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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1964
Page
4
The piece contrasts France's aging social security with its costly medical care, noting tax burdens and threatened pensions. It argues the French system shows the pressure on public retirement and medical care, and implies caution for U S reforms amid rising costs and political tinkering.
Worldwide war updates report a tougher German defense along the front and prospects of a prolonged campaign into 1945. U S Marines and soldiers near Palau claim a major victory with heavy Japanese casualties in the first ten days of fighting while Churchill warns against premature peace hopes. Local items note milkweed pod collection for clothing, Father-Son banquet at the Ritz, and Mrs. Nelgan’s wedding plans amid community events.
Warren Commission findings confirm earlier Pearl Harbor of criticism, noting nine Secret Service agents involved in Fort Worth drinking incident and Cellar rendezvous. The report criticizes lack of discipline and calls for higher standards while detailing FBI Oswald interview disclosures and UCLA psychiatrists' views on Barry Goldwater's emotional stability.
Edmund C. Wingerd, former Franklin County Court judge and past president of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, died at Chambersburg Hospital after a long illness. The 78-year-old jurist had a long career in law and public service.
Paul Harvey reflects on the 1964 Miss America winner Vonda Van Dyke. He praises her intelligence and Christian devotion while criticizing secular celebrity culture and attacks on religious prayers in schools. He notes her commitment to God first and her public role amid broader cultural tensions.
New York AP reports mixed signals as the third quarter nears completion. Despite stronger summer results, auto labor unrest, housing and durable goods softening, and rising business failures temper optimism. Economists at a Philadelphia NABE meeting forecast 1965 GNP about 4 percent higher with 3 percent industrial growth and 5 percent consumer spending, though hedged by price increases and midyear slowdowns.
Hal Boyle surveys American life through mail bits and odd facts. Teenagers number over 20 million while widows receive about 2.5 billion and children about 1.5 billion in life payments. The piece tosses out trivia on bread rolls, chimpanzee speech, a Belgian rail objection, taxi fares, Eleanor Roosevelt’s honorary degrees, and a striking business prediction.
Thompson will contest in Pittsburgh this week before the State Supreme Court whether executor Lewis S. Mosher will receive a jury trial to determine if Robert M. Thompson, who died March 1963, acted under undue influence when adding a codicil to his 1958 will. The 702544 estate involves Erie charities and the codicil names Mosher, with Bronte Greenwood named executor in the codicil. Mosher appeals Judge Rossi ter’s ruling claiming the codicil was procured under duress.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles A. Anderson were held yesterday at 1 p.m. Rev. Bliner Outier officiated, with additional rites at Lakeview Cemetery in Jamestown at 3 p.m. Attending out of town were several Haines relatives from Greenville and Jamestown and others from Warren.
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