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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1962
Page
4
Editorial argues that citizens have a right to know about public meetings and that officials rarely hold open sessions. It notes impromptu meetings occur informally and laments limited public access while urging transparency and accountability.
The piece notes swank Mimmi country clubs introducing women caddies to golf, contrasting with male-dominated clubs. It predicts broader attendance by middle aged men and wives, and suggests clubs may become crowded, altering Sunday drives as a result.
The article praising local groups for rejecting federal funds. The Airport Authority declines federal money to improve the airport, preferring local control and cost savings. Corry’s Master Plan avoids federal programs, aiming to fund and manage projects locally. Potato growers also resist government support, choosing independence and self funding.
February 28 1942 report from Moscow notes winter offensive signals and farm labor shortages threaten production. Journal marks 40th anniversary of the newspaper amid ongoing war coverage. A West Smith Street resident faces a magistrate hearing after a battery incident at the Ajoptron Works. Corry High and Wesleyville play basketball. Corry loses to Wesleyville at the gym.
Erie County Coroner ruled death drowning in the case of Alev Sabol 52 whose body was found morning in the bay near public docks. Sabol had been missing since January 15 following a minor traffic incident. Coast Guard sighted the body about 10 am thirty feet from the Ojibwa bow. Relatives verified ID after a wallet was recovered at the scene.
A garbled OCR excerpt from a February 28 1982 page includes disjointed phrases about events and places such as Unmeasles Butters and Traction building. The readable text is incoherent without context or clear details.
Franklin-Venango County Commissioner Harry Fowler admitted yesterday he was tangled in about 310,000 borrowed county funds. He said state delays on its share for enlarging Chest Lamberton Airport jeopardize the 8 31 billion project. He pressed citizens to complain to officials about state aid and urged early action.
George Sokolsky discusses how political mechanics arise from history and tradition, not planned foresight, noting the early, enduring two party system. He traces crises under Adams, Lincoln, Roosevelt, Eisenhower, and Goldwater, highlighting leadership gaps and shifts across parties.
The Sea Bright pool hall owner James Sullivan and his fiancée recount a Mexico City trip with jokes and splashes of whiskey. He brags of bold shots at the table, laments language barriers, and recalls dons of humor about donkeys and cemeteries while the bar doors stay ajar after a holiday return.
New York AP reports featherbedding as a broader labor dispute as unions and management clash over automation across industries. Critics link featherbedding to job protection, while proponents call for safer, more efficient use of workers amid declines in rail and steel employment. Authorities weigh gradual job eliminations and incentives to keep payrolls down.
A question and answer discuss it is not required to have Pennsylvania plates for a New Jersey resident working in Pennsylvania if the car is not used for interstate commerce. The dialogue shifts to a rambling, humorous exchange about tequila, deerskin coats, Vera Cruz, and a vacation scene with pool and dancing references.
The Corry Journal announces staff positions and department heads for the Corry, Pennsylvania edition. Publication and advertising details appear, listing editor, manager, pressroom, and AP partnership notes, with mail and carrier rates and display ad deadline.
Police Chief Bernard Rose said the campaign will continue to curb dogs running at large. Eleven unlicensed canines have been disposed of and six licensed dogs paid a 4 fee for permitting roaming. Unlicensed dogs may be destroyed. licensed ones held for owner checks. The borough council may strengthen the ordinance.
Gurney of Costa Mesa, a veteran road racer, was nominated to drive the first turbine powered car in the Indianapolis 50 mile race. The John Zink Trackburner, built in Tulsa by Carl Oliver and Dennie Moore, will use a Boeing turbine engine rated at 335 pounds.
Brig. Gen. Indar J. Rikhye, adviser to the UN secretary general, told Franklin Chamber of Commerce members that Belgium prepared Congo’s independence to invite disorder and regain control. He blamed Belgian actions for the chaotic start and said UN forces faced Katangan mercenaries while protecting themselves from gunfire.
New York planned a year honoring space hero Glenn with a proclaimed Astronaut Day. The city recalls Lindbergh Eisenhower and MacArthur parades, noting June 14 1927 drew about four million spectators. Also mentioned is Frank Gurney’s Daytona Beach speed record 1061 mph in a 1400 pound car.
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