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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1961

Page

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Hijacked Santa Maria Cruise Liner Pursued by Allied Forces

The Santa Maria with about 500 passengers and crew was seized by a 70 man Portuguese group led by Capt Henrique Galyao in the Caribbean. British Royal Navy ships and U S destroyers trailed the liner at sea while aiming to arrest it peacefully outside territorial waters. The hijackers threatened to scuttle the ship as the chase continued toward Bravil with about 20 knots speed and officials sought a safe disposal of the situation.

London Rotherly Caribbean Bravil Admiralty West Indies Trinidad Wilson Damato Santa Maria U.S Henrique Galyao Antonio de Oliveira Salazar la Guaira Venezuela

Corry Youth Receives Six Year Probation in Burglary Case

Corry youth David L. Buell and companion Frederick L. Heim from Stoneboro were sentenced by Judge Burton Laub in Erie County Court for two area burglaries. Buell received six years probation and $70 costs with restitution. Heim got 2 to 4 years and $75 costs.

Stoneboro Burton Laub Erie County Court Erie David L. Buell Corry Frederick L. Heim Western Penitentiary Oaly Lord Mercer Elgin Ryan Union City Buell Iso Spartansburg Henry Mayville Justice of the Floyd Marsh Erie County Julie Buell Spartamburg Robert Taylor Crawford County

Whodunit at East Washington laundry shirt theft caper

Local report from Corry notes a shirtless thief scenario at Quick Clean Coin Laundry on East Washington Street. Mrs. Lilla Hoffner says extra garments, including trousers and a jacket, appeared after a visit with children, with police investigating who removed the clothes during the washery routine.

East Washington Street Lilla Hotfer

YMCA Board Outlines Member Drive Plans and Leaders

The YMCA board met at the Hotel Corry to review plans for the annual membership enrollment, set for February 13 through 27 with a kickoff on the first night. Division 1 is led by Claire A. Porter with four captains. Division 2 by Douglas Rozelle Jr. news includes youth advisers, captains, publicity chief Mrs. William Gumbleton and a nominating committee led by B. F. Pun.

Ymca-Al 1 Corry Claire A. Porter Porter Auer George Gould H. Martin Keppel Fred Marsh Douglas Rozelle Jr Thomas Pierotti Carl Dah Jack Crowell Paul Orner Max Bennink Michael Lewis Paula Meerdick William Gumbleton B. F. Pun Chire Porter

Surplus Food Program Expands in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania surplus food program will double food in quantity and add new items. Butter will be increased by 25 percent and distributed to about 900000 people, up from 514000, with dried eggs no longer available. Officials say more nutritious commodities will replace current offerings as federal orders shift.

Pennsylvania Har Isburg Corry Clarence Farrington Faryington Meir Teialy Forest Harrisburg Kennedy Robert J. Presser Burea Surplus Foods Hirvisburg Murch Preller Proler Coun Mavel

House Obstructs Clinton Street Opening

A house at the end of Clinton Street blocks extending the street to Mott Street. The bank seeks the opening before a new Clinton and North Center corner building, with estimates of 5 000 to 6 000 dollars to move the structure. Lawrence Thomas owns the house and Roger Brown has contacted him for a price. Thomas is vacationing in Florida.

Clinton Street Mott Street R. Dearing National Bank of Corry Clinton and North Center Streets Deirlie Lawrence Thomas McMe Franklin Street

City Council OKs Purchase Of Used Grader

City officials approve buying a used grader to support a broad street repair program next year. Estimated cost around 7000 to 10000 dollars with rental and operator expenses noted. A continuation hints at further details on page six.

Lonanen Masteve Hay Dewvine Alrport Dearing Mel Abiy

Hit and Run Auto Found West of Union City

State Police solved a hit and run on Route 6 near Union City after an abandoned Willys Jeep, linked to Frederick B Webster of Yarmouth Maine, was found. A Maine licensed vehicle damaged a parked car owned by Wilbur Gates of Corry, with about $200 in damage. Police seek the jeep driver and Webster to claim the vehicle.

Carry On Willys Union City Wilbur Gates Corry Route 6 Frederick B Webster Yarmouth Sidney N.Y Tim

Tarentum Bans All Bingo Games

Tarentum official John Altman ordered all bingo games closed after complaints that players are using relief or social security checks to gamble. The ban applies to any bingo operation within Tarentum.

