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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
1
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Meadville area school board votes to discontinue morning Bible readings aligning with Supreme Court law while Corry Ministerial Association urges legislative action to restore Bible and Lord’s Prayer in schools. Rescue efforts continue for three trapped miners in Hazleton with a 40 ton drilling rig opening a new escape hole and lifeline efforts ongoing.
In Hazleton Pennsylvania a crowd of more than 100 dispersed to a lone radio operator and a man by a fire as three miners trapped in a cave near last Tuesday were reported alive. Volunteers and workers moved to expedite a tense rescue amid fatigue and grim resolve for Louis Bova eight two. Continued on Page Six.
The Liberty Street petition urged condemnation and cleanup of a Foster Collier property owned building. City leaders debated action, weighing fire code and health department options to condemn as a hazard if needed, with final steps to be decided at the next meeting.
WASHINGTON AP Gen Thomas Power chief of the Strategic Air Command opposes the limited nuclear test ban treaty as not in the best interests of the United States. Testifying before a Senate subcommittee Power broke with many high military commanders who support the ban while Dr Edward Teller urged caution saying approval would gravely affect U S security and the free world. The four service chiefs testified for the treaty with safeguards and Maxwell Taylor echoed the need for guarantees. LeMay said he would oppose it if still in the proposal stage.
Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, Pennsylvania, will obtain a $2.39 million loan for construction of student housing and dining facilities. The approval was announced yesterday by the Communities Facilities Administration.
Titusville man Jack Coveney, 38, died at St. Vincent's Hospital from a skull fracture after a two car collision on Route 19 at the 12 Mile Post. It was Erie County's 30th traffic fatality this year. Coveney, a passenger in Richard Kookogey's car, had been about to leave the hospital against doctors' wishes when he collapsed. Kookogey, 42, Pleasantville, was uninjured. The other driver Joseph Garcia, 42, Westminster, Pa., and passenger Michael Dvorganek, 20, McKeesport, were treated and released. Police say Kookogey's car skidded while braking to avoid a slower vehicle. Coroner Merle Wood indicated no autopsy. He expects to rule the death Occidental.
Soviet premier Khrushchev arrives in Belgrade for talks with Yugoslav President Tito amid hopes of easing long run differences. coverage notes Tito praising Khrushchev for nuclear test ban effort and hints at Yugoslavia seeking Western ties while balancing with Moscow and China.
A Corry girl identified as Charlotte Mitchell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell, remained in satisfactory condition at Union City Memorial Hospital after being run over by a farm tractor on R. D. 3. The injury occurred around 11 15 a m with xrays performed to assess internal damage. Authorities suspect a brother, Kennett, was driving the tractor. Further details were unavailable at press time.
In Corry Pennsylvania the city debates exercising its option to buy back the old high school site from Associated Contractors. Council members debate whether the city can force a buyback for 13 500 or must go to court, while Moss of Moss and Associates holds the line. Brown warns of possible trespass if the lot remains unused. The situation includes a church option and a $1 000 deposit. Continued on Page Eighty.
West Berlin's 11 00 man Allied garrison moved into defense positions across the Western half of the divided city as a precautionary alert.
Federal jury awards Wally Butts 3.08 million in libel suit over a March 23 Post story accusing him of involvement in a football game fix. The ruling includes 3.0 million general damages and 4 million punitive damages against Curtis Publishing Co.
A motorist and his wife were injured last night after their auto rammed guard posts at the Routes 6 and 89 intersection. Ray mond Miller, 54, was northbound on Route 9 and failed to stop, forcing his car through the Tillersec tion. Miller sustained a laceration to the head. the wife’s identity and injuries were not confirmed.
Aty Walter P eake of Corry faced Erie County court after a June 21 1962 speeding citation in Girard Township. He was arraigned June 2 before Esther Meeder, bench warrants issued for missed appearances, and a bench warrant led to a $50 bond. Judge Rossiter fined him $10 and costs totaling 46.25 including 210 to the district attorney and clerk of courts plus numerous filing fees.
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