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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1963

Page

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Solons' Session Called Finest By Governor Scranton

Governor Scranton praised the 1963 Pennsylvania Legislature as a towering success in a televised broadcast titled Words into Action. He highlighted education reforms, school district consolidation, local aid, community colleges, industrial development, and civil service gains amid ongoing reapportionment matters.

Pittsburgh Scranton General Assembly Bureau of Business Services Pennsylvania Pennsylvia G0vernor

Crash Victim Remains On Critical List

A %-year-old RB. D. 1. Corry motorist Mrs Estella Goring is in critical condition at Corry Memorial Hospital with a severe chin laceration left chest rib fractures and undetermined internal injuries from a multiple car crash on South Center Street yesterday Three other persons sustained minor injuries. Perry Parker 20 of 560 East South Street was treated for scalp laceration and left knee bruises after being thrown from his car by the impact Mr and Mrs Bennett F. Mahan of Spartansburg were treated for sprained necks by their family physician according to city police Mrs Goring was northbound when brakes on her 1941 auto failed and the car struck Parker's auto. Continued on Page Three.

Corry Estella Goring Corry ‘Memorial Hospital South Center Street Perry Parker East South Street Bennett F. Mahan Spartansburg Goring Parker Auto

Fire Blamed On Tilted Light At Corry High School

A tilted ceiling light in the Corry Area High School auditorium caused a 100 fire during a morning cleanup. Firefighters from Engine 3 Truck 4 and Emergency 5, with 16 men, climbed above the ceiling to reach and extinguish the blaze. Officials say prolonged heat from the beam ignited a ceiling tile and suspect the fixture was incorrectly positioned during bulb replacement.

Corry Area High School

Tragedy In Potash Mine Traps 25 In Utah

A blast at a Moab potash mine traps 25 miners deep underground amid tangled damaged lines and debris. Rescue efforts halted by equipment failure and dangerous gases, with little hope of survivors. Texas Gulf Sulphur Co said ventilation work and careful searches would follow as teams rotate through to reach the trapped workers.

Moab Utah North America Prank Tipple Texas Gulf Sulphur Co Milne Tipple

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom Aids Civil Rights Push

Large crowd gathers at the Washington Monument for a demonstration urging Congress to pass broad anti discrimination laws. Police estimate 25 000 on site with 11 special trains bringing 5 300 more as crowds form along Constitution Avenue amid a carnival like atmosphere and security forces.

Washington Washington Monument Congress Linco Memorial

State official restored after Pittsburg protest absence

A state building safety inspector named Sam Lee was reinstated after being suspended for absence from his duties while taking part in a Negro demonstration in Pittsburg. The Labor and Industry Department said he will return to his post September 1, with an annual salary of 34 121.

Anuopuno Pittsburg Labor and Industry Department Sam Lee William P. Young Lee Duquesne Light Co

Teacher To Miss Opening Day Broke Her Leg

Mrs Ferry Green a 57 year old first grade teacher at Corry will miss opening day. She fell from a dresser while removing wallpaper at home and broke her right leg below the knee. She was taken to Hamet Hospital by Corry Ambulance Service and admitted to orthopedics.

Conelway Ferry Green

Erieites Head For March On Washington

About forty men and women from Erie left the Booker T. Washington Center for Washington D C to join today’s civil rights march. Dr J D Barrett and M L Banner of the local NAACP chapter led the delegation and instructed participants on march rules. The group will Saturate Brin at the conclusion of the demonstration.

Erie Booker T. Washington Center Washington, D. C J. D. Barrett M. L. Banner National Association For the “Advancement of Colored People Brie Brin

Probe intensifies for missing Bova in Hazleton mine

Rescue teams press on after late August cave in that trapped Louis Bova. Officials plan to close the mine for safety as drills lower shafts to reach Bova, with Fellin and Throne aiding efforts and officials cautioning who can descend for the search.

Hazleton Henry Throne David Fellin Louis Hava Throne Fellin Hazleton Hospital Garth Bova Bova Aux Niclas H. B. Charmbury Charmbury Tons of Debri Mines Gordon Smith

Indicted Corryite Held For Court Trial In Erie County

A Corry woman was among 21 indicted by the September grand jury in Erie County Court yesterday. The case involves Luella Belle and other named defendants.

Accused Cop Slave Dead In Hail Of Police Bullets

New York police kill Frank Falco amid a late night confrontation in a hotel hideout after he resists and tries to seize a detective’s gun. Falco, 25, and fellow suspect Thomas Trantino, 27, were indicted on murder charges in New Jersey. Bail set at $15,000.

New York Frank Falco New Jersey Falco Thomas Quinn Quinn Astoria Queens New York City Bergen County Carlo Benedetto Alles Rocco Bennet Paleo Trantino

Washington- Foxburg Sewerage Plant Gets City Loan

Washington approves a $172,000 loan to Foxburg Pennsylvania for constructing a sewerage plant under the Community Facilities Administration the agency announced yesterday.

Washington Foxburg Community Facilities Administration

Loves Actor, Maid Takes Potshot At Him

Former housemaid Ruth Wenzel 37 rushed into actor George Montgomery’s California home with a .38 revolver, firing a shot that left powder burns. A note in her purse claimed she would be buried with Montgomery. she said she broke in while he was away with Jo Ponce.

Calif George Montgomery Montgomery Ruth Wenzel Dinah Shore Miss Wenzel Jo Ponce George

Shortage of Speech Correction Teachers Sparks School Start Concerns

Principal Gupt Thomas Shupe reports extreme shortage of specialized speech correction teachers as the district plans to begin the new term next Wednesday. Former teacher Colleen Marks left to pursue graduate work in speech correction. Two positions still await formal hiring by the school board. Harrisburg Gov. Scranton signs law allowing domestic life insurance firms to acquire out of state companies under set conditions.

Public Strooss Gupt Thomas Shupe Colleen Marks Bhupe Harrisburg Gov. Scranton

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