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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1964
Page
1
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City council delayed a final decision on a proposed municipal golf course off Macadam Hill after a special meeting. The feasibility report cited 48,000 potential rounds and a 13 227 payback over 20 years, but noted existing local courses and NA standards impact.
Democratic leaders condemn Scranton administration as Pennsylvania Supreme Court blocks December law for 1965 elections under the U S Supreme Court one man one vote ruling. Chief Justice Bell laments the decision, blaming the U S Supreme Court. Olis Morse urges a special session to address redistricting complexities. State Sen Weiner says the court decision vindicates Democratic opposition.
Presidential mediators raced against the clock to avert a 60 000 strong walkout by the IL A in ports from Maine to Texas at midnight. Employers accepted the panel’s settlement proposals with modifications, but the union rejected the package over work gang size cuts. The dispute centers on reducing general cargo work gangs from 20 to 17 and guaranteed annual wages, with shipping firms insisting on smaller gangs due to modern handling methods.
Municipalities in Erie, Warren and Crawford counties will receive the final installment of state funds from the liquid fuels tax under Act 655. Corry will gain 5,448 dollars, with neighboring towns and townships receiving 2,462 to 6,331 dollars each, funds directed to local road projects rather than county distributions.
Henry J. Reing I of Pittsburgh chairs a new committee named Western Pennsylvanians for Hugh Scott, announced yesterday. The group supports Hugh Scott in the political scene, signaling formal backing from Pittsburgh figures.
William Gravlin was released from Pontiac State Hospital last year largely due to his wife Bettys urging and a psychiatrist report finding no mental weakness. He confessed to killing his wife daughter and four stepchildren after a note on each body saying I love you. Authorities investigate possible marital tensions as motive.
Senate investigators faulted the Agriculture Department for disinterest and stagnation in handling Billie Sol Estes schemes. The report noted warnings from Pecos events but said prompt action followed Breeman's notification. Estes remains free on bond while appealing convictions. some Republicans argued Estes received favoritism at multiple levels.
In Saigon 30 battalions moved toward battle areas near the capital and in reserve positions. Officials said none were deployed to attack but observers warned of renewed unrest after the Sept. 13 coup. Premier Nguyen Khanh faced questions about purges as young generals pressed for control, while a Vietnamese officer warned of a possible coup within days. Col. Pham Ngoc Theo and Gen. Tran Thien Khiem were among senior officers affected or reassigned, with Khiem sent to London and Theo to Washington.
The United Jewish Appeal opens in Corry with a goal of 2500. Cochairmen Harry Barach and Joseph Cohen say letters of appeal go out today. They note 309,000 Jews live in distress in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, with much U.S. money aiding Israel. Local gifts are payable to the USA and mailed to Barach or Cohen.
Sir George Dyson aged 81, a renowned composer and former Royal College of Music director, and a governor of Sadler Wells Opera Co., died yesterday in Winchester England.
Washington reports a likely Chinese nuclear test would not alter military balance but could affect regional psychology. U.S. policy aims to prevent a collapse in South Viet Nam and support Premier Khanh while avoiding broad war expansion. Bundy in Tokyo cautions China lacks credible nuclear capability and emphasizes pressuring North Viet Nam to end the war.
Washington sources say Red China has the capability to detonate an atomic device but remains years from becoming a major nuclear power. Estimates place a debut around 1965 at the earliest, with officials noting a lack of current intelligence confirming an imminent test and stressing US preparedness and deterrence plans.
The Pennsylvania State Employment Service on North Center Street could place 28 workers today if available, but none are free. Local employers including Corry Rubber Corp and contractor George Tinko report orders yet no hires, signaling a depleted labor market even as Corry edges away from distress and shows rising prosperity with more jobs than jobseekers.
The Labor Department reports a 0.1 percent drop in the cost of living from July to August, driven by lower prices for fruits and vegetables autos and women’s apparel. The August consumer price index stands at 108.2, still 1 percent above the year-ago level. July was 108.3.
Walter Blair, 50, of Johnstown, was found dead near an abandoned coal mine near Blairsville. Robert Yarnal, 18, Homer City, admitted shooting Blair after Blair’s car theft arrest in Carnegie, and Yarnal is jailed in Indiana County awaiting further investigation.
A Corry man escaped injury after a two-vehicle collision on Route 6 half a mile east of Union City at 3 30 p m. Lela C Byerley 23 of Union City turned onto Pine View Trailer court into the path of Donald McCray 22 of West Frederick Street. Police reported no injuries and total property damage at 600.
Brig Gen William A Barcon Jr retired board chairman of the Gillette Razor Blade Co dies at 71 in St Petersburg. He served in both world wars and led corporate and military roles across a long career.
Columbus Township residents gather to challenge a 520,000 year end surplus revealed by the school board. Reports show surpluses across nearby districts range from six to 12 percent of budgets, with taxes often rising despite surpluses. Local officials debate whether such balances are prudent.
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