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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1963
Page
6
The Kane Area Industrial Development Corporation reports Joan fund drive has raised 4300 of 7000 needed for Kane's share of a 70000 package and the project location, boosted by community volunteers and industry support.
LERRELL Texas report says a school building partially collapsed while pupils played outside. A teacher Thelma May Black was injured when a beam struck. first grader Tory Joe Hunt was found under debris but unharmed as heavy rains continued to lash the area.
ATLANTA AP Kennedy meets Governor Sanders and Democratic leaders in Atlanta amid desegregation efforts and protests. He warns that racial troubles will worsen a decade hence unless real progress is made. He also discusses national needs to eliminate racial discrimination as White protesters and jailings surface in demonstrations. Former President Truman suffers a stomach upset as a Kansas City building shifts and collapses during a report on a school incident.
In Harrisburg AP notes statewide interest sparse for May 21 off year primary. Only two state Superior Court vacancies up for grabs with district court races nationwide. Philadelphia mayoral race draws local attention with incumbent James Tate facing Walter Phillips. Republican James McDermott unoppose. Superior Court incumbents seek 16 year terms while cross- filing potential for Mahady and Hoff man. Keim seeks re- election in county court. Erie attorneys Johnson and Dwyer seek full Erie term.
In Pittsburgh Senator Kennedy and rival Barry Goldwater clash over Cuba policy and risks of war. Goldwater defends readiness to act and rejects early invasion while critics accuse Kennedy of exploiting fear. Congress members like Rep Cramer counter that no one proposes war, though U S troops have been sent overseas. Local counties consider judgeships and council seats as part of a broad political contest.
Pennsylvania Athletic Commission adopts a rule to prevent saved by the bell knockouts. Referee must continue count and award a knockout if the boxer cannot rise by ten. The change also expands amateur scrutiny and insurance coverage for amateurs, aligning rules with safety aims after a recent fatality.
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