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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1961
Page
4
The article discusses municipal finances pressures at all government levels and reviews a trend toward merging police and fire departments into a single dual role service. It cites Sunnyvale California as a success story saving about 300000 yearly, while noting concerns over firefighting efficiency and insurance impacts. It mentions New Castle and Pennsylvania towns debating feasibility and legality of such unions.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recounts wartime dispatches from Manila and Japanese advances bringing heavy pressure on American forces. The report notes severe casualties on both sides and mentions a local accident where Mr and Mrs Brock were injured when their car crashed after a washout near South Center Street. Fire damage amounted to about $200, with several residents listed in the damaged dwelling record.
Four people were injured when a car owned by A B Corbin collided with a bob sled on West Pleasant Street last night. George Koestner Mel Lot McCray and Hurtson were taken to Dr Gillette's office for treatment. Lieutenant Vera Preston, 9, was seriously wounded in a separate shooting at a Liberty Street home, with conditions reported as serious at Corry Hospital. Mr and Mrs Barter of Westfield had their team upset Wyomaltum in a league game 41 7 at a Hat place.
Former U.S. Senator Chen Brewster of Maine, a staunch ally of Franklin D. Roosevelt and a longtime advocate of the New Deal, died yesterday at age 73. The Republican figure, known for his lasting political ties and influence, passed away after a lengthy illness at his home, with tributes noting his role in shaping midcentury policy and party alignment.
The piece honors Joseph Kennedy and his children, highlighting a disciplined, well bred clan devoted to patriotism and public life. It lauds Bobby and Jack Kennedy, Rose Kennedy, and siblings for campaign work, civic duty, and economic independence shaped by Joe Kennedy’s guiding influence and family unity.
Paul Harvey argues anti communism framed Cold War policy from the Roosevelts to Kennedy. He asserts Roosevelt sought world government, Truman and Eisenhower pursued patience toward Soviets, and Kennedy tried negotiations. The piece claims many officials betrayed secrets to Russia, questioning whose motives drove policy.
New York AP reports corporations plan higher outlays on plant and equipment in 1962. Machinery, steel, gas, and utilities lead the surge with projected billions in capex, while tax incentives and cautious optimism shape spending. Some firms remain wary despite optimistic forecasts.
Cardinal Spellman completed a Christmas visit to Berlin praising allied troops and expressing sorrow over continued communist conflict. The two day trip included a helicopter tour along the border and a brief crossing of Friedrichstrasse to wish Red Army guards a Merry Christmas.
Fragmentary newspaper masthead. Lists publisher George R Sanijip, editors William Eaton Alin Hasbrouck, and advertising manager John McLaughlin. Mentions Associated Press exclusive rights and various office locations. Billing and circulation details appear garbled.
James Marlow assesses President Kennedy after his first year in office. He notes mixed domestic results and cautious foreign policy, highlighting Congress battles, civil rights, Medicare for the aged, and education aid as areas left short. Kennedy’s Europe visits yielded few tangible gains while Khrushchev pressured Berlin and nuclear testing, shaping uncertain prospects for 1962.
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