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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1963
Page
6
An editorial argues that wartime gender roles persisted after World War II, with 13 million women in traditionally male jobs and a two income economy driving inflation and social change. It contends that restoring housewives would reduce inflation and stabilize buying power, though unions and wages complicate a return. It suggests unemployed would return to work if housewives returned home, highlighting incentives for domestic employment.
London reports Allied troops racing to deliver a knockout blow in Sicily breach the 55 mile St Bina defense, capturing multiple strategic towns as Axis defenses crumble. RAF bombers hammer Hamburg for the eighth time in ten days despite losses, while Col. Richard K. Mellon orders Pennsylvania local boards to minimize inductions for October 1.
A damaged OCR style entry lists the Corry Journal masthead with address West South Street Corry Pa and publishing staff including George R Sample general manager Willem Eaton city editor Allan Hasbrouck advertising manager John McLaughlin pressroom foreman G T Bergman production manager. It cites Associated Press bureau and billing rates including annual mail prices and late advertising details.
Paul Harvey recounts memories of rural life in the Old Country with humor and nostalgia. He describes boyhood games, strict discipline, patriotism in schools, hard work rewarded, and the sense of leaving the homeland behind as immigration shaped his identity.
Washington notes a rift between Senator Stuart Symington and his brother in law James Wadsworth over nuclear test ban policy. Wadsworth, allied with a bipartisan group of Republicans and former Eisenhower aides, supports Kennedy on Soviet talks while Symington opposes. The piece also details NY political maneuvers linking Mayor Wagner, Judge Tenney, and a web of real estate probes under Rockefeller investigators.
Erie County shows high labor activism with a Harrisburg demonstration against unemployment compensation bills. Corry features prominent locals like Mrs. Howard Vanderhoft and Patsey Notte. Community groups back handicapped events, firefighters’ pump tests spur heroics, and local heroes like Pvt. William H. Morton gain notices.
Vivid report from Nevada details Linesville residents Arthur Grapitin Jr and Joyce Grapitin killed in a crash 16 miles west of Elko on U S Route 40 as they returned home from a vacation. Their children James and Sharon injured and hospitalized in Elko with facial injuries and possible discharge soon. Police say driver may have fallen asleep. Arthur a World War II veteran born in Geneva Ohio and Joyce born in Conneaut Township Pennsylvania. The Grapitins ran a farm north of Linesville.
Union City sale notes strong demand with hogs 18 to 19, sows 14 to 16, beef cows 14 to 16, veal calves 28 to 31, heavy calves 20 to 25, lambs 18 to 22, cattle and cutters 1 to 13, bulls 18 to 20, beef heifers 18 to 20.
State Police and local units issued orders to spot check at least five cars per eight hour shift and patrol to average 18 cars daily. The program, in effect for years, was lax until revived last year. Officers inspect driver condition, equipment, safety, and potential stolen vehicles, recording each license number on daily reports.
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