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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1962
Page
4
The Corry Chamber of Commerce earns national praise for its industrial program and active operations, with multiple U. S. Chamber of Commerce awards and citations noted since 1953. Yet some local businessmen fail to join, prompting questions about participation.
A 200 year old London dispatch notes a major wartime offensive, a driver charged with voluntary manslaughter after a collision near the city, and registration drives for men 45 to 65 under the selective service act. Schools close for Registration Day as teachers help enroll. Also reports on a campus track meet, remodeling of a restaurant, a church wedding, and a state police chief’s funeral.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and distribution details with publisher George R. Sample and management staff. It notes advertising representatives, production, and geographic bureaus in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Philadelphia and mentions subscription rates by carrier and mail with annual terms.
George Sokolsky criticizes a presidential commission on campaign costs calling its report weak and misleading. He argues campaign spending unfairly favors wealthier candidates, praises strong two party polarization, and condemns broad donor loopholes while noting British expenditure limits as a model. He cites Nixon Kennedy debates and contemplates 1962 New York scrutiny.
Reporter Jim Bishop details a Sea Bright case where Sullivan’s tavern is shut for two weeks after Alcoholic Beverage Control agents arrest a drunk patron. The hearing, testimony, and reactions highlight tension between enforcement and public drinking norms, with Sullivan defending his stance and industry figures debating sobriety standards.
Marlow surveys U S Russia Berlin standoff and German question. He notes Washington recognitions of satellites complicate West Germany ties and warns that any East Germany access rights deal could normalize the division and curb Cold War tensions.
The NCAA advances plans for new national federations to oversee basketball track and gymnastics in the United States. A special committee report to the 18 member council is expected to yield recommendations, with infractions penalties possible. The AAU opposes the federations as a replacement, while Colorado and Missouri face potential discipline for illegal recruiting and slush funds.
Stirling Moss, after nearly four days in a deep coma, is semiconscious and trying to speak to doctors. A hospital spokesman said the auto racing ace is making progress in his recovery from injuries suffered in Monday's crash at Goodwood track.
Nuclear testing by the United States is expected to heighten world tensions affecting taxes stock prices and bomb shelter demand. Wall Street could see a dampening for defense stocks while heightened tension may push more government spending on defense and delay recession. Public psychology shifts as fear and peace hopes alter spending debt and saving. government and business interact more as tension rises and calls for oversight grow.
Indianapolis AP reports Chief Steward Harlan Fengler sets 135 mph speed limit for Saturday opening of preliminaries to the 46th 500 mile race on May 30. Drivers expect a softer ride after a fresh asphalt coat on the brick main straightaway. Tony Hulman shifts from sentiment to safety, track dust is cleared, and 72 entries will be pared to 43 starters in time trials May 12-13 and 17-18.
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