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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1963
Page
1
Fragmentary text shows a public auction of household items and property. Listed items include suite, piano, chairs, dishes, kitchenware, spinning wheel, a sewing machine, iron, large chains, mower belts, and other stock. No clear date or location is discernible from the fragments.
Corry Rotary Club at Columbus Community Church featured over 20 speakers from farm groups granges and rural agencies to explore agriculture and allied fields. Youth leaders and 4 H members shared insights while guests enjoyed roast beef dinner hosted by Columbus Ladies Aid.
A predawn blaze raged through the Vogue Terrace dinner theater in North Versailles Township. Stage manager Trueman Miller, about 40, is dead. his body found near a rear stairway as flames quickly spread. Damage is estimated at $500,000.
State Police say Sergeant Paul Dell of Warren will assume duties as officer in charge of the Cong substation next Wednesday. Trooper William Kite, now at Lawrence Park, and Trooper John Infantino of Anita, Pa. will also transfer to Lawrence Park units. Dell will replace First Sgt. W. Irwin, who moves to Lawrence Park headquarters.
Missiles fired during a reliability test from Vandenberg Air Force Base California involved eight Minuteman intercontinental missiles down the Pacific Missile Range. The Air Force said the flight tests tested weapon system reliability and performance.
An all-scale search followed the slaying of William L. Moore, 35, a white integrationist from Maryland, shot beside a highway near Attalla Alabama. Gov. Wallace offered a $1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of the killer. Moore, carrying pro integration signs, was bound for Mississippi on an antisegregation mission. He had told a reporter he left a letter for President Kennedy at the White House and began a cross state trek. The body showed close range shots with a small caliber pistol. He had walked from Chattanooga to Jackson to tell Gov. Barnett of his views. The note to Kennedy described the plan as interstate travel under the 14th Amendment, seeking peaceful protest. Authorities urged full cooperation to capture the killer.
Erie Democrats Joseph Crawford Albert Little and Harvey Hancock were suspended by the Republican controlled Department of Labor and Industry amid a political storm. Crawford, who ordered major construction changes in 12 city schools, remained silent as Little and Hancock protested and claimed they had done their jobs. State official Donald Wissner denied politics influenced inspector actions.
Montgomery scene centers on Sen. Emmett Oden, the Senate whip, as colleagues present a seven foot feather whip to symbolize his official status. The ceremony underscores his role and authority within the Alabama Senate.
In Harrisburg the legislature moved to finalize 17.7 million in appropriation bills to cover school dues relief for victims and disease benefits while the House signed off on measures, sending them to the governor. GOP leadership failed to lock in votes for a 139 million tax program as Democrats refused support. Senate confirmed 27 administration appointments amid a disputed election reform amendment. Continued on Page Three.
In Ca Mau Peninsula area about 140 miles southwest of Saigon Communist guerrillas attacked five government outposts over several days. Military sources described the fighting as among the heaviest in the region with outposts collapsing and troops briefly forced to retreat, while planes faced reconnaissance and limited support due to unclear reports.
Bloodmobile unit set for May to visit the Incal chapter of the Red Cross. Last night officials announced a new representative will be appointed soon. Dodd announced a safety and first aid session in Titusville next Tuesday and urged director attendance. Committee appointments were named for nominating and budget groups. Blood donors sought for a 39-year-old heart patient. Annual Red Cross meeting slated for May 28.
AP reports the U S Army will deploy about 1500 infantry from the 25th Division in Hawaii to participate in SEATO maneuvers in Thailand. The push follows rising Communist threats in Laos with more than 24 000 SEATO personnel expected across June 11 19.
Members of the Committee for Handicapped Education Enter tainment and Rehabilitation CHEER will hear Dr Gertrude Barber supervisor of Special Exinea speak at the CHEER meeting in the Municipal Building second floor auditorium at 8 p m She will discuss her work with the Erie Sheltered Workshop and its role for area handicapped A question and answer session will follow with CHEER officials likely to discuss plans for a sheltered workshop and industry related groups invited to attend
The Moose Lodge 98 installed new officers in a large gathering of members and wives. Prank DeLipy served as installing officer, with Joseph DeMarle as sergeant at arms. Past governors Atti Cochran Arte Lite Donald Gates and Dale Makvin were introduced, and Estwart Biles Sr. spoke on district leadership. A social hour followed.
Senate Preparedness Subcommittee plans a report faulting intelligence and agency handling on Cuba missile and troop evidence. It seeks wording on amending or withholding sensitive material as CIA State and Defense Dept evaluations allegedly underestimated early signals of Soviet offensive missiles and troops in Cuba during the October crisis.
Aero Plow Dynamics reports a first quarter profit of 76405 before taxes on sales of 1487401, reversing 1962 losses of 52428 on 1164589. After taxes the quarter shows 43405 profit with earnings 7 cents per share, aided by Corry Aero-Flow and Wing divisions, personnel cuts, and phasing out unprofitable lines.
Paul Fejos, 66, once a Hollywood director who pivoted to anthropology, contributed to early carboral dating methods and worked with the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research before directing films. He died yesterday in New York.
Crawford County Judge Herbert A. Mook takes under advisement the case of the Sparta Hotel of Spartansburg challenging the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board order for a 25 day suspension. The board cited a Barmaid's Law violation on March 14 with Mrs Louise H Anderson serving drinks at the bar. Aune Nordstrom president and manager argues Anderson is an equal partner and that her service did not breach the law.
Pennsylvania Judiciary General Committee schedules a May 1 public hearing to decide boxing’s future in the state. Chairman Sen William Scott cites three questions: abolish boxing, improve safety, and curb racketeering in pro boxing. The measure follows public concern after a Puerto Rican amateur’s death in Carbondale.
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