07 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1961
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Enn, Said, Puy, and Ving in unclear relation. The readable names appear without context or dates, making it difficult to determine the event, location, or identities involved. Readers are left with partial fragments and no coherent incident.
A fragmentary note references a relay event at state level with unclear details. Names, dates, and locations are unreadable, leaving only a vague sense of a track relay competition and its参加.
A Corry mother to be Mrs. Russell White died at Corry Memorial Hospital and her baby girl was stillborn after a crash on West Smith Street. The infant's father, Harley McCray, and another driver, both hurt, faced cautious investigations as snow conditions hindered rescue. Police say a driven car veered on the snow covered berm and collided with the Whites when McCray attempted to brake. The accident left both vehicles wrecked and the hospital seek new details for a fuller report.
Elisabethville and surrounding Katanga faced renewed air raids by UN planes. Katanga forces attacked the UN headquarters near the city as U.S. aircraft faced firing incidents over Elisabethville, prompting discussions in Leopoldville and Washington on security and airlift protections. Reports state a Globemaster was shot at but sustained no major damage while U.S. and UN authorities denied involvement in the raids. Continued coverage noted American caution and protective measures for future air operations.
Sagimaster Postmaster urging careful mailing of Christmas gifts. He notes fear and delay in parcel delivery, urges proper outside labels and an extra inner label for parcels. He cites simple steps to ensure timely, accurate mailing and announces extended window hours through December 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Sundays.
American troops begin autobahn transit through East Germany to Berlin as Soviet checkpoints clear the first battalion in 89 minutes. The 9th Infantry Division relieves the 18th Battle Group, with convoys planned over the week. Mascot dog Lee and serially numbered flag accompany the advance amid Soviet protests and East German denials of guaranteed free movement. Also reported: a separate Pittsburgh crash claims Leon J. Bosack, 51.
President Kennedy sought standby federal power to fund public works and retraining while pledging to aid communities harmed by imports. He announced November unemployment at 6.1 percent, vowed no permanent paternalism, and urged tariff relief and job-creating measures amid labor and manufacturing pressure.
Quentin McCray of Corry recalls Pearl Harbor 20 years after as the USS Sumner crew trained in San Diego before sailing toward Honolulu. He describes the surprise attack and the shock of friends lost and ships sunk, noting the day’s lasting impact on his life and those who served.
International Foam Inc seeks a 15000 dollar loan to launch a polyurethane foam plant in Corry in the former Fabrics Inc. site. Directors hint at a 9000 dollar loan secured by equipment, with ownership shared by Phil Zalzneck David Evans Morton Gross Gerson Berman and Joe Falnstein. Operations planned in Clinton street site with six workers, expecting rising demand for cushions pillows mattresses and rug underlay. CATDC to vote at a special session next Tuesday at noon.
The Corry Public Library board met to name two new trustees Mrs William Hall and Mrs David MacKenzie and to set future plans. A purchasing committee was formed to buy a typewriter and file cases for magazines and address overdue magazine citation issues. The library will close December 31 to January 2, with extra hours December 28 and 29 from 2 to 5 pm.
The Pentagon says Pearl Harbor remains closed to further official inquiries about why the United States was caught off guard. The 20th anniversary of the attack spurred debate, but eight prior inquiries, including Roosevelt’s commission, found errors rather than willful duty failures. The ongoing public debate persists despite the joint congressional committee’s conclusion that Hawaiian command errors were not acts of disobedience.
The chaotic scene around Elvis Presley fans in Memphis drew crews to shore up a highway shoulder and pothole repairs as gravel and debris spread along the road. Patrols were dispatched to manage the crowd and preserve traffic flow amid the disturbance.
Secret talks between Pease counsel and Millcreek School Board fail to produce a settlement. Judge Rossiter notes progress as Pease dismissal hearing resumes at 9:30 am tomorrow in the Millcreek Municipal Building. A writ petition seeks to halt the school board process, filed by 14 township taxpayers.
The article cites President Kennedy criticizing the national habit of watching television instead of exercising. He describes Americans, including children, spending long weekends indoors and relying on TV for activity, urging more physical movement and less sedentary leisure.
A man identified as John Bastie of North Versailles was killed yesterday when his car collided with another vehicle near Pustaburgh. Authorities are investigating the crash and have released scant details about the parties involved.
A brush fire near Everett yesterday killed an 11 year old man as he tore down a fence. Police say Martin V. Diehl may have started the blaze by dropping ashes from his pipe into dry brush while working near his home. Diehl died from second and third degree burns and complications.
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