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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles and office addresses in Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. It notes Associated Press exclusive use of local news and AP dispatches, with subscription rates and advertising deadlines referenced, reflecting a traditional newspaper masthead and rate card.
The United States faces UN Congo funding obligations as only five nations paid by last month. USSR and four satellites paid nothing, nineteen Latin American countries cannot, while the U S share of one third totals 29.9 million dollars. A $120 million Congo bill is due this year and Uncle Sugar plans a sizeable extra contribution.
Washington monthly statistics show unemployment rising yet civilian federal employment increased by 5304 in February to 258 141. Senator Byrd cites this as part of cutting nonessential federal expenditures. This year thus far, 20 858 more paychecks are being issued than in 1960.
A New York AP collection quotes humorous excerpts from letters that reveal surprising job news, lottery winnings, car trade offers, a home chemistry experiment with questionable value, quiet weddings asking for modest gifts, wedding costs, and a humorous college friend update. The snippets mix unemployment, lottery prizes, car trades, product hopes, and wedding fund expectations in a playful snapshot of everyday life.
Police clash over the abduction report of a 13 year old Brie girl who says a man grabbed her near Wilson Junior High and a second man molested her. Detectives dispute details while a medical exam offers partial support that she was not assaulted.
Harry Gustine, 70, father of former Pirates infielder Frank Gustine, died at his Chicago home yesterday. The notice notes his son’s major league connection and lists his age. The accompanying text includes a separate legal alimony exchange not directly tied to the death.
Daily bargains headline Corry Journal highlights featured offers and price cuts. Local shoppers find economic specials across categories. Readers are urged to visit vendors for the latest sale details and terms.
Washington AP reports Robert Kennedy, 35, former Senate rackets committee counsel, held his first news conference as attorney general. The crowd of 174 reporters heard a calm, humorous, prepared presentation on plans to tackle organized crime, juvenile delinquency, and civil rights in the South, with harsh words for the John Birch Society. He hinted at federal action if state officials fail to correct abuses, signaling a cautious approach to civil rights while seeking Southern political cooperation.
Jesse Bixler or Donald Jesse Baxter, 25, of Glassport, sought for questioning in the McKeesport night watchman murder on March 14, 1960, was arrested in Orlando Florida. He is to be extradited to Greensburg to face murder charges while two accomplices, John Byers and Robert Smeltz, were already apprehended. Also listed as a dangerous FBI Most Wanted suspect, his arrest follows a prior robbery at Zdarko's Super Duper in Titusville in August. A separate obituary notes Charles F. Speare, 66, former financial writer, died after a long illness.
Pittsburgh construction company Ragnar-Benson Inc faced a $500 fine in Federal Court for obstructing correspondence to pry into another’s secrets. A Jones Laughlin Steel letter to former Ragnar-Benson officer J. G. Kassab was misdirected and read. Kassab had been vice president until October.
The Pan Rifle League sponsors its 24th annual small bore gallery shoot in New Castle at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory. The open tournament runs April 8 and 9 with juniors and seniors competing. The course is 10 shots in four positions and seniors also shoot a 20 shot Standing match.
A 1921 and older reminiscence section notes roads in poor condition with cars mired in mud from Sciota to Corry. It lists local events including a food stamp plan signing by 27 Corry stores, a Corry Men’s Bible Class program led by G. T Bergman, and Corry bowling results led by Charley Craker with Massa tops for Warren.
New York AP reports that while business may gain tax incentives, relief for individuals remains unlikely amid calls for more government spending. President Kennedy may seek changes in exemptions and dividends relief, with possible capital gains talks, while corporate rates stay near 52 percent. The article notes potential depreciation boosts and selective deductions to spur investment, though personal tax relief seems doubtful. Nine from this city will battle in the first diamond game of the season with Youngsville Saturday afternoon.
Corry Assembly of God begins its annual Loyalty Campaign led by Rev. LeRoy Wiley. The seven Sunday drive emphasizes personal responsibility and faithfulness with a theme Easter to Pentecost Loyalty March. Attendance goal set at 145, honoring loyal attendees on Pentecost Sunday.
A brief exploration contrasts oral traditions with print permanence. It discusses how spoken culture evolves in real time while printed text endures, shaping memory, authority, and accessibility across communities. The piece emphasizes the enduring value of reliable, persistent records.
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