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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1962
Page
4
An editorial criticizes sports events as becoming a vehicle for sex with cheerleaders barred from “wiggle and shake” movements. It recalls Purdue University’s Golden Girl controversy and Washington DC officials’ ban on semi naked routines, urging cautious, modest performance until disrobing trends reach questionable levels.
In Batavia New York area news from 20 years ago reports U.S. submarine activity credited with torpedoing two enemy troop ships amid Bali invasion. Washington says unidentified planes possibly enemy agents were over Los Angeles and fired on by anti aircraft guns. Local population estimates in Corry rise, bowling star Thelma Lite scores 246 in City Bowling League. City officials note 214 men from Corry to serve in the armed forces. local advertising rates and a high school event are also mentioned.
George Sokolsky argues postwar openness and risk in US enterprise, praising transparency, the Baruch Plan, and John Glenn's space mission while urging the Russians to prove their claims openly. He laments secrecy and celebrates American plain folks and private enterprise.
A humorous reminiscence about Rocky the dog living with Jim Bishop. Rocky resists biting neighbor Mr Neville Russell, endures a vet check finding no pathology, and endures new household dynamics with a German housekeeper and a female household, while a buried ham bone mystery triggers frantic digging and comic scenes. Rocky's temperament and quirks reveal a loyal, troubled pet adapting to a changing home.
Journalist James Marlow surveys shifting global tension as Soviet and Chinese alignments alter the balance. He notes Russia’s resumed testing and Geneva talks, while Moscow quietly plans through October and November, signaling long-term strategic maneuvering.
WardEN two Wastermen arrested after a road clash led to a crash between Hansen and Cook. Hansen forced Cook off the road, Cook pursued, but two cars collided after failed braking. Hansen charged with reckless driving and Cook with following too closely. Gasoline spilled and was washed away by the Warren Fire Department.
Two New York State troopers and a Westfield man were injured in a Route 20 crash east of Westfield Saturday. Trooper Siegel 32 of Buffalo suffered chest bruises, Trooper Briges 24 of Wayland skull and leg contusions. Donald Christen of Westfield trailer court sustained head injuries. Christen is in good condition. Christen swerved into the eastbound patrol car and was charged with driving while intoxicated.
New York AP reports Americans plan to spend over 40 dollars this year on plants as gardens and nurseries thrive. Factories like Minniaapolis-Roneywell and Robert Shwn Fulton drive greenhouse crop research with GE and Sylvania providing lighting. About 2,000 growers supply 300,000 shops nationwide, aided by rapid transport cutting delivery times to a few days.
Niagara Falls reports a rise in inquiries from women about joining the Marine Corps Women Marines unit. Col John H. Glenn Jr.'s Earth orbit mission spurred interest as local recruiting offices note doubled in recent days.
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