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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1961
Page
8
A boiler blast at a facility in Edinboro injured a worker yesterday. The victim suffered severe burns while assisting the boiler system and was admitted to St Vincent's Hospital for treatment. Authorities reported the incident is under investigation and no further details were available.
A barn blaze yesterday devastated a hay crop near Bemus Point and Finn area, with local residents and authorities investigating the incident. Early reports indicate the fire spread rapidly, destroying stored grain and equipment, while no injuries were immediately reported. Firefighters from nearby towns battled the flames to prevent further spread.
In New York a market report cites spot quotations for eggs with mixed offerings. Price ranges show medium sizes around 40 cents per dozen with varied weights and shell quality noted, including larger minimums and differing grades, reflecting fluctuating demand and supply.
The pulse of Wall Street, amid a busy list of major companies and tickers, reflects uneven activity across sectors. Firms named include American Home Products, General Motors, IBM, DuPont, Kodak, Hewlett Packard, Bell Telephone, Standard Oil, Quaker Oats, and Union Carbide among others, with trading context noted for New York and broader markets.
Pope John XXIII leaves his summer home to celebrate Mass in the village square. The crowd lines the street as the pontiff walks a short distance to the church, amid holiday crowds and local celebrants.
Reports from Saint Urophz Tropez describe a municipal crackdown on beach attire with fines of 30 to 40 francs for wearing bathing suits in public streets. The measure requires robes over swimwear and targets parade participants. Also noted is a murder claim in Ridgway involving Jess T. Larson, West Penn Power district engineer, with ties to State College and prior Kane St Marys offices.
A handwritten notice advertises quality hardware at protective prices from Meproine's Furniture Store. It lists store hours including Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays open from 9 to 1, with Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
East Germans tighten 25 mile border zone halting cross border entry for the first time. West German police report 7 42 refugees including women and children swam rivers and lakes to flee. Adenauer warns of possible trade suspension with the Soviet bloc as Washington signals tough protests over the border closure.
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