27 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1962
Page
1
The readable fragments mention nineteen or more individuals, a trial context, and dates or figures around 20 26 and 62. The text hints at legal or industrial proceedings and a sequence of measurements or identifiers, but is largely garbled with missing nouns and verbs.
Corry taxpayers face a year of temporary relief as merger talks with six districts and Sparta Township shape budgets. Last year two mills funded Wright School renovation and a building fund. one mill will now retire with the Wright project. A May 15 vote on merging could determine future school construction, with plans for a junior high, a Washington site elementary, and a Columbus elementary, contingent on Sparta joining.
Glen Miller former mayor of Corry from 1934 to 1938 died Tuesday in Delray Beach Florida after a long illness. He was 67 and had moved there about six years ago. He previously lived at 59 East Bond Street and was married to Amy Drake who predeceased him in January 194. Surviving is daughter Mothel Linkins of Delray Beach. His body will arrive in Corry by Pennsylvania Railroad tomorrow morning at 12:27 and services are set for Monday at 3 p.m. at St George Funeral Home with Rev H Ray Harris officiating. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Ohio and Maryland authorities broadcast a three state lookout for a Steubenville man after a poisoning threat linked to potato salad at Havre de Grace restaurant. Four Maryland residents hospitalized show signs of illness but respond to treatment. Frank Carfagna, who reportedly faced the threat, was later checked by his family doctor and deemed okay.
In Wits Pennsylvania a year old boy died at Dubois Hospital from burns after his clothes caught fire while playing with a cigarette lighter. Police said the youth, identified as Donald Kuntz, attempted to ignite a lighter and sparked flames that spread to his clothing.
Venango and Crawford counties oppose health or welfare legislation that would enlarge local tax burdens. They urged coordinated agency action and work requirements for relief recipients. A 10 point plan from the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania included aid qualifiers and a pre payment health plan. In Phoenix, Harold Conick, former head of Royal Globe Insurance, died aged.
A confidential Air Force plan code named Jungle Gym aims to use transport planes to drop concussion bombs over Communist infested jungles in South Vietnam. The goal is to disorient and demoralize guerrillas, with casualties possible but not the primary aim. Details on pilots and execution remain unclear.
Crawford County Common Pleas Court returned a verdict awarding Duane Troyer of Elgin and his driver Michael Bailey $107,500 in damages after a nine hour deliberation. Victims include June A. Burchard, administratrix, who received $41,500 under wrongful death and survivor statutes, and Donald Beuchat and Charles J. Rose who were awarded $15,000 and $50,000 respectively for injuries from the October 30, 1959 rear collision near Chapmanville involving Seber, Troyer, and Bailey.
The United States detonated the second shot of its atmospheric testing series near Christmas Island in the Pacific. The Atomic Energy Commission announced the detonation occurred around 11 a.m. EST in the intermediate yield range, more than 20,000 tons but under one million tons of TNT.
Washington sources report Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin met in Berlin amid a sharp Moscow Washington clash over resumption of atmospheric nuclear tests. Speculation swirled on a possible second U S test in the Pacific, as leaders and editors urged continued efforts for a world treaty while noting Berlin and Geneva disarmament discussions.
Space officials cite renewed hope that US and Soviet efforts may unite resources for a broader space push after Thor Delta British experiments reached orbit and Japan joined a Nike-Cajun upper atmosphere run. Ranger 4 moon landing tests show guidance works. plans for Mariner toward Venus. Cosmos 4 launches record radiation gear. two secret satellites at Point Arguello.
Beavercus volunteer Hose Company moves to clear its $14,000 debt on the fire truck using a coin card program. Chief Joe Wetmore reports cards issued for homes in the area, with residents filling quarters and delaying drop off until July 1. Cards hold $9 each. about $7,000 still owed. Residents without cards should leave names at the fire hall for delivery. A fundraising drawing winner was Robert Watrous.
Aly-run, Buffalo youth Donald Luther pleads for permission to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Burns in Bradford. Under fair skies and temperatures in the tens, the boy 10 or 12? years old completed the 66 mile journey in eight hours, claiming he had an urge to accomplish something.
Twenty one people have died of diphtheria in Formosa over the past two weeks, the health department said yesterday. The warning underscores a growing concern in Taiwan Strait settlements and calls for heightened vaccination and sanitary measures.
Harrisburg AP The Blue Cross Plan in Western Pennsylvania received a 21 percent average rate increase from the state insurance department effective June 1. The Hospital Service Association of Western Pennsylvania, operator of Blue Cross, will gain about 9.15 million in annual revenue, affecting about 1,180 plans of 133,000 subscribers. The hike followed public hearings after the Dec 4 proposal. A new policy, the 2 day standard agreement, was approved offering most benefits at lower rates while the existing standard plan remains in effect.
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton narrowly escaped injury in a predawn Rome auto accident. They later appeared with Burton’s wife Sybil and their daughter Katy at the airfield, amid reports of a quarrel and Taylor’s earlier absence in Rome during an Easter holiday at Porta Santo Stefano.
Volunteers from four fire companies fought a wind driven grass fire at the Romeo Marchitelli cottage on County Line road. The blaze scorched 7 ½ acres, leveled two small buildings and a collapsed barn, with 75 men aiding and damage around $100. The fire began when a lawn mower backfired, spreading through bone dry grass aided by a stiff breeze. Dozens battled with water, brooms, and Indian shops to lose the spread, preventing further damage to nearby properties. The incident caused no injuries except Marchitelli cutting a hand.
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