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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and office locations and notes advertising rate schedules. It includes pricing for mail subscriptions and per copy Currier delivery, with notices about display advertising and agency representation.
West Chester State College hosted the Soviet Union Olympic gym team attracting large crowds to Hollinger Field House. Authorities with State Department and Governor Lawrence ensured a cordial reception for visiting gymnasts, men and women, as the community praised the visit and cultural exchange.
In Luzerne County a western district appeals for three more rooms as population grows. Officials say state standards trigger extra staff and facilities for a building with twelve classrooms, prompting scrutiny of bureaucracy led by Harrisburg. A Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin note follows about a trailer home wind incident with injuries to elderly residents and an oil spill, adding local context to safety concerns.
New York AP reports popular stock indexes hit fresh highs as the Dow Jones and AP indexes reflect shifting market conditions. The Dow Jones industrials reach a new high with wide participation, while the AP index shows notable gains and historical changes to component stocks and divisors.
Dunkirk plant announces orders totaling about 800000 for 7 percent heat exchangers to be built at Dunkirk. Bechtel Corp placed both orders. One order covers 47 exchangers for Texaco Co in Port Arthur Texas. The other is for 28 exchangers for a Louisiana plant for California Chemical Co at Ft Madison. Revutel Corp of San Francisco is constructing for Texaco.
A brief reflection on how speech freely vanishes while printed text endures, noting the contrast between spoken communication and lasting written records. The piece underscores language as a persistent trace despite fleeting voices.
The Corry area features yesterday’s roll call of registrants from Union City draft district and a U S Army induction note. Detentions and resignations mark local governance changes as Dr Hugh O Tire steps down as local examiner. Crystal Tee defeats Avro Office in City Rifle League with standout scores. The William Mellon Foundation donates $1 million to the University of Pittsburgh for endowed physiology chair in honor of HR Mellon.
Marlow analyzes how Kennedy’s urgency and public backing falter as Americans, aside from the unemployed, show little demand for his proposals. He cites Congress back home, TV messaging limits, and a pattern of extending existing programs, with medical care as the notable exception. Strong entities include Kennedy, Congress, TV.
After four years in Congress the President presses hard on foreign policy, phoning senators and representatives and urging programs through the White House. Congress shows reluctance, and many items may emerge only as shadows of his proposals despite broad in principle backing.
Dunkirk High School has posted student guards at the front door due to thefts from lockers and unauthorized persons in hallways. All doors except the front entrance will be kept locked during class. The guards are student volunteers from the Student Council to aid as guides on school business. NAMED BEAUTY QUEEN ALTOONA Pa Thelma Kalaly 19 of Roaring Spring Blair County was chosen to represent Central Pennsylvania in the Miss America final after a contest of 18 entrants.
Openings in the next 12 months offer positions with starting pay up to 446 dollars per month. Many roles require little formal education and pass tests where only a fraction succeed. Lincoln Service, Dept 77 Pekin Illinois, offers free information and exact guidance to qualify for government exams, with no government affiliation.
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