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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal prints local news via The Associated Press and lists staff roles. It notes subscription prices by mail and carrier, advertising deadlines, and office address information across multiple cities for representatives.
Maryland became the first state to qualify for a federal bonus from billboard controls on its Interstate segment. The half percent allocation yields about 1.5 million. nearby Pennsylvania lags due to lobbying by billboard interests. Gov Lawrence notes a forthcoming broader bill to safeguard the 1,500 mile Interstate system and boost eligibility for 5 to 6 million in federal funds, with bipartisan support hoped.
The Corry High School band conducted by William D Knowlton staged a concert in the school auditorium amid heavy snowdrifts across roads. Ewald Carlson and L Akam won top prizes in a handicap singles bowling tournament at the Recreation Alleys. 40 years ago notes mention Corrys first auto show with local dealers displays and rumors of the Ni Bone Corset Company's move denied by secretary C C Seeley. The High School squad returned from a trip and lost 35 15 to Mr Jewett. Mr and Mrs Robert King hosted the Saturday Night Club at the Blue Bird Cafe. Markets in New York will be closed on Washington's Birthday. Chicago livestock market remains open.
New York reports show business firms spent heavily on flowers and potted plants to soften modern architecture. Demand rose 400 percent since 1954 as clay pot makers supply 130 million pots to 12,000 commercial growers. Banks and offices in cities like New York Chicago Detroit Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco Pittsburgh and Miami expand interior plantings, driven by architects and decorators who see warmth in greenery.
Key witness Judy Pohl cried upon learning she will remain jailed until May as vice trial proceedings for Americo Berarducci Alfredo DelSandro and others are postponed to the May term in Erie County. Her father flew in from California to witness the proceedings. Two defendants, Louis Catalina and Margie Wolf, waive jury trials and will face a judge during March 13 week. Pohl faces perjury charges with a $20,000 bond set by District Attorney Herbert Johnson Jr. The delay stemmed from unspecified reasons.
Koppers vice president and general manager Daniel Cummings denied violating the Clayton Antitrust Act in a federal suit filed by Attorney General Kennedy. The firm sought to acquire Thomas Flexible Coupling Co of Warren, asserting the move would not lessen competition or create a monopoly. officials said Thomas would operate as a separate unit. Additionally, Edward Glaeser Jr. reported the Warren plant was purchased to continue operations, and Berarducci was admitted to Erie Veterans Hospital.
Washington observations note President Kennedy’s early weeks with calm start as Congress debates his social programs. The piece analyzes Kennedy’s experience, staff, and strategic use of public appeals and patronage to sway lawmakers and pressure groups. It contrasts Kennedy with Eisenhower and highlights looming intramural clashes over elder medical care and Social Security.
Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson will have their heavyweight title bout shown privately at the White House. Aides to Patterson announced the telecast after press secretary Pierre Salinger notified the champion, as President Kennedy was set to attend.
An 18 year old widow, Evelyn LaBarr, and two 14 year old youths face charges in Philadelphia over the death of a 7 year old woman beaten during a burglary. LaBarr admitted striking Mrs. Sarath Maxin as she woke and cried for help. Maxin died of internal injuries after being found in her rooming house. Extradition waived. Philadelphia police to take them back.
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