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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1961
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references bids, years, and a health service context with figures like 2 077 00 and 38 000. Readable names or places are absent, making precise attribution impossible. The fragment suggests a comparison to a prior record and an estimated expenditure related to a health service project.
Damaged OCR yields scattered items for plumbing, coatings, bansquets, meals, gifts, and shop services. Names and numbers are partially readable, including Corry Pennsylvania references and assorted phone-style digits. The fragmentary text suggests an era classifieds page with varied ads and notices rather than a single topic.
UAW officials consider strike authorization against GM Ford and Chrysler as contracts near expiry. Officials meet in Detroit to decide on action, with AMC reaching profit-sharing terms as a benchmark. The union seeks wage gains and enhanced fringe benefits, while the Big Three resist profit sharing in wage talks.
The Abraham Lincoln nuclear submarine with 16 Polaris missiles is at sea on its first duty tour. The vessel nicknamed Abe departed Charleston yesterday as the fifth missile-firing submarine to be activated by the U.S. Navy.
At the University of Scranton, a student along with several summer employees of the State Highway Department are conducting a traffic survey. The information will update the state's traffic flow maps, with teams moving next to Union City and then Erie. Six teams are in the field across the state surveying areas not checked recently.
Democratic State Chairman Otis Morse and GOP counterpart George Bloom reported tentative progress on redrawing 12 districts with focus on Philadelphia. They noted four Allegheny County seats likely kept and discussed suburban areas near Philadelphia, while a final Philadelphia plan remains disputed. A separate bill creates an 11 man board to reapportion if the legislature stalls after 1970.
Gov Lawrence backs a constitutional proposal requiring two successive legislatures and a 44 vote by the people to approve redistricting plans. He argues it would compel the legislature to endorse reapportionment schemes.
Governor Lawrence told at the dedication of an $85 million Koppers Co research center in Monroeville that the future success of Pennsylvania hinges on classroom progress. He urged quick passage of education bills, arguing the legislation could propel the state toward the nation’s best educational program. He warned against denying any student the chance to develop abilities to their fullest amid current conditions.
In Wales a six week election campaign warns eight thousand workers and pub managers that bars may not offer free drinks to sway the public. Authorities warn violations could trigger Corrupt Practices Act penalties during the drive to decide whether pubs may open on Sundays.
George Beduze 83 longtime Corry resident died yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Born in Buffalo on May 9, 1878 he lived in Corry most of his life and ran several eateries including the Commercial Hotel Corry Restaurant and Corry Diner. Survived by wife Laura two daughters Mrs Donald Tate and Mrs Elew hore Scholton two sons George Jr and William L eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Visitation at Bracken Funeral Home this evening 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Rosary tomorrow 7:20 pm Family prayer Thursday 9:00 am Requiem High Mass St Elizabeths Church Interment United German and French Roman Catholic Cemetery Buffalo.
A veteran Ohio pilot Eddie Dew, 50, of Toronto, escaped with scratches after his single engine four seater aircraft failed power on takeoff from Port Erie Airport. He steered away from a residential area and crashed into parked planes near Derion Aviation, causing about 20,000 dollars in damage.
A dense, fragmented TV review discusses early prime time trends noting the rise of animal acts on CBS Sundays and Ed Sullivan’s influence. It mentions The Hathaways on ABC and early talking beasts like Cleo, with commentary on network strategies and evolving viewer expectations.
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