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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1963
Page
4
Editorial lauds Penn State and Jefferson Medical School for a five year joint program combining undergraduate and medical training. The plan could trim years and costs, easing doctor shortages while prompting broader adoption. It notes funding challenges for needy students and the shift toward practical, businesslike education.
A column rails at fleeting public outrage and costly trips by lawmakers. It cites Rep. Adam Clayton Powell abroad under the pretext of studying equal job opportunities for women, and a temperance committee tour of Los Angeles, New Orleans, and Las Vegas. Georgia lawmakers toured Jekyll Island, charging taxpayers, while public anger remains muted and noncommittal.
The cutting news notes a recent Husinrse meet with about ten members dining. Officers were elected including Mrs Jackmar of Cly amer as president, Mrs Donald Walter as vice president, and Mrs Cart L. Marsh as secretary-treasurer. Also mentioned are guests from North East and Miles Elousse Maret.
Mrs Glen Kyans and Fred Wal a0 WHO are medical patients at Corry Hospital. Mr and Mrs Vernad Humphrey and Mrs Dale Eaton of Findley attended a party. Bonin Hye visited Linda Nellis. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wallace of Clymbr had dinner. Muron Wallace celebrated birthdays with family. Ployd Meclelland returned home in North nat after three weeks for daughter Wr. Carl Marah Jr. Mr and Mrs Macrs Moorr and family of Clym br had dinner Sunday.
Congress’s House Un American Activities Committee faces fierce attacks as opponents push to abolish or defund it. The piece notes chairmen’s abuse and urges public letters to members, detailing Democrats and Republicans supporting the committee and recounting recent political pressure and bids to shift its functions. It also mentions birthday observations for local families in Townville.
A reader from Altoona asks how to save on a $40,450 annual take home and manage expenses. Advice highlights prioritizing savings, trimming gifts, adjusting fixed costs, and a sample budget: savings 40 housing 100 food 106 clothing 45 operating 36 personal 49 miscellaneous 20 recreation 20 medical 20. It notes start with one charge account to build credit while paying cash where possible.
Community sketches reveal school crowding and facility strain at Corry Area High School with desks moved for gym use and line shortages in lunch periods. Library expansion plans face skepticism while local staff purge aging volumes. Other items cover teaching, industry moves, civic groups, and a hotel mail sketch from New York.
Senator Fred B Rooney of Northampton argues the 1951 radar law has saved lives on Pennsylvania highways. He said yesterday that despite evidence supporting radar, some want to end this vital accident prevention effort and turn back the clock.
Corry Journal published daily except Sunday from Corry Pennsylvania. Publisher George Sample, with Allan Haytrouck as advertising manager. Advertising and management staff listed among name blocks. The page shows printing and distribution notes, pricing per year per copy and centuries old typographical errors, indicating a historic disordered OCR scan.
Twenty years ago on January 19 President directs all striking anthracite coal miners to resume work within 48 hours or government steps will follow to protect national security amid fuel shortages. The Kurla Purniture Co. liquidates after notice of dissolution and the City Council approves a $6,000 sale of storage building to Jax Iron Works. Corry Jamestown Manufacturing plans office move. Raymonds secures third straight City Basketball League win over Steel Age 25 to 21 led by Cogswell and Jackson.
A worker fell and freed a pole while near the H Clare Son plant tile morn, with injuries described as minor. At Jamestown, about 20 couples attended a Municipal club rooms party last evening featuring vocal selections by William Duke and Leo Cook and a solo dance by Marguerite Blair. Teacher institute session at the high school included addresses by H W Pilsbury and C Valentine Kirby. Ronald Nichols celebrated his seventh birthday with seven friends on East South Street. An ice rink on South street pavement drew 20 to 50 children despite weather setbacks, proving a success this morning.
The article cites a Supreme Court bench contest with Auy. John Galbo and DA Herb Johnson entering, plus a possible third candidate from Briercity ready to invest at least $30,000. In Harrisburg, two locals plan to file for a taxicab franchise, while corruption probes loom over fraudulent land schemes linked to Mead Rancheros. Jane Hillstrom and Armour Hillstrom attended the Senate oath for Lt. Gov. Ray Shaffer.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania a theatre and hotel were evacuated when a fire in Mal's men’s shop sent a thick smoke pall over downtown. Fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported and the cause remains undetermined.
A privately employed guard defending property may use force no more than reasonably necessary and may not intend serious harm. Exceptions cover defense against attackers or felonies. if mistaken, dangers exist. Employers should ensure proper insurance coverage for the guard.
Good and choice hogs 16 to 174 percent sows 11 to 12 percent beef cows 13 to 15 Omni ners and cutters 10 to 12 beef helpers 17 to 20 bulls 17 to 21 veal calves 32 to 38k heavy calves 19 to 287 lambs 17 to 21.
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