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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1964
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references property taxes, installments, and official notices with partial phrases about payment schedules and obligations. It mentions March and certain legal or civic terms but lacks complete names, dates, or clear events.
More than 100 Columbus Township residents voted to petition the school board to refund 52 000 in surplus funds from the last fiscal year. They argue the budget overestimated needs and that the board would have included the extra as income if aware, while property taxes rose sharply.
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara disclosed that two U S anti-satellite systems have scored several intercepts of American satellites reaching hundreds of miles. He noted the programs use the Thor missile and Nike Zeus device and are highly classified despite public announcements by President Johnson.
In a meeting at Hotel Phoenix Lorry area residents announced plans to open Local Dem Quarters and establish Den Martens at 138 North Center Street. An airman said procedures will explain and a voting machine will be available to educate newcomers on casting ballots.
Columbus residents at a May meeting debated selling the 80 year old Dean School building and adjacent structure to ease the school district surplus tax funds. Proposals included waiving two-year taxes to lure an industry, with concerns about current tax limits and the effort by CAIDC to attract a suitable business.
A Saturn 1 rocket soared in a 147 second test at Cape Kennedy in a unmanned Apollo moonship model flight. The 19 story, 570 ton booster produced 1.5 million pounds of thrust and reached a 15 to 105 mile high orbit with the boiler plate Apollo capsule. NASA announced flawless performance and the test advances preparations for manned lunar missions later this decade.
Anonymous calls to police and the Springfield Leader newspaper warned that Goldwater would be shot in Springfield on the day of his campaign stop. The calls came about two hours before Senator Barry Goldwater was due to speak, with a disguised male voice and a separate message from a woman to the reporter.
A Washington DC couple on their honeymoon and a Pennsylvania truck driver were killed when a tractor trailer collided with their small car on the Ohio Turnpike. Three exploding hydrogen tanks worsened the crash as witnesses saw the vehicles leave the road near a motel.
Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers agreed on a contract similar to Chrysler’s with a Christmas bonus funded by the unemployment benefit pool. The bonus could range from 25 to 100 dollars per worker and may begin in 1965. The pact also includes improved pensions earlier retirement extended paid leave extra vacation and two paid holidays. A separate report notes railroad shop craft unions called a strike set to start September 22 if unresolved.
Senator Barry Goldwater in Texas charged Lyndon Johnson with being the wildest spender and moving spending up while payroll rises. He accused the President of false claims about cuts and cited a growing federal payroll and daily costs as he campaigned with Strom Thurmond across Southern states.
Ralph Dailey, 50, a saw filer at Cornish Lumber Company mill between Lottsville and Bear Lake, collapsed at noon while on lunch break. He was pronounced dead after fellow workers found him slumped over a running saw. autopsy pending with preliminary finding of severe heart disease. Deputy coroner to continue investigation.
Secretary of Defense Robert S. Pichamera abruptly canceled his planned appearance in Chicago amid reports of a possible new president. The event faced speculation and evidence suggested an unusual situation was developing.
President Johnson returning from his campaign tour disclosed two military advances. He described a radar capable of watching around the earth to detect aircraft and missiles within seconds of launch. He also announced two systems to intercept and destroy armed satellites in space, said to be in place and operational.
Erie County court upholds Union City's $10 annual occupational tax prompting an executive council emergency meeting of the Citizens Committee. A mass meeting is planned next Wednesday at Ep to map further steps toward the State Supreme Court. The group argues the tax burdens low earners while benefiting large property owners and plans to name employers deducting the tax as codefendants if they did not withhold properly.
Denise and Reuther outline improved benefits including larger insurance, full health coverage for employees and retirees, and increased severance. The agreement follows an hourly and wage deal, averting a 10 am strike deadline for Chrysler workers and aligning with Ford terms. Key changes include 36 minutes daily relief, a Christmas SUB Fund bonus, and gradual retirement provisions for both firms.
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