20 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1961
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment mentions attempts to test a new flight plan, a pair related to NFVAT, a hole chain car, and a possible ceiling or sensor reference. Several incomplete words obscure specifics, but the fragment implies a set of vehicular and route adjustments under uncertain context.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Stein Dairy and Cows, with garbled phrases about a place, date, and local names. Readable items include Stein Dairy and references to dairy cattle. No clear event details or actionable facts emerge from the damaged snippet.
Firefighters battled a blaze at the William Pick farm in Concord Township west of McCray Church yesterday at 2 30 pm. Losses were estimated at 4000 on the building and 3000 on its contents with 1500 bales of hay 450 chickens a pony two dogs and equipment destroyed. Authorities cited wind gusts up to 40 mph and lightning as suspected but not confirmed. investigation ongoing with local insurance covering the losses.
Corry and Columbus Fire departments freed Daniel Toplovich after his tractor overturned and trapped him in mud east of Columbus. Rescue teams lifted the vehicle and he was transported to Corry Memorial Hospital with injuries described as minor, with mud depth cited as a life saver.
A wind whipped blaze leveled the Russell Mallory residence on Spith Street hill near Lawrence Airport, destroying the home and its contents. Mr and Mrs Mallory and their three children were away. Fire Chief Jerome Davis called it a stroke of luck, with loss totaling 12000 for building and contents, insured. Police initially traced the blaze but delayed pinpointing the scene before volunteers arrived.
A two car collision occurred yesterday at 2 30 pm on Route 89 north of Titusville involving 16 year old driver James Gratt and 26 year old Justus Gratt. No injuries were reported. Damages were estimated at 1500 dollars.
Fire at a Wrightsville church caused 26200 in damage with the blaze traced to an explosion in an oil furnace. Equipment from Wrightsville and neighboring towns fought it for about three hours. Damage to the building listed at 25000 with components valued at 1200. The fire was reported by resident Lawrence Hanner and investigated after control. Insurance coverage partially applied to the loss.
Oakmont resident Amilo P. Plawich Jr, 20, was found shot to death in a wooded area near his home in Allegheny County. Detectives from Allerhepy County are investigating the case, which was reported yesterday.
In Havana, industry faces paralyzed operations due to shortages of raw materials and spare parts. Former American owned plants like tires and rubber cite dramatically reduced output as Canada and Europe search for supplies. Officials note U S sanctions and nationalization drive Cuba to seek substitutes while production struggles to resume.
President Kennedy proposed a three year program of direct aid to states for schools and teacher salaries, plus a five year college scholarship and facility loan package. The plan totals 5.7 billion dollars, skipping church schools, aiming to raise standards and equalize opportunities nationwide.
The Kennedy administration signals a shift from Eisenhower era policy by proposing federal aid for school construction and teacher salaries. White House officials emphasize United States leadership on education funding while defining the scope of federal involvement. Continued on Page Eight.
AP reports eight Black students in Rock Hill South Carolina placed in solitary confinement after a sit down and refusal to work. York County prison camp superintendent Maloney says they will be released when ready to work and obey orders.
Clifton Howitt, 71, longtime secretary treasurer and pillar of the Wall Street firm, is remembered for his leadership and community service. The Delray Beach resident's obituary notes his devotion to finance work and local affairs.
Flooding from heavy rains and warm weather closed roads across the region. Creeks rose to two feet, washing over routes between Arbuckle flats and Union City, Elgin to Bovell's Corners, and Lovells Corners to Route. French Creek overflowed, isolating Meadville and Meade village areas as water blocked bridges and low-lying streets.
Randall Harkless, 40, of Columbus, RD 1, escaped serious harm when his 1955 car was struck at Scott's Crossing by a westbound Erie Lackawanna train. The front end took the impact and was knocked clear of the tracks. Harkless suffered only a scare. Train engineer Wilby Underwood stopped the locomotive after three quarters of a mile. Damage to the car was about 400 dollars. Police noted Scott's Crossing warns were functioning normally. A separate item recalls a prior accident nearby in recent weeks.
Brussels police report 25 victims of last week's Sabena jetliner crash will be flown to the United States for further attempts at identification. Investigators may use radiography and imaging methods to assist in recognizing remains.
A vehicle in a deserted parking area exploded, killing a man identified as Thomas Willems of Harrison, Ark. Witness Louis Howell, a hive chef, reported a bomb device appeared to cause the blast. The cause and circumstances remain under investigation.
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