30 Aug 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1961
Page
1
Fragmented OCR offers rental listings in multiple towns with features such as built in garage, kitchen updates, and monthly rents. Also includes auction notice details with dates and consignments, plus salesmen and broker mentions.
A garbled slip mentions alguien, tickets, a heater, and a person named Dr. D. It references a pass day and a potential public or social matter with partial names like N. Shunk and Sal 32438. The text is incomplete but indicates a list of items or receipts and a local figure aligned with an occasion.
Philadelphia AP The Transport Workers Union was barred from striking the Pennsylvania Railroad over two work rule provisions. A federal judge signaled an injunction to prevent a midnight Thursday walkout that could cripple lines in 13 states. The railroad claimed daily revenue losses of 500000 and potential costs up to 23 million if a strike occurred. The judge indicated merit in the railroad’s position while delaying final ruling.
The Cite Local Drug Outlet and Corry Pharmacy along with a Buffalo supplier were cited by federal authorities in a crackdown on drugs sold as physician samples. Quick Check in Erie and a Philadelphia outlet also involved. A hearing is planned in Erie on September 7. Authorities say relabeling drug merchandise violates FDA laws.
In Harrisburg Democratic leaders rushed to assemble GOP support for a 2 percent levy on dividends and capital gains to fund education reforms for the next school year. The Senate and House faced adjournment deadlines as lawmakers weighed the politically charged plan amid party splits and debate over equity in taxation.
CHAMONIX France AP The slow rescue of more than three dozen sightseers trapped in Alpine cable cars was completed after a night of freezing cold on Mont Blanc A French air force jet sliced the tow cable causing cars to plunge 700 feet killing a German family of four and an Italian father and son The rescue continued with winches and ropes as Alpine climbers worked to bring occupants to safety The plane captain escaped with his life and civil investigators probed the incident Continued on Page Three.
Senator Kenneth B Keating of New York urged a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee to immediately investigate the problems faced by the Seneca Indians due to the Kinzua dam project at Pa. The dam would flood large portions of Seneca land along the Allegheny River. A youth, 17, Atherta Font, drowned near Philadelphia after falling into the Schuylkill River.
Three Corty Area High School graduates received Elks Scholarships of 200 each at a ceremony last night. The college-bound trio were William Sample Albin Wester Nancy Krupa and were among graduates aided since 1956. The Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Dr Joseph Seitz announced the program has disbursed 3 000 in total support.
Moscow accuses the United States and its allies of provoking world tension over Berlin and warns aggressors will be wiped out once and for all. The Communist Party Central Committee and Soviet Cabinet say demobilization of soldiers ending this year will be halted until a peace treaty is concluded, amid a Western stance on Berlin. Premier Khrushchev had cited a 12 million man cutback halted previously. no exact numbers were given.
U S ambassador Llewellyn Thompson may visit Moscow next week to hear Soviet positions on Berlin negotiations. The plan, tied to a Western ministers meeting, aims to gather Soviet input ahead of the U N General Assembly session opening September ninth. Grove arrived from Bonn bearing a letter from Chancellor Adenauer. officials consider Thompson meeting Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko in Moscow.
Six touring French architectural students claned Corry's hospitality after a lengthy U.S. motor journey. Their Oldsmobile broke near Esso Hall. locals, including Don Wharton Jr and Elisabeth Knapke, helped arrange repairs and shared conversations before the group resumed their trip en route to France aboard a chartered airliner.
Pennsylvania voters may see Sunday alcohol sales allowed statewide within two months as a Senate bill passed the House. Rep Percy Foot opposed the measure, while supporters did not speak in favor. the bill would take effect 60 days after enactment, extending tavern hours on Sundays.
A year-old farmer from near Napoli suffered a chest injury when his heart and lungs were exposed after the chest was ripped open by a mowing machine. Emergency surgery was performed at Salamanca District Hospital by a chest surgeon who drove from Gowanda to assist. Campbell was moved to a safer location, condition listed as critical.
Race track figures from six states were questioned today as investigators sought to unravel a plot to silence two witnesses in a Senate Crime subcommittee hearing on big time gambling. Names from Illinois Kentucky Ohio Pennsylvania Missouri and Louisiana appeared among those under subpoena or named as involved in race wire services and alleged threats.
The National Bank introduces automated check handling using Burroughs Electronic Bookkeeping Machine with magnetic ink checks and personalized imprinted deposit tickets. President H Mar on Keppel says the system speeds service and cuts paperwork, inviting the public to see a live demonstration tomorrow.
Clarion County authorities report Donald Beers, 31, of Shippenville accidentally killed himself with a 422 caliber pistol. Beers was found near his home after a hunting dogs training session on Monday night. The incident occurred as he reportedly fell from a vehicle or location, with details under official review.
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