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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1961
Page
1
The United States launched a chimpanzee in a Redstone space capsule, elevating over 100 miles and landing in the Atlantic off Cape Canaveral. No. 65, a 2,374 pound male, survived not yet reported as recovery crews search the impact area.
In Taipei Formosa the Chinese Communists are expected to reject Chiang Kai shek s offer to ship 100 000 metric tons of rice for famine relief on the mainland The Free China Relief Association on Formosa appealed to the International Red Cross to deliver the aid Chiang warned the Peiping regime that if refused his government will pursue relief by land sea or air He added 10 000 ration packs weighing about one pound each are being prepared for air drops and packed with dried beef pork fish powder and dehydrated vegetables He urged Formosans to donate food clothing and money to ease the mainland shortage
C J Backstrand president of Armstrong Cork Co says Columbus Broadcasting System erred in cancelling a television play about Soviet spying in the United States. He said the Armstong Circle Theater program should be given to the public good.
Kiwanis members heard Albany representative W Young of the Economic Education League explain a land tax shift in Pennsylvania and its potential benefits. He argued taxing land rather than buildings spurs improvements, lowers homeowner bills, reduces industrial site costs, and aids slum clearance, citing practical outcomes in communities adopting the plan. The talk followed a rector on the tax issue and its local implications, with emphasis on economic growth and initiative.
AreaBoy 6 loses life as a fire devastates a two story home in Youngsville AP reports a family of five escaped. Father, 26, and sister 4 managed to flee while Connie and Luther aided others. Mark Duthey Jr remained missing until his body was found among the ruins hours later. Luther sustained facial eye and arm burns and was kept in hospital for treatment. The blaze damaged the entire dwelling and its overheated stove sparked the fire.
The Goiny Council of Churches and the Civil Defense completed a master plan listing church facilities to shelter refugees in a disaster. Most churches have submitted location and facility details. a few remain to report in the next days. Clifford Holcomb, CD executive, says the data will allow rapid refugee routing if war or natural disaster occurs.
U S seeking release of 600 passengers after meeting pirate Capt Henrique Galvao at sea near Recife. Rear Adm. Allen E. Smith aboard the destroyer Gearing met Galvao aboard the Santa Maria to discuss safe surrender and immunity from Brazil’s new president Janio Quadros. The plan aimed to bring the liner into Recife with minimal risk as U S. ships monitored the scene and reporters watched from a tug.
Washington AP report on President Kennedy's State of the Union and the GOP response. Republicans urge extensive committee hearings, disputing the breadth and urgency of his economic and foreign policy program including food for peace, a peace corps, and aid for distressed areas. Senate GOP leaders warn against rushed action.
Seventy five Cubans who landed in the United States aboard the Covidonga face possible removal after processing. Immigration officials plan today to determine whether they can remain, with Spain previously providing sanctuary via visas. The group, among 215 on board, landed at a precarious moment amid State of the Union reactions and Cold War tensions.
Washington dispatch reports President Kennedy will meet with Soviet Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson in Washington to discuss all aspects of Soviet-American relations. Thompson is expected to arrive before Monday, and officials say the talks will focus on firsthand observations and reports on the Soviet scene.
A muddled OCR passage outlines a CAP meet involving Erie and Corry with various names and locations mixed in. It mentions cadet activities, a session or briefing, and references to the Cony squadron and Abbey with Philip Leal Rov Wien Sette, among others.
Republicans praised President Kennedy’s remarks in Washington as a notable State of the Union address. Several Pennsylvania lawmakers indicated agreement with his positions on defense, stability, and economic policy, while noting the difficulties in advancing a full legislative program.
In Los Angeles a 17 year old boy confessed to dropping Christopher Mayfield, age 8, to his death from a hotel roof five floors above. Christopher and his brother were visiting with parents from San Jose when invited to look at the scenery the roof edge. Police identified the suspect as a 17 year old boy from Los Angeles and said the case is being treated as murder.
A chlorine gas release killed several animals and sickened others, sending multiple people to hospitals. Police searched for suspects as fear gripped a community near a school where a pungent odor was reported.
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