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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1963
Page
4
Editorial blasts House action cutting nearly 600 million from foreign aid, arguing it undermines national security. It criticizes aid to Viet Nam and the Alliance for Progress, says Marshall Plan-era wins are absent, and questions giving money to developing nations while corruption and inefficiency persist.
In the fiercest air combat over Italy to date Allied authorities report massed contingents of enemy bombers and escorting fighters clashing yesterday. In North Africa Allied observers note heavy action and tactical movements with RAF style escort formations. Local news covers a range of civic notices and sports results from Corry and surrounding towns.
In a note dated four decades past, Weho Ward announced the purchase of the Invader Meat Market. Details on who completed the deal and the market’s future plans were not fully disclosed in the fragment.
Thousands join a four day pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at Mt. St. Macrina in Mara town. The event continues through Labor Day with participants from various communities, highlighting religious devotion and regional tradition.
Analysis of women’s clubs from gossip and social gatherings to influential civic bodies. Highlights the Infant Welfare Society origin in Chicago in the early 1900s, later expanding to child development and public welfare. Notes federated networks exceed 15,000 clubs across 17 states, with examples like the Fairview Texas Junior Service League creating day nurseries and community services.
The piece argues amid Cuba crisis and Cold War tensions that the Soviet Union has been a careful negotiator who keeps its word. It reviews past treaties and inspections, contrasts Stalin era with postwar leaders, and notes U.S. and Soviet agreements on Berlin, Antarctica, and military observers.
The text notes a hill year tied to the success of a Second Vatican coupieil Ani and the consolation of a tas e problem, with ceremonies set on the grounds of the mother house of the Sisters of St Basil.
Erie County officials consider raising the bounty to 1000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Perkins killer. District Attorney Richard Bucurпатti says plan to seek approval to add funds, following an armed robbery at a Mobil station on Depot Road near Interstate 90 in pre dawn hours August 22. State Police Sergeant Leo Weir confirms the weapon as a .22 caliber revolver, narrowing leads. Local distributors Joseph Bull Inc and North East Wholesale also added a 500 dollar reward previously.
A 16 year old Browersville girl died and two companions were injured when their car left the curve and hit a tree near Exeter Township. Killed was Carole Fowler. The driver Susan Wample 16 of Boyertown and William Lute Jr 21 of Reading required hospital treatment.
Private First Class Robert E. Roden Jr. and Private First Class Jerry R. Hamilton, sons of local residents, visited Genoa and Livonia while Amphibious Squadron 12 ships called at ports including Munich Rome Florence Pisa and Venice. The Telegram notes new district scouting commissioner Blaney Sadoski of Hammett Pa oversees Erie County eastern units. Two local youngsters fractured arms in a toy tractor accident, with Jeanette Alford breaking her left arm and writing right handed, and David Alford breaking his right arm while writing left handed. James E. Miller, airman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Miller, serves with Patrol Squadron 10 at Brunswick ME learning maintenance and operation of Neptune aircraft systems. Donald D. Smuder of Corry completes a five week demolition and mine warfare course in Germany. Ajax Trot Works employees enjoyed a holiday after a power outage. a South Center street crash injured a local woman but with unusual luck the driver escaped. Wattsburg pair noted as rising in honky tonk while shrinking in live-?
Local sportsmen council praised for supporting conservation and state ties. Report cites urban growth, school construction, and a drifting wind of regional industry. Firemen plan park work, a dairy sponsor aids football practice, and a Corry-based service firm eyeing Warren area HQ amid gas and oil activity.
Harrisburg AP Gov Scranton vetoed a bill raising speed limits on highways including 55 mph for trucks and 60 mph for passenger cars on wider roads. He urged study before adoption and noted his action on the 1903 legislature’s measures, with 592 bills signed and 21 vetoed. The sponsors were Ralph Merry George Magee Jr Dean Polen and William Renwick.
Monongahela man Louis M. Varela Jr. sues U S Steel in federal court for 150000 claiming negligence after a fall on an off slick deck aboard a company riverboat near Clairton last April 13. He says he slipped into the water and was struck by the boat while serving as bargeman.
Hobart Hall, former Cotry Journal tino type operator now in California, seen in the 105th convention booklet of the International Typographical Union. Hall serves as president of the Long Beach ITU during its annual session in Long Beach.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and office details and rates for mail and carrier subscriptions. Advertising rates are available on request with a 9am display deadline noted. notices mention AP exclusive rights and post office registration.
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