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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1964
Page
1
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Washington AP The government races to avert a nationwide railroad shutdown set for Tuesday as six shop craft unions and railroad negotiators remain far apart. Federal mediators seek face to face talks while union leaders warn a strike would be devastating though they seek wage protections amid tech changes. President Johnson mulls White House action but signs indicate no immediate step.
A Greyhound bus veered into a steep canyon 16 miles north of Redding after a collision with a pickup. The crash left two dead and 34 injured, five in critical condition, as crews removed passengers from the wreckage and transported them to Memorial and Mercy hospitals. The bus was en route from San Francisco to Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Corry Memorial Hospital reports shorter patient stays with an average of five days while total receipts exceeded 400000 for the first time. Admissions declined from 3150 in 1962 to 2887 in 1964, births rose to 362, obstetrics peaking in 1962 with 424, and operations fell from 1041 in 1962 to 778 in 1964 as the year ends June 20.
George W. Klinger a 24 year old from Lakeview New York was arrested after police spotted him riding a motorcycle on Spring and Fairview streets. He failed to enter a plea at arraignment before Alderman Porter Auer and was held on bond. Police described a three light front on the bike with one light aimed skyward. He was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital and pronounced drunk. Detaining officers reported on an earlier window peeping incident described by Set Frank Carnegie and involving a man matching Klinger's description.
In Oswego New York a widow Shirley Mae Waterhouse Kerriew mother of four won a verdict of 40 000 against the Three Rivers Inn proprietor after her husband Richard Waterhouse died in an April 1961 Phoenix New York automobile crash. She claimed the husband was served drinks legally while intoxicated.
An army of accountants and lawyers maps the Beatles 1965 tour earnings as 72 000 fans fill Forest Hills for a $760 concert while the group reportedly nets 60 percent of gross from each show. Officials cannot disclose total tour receipts.
Detroit AP reports UAW negotiators prepare Monday for a General Motors package likely to mirror or exceed Ford and Chrysler deals. Walter Reuther pushes GM to raise pensions, better wages while noting 20,000 grievances remain unresolved nationwide. Chrysler’s contract valued at about 54 cents an hour and a Christmas bonus potential up to 100 dollars per worker are cited as influence.
Reports from Washington detail a nighttime incident in the Gulf of Tonkin as U S destroyers engaged possibly hostile craft near Hon Nghi An. North Vietnamese and U S statements clash while officials balance secrecy and public risk as McNamara cites fragmentary reports and White House remains silent.
U S military forces in South Viet Nam stood on Special alert after reports of a new incident in the Gulf of Tonkin. Four units of the 7th Fleet were believed ordered on alert as officials offered few details. Premier Khanh declared emergency powers, mobilization, and security checks amid tensions after past clashes in the Gulf of Tonkin.
Hurricane Gladys, smaller but stronger than Dora, nears the southeastern U S coast with 125 mph winds. Center near 27.0 N 69.0 W, about 675 miles east of Palm Beach, moving west northwest at 7 mph. Heavy swells expected along exposed shores, with remnants of Cleo and Dora noted in earlier strikes.
General Telephone confirms final testing complete for Direct Distance Dialing conversion in Corry and Bear Lake. Taylor says many residents will try new system tonight with calls reserved. DDD service already operating in Erie, Johnstown, Vandergrift and Oil City, with Somerset to follow next year. Zip tone signals caller to provide number to an operator to speed station to station calls.
Services for Charles C. Rodgers longtime Irwin resident and former Westmoreland County coroner will be held Monday. Rodgers, 95, died yesterday at Westmoreland Hospital.
The State Agriculture Department estimates Pennsylvania farm crops will yield at least two percent lower this year after a third straight scorching summer. Major staples like corn, wheat, and pears face declines, with oats soybeans and potatoes down 2 to 6 percent. Rain since September worsens prospects, according to Bull Laple.
Corty State Police charged Joseph Moles age 25 Union City with reckless driving after he gassed his car, skidded, and struck a parked vehicle driven by Owen Johnson in Wattsburg during the early hours. No injuries reported. property damage about 75 dollars.
James V. Bassett, 53, president of the Borden Food Co, was found dead in bed yesterday in Westport Connecticut.
Columbus Library supporters plan a Monday meeting at 8 PM in Columbus Community Church basement to reverse the dissolution of the library association. They argue the Columbus School Board previously budgeted 200 dollars yearly for operation, while Corry Public Library receives 700 dollars for its jointure.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke in Green Bay as his first appearance before a political group in the 194 campaign era, offering scant remarks on national contests while endorsing Wilbur RenK, a Wisconsin Republican Senate candidate and old ally.
Union City attorney George Schrock prepares to file an appeal in Pittsburgh to overturn Erie County court upholding Union City's $10 occupational privilege tax. The Erie ruling cited exemptions tied to income under $400 as procedural, not constitutional, and Schrock aims to challenge the ordinance's reach. Mayor Bengel opposes the tax and reports to be among those briefed by Schrock.
James J. Williams of Sharpeville was found guilty by a sealed verdict reported to Judge P. Richard in Meadville on charges of selling beer to minors. The case, brought by Ivanka Liquor Cone, saw Williams represented by attorney Willams. Jurors returned the verdict after deliberations as the court prepared for potential post verdict motions or appeals.
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