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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1964
Page
1
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A brief item notes the obscure two act opera drawing few attendees and mixed reviews from a local venue. Performers named in the fragment are limited, with no further production details available.
Pope Paul VI reopened the Vatican Ecumenical Council with a mass in St Peter's Basilica urging bishops to clarify their role in church governance. He stressed sharing authority will not lessen papal power and called for cooperation in defining the nature of the church and bishops duties. Colleagues from around the world attended as voting on key schemas began.
Prank Miles 25 of Spring Creek lost control in a curve on West Washington Street and rammed a utility pole. Passenger William Apthorp 19 and driver Miles were admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital with head and chest injuries. Alcohol test pending. both victims listed satisfactory.
Twenty four Columbus Township taxpayers held a special meeting to demand an audit of the school district finances to verify if the Temi Tax increase was misapplied. They aim to petition for support to recall or reduce the levy and hire counsel to review books for a potential refund or adjustment, with an expected district surplus around $60,000 for the year.
In Meadville a young Negro picket line gathered outside the city jail after Robert L. Winn hanged himself in a cell. Eugene Dubanks led signs demanding justice and justice for Winn while warnings of Malcolm X being called in surfaced at a police Negro leaders meeting. The James Gueneri run JimRose Steak House near Corry will transfer to Homer and Bea Bulard pending PLCB approval and will be Bea's Steak House. old owners stay until approved.
Floyd Cassipelli 49 operator of Flo's on Route 41, and John Slossar 49 of Pittsburgh, were arrested fleeing with marijuana near the club. Kay Prances Schang 24 a waitress was arrested inside the club. Three burlap bags with whole marijuana in Slossar's car and four bags in the club were found.
Senator Joseph Clark of Pennsylvania spoke at the Ox roast in Pipersville noting Republicans fear Barry Goldwater as their presidential nominee. He praised President Johnson’s ability to read Congress and push legislation through.
Ten Bowdish and McConnell children died in a Szota Minnesota farm home blaze while Joanie McConnell, 14, escaped through a second story window. Mrs Bowdish described the scene as children running in circles and unsure how to act as the fire spread. Neighboring residents and authorities coordinated response after the fire, with details on the firefighting efforts and the remaining survivors continuing to mourn.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce Retail Division shifts its Harvest Daze promotion to early October to fit the Corry Area High School football schedule. Downtown crowds dip on Friday home game nights, so merchants aim to clear shelves and offer real value with seasonable bargains. Granges and Future Farmers of America plan window displays, with Corry Grange already on board.
Hurricane Ethel moved into the North Atlantic brushing Bermuda with winds averaging 75 mph and higher gusts. No Bermuda deaths reported though trees fell and lines, boats, and roads were affected. Gladys tropical storm loomed from the east toward Puerto Rico as Ethel headed northeast.
Washington AP report notes health care for the aged is the week’s main issue before the House as it weighs conference with the Senate on hospitalization provisions within the Social Security bill. Senate votes Tuesday on a compromise aimed at disputes over Supreme Court rulings on legislative apportionment.
About 8 538 residents in War Ten County, or 26 7 percent, attended booster Sunday clinics at seven locations including Columbus. The event aimed to give booster shots and all three 1962 vaccine types, with next opportunities on November 15 and 22. Local doctors and volunteers staffed Columbus stations.
The U S First Lady Mrs Lyndon B Johnson called Mrs Catherine S Perry of Sharon as part of a Democratic tell a friend campaign. Perry is among 51 women nationwide chosen to receive calls from Mrs Johnson and Hubert H Humphrey to spur voter support for the November election.
Washington relief and cautious statements followed the 24 hour coup attempt in Saigon aimed at ousting Premier Nguyen Khanh. U.S. officials said support for Khanh remained firm, while the rebels claimed control before unity was restored. The crisis spurred emergency White House talks and a renewed focus on political stability amid the war against Viet Cong.
Twenty year old Karen Ferry represents Columbus Township at the Columbus Day USA Pageant in Columbus Ohio October 9 to 12. Winners receive a two week all expense trip to Genoa Italy with Christopher Columbus birthplace marking the pilgrimage.
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