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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1963
Page
4
A Corry editorial blasts federal and state officials for handing out funds with little regard for local needs. It notes Pennsylvania's new air pollution law could force costly controls, urges residents to resist unnecessary spending, and cites Edwin P. Neilan's testimony urging taxpayer proof for spending.
Erie County hosts an estimated 3,964,018 Christmas trees cultivated for sale, with Scotch Pine dominating at 2,546,780 trees. statewide figures show 9,864,018 total trees, 1,427,095 Scotch Pine at market age, and 311,356 at marketable size. County totals include Red White Austrian Pines and firs with varied marketable ages, sizes, and qualities across spruce and fir categories.
Washington column reports the Public Health Service awarded 1902100 dollars to the American Pharmaceutical Association to fund public health info via neighborhood pharmacies. APHA president Archambault helped set up the grant committee while on the APHA board, prompting critics who fear Pharmacies becoming public health centers. APHA hired George Griffenhagen at 12000 dollars yearly to launch the program, drawing charges of self interest. The piece also notes deportation pressure on New Orleans racketeer Carlos Marcello and details about Rockwell’s Nazi march plans.
The Corry Journal lists advertising rates and publication details. It covers price per year by mail and carrier, subscription options, and deadlines, noting the paper’s AP news rights and various office addresses for advertising and production.
Captain Jordan, a totally blind veteran, uses fingernails as markers to create art he calls braille painting. Despite hardship and loss of income, he has produced more than 100 pictures signed from his 68 years, drawing on memory and texture to color his work.
A hole was smashed in a Warren area jewelry store window during a dawn theft. Police say watches including a diamond-studded ladies watch were taken, with the total value unclear and window damage around $200. Fingerprints were found but not linked yet. authorities warn other towns to watch for similar robberies. Captain Jordan, blind artist and educator, reflects on beauty and craft.
Corry area hosts the third annual Erie County 4 H Fair on August 1 at Wattsburg Fairgrounds. Co chairs Joseph McCray and Mrs Merrill Wade say 70 plus 4 H members from Erie County participate. Events include horse and pony show tractor driving girls fashion show two dairy cattle shows vegetable and livestock exhibits and an awards program. Admission is free. The Erie County 4 H Fair is organized by 106 volunteer leaders with a steering committee across North East Edinboro Corry Waterford Phillipsville Albion and Springfield.
Former RAF pilot Gordon Stent praises Captain Jordan who offers taped instructions to blind students in Pennsylvania and Los Angeles. Jordan runs Liberty Street Gallery in Savannah with 40 one man shows and donates all proceeds, arguing schools often limit blind people to living with disability rather than pursuing normal life.
Hal Boyle recalls how neglect by friends and a new wave of medical testing shaped his view of routine exams. From tongue depressors to X rays and electrocardiographs, the era of modern diagnostics reveals weight gain, a protruding vein, and a cautionary glimpse at health in the social sphere.
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