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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1961
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered terms like market calves Kerry Creek deer chickens and unclear abbreviations. No coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons or organizations emerge to form a complete summary.
AP dispatch from Harrisburg reports Deni Stats fading chances to push a 2 percent unearned income tax through the Senate as Majority Leader Charles R Weiner struggles to secure key votes. The plan would tax dividends royalties and capital gains amid ongoing attempts to realign Pennsylvania school districts. Leaders seek Republican support with aides present, while Sen Flack and Sen Stroup oppose the measure as too harsh. Miller notes continued Democratic uncertainty.
The House approved measures to raise state subsidies for 2,444 school districts by about 18.6 million for next year, boost faculty salaries at 14 state colleges by 620 thousand, and start a 400 thousand appropriation for the Department of Public Instruction. A roughly 300 thousand increase for public school building construction and a two percent levy on royalties were also advanced, with the Senate Education Committee acting on related bills. The Senate approved 100 competitive scholarships worth 250 each and backed a higher education subcommittee on the State Council of Education, while progress on other funds and a 615 million state university program remained under consideration.
Children from the fourth ward collected 1503 pounds of ragweed in a community roundup held Saturday to reduce pollen sources. Prizes were awarded for the largest amounts gathered, part of a project by the Community Development Contest Committee and the Chamber of Commerce to aid hay fever sufferers.
An Orphans Court decision interprets the will of late Msgr. John Mikalowski, died 1959, as a gift to the Erie Diocese in trust for its congregation, resolving whether the bequest was personal to Archbishop Gannon or to the diocese. The ruling states the donor intended the residuary estate to the Ordinary in trust for the diocesan congregation.
In Harrisburg, the Berlin crisis forces an extra day in session as Pennsylvania lawmakers prepare authorization to extend National Guard enlistments. House Majority Leader Stephen McCann announced the delay from Thursday to Friday and the quick approval of the enlistment bill, aiming to be ready if the federal government requests an extension.
Jim Waters, 43, a postal employee from Erlanger Kentucky, spent ten weeks lost in Alaska’s wilds near Lake 120 miles north of Fairbanks. He subsisted on wild cranberries raspberries and rosehips while avoiding death after being dragged by memory failure and near collapse. Rescued by two moose hunters from Fairbanks on a riverbank Waters slowly recovered in hospital describing his ordeal and the failed searches before the boat finally returned with aid.
The first two Peace Corps contingents depart Washington for overseas service in Ghana and Tanganyika on schedule. President Kennedy urged the volunteers to perform well to boost global development and inspire broader American participation. The Tanganyika group, trained at Texas Western College, includes geologists, civil engineers, and surveyors. the Ghana contingent comprises 21 young women who finished an eight week course at the University of California and will teach in Ghanaian secondary schools under the education minister and headmasters.
West Inghouse Corp says work will resume tonight in two departments at its Lester plant, halted after a dispute over the suspension of two union shop foremen. A company spokesman cited union threats to keep about 920 workers from the fabrication and welding departments out of the plant unless the two foremen were reinstated. The foremen were suspended last Thursday after a foreman charged they had ten out of their work anew without permission.
The council asked to confirm the appointment of Ted Sehlanger of Doyles Towns to the Dethwane River Port Authority, signaling approval from Ashe officials. The move follows prior routine approvals and aligns with regional commerce plans.
Brazil's Congress and military chiefs spar over who should take the presidency as Vice President Jose Maria Goulart is blocked. Congress plans a 48 hour study and possible commission while Goulart travels to Barcelona. Barricades surround Porto Alegre governor’s palace amid military support claims in Rio Grande do Sul and neighboring states.
In Chamunix France a low flying jet severed the cable of a mountain suspension car system. Nine people were killed and several injured as cabins plunged or swung, with a police helicopter aiding the scene. The jet, identified as a French Ath Escadrille craft, returned safely to base.
Washington AP reports a possible Rusk Gromyko meeting in about three weeks. Talks would gauge Berlin positions and may occur at the United Nations if the General Assembly session opens September 19. Further scheduling hinges on Gromyko’s travel, with Western ministers and the U.S. president awaiting word.
Six architects presented initial plans for a Cory Area Schools building project to a board and several committee members. Representatives from firms including Eric Dywer Idsor and Associates Pineville WG Beolus Co New Castle Hawns Huntiha and Associates Meadville Layriv and Geen Harrisburg Jamestown Hunter Campbell and Rea Altoona outlined scope and supervision, promising competitive bidding and contractor coordination to ensure fair value and timely completion.
A Waterford mother Caroline Parker 24 and her children Karen 2 Cheryl 4 andTY 1 were injured in a noon crash on Route 1 near mile marker. They were treated at St Vincent's Hospital and released. Driver Paul T. Fisting 14 of Waterford was identified by hospital staff.
A lightning bolt struck the Jaquith farm barn at Preeldilly Foot, igniting hay and machinery. Firefighters from the Commihus tie department, aided by two winipers and a rescue track, battled the blaze for hours, with livestock moved to safety as the master and Mrs. Ingilith assessed total losses.
A five person fishing party boat from Montauk Point NY struck a four mile southwest of Block Island in dense fog. The Jestiva Bo sank after delivering her 49 passengers and crew to safety. The coast guard patrol boat Anna Grace assisted survivors.
A vague Senate action grants a 40 percent pay increase for a Harrisburg state employee, with a $6000 annual figure floated and a 49 to 1 vote noted amid scattered references to minutes past midnight and an item titled The Memoir. The garbled text also mentions a 10 hour juncture and a tally by the Senate.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon may run for California governor. Eisenhower, his former boss, offered full support if asked for help to win. Nixon intends to announce a decision between September 15 and October 1, with plans to confer again in Washington. Rockefeller said Nixon could be GOP leader, noting no party split.
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