14 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1962
Page
1
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The passage describes Jesus sharing bread and wine with the twelve at the last supper. He blesses the bread, calls it his body, and declares the wine his blood of the new testament shed for many to forgive sins. He predicts drinking anew in his Father’s kingdom.
Reports to the American Association for Cancer Research describe two drugs from the periwinkle plant, vincristine and leurocristine, showing promise against various cancers. Scientists credit lab leftovers for the discovery, noting potential to slow malignancies while sparing normal cells. Eli Lilly researchers refined the crude material into key chemicals.
City youngsters will hunt 2 500 colored eggs at 2 p m tomorrow with Civil Defense volunteers hiding them. Older kids’ hunt moves from Nichols Lodge to the scout camping area near Red Top Pavilion Mead Park. Fourteen golden eggs worth 5 each will be exchanged at the Chamber of Commerce office for gift certificates.
Erie Chapter of the National Association of Accountants will host J. P. Thibodeau a GE costs specialist from Schenectady for an address on End Uses of Cost Data. The event follows a 6:30 p.m. dinner at the Beachcomber Hotel with attendees from Corry Corey and Ajax Tron Works among others.
Tass reports Russia delays Moscow world fair citing New York fair scheduled for 1964-65. Soviet decision shifts focus to existing events and evaluates timing for international exposition.
A Havana prison report claims 1 179 inmates showed courage during a treason trial by a five man military tribunal. They faced up to 30 years and a possible 62 million dollar ransom, with alleged visits from Fidel Castro and tours of Cuba. A witness letter describes the hostile courtroom exchange and resistance to proceedings.
Pennsylvania opens its trout season as more than 309000 anglers head to streams despite rain and swelling waters. Four inches of snow delayed some but boosted others as 1 748000 legal size trout plus 12000 bonus trout are stocked. anglers over 16 must display licenses.
A 67 year old Buffalo man, William J. Colhan, suffocated yesterday while returning to save his parakeet from a fire in his apartment after pulling a burning mattress from the room. The parakeet was later found alive by firemen. The blaze was blamed on careless smoking.
President Kennedy lands a political victory as Bethlehem Steel and U S Steel rescind planned price hikes after a White House pressure campaign. Senate leader Humphrey says the move shows presidential leadership and public persuasion. Republicans react by criticizing Kennedy tactics while questioning fall election impact.
Washington AP Kennedy pressure halts $6 a ton price hikes by United States Steel and others. Defense orders 11 000 tons of special high strength steel for Polaris missile submarines as McNamara directs contractors to use non rising suppliers. Kennedy pledge to pursue antitrust and price probes continues with Celler and Estes Kefauver committees preparing further inquiries.
The United States outlined four Berlin negotiation ideas to Western allies in London Bonn and Paris. Proposals include an international authority for West Berlin supplies with East German participation and pledges not to attack existing borders. Nuclear nonproliferation among powers is also urged.
State police report a two car collision west of Spartansburg on Route 77 at 11 last night. Sidney Winans Jr. 23 of Spartansburg and Terry Bradshaw 22 of Meadville collided as one car skidded on the icy grade. No injuries and about $750 damage. Possible charges await investigation.
Police Chief Drake calls motorists to honor two hour parking zones around the city. He notes abuse harms residents on streets like Mott where all day parkers clog spaces. With limited police manpower, he may begin spot checks and issue citations if compliance does not improve. He seeks voluntary cooperation.
Carloads of Cuban refugees arrive at Miami International Airport to greet 60 prisoners from the Bay of Pigs and escort them to a hospital after a ransom demand and sentences of up to 30 years. The refugees are welcomed by a Miami Families Committee and immigration and Red Cross teams prepare immediate medical and processing steps.
Dozens of handicapped children sent thank you notes to President Kennedy as the Easter seal campaign asks for funds. Notes addressed through the National Society for Crippled Children and Adults will be forwarded to the White House. Letters vary from printed to handwritten and use ink crayon and pencil.
At Corry Memorial Hospital this week three Perrin families welcomed new arrivals. Mrs Gerald Perrin of Pittsfield R D 1 has a baby boy born Thursday, Mrs Charles Perrin of Pittsfield R D 1 has a baby girl born Monday, and Mrs Richard Perrin of Corry R D 3 has a baby girl born yesterday.
A criminal warrant charges former St. Lawrence Borough school principal Dr. Franklin W. Bingaman with embezzling about 25000 dollars from the borough funds over six years while serving as treasurer. He resigned March 6 after 17 years in the post amid a prior 7034 dollar shortage found in 1961.
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