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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1963
Page
1
Probate records list an intestate estate in Erie County with payment and rent details. The undersigned executor requests claims against the estate of the deceased and announces administration measures as required by local law.
A wave of Asian type influenza spreads from the Eastern Seaboard into the Midwest, confirming outbreaks in Michigan Ohio and Kansas amid rising hospital admissions and job absenteeism. Officials report increased pneumonia influenza deaths and gauge continued spread into March across Tennessee Kentucky Missouri and Chicago area.
A historic cold snap drops temperatures to minus twenty four degrees overnight with little relief today. Winds ease but drifting snow persists though skies are clear behind a frigid ridge. Forecasters warn the immediate outlook remains bitterly cold across the area.
The Corry Cab Co. wins a temporary franchise from the Public Utility Commission to resume service after months of absence. George Hartley and Alfred Aikens will own and operate two 1963 cars from an office at 15 South First Avenue. A hearing on March 8 in Erie County Courthouse will decide long term status. The fare schedule raises base first mile to 75 cents, with 35 cents per extra mile, 25 cents for a third passenger, 50 cents for a fourth, and 25 cents per five minutes waiting.
Police report two minor crashes yesterday. Luther L. Anderson, 47, of Jamestown, stopped on White Street at West Columbus Avenue when Mias Davids Morris, 315 West Pleasant Street, rear ended his car causing $75 damage. In a separate incident at 7:30 p.m. Andrew V. Sventek, 42, of R. D. 1 Corry knocked down nine year old Paul R. Mather Jr., 626 South Center Street, who was treated and released for facial bruises and hand injuries after darting into the street. Sventek said the boy stepped from in front of the other car. the boy was brought to Corry Memorial Hospital for treatment.
In Manila AP report Flasif Elorde of the Philippines retained the world junior lightweight title by outpointing Johnny Bizzaro of Erie Pa. Elorde weighed 130 pounds to Bizzaro’s 1291 4, with no knockdowns. Bizzaro bled from the nose and eye in late rounds but pressed a persistent attack, giving Elorde trouble throughout the bout.
Cuban Armed Forces Ministry says pirates aided by Americans machine gunned two Cuban fishing boats 85 miles east of Havana and towed them north. Victims say two Americans commanded the attack. Cuba blames mercenaries backed by Yankee imperialism. Miami reports training for Bay of Pigs veterans starts next week in March.
Six Corry Area High School juniors take a qualifying test in Erie for a two week Eastern United States tour ending with a visit to the United Nations in New York. Sponsored by the Erie County IOOF picnic association, one student per county will be chosen for the school and UN experiences. Participants from Corry include Phyllis Chelton David Mackenzie Russell Clark Thomas Cush Bell Sally Cole and Michael Gates.
A US Navy search plane sighted the hijacked Venezuelan freighter Anzoategui moving south along the coast toward Brazil. Brazilian authorities weighed asylum for the hijackers while Cuba offered asylum to the crew if the ship reached its waters. The PALN group seized the vessel and aimed to force a U.S. destination.
Local political activity heats up as candidates prepare nominating petitions due by March 18. Three Carry school board seats, two City Council spots, and city treasurership are open. Incumbents Meerdink Tate and Tunnel leave in December. Clark seeking GOP council seat. Abbey undecided. County offices on ballot include judge, commissioners, treasurer, clerk, DA, register, coroner, surveyor. Primary May 21, polls 7 AM to 8 PM. Historic space suit exhibit swells at Smithsonian as John Glenn Jr donates flight suit and flag.
Jackson Mississippi AP twelve white jurors convict civil rights lawyer William Higgs in absentia on a morals charge involving a teen runaway. Higgs was found guilty after a 35 minute jury deliberation as he was not present. He faced six months in jail and a $500 fine with appeals planned.
Justice A Fisher of the New York Supreme Court in Buffalo approved a 21000 settlement in a medical malpractice case against Dr. Allen Pierce of Dunkirk. Plaintiffs Brenda Sullivan and her mother Elaine Craig, residents of Kenmore, were awarded 15000 and 6000 respectively with 40 percent of each payment ($8400 total) covering legal fees. The suit arose from Brenda’s fractured wrist after a 15 foot fall from a barn loft in Dunkirk on June 17, 1959, leading to infection and surgery with possible future procedures.
Clarence Wallace, chairman of the Airport Authority, said state funds for this year are exhausted and Corry funds have not been allotted. The 25 percent federal share is ready, but city and state approvals are needed before the local portion can be raised. Funds will be set aside at the new fiscal year's start July 1.
William Michael, manager of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service local office, announced 1962 unemployment compensation totaling $381,909 in the Corry Union City area from 11,573 recipients. Statewide payments reached $278,984,000 via 9,194,000 checks, with Corry office handling $708,136 through 21,537 checks in 1961.
A surge of volunteers forms an organized effort to aid handicapped children and adults. Nine organizations pledge support, businesses offer money and services, and individuals provide companionship and entertainment. The movement grew after a community party sparked widespread local involvement, highlighting the need to identify and assist the city’s handicapped population.
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