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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1963
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment notes thanks and sympathy to someone named Clifford and others. Mentions a secretary Gav and an arbitrator, with vague references to a home or ward. Details are unclear but imply a formal acknowledgment set within a local notice.
Harrisburg reports say highway maintenance staff were furloughed or fired after a 10 percent cutback. Union leader Fiorello urged restraint as state officials planned talks at 3:90 pm with deputy secretary Juliane regarding proposed solutions amid widespread confusion and demonstrations at capitol grounds and county sheds.
Corry Central Labor Council backs a new second Wednesday monthly food distribution at the Armory with traffic control by Civil Defense. New administrator Mrs. Howard Vanderhoof confirms April 10 distribution and approval by Erie County surplus food administrator Ralph Martin. Republican County Solicitor D. Proctor cites legal field-changeovers prior voter re registrations as controversial after his Corry trip.
A fire that killed a wife and five children also claimed a seventh victim, son Frymer, 35, who died within 48 hours. He suffered severe burns while trying to rescue his wife and kids at their home. Doctors at Rovert Packer Hospital had warned his chances were slim upon admission.
County Coroner ruled the death of Douglas Rimer nine of Luthersburg an accidental farm accident. He disappeared Monday and was found Monday night pinned by a wagon against a wall in the barn on the family farm. Heath theorized the boy pulled a pin attaching the wagon to a tractor and the wagon rolled back pinning him.
Erie County school chief Maurice Et. Holy peth plans to press Gov Scranton’s office for clarity on a statement that 1 out of 12 districts would qualify for exemption from forced merger. Kolpin will testify at state hearings on a plan to merge districts into larger units while exempting those deemed to offer quality education. The governor’s letter suggested 11 or 12 districts would qualify, prompting questions as to the exact county count and scope of exemptions.
The Soviet Lunik 4 mission blastoff raised questions about its aim as scientists debate whether the craft will land an unmanned station or orbit the moon for detailed photographs. Western experts note the mission could widen the lead over the United States in the race to land a man on the Moon.
Rebel forces threaten Buenos Aires as a carrier group and warships head toward the capital. Loyalists report fighting in Cordoba and at Punta Indio air base near Bahia Blanca. Casualties include 12 loyalist troops killed and 12 wounded in a clash 60 miles southeast of Buenos Aires, with both sides claiming scattered advances and strategic positions.
CAFE CANAVERAL Florida AP Explorer 17 circles Earth on a Delta rocket in a near polar orbit on a 60 to 90 day mission. Instruments measure helium oxygen nitrogen and particles to chart atmospheric density temperatures and pressures while solar activity stays low. Space agency plans several similar satellites for atmospheric comparison.
Carry State Police report 23 auto accidents in March injuring 13 and killing one. Sgt. Irwin notes $4,620 property damage and 117 motorists arrested for MV violations. Corry unit logged 60 calls, 3 criminal and traffic complaints, 18 patrols, and one fatal arrest during eight investigations. A stolen item recovered on Route 8 is mentioned. A volcanic eruption fear is noted with cloud patterns compared to March 17 event that killed nearly 1,000 and displaced tens of thousands.
York, a World War II hero with a long hospital stay in Nashville, returns home to Tennessee. He was bedridden for over a year and suffered injuries last week when he rolled from his mechanical bed, now recovering well.
Pennsylvania legislators head for an Easter recess to gauge public reaction to Gov. Scranton's tax plan aimed at trimming a 1963-64 budget gap. Proposals include raising the overall sales tax to 4.5 percent and clothing be taxed, plus a one cent increase on a pack of cigarettes. GOP leaders are split. some oppose clothing taxation while others back bold measures. Democrats critique the budget process as a press release.
Streets department, sewage treatment personnel, and the Pennsylvania Gas Co pursue a strong odor on the west side of South Center Street. Previous odor sightings near Main to South and at the Sciota Street plant suggest a possible leaky gas line or dumped gasoline into storm sewers. Officials plan sewer tracing despite high runoff, with gas line checks around the Law Grid Finance Building and nearby businesses, including Citizens National Bank and Brach's Home Furnishings.
Senators Joseph D. Washington and High Scott joined the majority as the Senate defeated an amendment by Barry Goldwater to strike a section intended to protect local transit workers rights.
United States rejects Soviet charges of U S responsibility for two Cuban raid incidents against Soviet ships near Cuba. In Moscow notes, Washington denies backing attacks and warns the Soviets that U S territory will not be used to launch, man or equip such assaults. Kennedy to address crackdown at news conference. note released by State Department ahead of remarks.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce visited the Ritz Restaurant and agreed with local ministers to close stores from noon to 3 pm on Good Friday. Rev Walter Gilbertland urged support for the afternoon closure. Also announced: the Breakfast With the Merchants radio program will resume on Incal radio Saturday with 22 merchants aboard, airing 4 am to 4 pm from the Ritz. Easter egg hunt plans at Mead Park on Palm Sunday were reviewed, with Civil Defense members distributing eggs.
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