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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
3
Edinboro State College outlines the opening of the 1960-61 college year with freshmen orientation activities on Saturday September 10 and registration on Monday September 12. Upperclass enrollment begins Tuesday September 13 as officials expect total enrollment to rise about 200 from last year’s 1147.
Washington reports exploration of medical care for seniors as crisis fuels reform. The piece traces foot in the door civil rights steps from 1954 to 1957 and outlines two Medicare paths: broad federal program versus state driven grants. It notes House support for a wide plan and Senate hurdle amid political conventions.
The text notes a developing fight over a medical care program backed by Kennedy and Johnson. The Senate Finance Committee approved action, but the plan falls short of Democratic promises. A full Senate vote follows, with a likely mild compromise. The issue could become a foothold for broader health legislation later.
Richard Kline, 40, of Red Lion, dies at York Hospital after entering a nearly empty molasses tank to aid fellow worker Wayne Holtzapple, 22, who passed out while retrieving a tool. Holtzapple survives in satisfactory condition. coroner notes both men were assisting at Eastern State Partners Exchange cleanup.
A third workman entered the tank but backed out as fumes affected him. Firemen in gas masks retrieved the two men from the tank, taking about 15 minutes, Hart said.
AP reports the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority approved loans for Uniontown and Altoona projects. Final endorsement came at Tuesday's board meeting. Uniontown funding of 135000 to the Greater Uniontown Industrial Fund for a 450000 Malstary Manufacturing Co plant. Altoona funding of 87000 to Altoona Industries Inc for a 190000 expansion at the Boyer Brothers plant.
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