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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1963
Page
1
Fragment texts indicate a 1963 municipal or court notice involving a duly appointed executor in Pennsylvania. The readable segments mention an official day, a hospital and a street, with references to a corporate or municipal action and a commission.
A Dassenger airliner and a Turkish air force cargo plane collided over Ankara. Police estimate at least 115 killed including ground victims and hundreds injured. The MBA jet from Nicosia of 15 aboard with 11 passengers and 4 crew may have crashed in Ulus Square. Authorities say no American plane was involved.
Deputy game protector Lyle Watrous says thieves have stolen box traps used in the State Game Commission rabbit trapping campaign in Corry. The traps are clearly marked as property of the state and the thefts slow the effort to trap more than 100 rabbits, with a $10 fine per trap and police investigation ongoing.
Police investigate a theft at a Men’s clothing store owner in Upper Darby Pa. Loss totals 218000 including 20000 cash and 132000 in jewelry. A 900 pound safe was moved from a den second Modern and a collection of guns taken from a closet.
A 65 year old bank cashier, Hugh Bayard Campbell, is charged with embezzling $427,000 from the National Bank of Selma over 35 years. The warrant under the Federal Reserve Act was filed after a late credit statement triggered suspicions. Campbell, employed 45 years, faces federal charges.
Jackson AP reports the University of Mississippi faces a potential second desegregation court battle as another Black applicant seeks entry alongside James Meredith. Dewey Greene Jr., 22, Greenwood, was denied admission citing entrance requirements after attending Mississippi Vocational College for Negroes last year. An attorney said a federal court petition to compel acceptance would be pursued.
Edward Maguire, a contractor from Union City, sues the Paul Lawrence Dunbar Club Inc of Erie County for $1,822.54 plus costs, alleging a March 21, 1959 contract for erecting a building on Dunbar property. He says labor, materials, and contractor fees totaled $1,803 with $1,553 unpaid, plus interest. Attorneys McCulloigh and Carlburg represent Maguire.
Br. William D. McClel, Allegheny County Commissioner, announced the new 10,500-foot runway at Greater Pittsburgh Airport will be opened tomorrow for daylight use by jet aircraft. The opening is at the request of Cole Morrow, director of the Federal Aviation Administration airport service, who noted the county has fulfilled all contractual obligations in constructing the runway.
The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission voted 4 0 to not recommend any change in the second degree murder sentence of Dr Samuel M Sheppard former Bay Village osteopath who killed his pregnant wife eight years ago He began serving July 20 1955 and must serve at least 10 years with possible reductions for good behavior before parole consideration His lawyers sought clemency arguing his prison conduct and medical service might warrant a lesser sentence.
The State Highway and Bridge Authority reported that its 14 year program added 392 miles of new and improved highways, bridges and access roads in Pennsylvania. The 22 projects cost the state over 1122 million dollars with the federal government contributing 165.5 million.
Game Warden Virgil Grose disclosed details of a Wednesday shooting at Presque Isle State Park. He described a doe killed instantly while a fawn suffered in snow for hours before discovery. The fawn died despite potential relief with a single shot. Both animals were turned over to Soldiers and Sailors Home Grose Ward. The hunters face fines exceeding 200 each.
Audrey Janisch 23, wife of Rev. James Janisch, a Shiloh Trust trustee, died in a two car crash near Sherman as their car collided with a Batavia driver on an intersecting road during snowy conditions. Rev. Janisch survived with facial injuries. coroner ruled accidental death and no charges filed.
York weightlifting coach Robert C. Hoffman filed a $4 million libel lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Scranton against Bodybuilder Productions Inc. of Union City New Jersey and Joseph Witer of New York City. He claims untrue defamatory remarks were published about him in Mr America Magazine.
Northern California soaked as rain swollen rivers forced evacuations and sandbagging along Bend and the Oregon line. Winds up to 70 mph battered the coast while storms shut roads and schools from Washington to California. Five deaths in California were blamed on the weather. a boy was missing with no immediate relief.
New York AP reports rising steel costs threaten industry leaders as Bethlehem Steel Corp, the nation's second largest producer, warns 1962 car andes are hurt by high costs and U S Steel signals a cautious stance on wage talks. Bethlehem posts $88,677,761 profit, $1.80 a share, with execs urging no wage rise.
President Kennedy nominates Franklin D Roosevelt Jr to be undersecretary of commerce in a $21,000 a year post. If confirmed, he would follow Edward Gudeman and may be groomed for secretary or a New York Senate bid. Also named is Dr H Holton for assistant secretary of commerce in charge of economic affairs.
Buffalo, N Y An Elle County Court jury convicted Asia Patterson, 9 of first degree manslaughter for killing John Witherspoon, 4d, during a fistfight on June 23 at arrest corner. Sentencing set for February 25.
In Ottawa, Defence Minister Harkness says U S criticism will not alter Canada’s defense policy as Parliament debates the nuclear arms issue. Prime Minister Diefenbaker frames Washington’s note as unwarranted intrusion while opposition targets the government’s stance. The talk hints at an approaching general election and a disputed North American security role.
A small plant’s near move from Union City Pa to Olean NY highlights fierce interstate struggle for new industry. The Cory Area Development Corp. backs five new plants, while Washington and the Small Business Administration weigh in with loans. The fight focused on Standard Chair Co. and drew coverage from Buffalo Evening News and political pressures from Pennsylvania and New York.
Penn State Behrend Campus begins a special education course for Corry Area teachers, starting Monday at 7 p.m. in Room 20 at Corry High School. Richard J. Hess will teach, covering gifted and handicapped children. Enrollment requires 60 hours or junior standing. three credits available on graduate or undergraduate levels, or non-degree credit.
Elk Engineering Works Inc at Marys Pa ends 57 years of foundry and machine shop operations. Manager C F Kronenwetter says no new orders are being taken, plant employing 21, will stay open 3 4 weeks to finish on hand work as regional business declines push closure.
Erie County DA Herbert J. Johnson Jr. appears set for the Orphans Court judgeship via a Scranton appointment. Harrisburg interviews followed county GOP backing from Carmelita Coughlin as James Dwyer also sought the post. If confirmed by the Senate, Johnson would fill the vacancy created by Judge Samus Roberts and take office after confirmation.
In Dallas a car carrying two schoolgirls struck a traffic light pole, fatally injuring pedestrian Ziva Thompson 4. Officers pursued and caught the driver aged 5 and her 14 year old companion. Thompson died at a hospital three hours later. Authorities say the car was driven without permission. the girls were turned over to juvenile authorities.
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