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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal announces its daily except Sunday publication from West South Street Corr y Pa with staff roles and advertising rate info. Listing of publishers managers and AP rights notes, plus mail rates and display deadline details.
The Civic Affairs Committee of Lorry and 11 others across six states funded by a Ford Foundation grant has stalled after finding little public apathy in Corry. Efforts to mobilize locals for surveys and public studies faltered as turnout appeared sufficient, prompting questions about whether the problem exists. The group notes strong local engagement in school building, YMCA, hospital funding, and industrial development, paralleling national voter turnout, casting doubt on claimed apathy. Community initiatives and CAIDC funding by many residents further complicate the inquiry into public apathy.
A Corry sermon titled The Price in Christ explores Christmas as a gift rooted in unmerited divine mercy. Rev George A Myers contrasts material gifts with the eternal prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus, highlighting a new creation emerging within believers and the ultimate reconciliation with God.
Twenty years ago yesterday London faced a heavy air raid by German forces. Explosions and fires raged through the capital for hours as people sought shelter and emergency services battled to control blazes. In Westchester area, injuries occurred from falls and accidents as severe weather and icy streets added danger. Leo Ripps, 42, of West Smith Street, was treated after a fall on the ice and others were reported injured in separate incidents.
Unanimous vote placed E Whittlesey as president of the school board at last evening’s meeting in Harry Aller’s room. Mrs Bliss of West Pleasant Street was the highest bidder for the health bonds sale, aimed at tuberculosis prevention.
In Tucson Arizona a cheap, quick fix for failing jet engines is found by feeding walnut shells into the air intake. The abrasive shells clean out debris, bird feathers, sand, and old newspapers, avoiding lengthy teardown. A $90 sack reportedly restores engine zip in about four minutes.
At Vandenberg Air Force Base California the Discoverer satellite streams data as the Air Force weighs when to release its capsule. A three day orbit is under consideration after a record two day orbit. The craft launched December 7 contains spy gear and instruments for radiation tests.
Editor notes Americans face fewer restrictions when investing overseas. Brokers open branches abroad to trade foreign stocks for U S investors and some foreign exchanges allow direct access through local firms. Despite gains, withdrawal limits and currency exchange hurdles persist in several countries.
A garbled report notes investors, including wealthier backers, move money into European exchanges amid weak conditions. It contrasts early cautious buying with later rapid purchases by sophisticated American traders, hinting at shifting capital flows and renewed interest from American investors.
A 63 year old area woman was critically injured in a one car crash between Oi City and Dempsey town yesterday evening. She was thrown from the car, struck a tree, and admitted to Oi City Hospital with facial injuries. Her daughter Mrs Betty Brown of Cherrytee and her 17 year old grandson Richard Brown were passengers. the male occupant reportedly wore a necktie and suffered minor injuries.
The Supreme Court weighs Pennsylvania blue laws that ban Sunday sales of beer and wine and dancing. City solicitor David Berger says the law is a social excuse to restrict workdays, while Theodore Mann argues it harms Orthodox Jews who observe Friday Sabbath. Over two days, opponents cite hardships for those observing non Sunday Sabbaths.
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