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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
1
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William Warren Scranton was sworn in as Pennsylvania’s 103rd governor and urged unity for progress. He vowed to keep essential traditions while changing what must change, emphasizing resourcefulness and faith in Pennsylvanians. Details of his four year agenda to be given next Tuesday to the Legislature.
In Harrisburg AP reports Republicans marked their return after eight years of Democrats with a $100-a-plate dinner that raised about 250000 to 300000 to pay campaign debts. About 2900 attendees glimpsed Governor-elect Scranton and Lt. Governor-elect Shafer amid a festive scene with no partisan frenzy. Scranton urged unity and pledged an administration backed by the party, stressing the need for every member to support the new government.
New Delhi reports that China rejected a ceasefire plan and may renew Himalayan border fighting. Informed sources say Beijing turned down the neutrals plan and will not pull back from Undaki, where about 14 000 square miles remain in dispute.
Gov Wil Hans W Scranton names E. Wilson Purdy of St Petersburg Fla as state police commissioner designate. Purdy, 43, veteran FBI and ex provost marshal, is current St Petersburg police chief and will take oath soon. The cabinet post carries a $20,000 salary. Bethlehem Steel plant wins $324,758 aluminum sulphate order as part of $270,873 fertilizer supply for four plants funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.
State Police rushed to Conneaut Lake Area Junior-Senior High School after a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of more than 600 students. A caller warned of a device in the san and would detonate. a secretary cited a pay phone clue before authorities called off the search at 2:13 p.m.
The icy air from Canada grips the Midwest and extends to the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Sub-zero temperatures plunge Minnesota and Wisconsin, with readings near 20 below in places, and widespread below normal with areas from Montana to Indiana facing record cold.
A storm burying Buffalo under 19 inches of snow tapered off but left Watertown North New York with 14 inches. Schools reopened with some northern Watertown areas closed due to blocked roads. The Buffalo region reported traffic accidents and about 100 cars stranded on the Niamara segment of the New York State Thruway.
Corry Area Joint School Committee and Corry School Board discussed building expansions at Corry High and Coneway schools with 17 new teachers likely, raising annual salaries to about 71 thousand dollars. They reviewed a 1.045 million dollar building program, 14 thousand delinquent taxes dating to 1931, a merger plan timing, and opposition to an 800 thousand dollar elementary school site proposal.
The Corry School Board and Joint Committee approved Miss Phyllis Hill’s sabbatical year to study Spanish in Mexico and approved Superintendent Thomas Shupe’s attendance at the American Association of School Administrators convention in Atlantic City next month at district expense. A vote of thanks was given to former committee president Paul Meerdink for his service. The committee also advised Erie County Commissioners that three directors will be elected this year for terms of two six years and one two years. The general fund balance was reported for the high school activities.
Washington AP reports Congress signals readiness to accept Kennedy tax cut plan for the year. Lawmakers broadly back reducing taxes though spending cuts are debated. President expected to offer a special tax message soon with proposals to cut 18.5 billion and raise 3.5 billion in revenue law reforms.
The Gorry Area Joint School Committee debated an up to $395,000 addition to Corry Area High School to ease crowding of 1,362 students in a building designed for 1,200. The plan from Hunter Campbell Rea calls for nine classrooms plus rooms and facilities, with potential state-mandated expansion of library space and possible planetarium.
Corry School Board Finance Committee reports $14119 in unpaid taxes, tracing delinquency to dozens of property owners. Letters will warn debtors with a last chance to pay before legal steps, with payment schedules possible, and lawsuits to follow noncompliance.
Corry Area Joint School Committee again discusses a merger of the six district jointure. Corry would remain the sole city in the merged district if approved. Officials seek to place the merger question on May ballots by petition to the Erie County School Board and court. Sparta Township may be asked to vote again as part of the process.
Mrs George Downey of East Pleasant street voiced the first major objection to the board’s proposed new elementary school on the site of the present Concord School. She argued the lavish plan is unnecessary and that Conceal School would suffice with room for overflow. Downey questioned pupil growth and urged reconsideration, warning against a T-mill tax increase reported in The Journal.
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