Editorial: A Cheer For The Court on Smith's Death Sentence
A Pennsylvania sex slayer asks the state Supreme Court to commute his death to life. The court rejects the plea, outlining that the jury verdict stands and parole risks justify keeping the death sentence. The editorial argues society must not tolerate monsters freed by parole and condemns Smith’s crimes and the broader parole controversy.
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Yesterday's Memories of Corry Recount Local 1940s Events
A collage of Corry notes from January includes a U.S. War Department communique on sea invasion threats in the Philippines, the closure of Lawrence Airport and dismantling of planes, a 35 28 basketball defeat for Orange and Blick Vessels at Millcreek, and deaths and local municipal winter plow shortages impacting street clearing.
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Corry Schools Discuss Activities Amid Defense Program
Superintendent Ralph S. Dewey called a meeting of Corry Public Schools teachers to review school activities including a defense program. Charley Keating led high scoring bowling for Citizens Banks in the Angers League at Elles Lodge with a 269.
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Elles Lodge
Ruling Pending On Continued Dam Trap Br
Sportsmen prepare for a ruling on the continued trap barrier project in the county as Appellate Court reviews the trial court’s judgment. The court lacked full opportunity to inspect the dam’s size and water impoundment, study witness sincerity, and assess conflict firsthand, leaving readers uncertain about the outcome.
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Prestimoly
Earle O O. Burntow
Alver A. Williams
Justin
Reporter Duty and Front Page Showdown with Ambassadors
George Sokolsky argues reporters must report truth and own responsibility for their writing. If an ambassador pressures a reporter and files reports to the State Department conflict with published stories, the reporter should inform the publisher and publish the interference on the front page. If an ambassador accuses liberalism of communism, the reporter should challenge him and invoke the First Amendment.
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Prayer in schools sparks public contention and faith pledge
Reporter notes that prayer in class remains a divisive issue between Christian parents who want it restored and atheists who oppose it. He cites the separation of church and state, historic Protestant roots, and public support for including prayers in school while warning against politicizing religion. The piece cites demographic church figures and argues the majority supports a God centered public education.
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Consumer spending boosts economy with rising retail sales
New York AP notes merchants optimistic that a consumer spending shift toward higher purchases will lift the economy, aided by rising installment credit and strong department store sales. If this pattern endures, it could surpass gains from defense and equipment spending, as the public remains in a buying mood.
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Law questions on auto negligence and child injury in Pennsylvania
A reader asks if Pennsylvania law auto imposes manslaughter charges when a driver hits a child under six. The answer: no automatic charge exists. criminal or civil liability requires proof of negligent driving. In civil suits, a seven year old is presumed incapable of contributory negligence, so the driver can be negligent without extra defense.
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State Expands Lie Detector Service With Four Examiners
The Pennsylvania State Police expanded lie detector services this week by adding three new polygraph examiners in Butler Greensburg and Wyoming barracks. Frank G McCartney said the three recent Keeler Polygraph Institute graduates will serve state and local units, supplementing Harrisburg crime laboratory staff. A fourth examiner Trooper John B Peacock will begin training this month and, after course completion, join experienced lab examiners before field work.
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Aide Willis A. Yost Former FCC examiner dies
Willis A. Yost aged 89 former examiner for the Federal Radio Commission the forerunner of the FCC died yesterday He was brother of the late Fielding Yost and a University of Michigan athlete and coach in his era
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Marlow Looks At ThE Day’s News
Washington analyst James Marlow surveys President Kennedy’s likely 1962 agenda. Education funding shifts from K through 12 to higher education, medical care for the aged possible, civil rights legislation unlikely, and tariff policy to favor Western Europe’s Common Market. Kennedy relies on direct appeals and administration pressure, while Republicans seek accountability if goals falter. The forthcoming Congress faces these tests as Speaker Rayburn’s death reshapes Kennedy’s support landscape.
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Letters to the Editor Urges Help for the Blind in Corry
A reader Mrs S B E asks Corry residents to support blind people globally and locally. She notes many are blind yet cope through other talents, urges readers not to wait to be helped but to sign a card to assist someone in need.
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Arson Probe Into Inn Blaze Near Foxbury
State Police Fire Marshal John E Paxton says the investigation into the Silver Fox Inn fire is slow and inconclusive. A long dynamite fuse was found at the scene, suggesting time to escape before the blast. the blaze shook houses across the Allagher River. The inn was closed for remodeling. fire loss estimates range from 50 000 to 162 500 with reconstruction costs around 100 000.
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