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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1961
Page
2
Beagle owners and enthusiasts are invited to a Beagle Club meeting at the YMCA on February 28 at 7 30 p m. The club aims to promote ownership and working with Beagles and to form a local group. The address listed is 8128 Steyates.
Liz Taylor and Jack Lemmon emerge as early frontrunners in Hollywoods 33rd Academy Awards race with The Sundowners among top contenders. Taylor earns her fourth straight nomination for Best Actress and Lemmon seeks a rare feat by winning both Best Actor and Supporting Actor in the same ceremony, following his role in The Apartment and previous Supporting Actress win in Mr. Roberts.
HARING AP A proposed bill by Sen James S Berger would authorize surgical emasculation for men convicted of sexually assaulting children under 16. Berger urged co sponsors as lawmakers debate the drastic measure following a high profile sex slaying in New York City. Majority Leader Weiner questioned constitutionality and called emasculation cruel and unusual punishment.
Attorneys for Lillian Reis sought her release on a federal charge related to murder in New Jersey. Judge Harold K. Wood set today’s hearing on extradition petition by Attorney John Patrick Walsh as authorities pursue Reis, Berkery, and Dillon for the Atlantic County murder tied to a July incident and a prior burglary case in Pottsville.
The Pennsylvania House delegation in Washington honors Rep Walter M Mumma with an unanimous resolution and assigns a committee to represent Congress at his funeral in St John's Lutheran Church. Mumma, a Republican, died at age 70, leaving 29 members in the state delegation.
President Kennedy urged state regulation of roadside signs to curb visual clutter and safety concerns on Interstate routes. He warned that federal controls or a billboard tax could follow if states fail to act, noting Maryland has qualified for a temporary incentive that may be extended.
The AFL-CIO votes a three cent monthly per member special assessment to cover a deficit from weak unions and poor organizing. The plan adds to the regular five cent dues, with a future two cent per capita increase anticipated at the December convention. Labor leaders warn of wobbly support as clerical workers rise in prominence and manual labor declines.
A woman from Titusville Louise Roissner, formerly with W. T. Grant Co., faces embezzlement charges. She pleads not guilty as arrangements for Daniel J. Cleary to arrive and withdraw the charge are discussed. An alderman notes the chain store may drop the case. Also Lorenzo Juares Michel reports assault and robbery while at work as a police officer.
The Bear Lake Republican party will hold a caucus at the Bear Lake Fire Hall on Thursday March 2. Rev. 1 and Mrs Burkett Smith returned from Chicago after a short business trip. Mrs Earl Smith is a patient at Jones General Hospital in Jamestown. Vincent Goodrich is expected home soon from Jones General Hospital where he has been a surgical patient.
An OCR fragment lists businesses including M Store with hobby supplies and phone 3-0171, American Breeders Service with contact numbers 2-5286 or 2-4262, WW Waterhouse Pontine Buick Tempest at 87 West South St with phone -5021, and Frank's Auto Service offering general repairs and official inspections with phone 2-A126.
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