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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1963
Page
1
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Fragmentary OCR notes report a late night in Wilkes-Barre with figures stating a 5 250 payment and a daw trip involving artist Hane. Details are unclear due to garbled transcription.
The Standard Chair Company agreed to move from Union City to Olean, N Y, in a deal reportedly involving loans up to 1 470 000. The move relocates 186 workers to the former Daystrom Furniture Division site as local supporters lamented a lost major employer while broader funding plans are outlined.
Aero-Flow Dynamics Lodge 1508 of the International Association of Machinists met at Central Union Hall to endorse the management explanation for selling surplus machinery. Leo Strauss, the president, said the move does not imply plant closure and H F Pain, the firm’s general manager, stated the sale covers machines in excess of current and foreseeable needs and is a local management decision not directed from New York.
A meeting at the YMCA organized a new group to assist handicapped youngsters in the area. Gilbert Love of Erie spoke for the Erie County Cerebral Palsy Association and showed related footage. Officers named include president Mrs Donald Cady secretary Mrs Charles Salter and advisor Mrs Norman Tardell with plans for meetings, facility needs, games, parties, and possibly swimming.
President Kennedy signals a more vigorous and determined American leadership in world affairs even if it deepens frictions with allies in Europe. He argued the United States must sometimes act independently to achieve key goals while accepting occasional displeasure from others.
Mrs. Ralph Baswun announces United Cerebral Palsy of Corry's 53 Minute March set for Sunday afternoon with a campaign week option. Funds stay 15 percent in Erie County and 25 percent go to the National Cerebral Palsy Association for research. A Home Service Program offers home care guidance and support for families. Funds will be handled at Citizens National Bank of Corry.
Police reported a break in at the Haupt residence between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. yesterday. The thief shattered the front door glass, unlocked the door, and stole about $3000 in cash stored in a lock bag in a bedroom closet. Haupt owns Haupt's Meats and Poultry and was not at home during the burglary. Detectives Cehogin and Pietrzak investigated.
An unconfirmed report says Sat. C. W. Bill Irwin of the local State Police barracks would be named first sergeant of the troop and assigned to the Lawrence Park barracks. The vacancy arose after the promotion of Sat. Herman Stier to lieutenant in the Philadelphia area with no official announcement yet.
Franklin County authorities report a 32 year old mother of six identified as Mrs Webster of Fayetteville killed herself with a plastic bag. Coroner John P Manges ruled death an intentional self harm.
Gov. David Lawrence of Pennsylvania will chair President Kennedy's Committee on Equal Opportunity in Housing. The four member cabinet panel will coordinate fair housing programs, conduct hearings, and lead education campaigns. Lawrence plans a vacation then will relocate to Washington for the role.
Pennsylvania revenue officials announced that current vehicle license plates will be extended for another year beyond the original five year schedule. The 1458 plates have endured beyond expectations and will continue to be used to save money, with annual renewal stickers signaling the renewals.
About 100 of 186 employees of the Standard Chair Co. in Union City will be jobless when the plant moves to Ean, N. J. They will report to the Corry Pennsylvania State Employment Service office to apply for compensation. Most workers come from Union City and Corry. others from Titusville, Meadville, and Erie areas. Many are veterans. some need retraining or guidance. Local staff would need Erie office help for such a program.
Clymer is slated to receive natural gas in 1963 pending final approval by Pennsylvania Gas Co. of Erie. R A Thompson Sr and Homer Loomis Sr of Clymer have led the effort since 1957. If approved, potential customers will be signed up and gas lines laid starting May 1, with supply from Corry. Billing methods remain under discussion between states.
Harold Hugo, 54, was smothered by a towering sawdust pile at a lumber mill near Forks ville Pennsylvania. He warned his son Carl, who escaped as they shoveled partly frozen sawdust from the pile into a truck.
A columnist cites 1898 Spanish American War history to argue Castro underestimates American power and warns of another Cuba conflict. The piece references Cuba, the United States Navy and Army, Gen. William Shafter, and the 1898 New York harbor scene as lessons for current policy.
A Navy P2V twin engine patrol plane carrying 12 aboard crashed and burned while approaching a Kodiak Naval Air Station landing strip. Five survivors were hospitalized in serious condition. the aircraft based at Whidbey Island NAS was on a routine Alaska mission from Anchorage to Kodiak.
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