and threatened a direct hit. Civil defense officials warned of heavy gales and potential damage as Floridians and Georgians began cleanup after Dora. President pledged federal aid once surveys finish and the Army Corps of Engineers plans beach rebuilding.
Still Seek Room For Paraplegic Who'll Work Here reports Lenard Blair, paralyzed from a crash, discharged from St. Vincent's Rehabilitation Center after six months. He holds a job with Tonnard Co. in Corry but needs wheelchair adapted housing with wide doors. Olin Bracken Jr. asks for room offers and notes two possible housing options. Blair hopes for a suitable living arrangement to accompany his mobility and employment success.
A Pennsylvania State Employment Service center on Center Street offers openings in five fields. William A. Michael, manager, notes positions include female cashiers and meat wrappers, male produce personnel, plus stock boys and meat cutters, with both full and part time hours. Applicants should visit the office rather than call.
The Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr will preach in Communist East Berlin tomorrow, and attend a memorial ceremony for the late President John F Kennedy in West Berlin. Heinz earnings rise in first quarter to 3.795 million dollars, up 43 percent year over year.
Corry State Police hunt for a hit and run motorist after a westbound attempt to pass led to a collision on Route 7 near Spartansburg. John W. Plogs, 25, escaped injury but his passenger Arnold Wright, 24, was severely hurt and hospitalized with a scalp laceration as the other car fled the scene. Police quoted Trooper Evanko on the investigation and damage estimated at $200 to Plogs’s 1956 car.
The Erie County commissioners face a year of hospital roof leaks as a three man viewers panel delivered findings on September 27 1969. The panel urged reporting the leaking roof and named architect Johnson Gray and Associates and the contractor, both under scrutiny. The grand jury had previously urged action, but the commissioners have stalled amid political wrangling over hospital operation and administration.
Drought grips Pennsylvania with a third straight year of low rainfall, hitting crops and water supplies. Eight counties receive permission to support livestock on reserve land. several programs under review for surplus feed purchases. Forests face fire risk as eastern rivers hit record lows. emergency water supplies rise. Western counties fare better with Franklin 132 percent and Erie 114 percent of normal. Other cities show marked deficits, with Philadelphia at 51 percent. Continued drought details noted to page six.
Geneva reports confirm East German nuclear scientist Heinz Barwiek defected to the United States during the 71 nation conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy. Barwiek fled a Geneva hotel with East German colleague Prof. Max Steerbeck after the conference ended, prompting shock among Soviet and East German officials and prompting ongoing pursuit for Barwiek and details on his family.
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