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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1961
Page
8
Police report a disruptive incident on Day Tin Street as a calf belonging to Ald Cary trampled nearby mowers, prompting a broader disturbance. The scene involved residents, neighbors, and a mix of bystanders with authorities investigating the unclear cause and sequence. It references local addresses, names, and a sequence of chaotic events across the area.
In Mount Carmel a bus loaded with gasoline was stolen by a group of men during a charter trip. The incident prompts police to investigate potential connections with organized theft, with authorities reviewing surveillance and canvassing local garages for clues.
Senators debate extending the Civil Rights Commission for two years beyond its term. Key figures Mansfield and Jackson split over tactics as supporters push to suspend rules to grant broader federal powers, while opponents threaten a filibuster. The move aims to maintain investigation into civil rights denials and uphold federal aid measures tied to schooling and voting rights.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sot Pili of RD 6 Bile on August 17 at Union City Memorial Hospital.
A United States Atlas missile stands on a launch pad at Cape Canaveral prepared to propel an unmanned Mercury space capsule into orbit before year’s end. Officials differ on timing but expect a manned orbital test after successful unmanned flights, with NASA counting on multiple suborbital and orbital tests to study self operation and weightlessness.
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