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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1966
Page
6
Police received a report from John Toy of 143 East Main about a break in at Baumgarten Auto Supply at 145 East Main. Ellen Res of 143 East Main opened a door and Toy was called. Police could not confirm any items stolen.
U.S. Rep Richard Schweiker withdraws from governor race, backs Lt. Gov Raymond Shafer. Pennsylvania Republicans rally behind Shafer for the November election, with Gov Scranton and Sen. Scott publicly endorsing the ticket and a May 17 primary ahead. Alessandrini joins as Shafer running mate and several other statewide posts are filled as the party consolidates support.
Paris was hit by the first heavy snowfall of the year, dumping 6 to 8 inches and delaying suburban trains. Traffic slowed as buses and cars crawled through city streets and runs faced cancellations or delays.
The estate of Mrs. Sarah Mellon Scaife leaves the University of Pittsburgh 5 million dollars as the largest bequest in a will filed here. Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh receives 1 million, with nearly another million to several local Pittsburgh organizations. Her two children share a fifth of the estate, while total value is not stated. Mrs Scaife was widow of Alan Magee Scaife, former Pitt board president at his 1958 death.
A teller screamed during a Holdup attempt at the Gallatin National Bank in Uniontown. Police say the gunman fled in a stolen car after the teller cried out, as Mrs. Madylene Novak was asked to change a large bill.
Doctors defended exams as necessary amid claims of parent pressure while the board clarified no state law requires pre kindergarten testing. Superintendent Shupe said communications must improve and honor roll reforms are planned to better reflect achievement beyond gym or art.
A compact meditation on the enduring role of printed language as a steady record, contrasting spoken word’s ephemeral nature with print’s lasting imprint in culture and memory.
In Wynnefield, three masked men ransacked the home of Mrs. Fannie Wenograd for about two hours, binding and gagging maid Ida Swan. They fled with over $100,000 in cash jewelry and furs including a 87 carat star sapphire and a 10 carat emerald cut diamond valued at $50,000, after entering through a first floor sunporch window around 6 p.m.
Market hits historic highs as heavy trading drives stock indices up. Big blocks in speculative and investment-grade issues change hands while traders push a four hour session due to the transit strike in New York. Steel production gains lift steel shares before mild profit taking sets in.
Union 174 IBEW protests R. D. Goss Co bid for Clearfield project. Non union firm faced with prevailing wage dispute at $4.62 per hour. General contractor Beyer and Wayne Sanford of Sané Corp. anticipate possible work stoppage once firm moves in. Authorities call this a union matter while bidders await settlement.
A fire at dawn destroyed the Adrilee Hotel on Route 30 near Irwin Pennsylvania. Police reported the building was empty at the time and no injuries were recorded.
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