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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1963
Page
1
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Gov Scranton unveils a plan for compulsory school reorganization emphasizing quality. He defers increased funding proposals while signaling possible new taxes if state aid remains unavailable. He backs community colleges and a revamped State Council of Education as major reforms.
Corry School Board moves to acquire 11 properties on the East South King area to clear the way for a new 16 room elementary school. The firm Hunter Campbell and Rea estimates a 14 month construction, aiming for a September 1964 opening. About $75,000 will be spent to acquire parcels with an annual district tax loss of around $650.
Corry Jol School Committee approves certificates of completion for students who cannot qualify for diplomas after four years of high school. Superintendent Shupe notes several students have good attendance and desire diplomas but unmet requirements. One student is 21. the certificate will resemble a diploma, waiving some requirements and recognizing effort while boosting diploma value. The plan, recommended by Shupe, gains near unanimous support and mirrors a trend seen across the state.
Power authority says a 2 800 foot smoke stack will be erected at the Bull Rim steam power plant near Oak Ridge, claiming it will be the tallest in the United States. TVA officials indicated readiness yesterday with planning details and safety assurances.
In Washington, Democrats led by Mansfield and Humphrey defend Kennedy Cuba policy against Republican charges of mismanagement. Rockefeller and Keating criticized disclosures as incomplete while urging factual substantiation and calmer public debate amid rising U.S. concern. President Kennedy plans a Thursday 4 p.m. news conference.
Artsnaw of G. C. Murphy Co. was named chairman of the Retail Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce replacing James Hammond. Narey Yenchak elected vice president and Mrs. Frank Grice secretary. New directors: Robert Clark, David Evans, Fred Sherzer, Glenn Henderson. The board urged Corry School Board to pursue a buy in Corry policy and formed a committee led by David Evans to work with radio manager Kenneth Rennekamp to revive the program Breakfast With The Merchants.
North Fast Police Chief Herbert Hesling shows department aids man's best friend as a German Shepherd roams streets with a rabbit trap and log. The dog drags the trap, hides, then is rescued by Patrolmen Dan Cushman and Gilbert Garnow in a garage before being returned to the grateful owner.
Corry School Board approves preliminary drawings for a $950,000 Concord School while a resident voices opposition, calling the plan a waste of taxpayers’ money. Mrs. George Downey argues the city cannot bear the cost given Corry’s population of 7,744, with 3,224 aged seven to 17 and 4,520 taxpayers after public assistance and other deductions.
Corry Area School Committee approves a six day festival at Corry High School's practice football field beginning in July. Rotary members will coordinate with Gooding Amusement Co. to operate concessions and use proceeds for Rotary student loan and scholarship funds. A $74 field usage fee is set to cover supervision and care.
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would license bingo and similar games run by churches and charitable groups, with 90 percent of proceeds kept by sponsors and the rest going to the general fund for education. Prizes capped at 250 dollars per game and 1000 dollars per occasion.
Russell L. Brant, longtime Corry Area High School staffer, was named assistant principal with an $8,000 annual salary starting July 1 on a 12 month contract as Principal Harold Wolfe nears retirement. Brant has 17 years coaching football and previously worked in New Brighton and Union City. He earned a bachelor’s in education from Tollana State Teachers College and a master’s in education from the University of Pittsburgh in 1957.
A fire of ungevernunea origin destroyed a Bear Lake house owned by the William Evans estate. Occupied four months, the building contained furniture said to belong to Albert Yoder who held an option to buy. Fire reported at 3:30 a.m. neighbors alerted late. nearby departments assisted but could not save the home. Loss total not yet determined. U S helps in flood relief in Manila as Alamo arrives with six Marine helicopters.
Harrisburg AP reports the state has spent more than 400000 in the current fiscal year to help distressed school districts, the highest in 13 years. The amount is over 80 percent of the 1962-67 level with five months remaining, far below WWII era spending, and reflects a long program begun in 1933 to steady chronically mismanaged districts. The total in 24 years has surpassed 37 million, with the 1959-60 payment of 1,109 to a single district noted as a turning point in property and school funding review. Continued on Page Three.
Judge Elmer Evans in Erie County court postponed Emory Albers of Spartansbore from sentencing on five fraud charges until the civil suit over Albers cashing about $130000 in checks at Citizens National Bank of Corry is resolved. The bank is alleged liable for cashing checks signed with fictitious names. Ohio log hauler Cogswell Pierpont received 10 years probation and must repay Thompson $20000, with payments of $100 monthly, while his restitution runs toward 6 years old. The cases overlap, with further details pending the Corry bank action and a combined total near $150000.
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