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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1963
Page
1
City Council to open bids at noon Friday July 26 for a sanitary sewer on White Street. Projected to precede a storm sewer and paving, with cost about 13 075 dollars. Final connections and taxes await operation. paving hinges on highway work and timing.
The AP reports a hot humid spell over much of Pennsylvania will lift tonight as a cooler air mass from Quebec moves in. Forecasters promise a nicer Wednesday with fair weather and lower humidity across the state, lifting hopes for a pleasant Fourth of July.
Council votes to take back the West South Street property from Associated Contractors for 1500 less than the original sale price. Robert Moss argues tenants are scarce while the city enforces the contract requiring a commercial building. Two other parties are said to be involved as the matter heads to page six.
Scranton driven clash over compulsory school district reorganization dominates the Senate agenda as Democrats push changes to the 1961 act. Senators debate amendment scope and exemptions while highlighting Pennsylvanias literacy stats and education quality concerns. A separate crash in Corry injures a mother and son and knocks out 125 telephones, with restoration underway.
A si year old rider, Darrel Kyser of Union City, with his son Victor, 13, were injured when their motorcycle struck a utility pole near Canadohta Lake. Kyser remains semiconscious at Hamot Hospital in Erie after head injuries. Victor was treated and released from Union City Hospital. Police say the bike was not traveling fast and Kyser is an experienced rider.
Belinda Eady aged 10 of Buffalo drowned yesterday in a swimming pool on the citys east side. The incident was reported as a fatal accident with local authorities investigating the scene.
City Council approved a feasibility study to explore a municipal golf course for Corry and area residents. A 12 member commission, led by George Sampte, was named and will seek site offers. if feasible, a permanent board would fund and build the course.
Three teenage boys admitted stealing from St Elizabeths Church and local businesses and were ordered to Juvenile Court. A fourth youth was cleared and released after appearing with parents and police at the station. the three remaining youths were barred from each other and from entering stores tonight until dispositions are decided.
Corry faces extreme heat with abundant water resources. Bernard J Shaw of the Corry Water Supply Company says average daily use is about 2,000,000 gallons in 24 hours and the supply could be doubled if needed. The area hit 95 degrees as July readings trend above normal with little expected rainfall.
Two men from Union City and Titusville escaped injury after a sunset crash on Route 11. Anthony Morowski of Titusville attempted to overtake Braden R Jones of Union City on a crest when Morowski veered into a ditch. Jones braked, skidded, and Morowski’s wagon struck Jones’s car causing $40 and $400 damage respectively. Possible charges are pending.
Postmaster General J Edward Day explains Mr Zip as a symbol of the ZIP code system begun with NIMS in 1961. The plan assigns five digit codes to mailers enabling faster handling and delivery with local zones expanding to more cities and communities.
Pope Paul VI blessed the United States and President Kennedy promising prayers to end racial discrimination. He spoke on universal peace and noted shared moral principles, recalling past U.S. visits and the strong bond with American citizens. Cardinal Spellman praised the pope and space exploration progress.
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