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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1961

Page

3

Erie area airport plans begin flights and new lighting

Reports indicate Mohn Airlines will launch early morning flights from Pittsburgh to Erie to Detroit starting May 1, with Erie Airport Authority setting June 1 as the start for a new intensified lighting system. The authority also buys a corridor from Asbury Road to Point Tour to improve access as the North East Chamber wins approval to place two directional signs on the Erie County Thruway guiding tourists toward North East.

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Store Robbery Leaves $20,000 Missing In Quiet Street

A man watched as a robbery stripped a storefront of about $20,000. The thief carried a briefcase and fled down the street with another man nearby, both slipping away after the heist. Local witnesses described the scene as calm and routine despite the missing cash.

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Editor Says Newspapers Imperative

New York AP reports Felixate McKnight of the Dallas Times Herald told the ANPA convention that newspapers need defenders and Sluggers who will make daily papers imperative to troubled citizens hungry for information. He urged publishers and editors to uphold constitutional protection and give the press greater stature to satisfy the public’s need to know. The three day ANPA meeting drew over 1,200 publishers and editors from the U.S. Canada and Puerto Rico. President Kennedy was to speak at a dinner that evening sponsored by the Advertising Bureau of ANPA.

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Tax ordinance amendment moves to council and school board

A year end bonus tax proposal faces revision as the tax ordinance amendment seeks to tax checks over 200 with proof of gratuity. The city solicitor notes potential liability, and the committee postpones Luke Graham’s resignation while aiming to restore his role within the amended framework. The council and school board will tackle the change at the next meeting.

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Laos Proposes Cease-Fire For Tomorrow

A ceasefire proposal was broadcast from Vientiane as rebels and government forces vie for control. Reports say no firm agreement yet, with both sides delaying a date while extending influence across Laos. A three power commission is involved but tensions remain over movement and access in rebel territory.

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Tax Office Considers Levy Delays and Withholding Claims

A county committee hears Fulley on a proposed 1 percent tax levy and reviews cases of withholding penalties. Puller cites Superior Disposal Service as not withholding wages, though forms were sent. The group orders action if withholding evidence is not shown by May 19, while budget timing affects the school board and city expenses for the next quarter.

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Gower Champion Hospitalized After Exhaustion

Gower Champion, noted for stage and screen work, was hospitalized amid illness described as exhaustion. Reportedly, the actor’s team cited fatigue and stress from ongoing projects as contributing factors, with no details on prognosis shared.

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Knights of Columbus Honor Dinner Thanking Children and Patrons

Knights of Columbus members expressed gratitude to the children and Patron Lt. Kelly who supervises them after a dinner served by the wives of members. Remarks were made by Rev. Cyril Krona and Rev. Cyril Cooper and the honored guest, plus Ray mond (Pat) Bachemer grand knight of the local lodge. Patrol boys and girls with parents attended, about 100 people enjoyed the dinner.

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Cuban Rebels Back From Invasion Defy Fidel

Two rugged Cuban rebels, 35 and 42, told in a Miami home they learned from the April invasion defeat and will return to train the Cuban cause. They described a chaotic March to April pullout under fire, 1300 fighters landing, tanks, but no air power to counter Sea Furies, and a vow to field stronger planes next time.

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Clarion Branch Colleges Planned for Venango Site

The Venango campus plan aims to expand Clarion Branch Colleges with 14 titles of permits and site approval. President Rioades of the OFelty Chain discusses distance access and facility extensions while locals note the drive from Franklin Sudarta to the campus.

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Castro May Spare Invaders in Communist Public View

The article describes prisoners aboard a Castro regime event in Cuba, with captives reacting to their fate and some pledging support for a Soviet aligned government. One prisoner, Wyatt Custen, called the Cuban regime “completely Communist.” TV cameras highlighted the scene as captives identified towns and asked viewers to help recognize others.

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