21 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1961
Page
1
The readable text suggests plans and events tied to a Lent season, dairy mentions, and spring activities. It contains garbled names and places, making precise entities unreliable. The fragment hints at a timetable or balancing act amid unclear context and dates.
A fragmented OCR fragment references a city notice about thefts and local actions. It mentions a resident or official named Mains and notes an event or inquiry tied to Insyl, with regard to public proceedings and timing.
A severe winter storm paralyzed Lubbock and surrounding areas with a foot of snow and 20 inches in Clavene near Levelland. Schools stranded, buses stalled, and hundreds of motorists abandoned cars as National Guardsmen aided road crews. Texas troopers rescued a busload of children and took them to a church.
Washington AP reports Democratic congressional leaders predict smooth passage of Kennedy’s program. Senate leaders pledge prompt consideration as committees begin shaping action on key items including a $5.7 billion education program and a travel promotion bill to attract foreign tourists while curbing gold outflow.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower rests at his rented winter home facing a cold and lumbago. A secretary says he recovered enough to join his wife and friends for dinner at a local restaurant, as he contemplates resuming daily golf once fit.
Seven auto dealers presented bids for a new police car at the Corry city council session, in one of the largest bid presentations. Bids ranged from about 1 982.64 to 2 231. Some included federal tax. others did not. Mayor Kinley will study all bids and consider models before the March 6 council session.
A two car crash southwest of Youngstown Ohio claimed the lives of Florence Gehrisen 47 of Adi and Sarabelle Johnson 45 of Youngsville Pa. Drivers William Sowell 69 Huntsville and Cecile Lindel 51 Youngsville R D 1 were injured and hospitalized at Blanchard Valley Hospital. The accident occurred at the Ohio Route 24 and Route 89 intersection when each car entered the junction from different highways.
The college unveiled a four story BSepire Engineering Hall to be built at Carnegie College, with a Marywood Gardens dormitory and a three story addition to Margary Morcson College. The plan includes a seven story overall expansion featuring a new women's dormitory and a substantial campus upgrade.
Railroad crews clearing the Kinzua wreck spoilage after a hillside landslide toppled debris toward the tracks near Kirra. Two men, Brighteer Waybe Acklin and Andrew T Nelles, were hospitalized. further slides threaten opening the line as weather hampers work and a westbound freight detour is planned via the Chautauqua Branch.
A wildcat strike by flight engineers has shut down major U S airlines, with American, Trans World, and Eastern halting operations for the day. Pan American and National plan token service. Western remains limited. Tens of thousands of passengers face delays as disruptions spread, with estimates of 125,000 affected in New York metro area and about 35,000 canceled flights nationwide.
City officials reported no bids on a planned road grader project, prompting a review of specifications and potential rerouting of work. County inspector Raymund Weber urged safety standards, while several council members questioned use and hours.
The council, in a 3-2 vote, failed to override opposition to a May use of force policy while approving year end bonuses as taxable. Mayor Kinley cautioned potential revisions before final adoption. A salary for the city treasurer was set at 1,900 with full-time status for a parks chief. A sewage plant staffing extension and street light improvements are under review as a city survey proceeds.
The United Nations Security Council backed a resolution authorizing intervention if needed to prevent civil war in the Congo. The vote, led by Asian and African nations, saw the United States in support while the Soviet Union abstained. France also abstained as a separate Soviet backed bid to end the operation was defeated. A concurrent move to condemn Congo atrocities failed to secure required votes, with the Lumumba regime linked provinces drawing sharp reactions from observers.
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP An unmanned Mercury Atlas test capsule rose to about 107 miles and landed 1 485 miles downrange in the Atlantic after 21 minutes of sea recovery. NASA noted the capsule survived the reentry with the mission proceeding toward manned flight this year. Three astronauts to begin training were named John Glenn Virgil Grissom and Alan Shepard.
George W. Kelley of Meadville, agent for King Brand Juices, pushed Corry City Council to allow a daily juice route with half gallon jugs. He argued the $50 yearly peddler fee is excessive, noting the 1936 ordinance sets the amount. Mayor Kinley and City Solicitor Brown said the ordinance should be reviewed and revised before approval. Kelley pressed that milk companies sell free since milk is a farm product, while juice would be a legitimate business. No decision was made as the council plans a study of the existing rule before a revised measure is considered.
MAMGAGO IAB of Newark Nal was elected today as head of the Me Aves Bar Association. Sid, he is named partner for the Prudential Insurance Co. of America. The proceedings mirrored a formal nomination and election pattern among listed lawyers.
Two teen girls reported missing Sunday returned home after turning themselves in to a Jamestown police officer. An 18 year old and a 14 year old were found to be runaways planning an extended trip. Police believe they traveled with another 10 year old and a 17 year old who were also missing.
Philadelphia report details Lillifin Reis a former nightclub owner freed on ten thousand dollars bail in the Vincent Blaney murder probe amid ongoing searches for suspect John Berkery. Police trace links to a 1959 bank robbery tied to John Rich estate, with indictments by a grand jury and trial set in Pottsville next month.
City Council last evening approved first reading of Oakley street ordnance and referred the layout to the Planning Commission for approval. Debate centered on a jog in the street and the engineer’s role, with officials noting the contractor would finalize the street’s construction and the council awaiting the engineer’s input.
Percy Grainger, renowned composer and pianist, aged 78, died Monday in White Plains. Born in Melbourne, Australia, he built a vast catalog of about 400 works for piano, voice, orchestral and choral scales, influencing music across continents.
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