CofC Donates Job Handbook To High School
The Corry Chamber of Commerce donated the sixth edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook to Corry High School. Superintendent Thomas R. Shupe received the volume from Chamber president Darwin Walcott, while guidance counselors Carl Rennells and Mrs. George Pfusch will use it to aid students exploring job opportunities. The handbook covers 700 occupations and 90 industries with education, earnings, and advancement details, and notes labor market shifts due to technology and economic growth.
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Bob Hope Delayed From Overseas Tour
Hollywood comedian Bob Hope remains at home for a few extra days after medical advice to rest. He was set to depart yesterday on his 12th annual USO tour to entertain servicemen in Turkey Crete Greece Libya Cyprus and Italy.
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Push to lower voting age to 18 gains federal backing
President Kennedy's Commission on Registration and Voting Participation urged states to set 18 as the voting age. It also called for ending poll taxes and literacy tests, arguing no citizen should pay for the vote. The group cited youth political disengagement and low turnout from ages 21 to 20 as justification. Currently 8 states allow 18-year-olds to vote, with varying ages nationwide.
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Corry Atty Named County DA's Assistant
Atty William Peiffer was named assistant district attorney in the office of Edward Carney, completing a five person staff. Peiffer replaces Atty Frank McKnight, who had held the job under earlier administrations. Salary set at 3500 annually. Carney cited cooperation with Corry and Union City police and civic leaders, aiming to ease 70 mile round trips to Erie and broaden the district attorney's office to aid police with legal advice.
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Guardsmen Charged In Explosions Near Alabama Campus
Four Alabama National Guardsmen face charges for triggering minor explosions near the University of Alabama while on federal desegregation duty. Three blasts occurred mid November near a dormitory housing Vivian Malone, with James Hood also involved. No injuries reported.
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Berlin Open City Christmas crossing eases wall barrier
West Berliners streamed through the Communist wall to reach East Berlin for the first time in 28 months as East German guards lifted barriers early. Officials expect up to 800000 visitors before the Christmas crossings end, with about 30000 already traveling today.
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Believer Mice Chewed Wire Start Barn Fire at Waterford Farm
The 36 by 42 foot barn on Thomas McAndrews farm was destroyed along with 18 head of beef cattle after a snowplow operator alerted him to flames at about 1 am yesterday. Firefighters saved the house nearby as wind pushed the fire away. Loss includes tractor, 12 tons of hay and 250 bushels oats. Insurance covers about 1900 dollars. McAndrews plans no rebuilding until spring.
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Russia Bolsters Frontier Amid China Tensions
Western sources in Moscow report the Soviet Union reinforced troops on the border with China. London and Paris officials note a moderate eastward troop shift from central Russia detected in October. Units reportedly move toward Xingjiang near China’s northwest border amid two years of Sino-Soviet border troubles.
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Name Proposed for Pa Kinzua Dam Gavin Dam Contender
Rep. Albert W. Johnson of Smethport Pa proposes naming the Allegheny River dam under construction at Kinzua Pa in honor of his predecessor the late Rep Sean H Gavin. Johnson, a three week House member, says he introduced a resolution to name the dam Gavin and another to amend the Constitution to permit school prayer and Bible reading.
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Moslem Priests Hacked To Death In Burma Clash
Seven members of a caravan of Moslem priests and helpers were shot and hacked to death by Karen rebels near Moulmein. Government troops fought the rebels, killing ten. five soldiers died. Rebels are believed linked to the National Democratic Front, whose talks with the government were broken off last month.
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21 Men On Trial For War Crimes At Frankfurt
West Germany opened its biggest war crimes trial with 21 men accused of murder or complicity in gassings shootings hangings and fatal tortures at Auschwitz. The defendants include 20 former Auschwitz SS administration members and an ex-prisoner turned trusted aide. The trial covers mass murder of Jewish inmates and others from Poland and Soviet camps. The court planned to hear evidence including Rudolf Hoess diaries. one defendant absent due to illness faces a separate trial. The maximum sentence is life imprisonment as capital punishment had ceased in 1949.
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Grain Sales To Russians Snags Foreign Aid Plan
Washington reports House and Senate conferees will work to resolve a $470 million difference and a grain sales dispute with the Soviet bloc as they seek agreement on foreign aid appropriations. Senate votes set aid at about $1.27 billion, House at $2.00 billion, with White House request at $4.5 billion. Debate centered on export credit guarantees for trade with Communist countries and a possible return of the bill to conference if a stalemate occurs. Johnson urged continuing sale of wheat as a path to compromise.
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Boy, 7 Dashes Into Path Of Car In Corry
A seven year old boy named John Petty escaped unhurt after dash into a southbound car at South Center and Pleasant Streets. The driver, Donald Gibbs of Snyder Circle, braked but could not avoid striking the boy who got up and ran away. Police identified the boy and notified his mother Mrs Helen Petty of West Pleasant Street. Police Chief Harley Drake urged parents to warn children to wait for traffic and exercise care on snow and ice.
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Derailment Cleared in Pennsylvania After Freight Train Spill
Railway traffic returned to normal between Altoona and Harrisburg as work crews reopened three main tracks blocked by a 22 car derailment six miles west of Cincannon. The incident occurred Wednesday night involving unspecified freight cars in two trains, with 22 cars affected and several derailed.
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Wright and Conved Food Drive Aids Salvation Army
Students collected fanned foods for the Salvation Army to aid needy families. Capt John Edcea, officer in charge of the Citadel Pewtetag team, is pictured overseeing the effort.
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Daily Dog Digest two errant dogs face fines and fees
Police traced two stray dogs to owners John Babcock of 727 Mead Avenue and Roger Sheehan of 206 West Church Street. Babcock paid 4.50 to reclaim his dog and faces 12 more in fines and costs after authorities turned the case over to Alderman Porter Auer. Sheehan paid 1.50 for four days of board plus 50 cents for a required call and will owe a 3 fine and 9 costs in addition.
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Winter Auto Crashes Across Area Scatter Snowy Roads
Corry State Police report two more winter crashes near Union City on Route 6 and Route 16. Robert S. Sanker, 43, of Titusville slid on the icy road. no injuries but $170 damage. Raymond Crotty Jr., 19, of Erie collided with Clifford Weed, 53, of Millville after blowing snow reduced visibility. $500 total damage.
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Pittsburgh Six Alarm Fire Freezes Hoses In Ice
AP reports a six alarm blaze in Pittsburgh early today tearing through a two story building housing a tavern on the first floor and a club above. Fire crews battled subzero weather as hoses froze in inches of ice and slush leaving firefighters ice covered while flames gutted the Roses section structure.
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