27 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1961
Page
1
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Lynn Marie Bennett 16 of San Mateo died after swerving into a highway 101 overpass pillar near San Luis Obispo. A four page note found in her Morse indicated she was upset over a recent breakup with her friend Dennis Chandler 16. Her father Charles Dyaul a math teacher at Aragon High confirmed the breakup after police stated the couple had dated for two years.
Miss Frances Sperry of 26% South Center Street won a trip to New York City from Barney's Firestone. The prize covers three days in the metropolis with a guest, all expenses paid except meals, from a drawing of over 3,000 registrations.
The American Cancer Society's 1900 report notes that the cure rate for cancer is rising by about one percent annually. It also highlights a pronounced trend toward early diagnosis of the disease in its findings.
Police rushed to the Lawrance Savings and Trust buildings in New Castle after a muffled blast caused alarms to trigger. A quick sweep found no robbery in progress, but investigators discovered damage near an alley by a parked trailer outside the building as the blast source.
Police reported two separate weekend crashes on North Center and Washington streets involving four vehicles. In the first, Bureh and Kowalski collided after Bureh left the curve, with Bureh’s car damaged at $200 and Kowalski’s at $165. In the second crash, a three-vehicle stackup near 402 Spring Street caused $1,350 in damage. Mrs Crowell sustained a head bump and shock, Crowell was treated and released, while the Gross vehicle carried teen-age passengers and suffered no injuries.
Harrisburg report from the Governor's Committee on Education shows local districts struggle to keep pace with rising public education costs as state aid shares rise. It compares Pennsylvania's per pupil spending and tax burdens to other states, noting a gap in funding and urging legislative action next month.
City residents continue to shovel as heavy wet snow blankets the area. Winds slow, visibility reduced, and water levels on the Allegheny River rise near record levels. Roads warned hazardous with ice on sidewalks. Local authorities urge caution as temperatures edge above freezing later tonight.
A missing child case ended with a recovery and a nationwide manhunt for a suspected killer. Medical examiner said Edith was beaten to death and sexually assaulted. Police described a barefoot, slender man about 60 to 60 years old, 5 feet 2 inches tall, 140 to 160 pounds, who rented a West Side rooming house under Frew Thompson and was last seen near the victim’s uncle’s home the night she vanished. Edith’s mother Alytios Kipeorius, grandmother Francis Duclet, and brother Albin, 10, were visiting the family at the time.
The U N Congo command warned it will use full force against Cote d Ivoire soldiers after a wave of violence, including a bestial assault on a U N civilian woman. A Sudanese officer was forced to drive the attackers toward Camp Reisdorf before the assailants fled.
Police report two weekend crashes near Centerville and Union City causing about $375 in damage. Dennis Sturdevant of Union City and James H. Rodocker of Canterville were involved in separate two vehicle incidents. No injuries were reported and investigation ongoing with possible charges.
Residents report late night disturbances as a frightened group describes eerie roars near their Norman suburb. Local families say the sounds come from a warehouse holding unknown animals described as caped and grown, prompting fear and questions about the source and safety.
Erie teenagers clashed with North East youths after a gathering in Ripley New York. Police arrived to find three Erie boys battered with minor injuries and a vehicle with a case of beer. All three were charged and released on bond with a future appearance in Erie court pending.
Morocco reports crown prince Moulay Hassan proclaimed king after the death of Mohammed V. City authorities posted heavy security around strategic points in Rabat to deter unrest as the royal funeral preparations and succession push proceed. Police and troops remained deployed amid a tense political climate with leftist opposition and foreign relations dynamics noted.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce plans a scrapbook entry for the Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce Community Development Contest. It highlights a major city beautification program and four new manufacturing plants funded by the Corry Area Industrial Development Corp, aiming for a top prize of 1500 dollars plus a 1500 dollar matching prize.
Former president Eisenhower, via secretary, rebukes Mundt's claim that he opposes Kennedy administration policies. Mundt had asserted Eisenhower criticized the administration as too left of center and too partisan. Eisenhower says the remarks misstate his views and disclaims any public judgment on current leaders.
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