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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1963
Page
4
Editorial notes Scranton administration plans to end physical driver license tests and pause retesting, citing cost and safety tradeoffs. Since 1980 the plan spurred political debate, with 11 703 drivers found unfit and 60 000 declining exams, amid austerity pressures and safety concerns.
A brief item notes a modern home design where a central switch controls most functions but not the children, reflecting domestic tech limits of the era and daily life in International Falls Minnesota.
Hal Boyle muses on aging in Americana column, contrasting youth’s zest with middle age’s tempered realism. He suggests older readers savor consequences, prefer steady outcomes, and find nostalgia in letters while youth pursues reckless novelty and quick wins.
The scene centers on Cuba Bahama and Robert Mil filet aboard a Grand Bahama boat as they chase elusive marlin or sailfish while the Miller family, Phi Delta Theta member Bob Miller and his wife Jerri, discuss life, goals, and fraternity ties. The Gray One observes, learning from strangers, noting Mil lifet’s 37 years and hints of future paths.
AP reports improving profit prospects lift stock trader confidence. Early 196 four first quarter results show many firms reporting gains as cost controls and plant modernization boost margins. Manufacturing profits rose in 1962 with after tax totals hitting 17.7 billion on 289.4 billion in sales, signaling a rosier 1982 outlook.
A husband and wife buy a car with both signing for the loan but the title is in the husband’s name. Ownership depends on purchase facts, not title. If evidence supports joint ownership, the wife has equal use rights and the husband cannot sell without her consent. If one owns it alone, either may sell without the other’s consent.
Jenna McMahon at the Cameo Playhouse on Santa Monica Boulevard keeps a lean company of unknown actors delivering crisp, swift paced productions. Her approach cleans up Broadway failures by removing smutty references, stressing decent dramatic quality and audience engagement in a shrinking California theater scene.
Allied planes pounded northern New Guinea with 63 000 rounds and struck nine enemy bases in the Australasian islands. RAF bombers hit Duisburg and other Ruhr valley targets in a day and night raid, eight bombers not returning. Victory gardens urged in Corry to boost food supply while workers at Trill Indicator Co received $25 war bonds after earning the M maritime award. Pennsylvania reports a rise in spinal meningitis with about 50 active cases. School banquet plans discussed. Methodist sermons delivered at both services. TB Club hosted Miss Lucille Love a bride-to-be.
James T. Blair, after a quarter century in business, retires and sells his store to his brother W. H. Blair. Corry’s music memory contest opens with strong participation from fifth grade students and local attendees. The Cameo Players are invited to perform in churches and Miss McMahon gives lectures reflecting Brigham Young’s view on civilization through culture.
Bear Lake area residents hosted guests including Mrs. Maude Cornish and Ivan Ayling of Columbus with visits from Charles Peterson of Jamestown Merle Connell of Emporium and Elwood Connell at the family home. Holy Week services at Bear Lake BUB Church begin this evening with Rev. Charles McIntyre as guest speaker and local couples leading Thursday and Friday evenings.
Named president of the Pennsylvania State College Athletic Conference, president namepusine-Williatie Storer, athletic director of Slippery Rock State College, succeeds Thomas Crist of Shippensburg as the conference held its three day meeting in Harrisburg yesterday.
The Corry Evening Journal shows Cain as Publisher with George R. Sample as General Manager Allan Finsbrouck as Editor and John McLaughlin as Advertising Manager. National advertising rep Bottinelli-Ktmball Inc with addresses in New York Detroit Philadelphia.
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