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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1963
Page
1
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William Warren Scranton began Pennsylvania’s governorship amid Senate Democratic resistance to confirming several cabinet nominees. Twelve other nominees were confirmed, while two thirds Senate approval was required for action. Protestors cheered on inauguration day as Lt. Gov. Shafer took oath, with 12,000 attendees at the Farm Show Arena.
The Civil Aeronautics Board concluded a probable short circuit in the rudder control system caused the March 1 1962 American Airlines Boeing 707 crash that killed 95 aboard after takeoff from Idlewild Airport bound for Los Angeles. A yaw damper malfunction severed wires, creating a false rudder signal and a hard left roll. An 11 year old East German boy escaped to West Berlin amid gunfire at the border.
Susan Scranton the 17 year old daughter of Governor Wil lam Scranton danced the twist at the inaugural ball as her father directed the orchestra and Mary Scranton joined in polka and waltzes with the governor. The event drew about 5 000 guests at the Zemba Mosque where the governor led the Charleston. Susan danced with Mike Dawson and Jett Graham as she requested songs including Stranger in Paradise. Continued on Page Five.
In Harrisburg the Scranton children react to their father William Warren Scranton's oath as Pennsylvania’s 103rd governor. Pete, age one, says he would rather visit the White House only if dad wants it, while Susan and Bill Jr. oppose the idea. The piece notes political speculation about Scranton’s presidential timber.
Three major oil refiners Sinclair Atlantic and Bunol announced increases in wholesale gasoline to dealers with suggested retail prices rising to 29 cents in the east and 30 cents in the west. Bunol will push from 26.9 to 29.9 cents, while Atlantic missed the target at 29.9 in the east and 30.9 in the west.
The Retail Division of the Corry Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual organizational meeting on January 30 at the Hotel Corry. Officers and three directors will be elected from a slate prepared by the nominating committee, with floor nominations allowed. The meeting will also set the 1963 promotion calendar. The first event is Dollar Days on February 14 15 and 16. Stewart Long said retailers will be contacted about attendance. After the business portion, Thomas Bundy Erie County Industrial Development director will speak on the importance of active development for the community and retailers.
Doctors at Middlesex Hospital reported Hugh Gattskill's condition deteriorated after a virus infection affected the membranes around his heart and lungs. The 56 year old labor party reader, previously not responding to treatment, remained in critical condition.
In East Berlin Khrushchev warned Red Chinese and Western powers that communism cannot win in a nuclear war. He argued the world would face utter destruction with 40 000 atomic warheads and urged peace as the prime socialist task. He called for West Berlin to be a free city under UN protection and noted foreign troops would remain for a period.
In HAVERTOWN Pennsylvania a one car crash early this morning killed Sylvia Abbott Ardmore Mary Lou Mumford Collinadale and injured William Kanouse Clifton Heights all in critical condition. Police say the car whipped from control struck a parked car hitting a pole and a tree Kanouse was driver and trouble getting details from him Mumford was pinned in the wreck and had to be extricated.
United Nations forces in Katanga intensified their military posture awaiting Motse Tshombe’s next move after he signaled willingness to end his 24 year secession. The Congo central government accepted his amnesty demand. Indian troops near Kolweri faced gun mortar fire with one wounded, 72 miles from Tshombe’s stronghold. U Thant welcomed Tshombe’s cooperation while a white officer defected to Northern Rhodesia. Continued on Page Eight.
The Corry Public Library begins a week long project to sort hundreds of outdated unshelved titles dating to the 1800s. Benjamin Weintraub assists librarian Ruth Myers and assistant T Allan May in evaluating which volumes should be replaced due to outdated or misleading content.
The Cory Chamber of Commerce forms the Organ of the Legislative Action Committee with subcommittees led by Ray Weber Thomas Russell and John Wilson on Legislation Dallas Smiley A Bruce Smith and Lloyd 5 on Tax Revision Curt is J A Reale Curtis on Federal Controls and David Altatts Joseph Spitz chairs Local Affairs Carl Rives James F Hammond. Subcommittees will study legislation, with Ivile Ward pushing for government restraint. Tax Revision aims to curb backdoor spending and health care costs. Labor legislation covers monopoly power unemployment compensation and federal wage fixing.
The Florida December freeze wrecked about a third of the state's citrus crop and drove orange prices up as much as 100 percent in places. Dockworker strikes along Atlantic and Gulf coasts add to shortages, with relief unlikely until new crops mature next fall. Trade sources note Florida’s loss heavily influences the national fruit and vegetable budgets and prices.
Florida and California suffer supply cuts from freezing weather, raising prices on orange juice and citrus goods. Supermarkets report higher prices and shortages across 12 ounce and 6 ounce cans, with managers noting widespread increases in produce costs.
Eleven crewmen of the carrier Constellation were injured when a steel arresting cable snapped during landing tests off San Diego. Commander H. Matthews, Coronado, landed at Miramar after the mishap. Two other sailors, Eugene Williams and Gordon Bucknam, were among the injured. The ship has a history of fatal accidents, with 46 dead and 20 injured previously.
Corry and Conelway Girl Scout troops stage a two phase poster contest to boost blood donations ahead of a Bloodmobile visit on January 26. 148 girls participate with eight troops and prizes for top posters and best donor collection. The event includes a February 2 party and a judging panel from Erie and local leaders.
An unidentified truck driver died in a fiery crash near the Fremony Bypass after his vehicle burst into flames following impact with a truck owned by Roy Garner. Marvin W. Plunnebecker, 34, of Toledo, sustained cuts and bruises and was treated at a local hospital.
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