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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
3
Lawmakers debate Governor Lawrence budget plan including a $400 million boost for highways and bridges over six years and potential new taxes. Opposition and administration officials clash over funding sources and risk to urban aid while revenue measures and education costs loom.
MUTANA AP reports that a publisher and copublisher of the Indiana News was named Man of the Year by the Junior Chamber of Commerce for exceptional effort in promoting welfare charity and civic improvements. Ray, president of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, led efforts in community development and outreach.
In Harrisburg lawmakers weigh how much new revenue would be needed if schools receive more funding. Several leaders say taxes likely rise, but specifics depend on the governor’s Education Study Committee report due in March. Discussions touch on a tangible property tax, business taxes, and the fate of proposed increases.
The Laurel Corporation, a Franklin-area fiberglass bowts producer, closed after months of decline. bookkeeper Virginia Brickner is jailed on larceny charges. a search found missing records at her home. A $500 bond and upcoming hearing followed, as officials secure firm records and assess losses.
The measure proposes voluntary manslaughter charges in fatal auto crashes, a graduated speeding fine scale, expanded highway secretary authority to set limits, uniform lighting for commercial vehicles, and mandatory night sighting of moved equipment. It also urges a runaway truck prevention system with thick speed limit and reduced gear warning signs.
Thieves looted Way Clothing Store in the center of the business district on Sunday night. Walter Jackson reported the break at 6:45 a.m. as he found merchandise thrown on the floor beyond torn white sheets protecting stock. Owners Richard L Way and Roy L Way estimate dozens of items stolen including 20 suits, 5 sport coats, 12 shirts, watches, lighters, socks, sweaters, hats, tires, kerchiefs, and gloves. Police believe entry occurred via a rear exit door at the bottom of a hidden stairway in the former Lyric Theatre space.
The Warren Airport Investigating Committee plans a meeting with Jamestown officials to discuss a possible new airport serving the Warren Corry Ol City area. John Fanaritis, committee chairman, said Corry and Ol City officials declined due to distance. The committee, formed April 1940 by Warren County commissioners, studies if Warren could be better served by ports other than Bradford Airport.
Grange plans a 7 p m meeting at Cranberry Grange Hall in Seneva Pa state deputy Master David Curtis says the purpose is to acquaint local county and state officials with Grange policies on education roads farm programs and more J Collins McSparran will speak outlining Grange views on shifting political power toward central cities and ensuring a fair share of funds for education and roads Other topics include farm market issues and cooperation between farm and labor communities stay tuned for further details
In Salisbury Township Pennsylvania Patricia Broadhurst aged 15 was fatally struck in the neck by a BB air rifle fired by her half-brother Charles Kulp 7 while playing at their home. Police reported the incident occurred yesterday and the Jamestown airport note appears unrelated to the case.
Bloomfield and Union City elementary teachers implement a self evaluation program for 1959 60 covering staff administration plant curriculum and philosophy. A five member team led by Dr Clard Cockerill will visit Tuesday and report to PPA room mothers executive board Thursday will review findings with staff and administration to refine goals and philosophy for Union City Area schools.
Pennsylvania plans to participate in the inaugural parade for President elect Kennedy. Governor Lawrence and his staff will arrive Friday on special trains from Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Pennsylvania band Hog String Band will perform, with mounted state police and Philadelphia police forming the marching unit. A Democratic National Committee float will be included, while weather remains a concern after past outdoor ceremonies.
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