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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1961
Page
3
A garbled report describes a nautical incident near the coast with rescue efforts underway. Details are unclear but mention of a river, a king, and miles logged, plus various names and local religious figures. The fragment hints at a community event or alert involving St. day activities and a Sunday schedule.
A masked robber entered a Lakewood store near Jamestown, threatened two clerks, and escaped with $200 after forcing the staff to open a register. Witness Victoria Manhart, visiting Ashville, described the intruder as menacing while the other cashier stood by during the robbery. Police questioned staff and reviewed nearby security footage for clues.
Bradford city officials consider annexation petitions from Foster Township residents led by 15 signatories. The council passed a resolution to apply to court for annexation with 14.32 acres under review to determine eligibility. Water sewer police and related services are cited as motives for joining Bradford City. Funeral services set for Donald McNeil 83 a Pennsylvania highway construction foreman who died yesterday at Penn Hospital.
AP reports all three minor networks will air Eisenhower’s farewell address next Tuesday night with ABC CBS and NBC carrying the EST feed. The week features varied farm entertainment and NBC’s American Heritage “The Invincible Teddy” about Theodore Roosevelt, plus CBS and NBC scheduling highlights including sports and TV specials amid debates over The Untouchables episode and prison names.
A 65 year old East Keating Township man, A Klinker, was found dead near 12:20 pm Tuesday after a heavy limb fell from a fallen tree while he was chopping it. Dr John Dwyer of Renovo ruled death from crushed chest and internal injuries. Clinton County Coroner Roy Bryerton estimated death around 9:30 am Tuesday.
Shirley Ann Jones 24 and Roderick B. Manson 29, both of Lockport, face conspiracy and defrauding charges over bad checks. They plan to wed today in the Erie County jail living room with Deputy Sheriffs and a justice of the peace. Their license was issued yesterday after they pleaded guilty. sentences deferred to February 11 pending others in the case.
In Forest County a jury awarded Thomas and Winifred Morrison 20891 in a civil case against the State Highway Department over land for a new bridge and approaches over the Allegheny River. The state had offered 13500, the board valued at 18540, prompting the trial.
In Memphis the once largest mule barn is being converted to cattle trade as demand for mules fades. Wade H. Tribble, head of the barn firm, notes farmers now favor tractors and other machinery over mules.
Ralph Callister, vice president and treasurer, resigns amid claims of capricious budget cuts at Chautauqua. He accuses President Carothers and the board of slashing 1961 opera and education outlays by 10 to 20 percent while payroll rose about 21 thousand dollars, hurting programs and staff morale. He cites policy disagreements and seeks immediate exit from Washington.
Rusk and Kennedy discuss Latin America and Cuba amid talk of a possible summit with Khrushchev. Rusk urged efforts to inform Latin Americans via USIA and sought freedom for two US airmen held by the Soviet Union. Kennedy reviewed five study group reports on arms control and disarmament and signaled no public stance until policy is clear. The reports urged a semi autonomous disarmament agency within state, and noted ongoing debates on policy.
The committee proposed bold shifts in foreign policy including expanding U S trade power and enhancing overseas influence. It urged the U S Information Agency head become a principal adviser on information and culture and join the National Security Council. Jonathan Daniels was among names considered for the post. It also urged ambassadors to reflect presidential authority abroad more fully.
Police investigate the mysterious death of Mia Miy Addle Lytle, 28, mother of eight from Killanping, found unconscious at home. Husband Earl 33 led to hospital where she died about 15 hours later. autopsy ordered. The Lytles had two sons and six daughters.
Baltimore AP report says only ICC approval is needed to form the nation s second largest network. A merger endorsed by directors of Baltimore and Ohio and Chesapeake and Ohio would create a company with about 11 000 miles of track and assets over 24 billion, second only to Pennsylvania.
Daily bargains highlighted by the Corry Journal showcase a range of discounted items. Local shoppers are urged to visit the paper’s pages for prices and special offers available each day.
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