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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1961
Page
4
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff and management with titles and offices. Advertising and circulation details appear, along with Associated Press rights and mailing information. A fragmented line hints at subscription prices and display deadlines.
Indications, though not strong, hint this year may bring change in Corry politics as Democrats consider fielding candidates for the first time in years. Voter interest centers on the City Master Plan, water fluoridation, sidewalks, police training, and financing of industrial development ahead of primary and November elections.
Hollywood Highlights surveys Hong Kong cinema where film business thrives despite TV. Factors limiting TV include cost, programming, language, and wire subscriptions. Local industry and Run Run Shaw studios compete with American films and Chinese operas, while censorship curbs violence. An American killed in Laos is reported by TASS.
A New York AP summary notes hopes the slump may end in spring or summer, based on three factors: government spending, business spending, and increased consumer buying. It cites surveys from the Federal Reserve and early signs of orders, while warning long term plans face opposition and caution remains high.
A 21 ton Titusville Dairy tandem truck overturned on a snow icy road between Claidon and East Clardon spilling 2,500 gallons of dairy. Driver Jonni Atkinson suffered a finger laceration, was ejected through the windshield, admitted to Geauga County Hospital with non serious condition, and expected to return home. The truck skidded into a ditch on a snowy stretch and the tank dumped its load.
About 400000 residents in greater Mongren remained without heat and power after a weekend sleet and snow storm. The system dumped a quarter inch of freezing rain and six inches of snow, crippling services nationwide. Classifieds note “Who’s Moving?” in the listings.
In Corry memories from 20 years past dated February 28 recount a Eastern Air Lines crash near Atlanta that killed seven and injured nine including Mier Eddie Rickenbacker. It notes Company A's training move to Indiantown Gap, a birth in West Wayne street, and George R Patterson ranking eighth in 1940 PA rifle averages per NRA classifications.
Miss Jewel Naylor gave an excellent reading on Washington at the high school assembly this morning. Ralph Ward reviewed the life of the first president and Miss Dorothy Loveland spoke on his career as president.
Coroner Merle Wood ruled the traffic death of 23 year old David Cook of North East accidental. The victim died after a car driven by 17 year old Millard Turner Jr ran over him while he lay on the road near his home early Sunday morning February 19. Turner pleaded guilty to failing to stop and identify himself and is free on $500 bond awaiting court.
Washington reports Kennedy’s bold proposals drawn mixed reviews from AFL CIO, AMA, and NAACP voices. Goldberg defends pace, Arends warns of political risk, and Republicans question how far Kennedy can push civil rights while conservatives block Congress. Robert Kennedy may act if Congress stalls.
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer faced a major domestic setback as a court ruled his move to create a federally controlled second television network unconstitutional. The decision marks a significant political reversal for Adenauer and the German government.
Erie detectives solve a 14 burglary and larceny spree across the city in the past 10 weeks. Two Erie men, David Gunesch 18 and John Rope 19, were arrested after admitting the break ins. Police estimate total loot near 700 dollars. Gunesch also charged in a hub cap theft. burglaries began December 21 and the last on February 23.
Frankin police report a recovered abandoned truck found on Route 458 five miles north of Franklin after a Sunday night theft at the Franklin Bronze and Aluminum Co. Missing are 900 pounds of bronze castings valued over $2,500. Thieves entered through a rear window. salvage dealers alerted.
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