Tarentum Zess John Altman Presens Altman

Ocean's Wrath Hits Hull Shoreline Snow Blizzard Damages

The Channel Street homes at Hull Mase suffer lee cover from spray and storm debris as tidal surges erode a sex wall demolished by the January blizzard. Shorefront sections south of Boaten endure impact from the high tide and strong winds.

Ocean's Wrath Channel Street Hull Mase Ster Portlin Boaten

Kennedy limits focus as 3rd strategy session debates arms control

President Kennedy convened a White House meeting with top advisers including McCloy Rusk McNamara Nitze Bundy and Wiesner to draft serious precise proposals for arms inspection and control. The session follows two prior policy reviews as officials say diplomacy will prevail over summit parleys in handling Soviet and other statesmen.

Washington Kennedy White House Executive Mansion John J. McCloy Dean Rusk Robert S. McNamara Defense Paul H. Nitze McGeorge Bundy Rusk Khrushchev

Explorers Seek Fund Raising Projects for Washington Trip

Paul Pyne, post advisor, says Explorers, aged 14 to 16, plan to re enact the travels of George Washington and frontiersmen to Fort LeBoeuf. They will make authentic costumes costing money and seek community fund raising projects during centennial week parades and school events.

Yo Jayawiee Paul Pyne Post George Washington LeBoeuf Dyne Towsted J. Sheen Pield Med School

Clymer Man 67 Falls Twenty Feet Fractures Back

A 67 year old Clymer man, Sibley Wright, fell twenty feet from a timber and fractured his back. He survived the fall and was taken to a memorial hospital in poor condition. Mrs Wright reported he had been working on the ground floor when the accident occurred and neighbors assisted before ambulance arrival. A second portion mentions Dwight D Eisenhower visiting Albany, Georgia in a separate note.

Clymer Mayniey Curry Tims Moe Sibley Wileht Wailisie Wright Roy Vans Clymer Rowse

When To Deliver It Kennedy's State Of Union Speech Topic

President Kennedy will deliver his first State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Monday. House Speaker Sam Rayburn said the date was agreed at a morning meeting with Democratic leaders. Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said there was no discussion of specifics at that meeting.

Washington Kennedy Congress House Sam Rayburn Senale Mike Mansfield Montana Wo Fie Tate Thomas H. Kuchel Cali

Corry Savings Enjoyed Big Year in 1960

The Gary Sayin and Lawn Association reported a very strong year for 1980 with assets rising to 40 219 in 1980 and total assets at 4 059 719. Shareholders attended the annual meeting and elected directors while dividends were paid to record shareholders.

Corry Gary Sayin Lawn North Cerny Tree Janie Tn Vesnelahon Durie Fsa Hugh Tre Munundud Dinvis Shige Prey Jsc Bik Blanphard

Continue Trial Of Fatal Beating Of Area Man

Attorneys for three men charged with murder pressed ongoing proceedings in Venango County. Judges and defense counsel argued over juror exposure as the case recessed after yesterday afternoon session. The defendants Floyd A Re signer Gerr it E Riddle and Douglas W Keller had pleaded guilty earlier but now seek to change pleas to innocent. Proceedings resume today.

Robert T. Gran- Als Venango County John P Burke Floyd A. Resigner Rocky Grove Gerriit E. Riddle Polk Douglas W. Keller Frank II Tixtally Robert Wo Maye Rock and Toweship

Minister Retracts Story He Set Fire To Churches

Palo Alto pastor Rev Leonard Rhoads repudiates his claim of setting fires at two churches in Palo Alto and Fontana. His attorney says he signed under threat of the gas chamber. The First Southern Baptist Church at Palo Alto was burned December 13 causing substantial loss.

Palo Alto Vuines Fontana Leonard Rhoads Rhoads First Southern Baptist Church

Bakery Union Chief Faces $250000 Settlement Demand

Corruption era disputes unfold as union leader Cross seeks over 250000 to step aside. Legal action includes dismissal of petitions, court approval awaited, and allegations of misused funds, with rival unions forming and a major realignment within the pastry workers sector.

Ge Prowslenk Pomiie Corriebiny Alpolipedd ieltutt'Senor Fexocutivie Donel Ciyom Benton Fla Petitina Dye Union

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