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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1963
Page
1
Fragmented OCR reads like a county legal notice involving property, ownership and parcels. Names such as Corry, Walter, Klburg and Allen H. Balley appear amid references to records, executors, and courts. The text suggests a land and ownership dispute or estate filing, with dates around 1962 and 1969 mixed with scattered surnames and property terms.
Kennedy administration weighs options on Laos crisis while ruling out sending U S troops now. Officials consider SEATO maneuvers and allied steps as Pathet Lao nears Plaine des Jarres, threatening Geneva accord neutrality. President may brief National Security Council amid tense regional dynamics.
Erie County planning director turned over three checks totaling 2789 to county commissioners as part of the federal reimbursement of planning funds. Chris G Capotti said the checks cover research for Millcreek Township Master Plan and base map work for Harborcreek Township, with a prior 1700 received in January.
A west bound New York Central freight derailed near Fairview with four cars off the rails yesterday afternoon. No one injured, yard master said cause unknown as workers rushed to reset the line. Mrs. Harry Amos, whose husband runs a Palrylew feed store nearby, said she was briefly inside when the cars left the track, narrowly missing danger.
Titusville councilman William J. Milliken faces three counts of fraudulent conversion after warrants allege he used city gasoline for his car, charged city parts to the city, and gave city property to an employee. Milliken, in his final year, held posts as director of Sewers and Streets, humane officer, and had been Democratic Committee chair. He announced a March bid for Republican nomination, withdrew March 17 and did not file a designation petition.
At Portsmouth Naval Shipyard a large polyethylene piece found with new debris from the Thresher disaster showed charred spots. Chemist Frederick L. Downs testified the 18 inch square plastic is used in shielding on nuclear powered submarines and bore signs of a rush of flame. Additional debris included torn rag edges and stuffing from a life jacket. Further tests were planned as the court resumed hearings.
Retail gasoline prices rose three to four cents a gallon in Allegheny County this week. President John M. Huemmrich of the Associated Retail Gasoline Dealers notes about the 20th price change this year and calls the pattern temporarily odd. A business analyst says frequent changes signal strong competition in the industry.
Madrid reports Franco government says Julian Grimau Garcia, 52, was executed by firing squad after a drumhead trial for military terrorism during the 1936-39 civil war. Defence lawyer and police sources describe the scene at Carabanchel prison as Grimau refused confession and Holy Communion. Khrushchev and other appeals failed amid international condemnation and leftist demonstrations.
A one car crash on East Main near Shady avenue left a local teenager’s vehicle a total loss after it rammed a utility pole at 2:15 p.m. Philip Stoke, 17, of Corry RD 1, said he swerved to avoid a car approaching from the east. Passenger Dan Lloyd, 16, escaped injury. police may file charges.
Smithton Pa incident reports 54 year old Strait Kroskie of Arnold City Py ette County killed at Republi Steel Corp Banning No 3 mine near Van Meter West ith land County. Spokesman says he was pinned between a coal car and a mine wall.
Washington AP reports that locating the nuclear submarine Thresher 129 aboard remains uncertain as the Trieste and cameras probe about 6,000 feet down. Rear Admiral McCain cautions the hunt could take weeks or months, with success hinging on locating the wreck to gather data on the disaster. Cmdr Reach of the Teste notes recovery may hinge on finding the site first.
President Kennedy outlined long term goals for Cuba and criticized sharp price hikes in steel and autos. He defended U.S. restraint in the steel dispute while warning Cuban exile leaders against invasion talk. He insisted the United States could act to free Cuba without triggering wider conflict and cautioned against escalation.
Corry will end Greyhound service on May 7 and switch to Twin City Coach of Titusville. M J Laker, owner, announced rights to operate between Erie and Scranton with Greyhound’s schedule. Tours and extended trips will run from Bear Lake Corky Bipin Mill Village Union City Waterford Wattsburg and several Erie and McKean County townships.
Oil City reports Ralph T. Klick of Oil Oils died on arrival at Oil City Hospital after being struck by a box car in the Pennsylvania Railroad switchyards in Venango County. Coroner Dr. Maurilee Dinborg issued an accidental death certificate as investigators identified crew members from Oil City. A bystander, 15, Fermnie from Oil City, witnessed the incident and recalled seeing the man first struck by the car in the yard during switching.
Allegheny Laminum Steel Corp names Meer Fanikner as manager of maintenance at the Dunkirk plant, detail of his duties and office location provided by the company.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon planned to answer questions from about 500 newspaper editors at the American Society of Newspaper Editors meeting in Washington. Nixon, who vowed last year to quit press conferences, would deliver a two minute prepared speech before a Q and A session as President Kennedy and McNamara also spoke.
Bare notices invite Erie and Corry residents to join a proposed small theatre group. Richard Pulling of the Pennsylvania Gas Co office offers help, asking interested locals to leave names at the gas office or Corry Public Library. A meeting will be called once enough nominations exist, with roles for not only actors but stage hands, prop staff, prompters, artists, and other crew.
A television aerial blew down after last night’s rainstorm near Deer Head Inn east of Spring Creek, snapping the main electrical line. Fire crews from Spring Creek and Garland responded, and due to the live wire and wet conditions, Youngsville Rural Electrification Administration workers were called to cut power and assist repairs.
Fidel Castro told Cubans on television that he armed Cuba with Soviet missiles after predicting a second invasion and presenting what he called proof. He accused exiled leader Jose Miro Cardona and the Kennedy administration of actions against Cuba while defending the Soviet pact as essential to deter aggression.
Emergency Truck 5 responding to a Buyer's Pair Store fire on North Center Street narrowly avoided a collision with a car at the North Center and Washington intersection. Witnesses say the eastbound car turned into the path as the truck approached. Fire Lt. Lathrop reported minimal damage. Fire Chief Davis noted plans to push a traffic light control system purchase to manage emergencies, estimated at about 4000 dollars in the next budget.
Luis D. Codeno of Dunkirk died at Brooks Memorial Hospital from injuries suffered in a Saturday motorcycle crash near Portland. The 32 year old was reported as Chalaucua County's traffic fatality of the year after losing control on Route 5, veering off the road and overturning into a field.
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