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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1961
Page
2
Emergency contact details for Corry Memorial Hospital and a flood of fragmented names and addresses appear. The page lists discharged patients, admissions, local residents, and scattered event notices including a Legion rummage sale, funeral arrangements, bowling leagues, and a Bowl-Aire address.
A long parliamentary report outlines Shafer opposing a proposed 2 percent savings tax amid legislative wrangling. It notes partisan divisions in the House and Senate, with Democrats needing votes, and mentions governors, committees, and potential cross-party maneuvers to pass or defeat the revenue measure.
The Transport Workers Union threatened a strike against the Pennsylvania Railroad amid a contract dispute. Union president Andrew J Kaelin said local presidents authorized resumption of last year's strike if an agreement is not reached. The dispute centers on job vacancies and transfers affecting about 15,000 maintenance workers.
A brief sports card notes Walisburg Sunday event with Moschick Garr RD strong finish in a 3 Uilow fly race. No further context or official results provided.
A dogged Denver police scandal unfolds over 14 months starting with a moving car safe causing a pursuit. Officers including Arthur Winstanley, 24, a Denver officer, and Eugene Haas, a former deputy, face charges. The probe widens into the Denver police deployment, community tension, and a state inquiry. Several officers convicted or awaiting trial, with Sheriff Robert Erley of Adams County also implicated. The investigation spans multiple agencies and could lead to further legal actions and reforms.
Rev Bauer, longtime leader in Corry, assumed a new college post after guiding a church since 1950. During his tenure the church grew from 440 to 670 members, budgets expanded, three sanctuary remodels occurred, and new school facilities were added. He served on Presbytery committees, led ministerial relations work, and chaired the YMCA board. He will conclude his Corry service on World-Wide Communion Sunday in October.
A bomb exploded in an Paris apartment pane near Le Monde director Hilbet Benve-Mory, who was not at home and unharmed. Authorities suspect ultrarightists opposing de Gaulle’s Algeria policy of planting plastic bombs, with Le Monde noting the incident and continuing coverage.
Mrs Bertha Smith died unexpectedly at home in Mill Street on Friday morning aged 72. She had lived at the Mill Street address for many years and was active in local church and Rebekahs groups. Survived by husband, one son Marold Smily, five grandchildren, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements announced with flowers requested.
A Pennsylvania couple, Russell Kleinhagen, 26, and Mildred Kleinhagen, 25, were killed when their private plane crashed after attempting to bank back toward Skyros Bucks County Airport. Their daughter Rochelle, 2, was critically injured and taken to Daviestown Hospital. Airline officials and investigators from the state aeronautics commission evaluated the engine and flight controls.
Goulart, 42, poised to assume presidency after Quadros resignation, moved left of previous leaders. Ambitious party lines and military watch set the scene as Denys and Mazzilli maneuver to resolve who will lead Brazil, with Paris as a potential base for Goulart’s discussions and constitutional considerations driving the crisis.
Washington AP reports President Kennedy confronted discouraging signals on foreign aid and education programs this week. Democrats expect House action on a $325 million school construction bill, while Senate-House conferees debate a five year development loan plan with Dirksen proposing annual Congressional review and a veto path for loans.
The body of Bertha Smith lies at Bracken Finer Home awaiting viewing from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday. The service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. Interment follows at Pine Grove Cemetery.
Louisville Ky three Pennsylvanians were elected officers yesterday of the Amyets a Velerss organization. They are dot Sheppo of St Clair view commander Joseph Gelnuny of Pittsburgh judge advocate and Andrew LaPorte of Johnstown provost marshal.
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