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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal announces its staff including publisher George R. Sample general manager Allan Hasbrouck and advertising manager John McLaughlin with production and pressroom contacts. It notes advertising representatives in New York Chicago Detroit and Philadelphia and lists subscription rates and deadlines for display ads.
The article argues American prestige suffers from domestic racial strife. It cites Jackson Mississippi police actions against peaceful Black demonstrators, a Maryland incident involving Stella Ledue, and anti Negro vandalism in New Rochelle. It warns enemies at Moscow to Havana will circulate such images, linking prejudice to global influence.
In a New York interview Commerce Secretary Hodges argues business should seek more from federal agencies rather than fear Washington. He contends Kennedy policies aim to boost growth while Eisenhower sought budget balance, and notes expansion of the Business Advisory Council as overdue. He links early recovery to government action, predicting rises in industrial output, personal income, and housing starts.
Hal Boyle notes the modern coffee break as a social event that halts work during two daily 10 and 4 pauses. He catalogs office types from the Brazen Intruder to the Boss, critiquing how idle time inflates hours and fuels a cultural ritual that may impede productivity.
Alfred Bongiorno, 24, was charged with reckless driving after a high speed crash in downtown Erie Saturday morning. Police say westbound on West Twelfth he skidded at about 100 mph, struck a fire plug and curb, and rammed the Insurance Office causing a rollover. He remains in Hamel Hospital with chest and back injuries. Witnesses two city police officers reported the car ran red lights at multiple intersections.
From 20 years prior a cluttered note recalls dense smoke and flames during a fire at Block's Bowling Academy. The Corry County Club opens a promising season with pro Johnny Holtz returning. Alfred Gates suffers a fractured tibia while Bill Dyckes posts a 629 series in the Antler Bowling Tournament. Charles Keating sits second after a 600 series.
Forty years ago on April 18 1921 twenty five ladies from St Pauls Ladies Aid Society visited Mrs Hall to celebrate her birthday. They gave a silver flavor vase filled with carnations and shared a busked lunch. Charles Kromas has purchased the Blue Bird Restaurant from Turdbuckle interests. Anna LaPaze left for Stisithers to visit her brother Percy LaPuze. Colonel Dan Morgan Smith well known for leading the Battalion of Death in France will speak at the M E Church on The World War and its Fields in France.
Washington debates Cuba invasion scope with questions on Russia's role and April 17 target. US stance on aid to rebels remains ambiguous amid UN and press reports of Cuban exiles training in the United States. The piece contrasts Moscow praise for Castro with American nonintervention pledges and assesses whether Cubans back Castro or the invaders.
An AP report states a large helicopter carrying 11 men crashed at night 35 miles north of Cold Lake Alberta near the Can adian air force base. The pilot was rescued. 10 others including three airmen and seven Winnipeg workers were severely injured. A second helicopter was not located. Pilot Flight Lt J L Jeffsy with aid led the救.
A Sunday night collision near North East injured five people when 16 year old Mary Mong drove into a parked car. Bonnie Willet, 15, was treated at Hamot Hospital for facial cuts and a possible broken arm. Gerald Bailey, Ronald Bailey and Gladys Rieman also suffered cuts and contusions. The parked car owner was John H. Shuhart. Police say both vehicles were total losses.
Funeral for Mrs Creeda Steadman was held yesterday at the Bracken Funeral Home with Reverend Earl Docherty officiating. Interment followed in East Branch Cemetery. Bearers included Clarence Nichols, Herman Nichols, Paul Nichols, Pearl Nichols, Keith Nichols, and Kenneth Nichols, with many relatives and friends attending from Union City Canton Ohio Spartansburg and Corry areas.
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