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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1964
Page
1
Fragmented notice lists items for sale including clock, mower, refrigeration parts and metal dress items. Terms show owner and date like September 10 with partial numbers and fragmented names.
President Johnson capped a 20 hour New England tour with a Boston hospital visit to Senator Edward M. Kennedy as he recuperates from injuries. He urged Republican voters, portraying himself as a stronger GOP supporter than Goldwater and spoke at multiple rallies and events across the six states.
New York AP reports a fertility drug used at Columbia Presbyterian Fertility Clinic led to a quadruple birth last year after six childless years for Mrs. Martin Brecker of Queens. Twenty one women received the drug Pargonal. 15 conceived, with mixed outcomes including three single births and three twins among others. International researchers note a high twin rate and even rare higher multiples, while safety concerns about the hormone based drug are emphasized by clinic spokesmen.
William F. Masler Jr. is named general manager of the Aero-Flow plant on West Main Street, succeeding B. F. Pain who becomes president of Aero-Men's Schmieg Industries Division. Pain expects to stay in Corry until after the first of next year. Masler, formerly works manager, will also serve as general manager, with Forrester as chief engineer and Bloom as controller. Schmieg Industries, acquired by Aero-Flow last year, makes pumping stations and sewage treatment units with about 100 employees.
VROY Mich AP A mother and her six children were found hacked to death in a Detroit suburb home. Police took the husband William G Gravlin 30 into custody as the suspect. An axe and hammer were used with notes reading I love you I m sorry. Gravlin had a prior alleged stabbing case but no felony assault prosecution followed. He was sent to Pontiac State Hospital for psychiatric treatment.
William A. Michael manager of the Corry office of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service and Mrs. Norman Tarbell CHEER committee chairwoman urge local employers to list openings with the office to give handicapped workers a chance to apply. National Employ the Handicapped Week runs Friday through October 10. Local agencies cooperate with CHEER to celebrate the week and promote accessible workplaces for severely handicapped workers.
Leonard Blair, paralyzed from an accident, has found housing in Linesville. Walter Ross, streets department superintendent, will host Blair in a single‑level home on Vine street with accessible entry. Blair recently completed rehabilitation and driver training at St. Vincent's Hospital and works at Tonnard Co. on Spring street.
A record 158 donors turned out at the Buffalo Blood Bank in Corry, with 142 pints collected after 31 were rejected. Local Red Cross chairmen credited Corry manufacturing plants for strong drives that funded the extended staffing and extra nursing support, keeping the blood service alive and preventing a $35 per pint charge.
A dated scooped report claims Vatican officials considered softening the charge of deicide toward Jews in relation to the crucifixion. It notes changes to terms like Jews and deicide and suggests shifting blame to today’s Jewish people rather than historical populations. The piece hints at a broader church reassessment and references a continued discussion on page six.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the 1965 Apportionment Act invalid and ordered the General Assembly to redraw legislative districts under a new plan. Justice Samuel Roberts wrote the opinion noting unequal population among districts and potential need for affirmative action if lawmakers fail to act before the 1966 elections. Chief Justice John Bell filed a concurring opinion with no dissents in the decision.
Goldwater hinted Nixon could be named secretary of state if he wins the White House. He spoke in Marietta Ohio during a five day campaign swing while pressing for stronger local law enforcement and a crackdown on riots.
Obscure notice reports the death of Leader Dieh York, longtime president of the Newspaper Guild. Details are sparse, with fragmented lines indicating a leadership role within the labor union and possible affiliation with press workers. Further verification needed.
In Tokyo AP bureau, State Department official Bundy warned against rising Communist pressure in South Viet Nam. He said expansion of the war outside South Viet Nam could be forced on the U S, though no details were given. A high American source noted possible bombing of infiltration bases in North Viet Nam. In Saigon, protests grew as students and religious sects challenged the government, with several killed and many wounded in Qui Nhon as rebels opposed the former Diem regime.
In HOL Massachusetts, a space heater explosion in a two family house killed three children, a brother and two sisters. Their mother Kathleen Spooner 27 attempted to fight the blaze before calling for help. An 18 month old Alan Spooner remained in critical condition at Memorial Hospital with extensive burns. The Arthur Powell family in the other half escaped unharmed.
The New York Times printed the complete Warren Commission report in a special 10 cent issue yesterday. Andrew Fisher, VP of production, said the extra cost was about 79,000 dollars, roughly half for newsprint. The paper circulated just over 900,000 copies for the Monday edition with the Warren report as a four and a half page supplement.
The Pennsylvania Highway Department plans nearly 500000 dollars in Corty end of Erie County highway work. Elmer Bolte says three new bridges replace ancient structures. another span is rebuilt on a temporary basis at 75000 dollars. Widening, drainage, and paving projects near Waterford and Union City total about 31250.
In Surabaya East Java a group of Communist leaning employees seized six thousand copies of the U S Information Agency American Miscellany. The seizure was confirmed by American Embassy officials who protested to the Indonesian government. The magazines were addressed to individuals in Surabaya and followed earlier demonstrations by Communist dominated groups demanding the USIR be closed. Security forces blocked further U SIR efforts.
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