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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1963
Page
1
A fragmented local notice notes Corry weather conditions at Bar with unclear details. It mentions laundry items and a chaise, a bed pallet, and various household objects. The text is garbled but centers on a weather update affecting Bar and surrounding areas.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a Pennsylvania state incorporation matter with references to an organization in formation. It notes a resignation of a minister and a partial mention of business purposes and department approvals, in a state government notices style.
The February Erie County grand jury returned 17 indictments including a Corry man Quentin Nielsen of 22 West Frederick St for a morals offense alleged last August. Four false pretenses indictments targeted William L. Ball of Oli City for defrauding Heberlein Motor and Citizens Bank of Corry among others. Ball allegedly deposited the advertising checks to his own account while no longer with the firm. Jury adjourns and will begin new business Monday with a tour of local county facilities.
Rome AP reports Prime Minister Harold Macmillan and Italian Premier Amintore Fantani held a second round of talks aimed at salvaging Britain's place in the European Common Market. They discussed methods to sustain European unity despite French opposition after De Gaulle vetoed Britain’s entry.
The Erie County Orphans Court judge race grows hot as four candidates Johnson Dwyer Galbo and Dailey contend for the 25000 a year post. Dwyer accuses County Republican Chairman Coughlin of tailoring publicity while Dailey, once a Democrat, now seeks the Republican path.
Police report a man shoplifted a jacket valued at 9.90 from Murphy store. Allan Shaw called in the theft, and officers located Metro Fedorchuk 26 years old on West Main wearing the jacket. He pled guilty before Alderman Cobbett and paid 25 fine plus 49 costs and 9.90 restitution, then released.
Two trains collided head on near Hannover last night after the Hannover Linden service reportedly ran a stop signal. Three people were killed and 19 injured in the accident, according to German Railways.
Destructive winds and heavy rainfall disrupt power, transport and schooling from California to Idaho. In northern California rivers rise, 9 dead and about 500 homeless after a three day storm dumping many inches of rain, winds up to 100 mph. Southern Idaho floods force hundreds from homes as Gov. Smylie rejects extreme emergency. Mountain region ice and rain worsen conditions. Northern California evacuations and Reno river floodwaters ease marginally as helicopters rescue stranded families.
The Corry Post Office yesterday opened a new substation at the Ritz Restaurant on North Center Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays and holidays. Postmaster James P. Sullivan said the substation will offer stamps, money orders, and mailing of parcel post packages.
A Corry group unformed to aid handicapped people will host a Valentine party next Friday at Emanuel Episcopal Church, inviting about 80 disabled adults and children. The event marks the first step toward a planned program to ease their daily life with a variety-show style arrival of guests.
Sen Strom Thurmond asserts behind the Cuba brush curtain lies a formidable Soviet base with missiles and 30000 to 40000 troops. Pentagon disputes citing varied intelligence. Secretary Rusk notes significant Soviet military presence. Thurmond details include nuclear tipped FROG missiles and Cruise missiles across coastal sites.
Washington AP Kennedy administration asks Congress for 19 million to fund fallout protection in suburbs. McNamara urges broadening civil defense to cover natural disasters. Plan cites 100 million potential shelter spaces and 70 percent ready this year, stressing urban gaps and need for federal support. A separate 175 million incentive would fund up to 2.50 per sq ft for civic and nonprofit shelters open to the public for at least 50 people.
Ankara crash leaves 79 dead, 62 on the ground, with nearly 200 injured. Five Americans among the dead including Paul Dragnic, a Fulbright student from Nashville. Military and passenger jets collided in a cloud near Ankara. many victims hospitalized, some hopelessly burned. Also notes bids for 1954 Republican National Convention from Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
Two federal income tax liens were filed in Erie County Prothonotary’s office against GOP Congressman James D. Weaver and his wife Mrs. James D. Weaver of Erie now residing in Washington, D.C. The liens total 3,022.41 dollars. Congressman Weaver said there may be a misunderstanding and he will clarify it. he noted he has not yet met revenue officials but intends to discuss the matter soon.
Ottawa reports secret talks fuel speculation Prime Minister John Diefenbaker may dissolve Parliament and seek a fresh mandate over U.S. demands on nuclear weapons. He met Governor General Vanier and Foreign Secretary Green with ambassador Titishie as Ottawa weighs dissolution possible after the cabinet meeting.
Quito Ecuador AP reports a convent school building in Biblan collapsed trapping about 450 children under ruins. Early toll lists 103 dead, most of them schoolgirls. many nuns and others were inside as services were held. Cause unknown and rescuers continue to search the rubble.
Cuban Americans fleeing Castro’s Cuba witnessed a gunfire flareup as a handcuffed prisoner broke from guards at Havana Airport and sprayed a fuel tank on a Cuban airliner. Passengers aboard a Red Cross plane reported the incident after landing in Miami with 106 evacuees. An escaping prisoner was captured. a guard fired a submachine gun burst but no one was wounded.
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