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Fragmentary text references vented Wayne Street and July events. Mentions of unrelated terms and potential names are unclear. Not enough readable facts to deduce a coherent news item.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1962
Page
1
Fragmentary text references vented Wayne Street and July events. Mentions of unrelated terms and potential names are unclear. Not enough readable facts to deduce a coherent news item.
At Hershey and Gettysburg the 54th annual governors conference mixed politics and history. Eisenhower greeted Dixie state leaders while they toasted his 49th wedding anniversary with a silver tea service as discussions shifted to the 1964 presidential race and state issues.
Walthes 19 of West Frederick street suffered a splintered vertebra from a 25 foot fall while applying shingles. He also had a sprained wrist and a badly bruised foot. He lives at 107 West Predevick street and is expected to be hospitalized for one to two weeks.
Three youths and a gorge guard escaped fatal injury after a 350 foot fall in the Wintergreen Park gorge. Virgil Hunt suffered deep scalp cuts and a fractured hand, while Aobert Shabashern and the other boy were in fair condition at St. Vincent's and Hamet hospitals respectively. Rescue workers hauled them to safety as state police described the cliff as nearly 40 feet sheer. The incident ended without fatalities.
A mixed response followed the Supreme Court ruling banning official prayers in public schools. Sermons in Washington DC and Los Angeles praised or criticized the decision, with church leaders arguing it would curb or threaten religion in education. Page Two continues coverage.
Runaway spy Dr. Robert A. Soblen, jailed for life for spying for the Soviet Union, attempted suicide aboard an El Al jet returning him to a U.S. prison. He slashed his wrist and stabbed his abdomen, lost two pints of blood, but was reported out of danger at Hillingdon Hospital as doctors consider no operation necessary. Soblen, Lithuanian-born, faced deportation from Israel and was escorted by a U.S. marshal when the plane diverted to London. He forfeited $100,000 bail after losing an appeal related to the spying case.
A 50 year old Erie motorist, Wayne A. Mottern, was charged with driving while intoxicated after a two car crash on Route 97, about a mile south of Waterford, injuring none, with Mottern pled not guilty and released on 500 bail. Corry State Police noted total damage around 210 dollars. Other incidents included a Route 47 crash near Waterford where Gerhard Liedtke attempted to overtake and hit Richard Wontenay’s car, sending it off the road and into a fence, with Wontenay treated for a cut arm. a truck on a hill in Union City stalled and spilled fuel, causing minor damage. A brief note also mentions a new missile division of a Forge Space Technology Center in New York.
The Kennedy visit to Mexico City drew massive crowds applauding the Alliance for Progress while stressing peaceful, people centered aid in Latin America. The weekend showcased strong U S goodwill toward Venezuela, Colombia and Mexico with no protests or disorder reported.
Over the weekend city police cited ten individuals for speed and stop light violations. Among those named were William Deane, owner of 746 E Main Street, and Jon Jensen, 24, of Columbus R D 1, cited for speeds of 70 and 95 mph respectively on East Columbus Avenue. A Wattsburgh arrest at 4:15 a m. cited failure to stop at a light at Center and Washington streets.
Desperate inmates stage a violent escape attempt at San Quentin, overpowering guards with improvised tools and seizing hostages. Kardell and Chavez lead the bid, wounding officers as they flee, later retaking a sergeant and forcing a tense standoff. Police continue pursuit, with the outcome uncertain as of updating pages.
The Senate begins debate on a bipartisan proposal to create a Social Security style health program for the aged, with optimism for swift passage despite Fourth of July break. Support from some Republicans cited, while some Democrats oppose financing. House actions include an atomic energy bill and a day of votes before the holiday, with a companion extension measure moving in the Senate.
The state Health Department closed the Wikemond Girl Scout Camp at Harvey Lake due to suspected contamination after two wells supplying drinking water failed tests. About 2,000 Girl Scouts were slated to attend this summer, but authorities reported no evidence of food poisoning or illness among campers. The closure follows incidents over Thursday and Friday prompting investigators to inspect the camp facilities and water supply.
Hartford AP reports Wel Fare Secretary Abraham Ribicoff plans to resign from Kennedy’s cabinet within two weeks, aiming to clear the way for a full Senate bid as a Democratic candidate from Connecticut. He expects to leave on or before July 13, facing a challenge from U S Kowalski in the primary. In Scranton, widow of Massillon editor dies at home in Dinmore.
West Chester reports Crystal Leigh Martin, a Milton native who competed as Miss Susquehanna Valley, began television preparations after officials selected her as Miss Pennsylvania. She plans appearances across the state before competing in the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City in September. A hometown parade is set for Tuesday to welcome her, and she anticipates further travel to East Rochester for stock duties.
In Portland New York a 19 year old Fredonia woman Dolores Cash was arrested on second degree assault after forcing her roommate Donne Zostatres 7 and Miss Zosburgs fiance Eugene Richardson 33 of Elyria Ohio to drive for a discussion of a proposed marriage. A rifle was involved when Zosburg allegedly grabbed and discharged it in the back seat before Richardson subdued Cash. Cash was jailed in Chautauqua County awaiting grand jury action after waiving preliminary.
Beekwith, scoutmaster, announced that about 200 Boy Scouts from Eric and Cra are to attend a week long encampment at the Washington Trail Coun is came Seqtoyah area camp. The group sails this Sunday and returns Saturday July 1th. Three boys from Tent Troop 80 have been selected for the honor. Parents are urged to attend the camp briefing and ensure proper reservations and health check forms are completed.
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