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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
1
Latin nations show mixed reactions as the OAS debates immediate action against Cuba. Argentina's military chiefs pressure Frondizi toward firmer stance while Brazil and Mexico express caution and concern over Havana expulsions and U S diplomacy.
The Pennsylvania Gas Company serving about 4300 customers seeks a 30 cent monthly rise to cover higher gas costs from two suppliers. If approved by the PUC, the increase would average 12 months per bill. The company cites increased costs and notes existing surcharges while detailing supplier price changes and affected local towns.
A fire sparked in the coal furnace of a clothing store in Waterford’s IOOF Building. A man on a fire escape dodges heavy smoke while firefighters deploy varied equipment to combat the blaze.
Firefighters from 10 communities battled a basement fire at the Milee Clothing Store in the Odd Fellows Block Waterford starting 11 am. The blaze threatened adjacent storefronts but by noon was contained to the building. No injuries reported as crews evacuated residents and officers coordinated mutual aid from Corry Edinboro Mill Village Union City and other towns.
Jim Jordan known as Fibber Magee 64 marries widow of Yogi Yorgesson here yesterday at Our Lady of Peace Cathedral. His first wife Marion who played Molly on their radio series died of cancer April 1.
Detroit dispatch reports Herman and Gunther Wallenda completed a high wire act at the state fair arena 26 hours after two troupe members died. A substitute aerialist filled the gap while Gene Mendez, flown in from Stockholm, joined for the performance despite the tragedy.
Harborcreek township moves to curb roaming dogs as residents report nightly disturbances. Supervisor Pranvis R. Szklenski notes state law requires 10 day hold for licensed dogs with $2 pickup and $2 per day for housing while unlicensed dogs may be disposed of immediately. Constable Peter DiNicola receives $50 extra monthly to enforce dog laws.
Congress weighs creating a watchdog committee to supervise the CIA after John A. McCone won Senate confirmation as director. The vote was 71 to 12 with 43 Democrats and 24 Republicans approving, amid concerns about potential conflicts of interest. Some opponents claimed a watchdog is unnecessary, while Hubert Humphrey signaled objections.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk scheduled a news conference at 4 PM EST today after returning from the Inter-American for lab ilinaters meeting in Punta del Este.
President Kennedy calls for a $19. million permanent expansion of federal welfare outlays and a broad revision of HEW grant rules. He urges extending the $100 million annual aid to dependent children of the unemployed, rehabilitative programs, and increased child welfare funding. He criticizes cuts to relief rolls and ties the message to a wider welfare overhaul. Also notes liquor store sales in Pennsylvania rose to 44,990,302 in December.
In Buenos Aires President Frondizi faces a military ultimatum to break relations with Cuba over Punta del Este stance. Foreign Minister Carcagno aligns with Brazil and others for delaying Castro expulsion from the OAS amid Argentine political strains and U S influence.
Firefighters from three trucks and 27 men battled a blaze at the home of Andrew Ranyak on Concord Road Union City. Losses to the garage and contents were estimated at 700 dollars after a pan of burning fluid ignited while Ranyak attempted to warm a tractor motor.
Seven members of the Brooklyn Gallo Gang rescued six children from a third floor apartment fire on the same day. Albert Gallo, 32, joked they might be arrested for extinguishing the blaze without a license while Larry Gallo was hospitalized for smoke inhalation. Police praised the rescue amid recent gang activity.
A New Castle reporter Phil Aus of the New Castle News was arrested on disorderly conduct charges after allegedly trying to sit in a private conference of the mayor city council and an insurance committee. He was released pending a hearing scheduled for today.
President Kennedy orders a double edged inquiry into stockpiles of strategic materials and halts most purchases. He says the vast program invites mismanagement and profiteering while forming a special commission to reassess policies in light of new defense needs. He vows full evidence to Sen Symington and stresses public access to the findings.
A 22 year old Corry man Floyd N Hoffman pled guilty in Erie County court to drunk driving. He was fined 100 dollars plus court costs and placed on two years probation with an 18 month driving ban. The incident occurred January 2 on North Center street when Hoffmans car rear ended Edward Shumsky of R D J Corry who waited at a red light. the windshield was frosted.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower urged Americans to repudiates feather-bedding and glorify hard work at a Chamber of Commerce banquet in Los Angeles. He warned that unwarranted idleness could slow growth and noted public concern over make-work projects and inefficiency in past decades. He spoke during a tour stop at Palm Desert where a private dinner was planned that night.
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