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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1962
Page
4
A historian lists five causes of national decline as divorce, taxes, armaments, decadence, and fading faith, arguing these themes echo Rome. The piece notes these ideas may illuminate current events or reflect timeless lessons for leaders to avoid tragedy.
Corry observed New Year 1942 with varied activities as residents welcomed 1942. Japanese troops reportedly occupy Manila in a grim stand as American and Filipino forces retreat near the capital. Government orders ban passenger car and smoke sales nationwide, with police enforcing restrictions through state distributors.
A score or more Corry post office staff traveled by morning trains to Union City for a convention and general assembly of Erie County postal employees. City Commission reorganized for the year electing C. B. Portar as clerk Minnie Kincaid as solicitor Ewa Vigill as street commissioner and F A Frank as chief of police W L Durham started the day with plans to spend the weekend there.
Word that Lawrence Parker, a year-old son of Harry W. Parker, had died suddenly this morning sent a severe shock through the community. The well known youth had been ill only a few days.
Erie County Health and Tuberculosis Association warns that tuberculosis case finding in the county may stall if the Christmas Seal campaign fails to exceed last year’s 358 000 total by at least five percent. Chairman David A. Hillstrom notes donations lag, with Pennsylvania showing a slow rise in new cases in 1961. Edward H. Ahreim of Erie is named president at the December meeting attended by Miss Boas M. Kepler and other officers.
Actor Van Johnson reportedly severed his left middle finger while performing in The Music Man and had it stitched back in place. Joonsor hopes to return to watch the musical tonight as he recovers.
Springfield resident Carlyle Hall, Mlindis, offers a formula claimed to solve political social and economic problems. He asserts world statesmen have not found it, but he believes the solution comes easily to him.
A reader reflects on global unity through language, praising Esperanto and questioning why English or Mandarin dominate. The piece cites historical figures, warns against cultural erasure, and urges economic reform to outpace rivals, urging shared schooling and a leaner economy to win a global war of markets.
AP columnist Marlow compares President Kennedy to Khrushchev, noting Kennedy’s cautious stance on foreign affairs and restraint with Congress. Palm Beach reports suggest Kennedy aims to continue Truman Eisenhower policy of aiding neutrals while maintaining a strong military and alliances, amid a conservative domestic mood.
Funeral services set for 2 p m tomorrow for Doris Longstreth 27 of Waterford mother of four killed in a one car crash on Route 19 near Waterford early Sunday. She died at St Vincent’s Hospital about 3 a m Sunday husband Daniel 32 injured. The couple was returning from a party. Survived by four daughters Shirley 9 Thelma 8 Althea 5 Thelma Duryee r d 3 Union City father Floyd Richardson New York state sister Kay Duryee Union City. Merle Wood said Mrs Longstreth suffered a fractured skull and multiple cuts and fractures.
Regional and international competition intensifies as U S firms report gains from automation while European and Japanese rivals mechanize rapidly, narrowing wage advantages. Industry executives note productivity growth differs by country, affecting global markets and export potential.
Lakewood detectives recover sixty stolen silverware items from a burglary at the Jamestown home of Herman Paquih. The theft involved items previously displayed, and investigators are tracing further connections to the break in.
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