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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1962
Page
4
Editorial reflects on Morganstern's call for a robust White House Kremlin link and a fail safe direct line, arguing the dire need for nuclear disarmament after Geneva talks stall. It emphasizes educating the Russian public to influence world opinion and deter annihilation, urging action to prevent a nuclear catastrophe.
Hal Boyle notes a quirky mix of trivia from 100 uses for leftover turkey to phones, Puritans, and Dutch settlers. He cites George Berlin royalties and shifts in gender labor participation, alongside odd laws and clever maxims, all in a humorous review of American life.
In Corry Yourrall readers are invited to a daily slice of pure reading enjoyment featuring a rotating lineup of stories, features, and light entertainment designed to brighten mornings and provide a steady stream of engaging content.
Jim Bishop sketches Jack Mehler, a once powerful lawyer and congress ally, now home in Teaneck New Jersey with cancer of the throat. Evvy Reichardt cares for him as he recalls friends, lost fortunes, and a life of public service. Mehler fought in the Ardennes and after a 1961 throat cancer diagnosis endured surgeries, radiation, and chemo without relief.
Samuel G. Fitch, 20, of Linesville, was killed instantly at 3 15 p m yesterday seven miles south of Linesville when struck by a southbound car driven by James Dolney 35 of Hartstown Fitch was in the southbound traffic lane directing traffic around a car stuck in a snowbank He had been a passenger in the car and was struck as Dolney neared a curve and could not see him Fitch was a musician and bassist for the Gabe Garland Review and Orchestra at Hazelton He had played with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra Meadville Givie Band and studied at the Berklee School of Music in Boston
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recounts December 26 1942 with World War II updates from Moscow where German forces suffer losses while Soviet troops advance. Corry celebrates a peaceful Christmas amid restrictions as locals return home for holidays and a councilman narrowly escapes injury from falling ice. A carol singing group tours the city, adding festive spirit to a wartime holiday.
A Concord Township farmer who escaped authorities after terrorizing his family with an ax last fall was jailed Sunday awaiting Alderman George Gordon's hearing. Also noted were deaths of Mrs. Mary A. Cafferty and Mrs. Catherine B. Loveland, hospital injuries to a boy from Spar tasburg, and a Buffalo death of Arthur A. Desmond.
Paul Harvey argues that U S citizens push Uncle Sam to spend far more than the nation can afford. He warns that a Christmas daily mindset drives a huge 1955 budget rise. He notes defense stays at 47 billion, while other spending leaps to 37 billion, a 40 percent increase.
A critical note argues non-defense spending covers essentials yet includes broad subsidies and unearned benefits. It frames government aid as costly, warns against perpetual debt, and labels federal funding as draining taxpayers while condemning politicians buying re election with others’ money.
Churches worldwide hosted crowded services as Christians gave thanks for peace in the nuclear era. In Bethlehem pilgrims filled the Church of the Nativity. President Kennedy spent Christmas at Palm Beach Florida with Caroline and John Jr., attending Mass and hosting guests aboard his yacht, while the nation faced snow and rain across many states.
A New York AP report notes optimism in the travel industry for 1963 as Americans are urged to spend more overseas and domestically. 1962 saw about two million U.S. citizens travel abroad, with expenditures rising to around 2.8 billion dollars, while domestic travel hit 23 billion. Predictions call for 2.5 million abroad and spending over 3 billion in 1963, aided by promotions and cheaper fares, though IRS rules on expense accounts and potential strikes remain risks.
Palm Beach Florida Sen Douglas MacArthur the former five star general has agreed to mediate the dispute between the Amateur Athletic Association and the National Collegiate Athletic Association over authority to certify U S athletes for the Tokyo 1964 Games The AAU must poll its 32 member executive committee before talks can proceed with arbitration likely only acceptable to the NCAA
The Corry Evening Journal includes staff roles and contact details for editors managers and advertising staff. It lists G R Sample as general manager and Allan Hasbeouck as advertising manager with Tobi McLaughlin and others, noting address and office locations.
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