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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1963
Page
1
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In Washington, Republican senators weigh political risks of a limited nuclear test ban treaty and most expect to vote for ratification after hearings. Dirksen cites balanced mail from 42 aides, with mixed views, while Democrats push for two thirds support. Separate Pittsburgh case ends planned protest as agreement with Navarra Corp averts demonstrations. A local probe clarifies that shortages blamed on pilfering were clerical errors, not actual theft.
Gov Scranton signs legislation to form the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to loan funds to college students. A constitutional amendment vote this fall would authorize grants or loans for higher education with loans up to 1000 dollars per academic year and 5000 dollars per student total. Loans repayable six months after graduation with possible extensions up to five years. The act would appropriate 135000 dollars to finance the program and provide the agency 75000 dollars for expenses.
Mrs John F Kennedy, expecting a third child, was taken to Otis Air Force Base hospital near Hyannis Mass as President Kennedy flew to join her. White House said the move was un foreseen and not labeled an emergency. Dr Janet Travell notified the President by phone four minutes before noon. A jet powered helicopter was sent to rush Kennedy to Andrews Air Force Base for transport to Otis.
Penn State University entries swept major titles at the American Angus Breeders Futurity in Lexington. They shared or won top honors in senior bull calves, summer yearling bulls, senior heifers, and summer yearling heifers as the event opened.
Jackson report shows Lt. Gov. Paul Johnson with 82,853 votes to Gov. J. P. Coleman with 68,939 and Charles Sullivan with 57,787 as about 210,000 of 1,000 precincts report. Races require hand counting in most precincts. runoff set for Aug. 27 if no one reaches 2 percent margin. Democratic nominees head to Nov. 5 general election. Republicans, including Ruchel Phillips, pose new challenge.
William A. Michael head of the Corry Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports 42 applicants placed in jobs in the last month, mainly in manufacturing with clerical retail and service roles. Three are handicapped and six are over 45. Three openings exist for a tool maker plus needed secretaries and an industrial engineer. an eastern aircraft maker seeks maintenance experience. Contact the Corry office now.
AP dispatch reports Haitian rebel forces led by Gen Lenn Can and supported by deserters are advancing in columns toward Cap Haitien, with reports of contingents reaching St Marc and Cap Haïtien vicinity. Duvalier withdraws troops from Port-au-Prince as OAS orders inquiry into Dominican links.
The Senate approved a near unanimous pay raise for most armed forces personnel excluding recruits and those with under two years service. The bill would cost about 1.2 billion annually, with boosts of 5 to 120 dollars for enlisted ranks and 60 to 120 dollars for officers. House passage and conference committee fate remain uncertain as lawmakers weigh funding and timing.
Governor Scranton proclaims extreme emergency in parts of Allegheny County hit by a Saturday storm. The action suspends the seven day waiting period for unemployment benefits for workers deprived of pay due to storm damage. About 1,000 workers are laid off, including 600 at Copperweld Co and 200 at United States Glass Co in Glassport.
In Kingwood West Virginia a coal miner named Francis H. Will aged 47 died on his first day on the job in a small mine six miles from Kingwood. Will formerly lived at Howard near Altoona Pennsylvania and recently moved to Tunnelton West Virginia. He was operating an eight mile locomotive when it knocked down root supports and crushed him.
The Erle County Republican organization named W. W. Waterhouse of Corry ex It a secretary for the 1903 campaign. The appointment was made by the executive committee. Waterhouse was elected secretary of the State House of Representatives last January after his Western Pennsylvania campaign work. He has held regional and state campaign roles and served on the Corry city council.
The United States vows retaliation against the European Common Market over tariff increases on American poultry. If no settlement is reached, duties may be raised against European goods equal to poultry export losses of about 46 million dollars yearly. The move signals a tougher U.S. trade stance amid shifting world markets and Europe’s agricultural-policy tensions.
Reports describe ongoing Cuban exile recruiting in Miami New York Chicago and New Jersey to oppose Fidel Castro. Veterans of the 1961 Bay of Pigs era are cited, with exile leaders visiting Central America and Nicaragua to discuss operations though leaders say no large invasion is planned.
In Lansdale Pa Eliza beth Devlin a four year old Catholic third grader protests a Supreme Court ruling banning required Bible reading in schools. Her parent and the Oak Park School report that teachers should begin days with a period of silent meditation followed by aspirational music as an alternative to Bible reading.
The American Legion post on First Avenue elected John Johnson as commander for the 1983-1984 year. Assistants named include Harold Schnerer as first vice commander Nick Bawehyn second vice commander Keith Orn adjutant George Lawson and Sergeant at Arms Guy Davis. Also named were Raye Lawson chaplain Victor Orn judge advocate and welfare officer John Lawson trustee for three years. Delegates to district and county councils were selected with Johnson Victor Orn and alternates Keith Orn Charles Jackman and Jackman George Lawson.
A blaze in downtown Cleveland caused an estimated 500000 in damage to a six story building. More than 140 firefighters battled the fire after barbers and students at a local college noticed smoke from behind a wall clock in the training shop. The fire, beginning in the elevator shaft in the basement, spread rapidly through the structure as investigators sought the cause.
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