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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1961
Page
3
A fragmented OCR item describes a local hike or club event with unclear names and actions. The readable parts hint at financial concerns, possible taxation or fees, and a mention of individuals connected to a facility or community group. The full details are obscured by errors.
Local reports outline a flood control plan for Matthews Run in Youngsville requiring council approval and right of way. Erie County Health inspect continues as two sanitarians review 41 restaurants. Registry issues note a voter purge extending to Greece while a firemen relief fund grows to 9084.71 dollars. A harborcreek artificial lake project follows a new harbor agreement. Police warn of a stolen 1965 Pontiac pursued from Ohio. Corry memorial association meets, and Warren County job prospects dip further into early next year. Meantime, eminent domain grants a wildlife refuge for 19.64 acres in Crawford County. Rat extermination planned in Meadville redevelopment zone before demolitions. Kimberly Clark order boosts Loblaw sales across several states. A 21-year-old Warren man pleads guilty to corrupting minors. bail set.
Relatives were notified of the death of Mrs. Austin H. Johnson at her Corry home early this morning in Troutwood Ohio. The deceased served as Tore Der Elinor Page of Corry and was aunt of Robert Davis. Funeral plans are by Bracken Funeral Home with obituary to follow tomorrow in The Journal.
Capital readies for the inauguration with a frigid forecast as activities unfold. Kennedy plans receptions at the Capitol and Pennsylvania Avenue, a National Symphony concert, and a Democratic gala at the National Guard Armory. An all star lineup including Sinatra Belafonte Kelly Durante Cole Merman and Fitzgerald is set for a $100 charity fundraiser, with many artists donating services saving an estimated $488000.
In Harrisburg AP report Republicans show no support for Gov. Lawrence revenue measures as House Democrats push for votes. House leaders say GOP votes may come if needed. Speaker G. Andrews and Rep. Stephen McCann defend the plan to raise gas and business taxes to cover a state deficit and fund roads.
Security plans for John Kennedy's inaugural in Washington call for an unprecedented protection sweep. About one million spectators will be monitored by a large Secret Service force with rooftop lookouts and hidden watchers along the route from Capitol to White House. Washington police, military units, and plainclothes officers will assist, with vigilance on every potential threat and crowd movement.
Surprise and sadness spread in Saigon over the death of Dr. Thomas Dooley, famed for his early Asia interest as a Navy doctor aiding refugees from North Vietnam. Friends recalled hoping for his recovery and return.
In Sheldon Iowa Burnice Gelber 58 admitted embezzling about 2 million dollars from the bank leading to a transfer of funds into a new venture Northern Biochemical Corp. The fledgling animal feed firm started last year with 8000 dollars and now claims 500000 in capital. Gelber held a controlling stake and paid for stock in blocks at 10 146 dollars per share. Elliott Roosevelt says he owns no stock and will monitor the situation as regulators in Des Moines report no registration for Biochemical stock and advise refunds to stockholders. The firm plans to meet payroll for 135 workers and continue operations.
The noted physician Dr Tom Dooley succumbed to cancer after a career marked by awards and public service. He led MEDICO International, wrote bestsellers, and funded hospitals in Asia and the United States while promoting humanitarian causes and television appearances.
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