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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1962
Page
4
An editorial argues that a national urban affairs department could become a major political instrument. It claims 4 billion yearly funding would shift programs from the Housing and Home Finance Agency into federal control. The piece warns such patronage could enable a sustained party dynasty through mass transit education and civil defense among other powers.
In a February dispatch, Japan's advances toward Java intensify as an invasion is anticipated. Local notes report expanded firefighting gear from Warren fire department, theft at N. Cohen and Sons station, and Millcreek Trojans winning their tenth straight league game before a large crowd. Corry Junior High Blue days beat Bloomfield 18 to 8. Year 1922 recalls Rotary Club meeting at Phoenix Hotel, moonshine suspects bound over, and a child seeking a foster home.
The text explains when a person dies without a will the estate follows Pennsylvania intestate laws. If no relatives closer than first cousins exist, the Commonwealth inherits. Oral promises by the deceased are invalid unless witnessed and written within ten days, and such documents can only dispose of personal property up to $500.
Philadelphia AP report states Ernest J. Lanigan, noted sports writer and Baseball Hall of Fame historian, died yesterday at age 80. Lanigan worked for the Philadelphia Record, Sporting News, New York Prep, and Cleveland papers, joined the Hall of Fame in 16 and served as historian since.
Dunkirk New York Troopers charged Constantine A Janik 45 with possession of a blackjack after stopping his car for a missing front license plate. He refused to be fingerprinted and faces driving with a suspended license charges. a hearing is set for February 26. he remains jailed. Patrols found the missing plate on the front seat.
Fragmented OCR text shows newspaper branding, publisher credit, and scattered pricing notes. Mentions Detroit Chamber of Commerce and Philadelphia Post Glew, with subscriptions at 1.00 per year by mail and 42 cents for single copies. public notices and dates are unclear due to garbled text.
George Sokolsky analyzes the Khrushchev Kennedy standoff, warning that war or immediate terms loom. He argues Khrushchev uses Khrushchev's relatives to keep lines open while dangers rise for US policy and warns of Albania as a destabilizing factor. The piece stresses the President's choice between confrontation and avoiding war is critical, with potential global consequences.
Reporter Jim Bishop muses on women’s nerves and relaxation, describing types of anxiety, social worries, and reactions at parties. He weaves personal anecdotes about family members and colleagues, noting female self-awareness, vocal concerns, and the search for calm in daily interactions.
U S corporations report 1961 profits moving higher as several firms beat 1960 results. Gains come from greater output and sales in late 1961 and cost cuts from mechanization boosting margins. Despite some declines, overall earnings improved, with dividends rising and expectations of stronger fiscal years ahead.
Crawford County held its vocational agriculture project contest with Spartansburg youths leading the list of winners. Joe Russell David Theuret Eldon Troyer Howard Burleigh Steven Capela Robert Rigby Darrell Schweitzer Sumie Miller Dave Hebers Bruce Pay er Joh Hathaway Tom Ham rick Dennis Albers Pret Donor James Bucksbee Don Crowther Gilbert Rigby and Steven Capela earned top ribbons. Prize money came from Crawford County Bankers Association and Crawford County Pomona Grange, each donating 100 dollars. State score cards and four-group judging were used. Winners will have their projects entered in the Pennsylvania State University state evaluation workshop.
James Marlow assesses relations between Kennedy and Khrushchev as the two heavyweights exchange careful moves. Berlin, Laos, Vietnam, and nuclear tests keep the cold war in play while both leaders pause to gather strength before any renewed clash. The pattern mirrors last year, with no clear resolution in sight.
Kane Jack and Marjoris Lynch of Milwaukee acquire ownership of the Lobo Wolf Pack. Dr BH McClery confirms the transfer as negotiations near completion to keep the wolves in the present park area under the existing park name. The couple has resided locally for about a month and has operated the wolf farm since 1920.
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