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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
4
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association says major electric companies overcharged 1956 to 1960, earning more than a fair return. Critics call it a misrepresentation, a defamation of regulators, and warn that rapid five year depreciation shifted tax revenue to later years, reducing early gains.
Legislators on Capitol Hill examine a proposed bill aimed at vertical integration in meat, milk, and poultry. Critics say the change targets ordinary practices and could hamper free enterprise, noting most large chains do not pack meat. Industry groups oppose, arguing the issue is minor and already addressed by existing law.
The Pennsylvania Welfare Department will conduct a two year study of mental health treatment funded by a federal grant. Welfare Secretary Adams said Gov. Scranton will appoint a mental health advisory planning committee with representatives from government, professional, religious and civic groups to create a comprehensive blueprint addressing mental illness.
The Corry Evening Journal outlines its publication basics with early 20th century branding. It cites publisher George R. Semple and staff roles, notes exclusive local and AP content, and lists annual subscription price of 11 dollars in advance.
Jim Bishop reports a funeral parlor scene crowded with mourners and peculiar characters. Danny Rowan lies dead after a long drinker’s life and a sidewalk deathwatch, while the Three Graces gossip and the widow Cecilia Regan keeps vigil.
American warships clash in the Solomon Islands as Navy Secretary Knox hails a bold victory. Moscow reports three days of German offensive losses with 30,000 Nazis killed and hundreds of tanks and planes destroyed. Newark OPA outlines auto round trip permits for vacation trips. Corry imposes a juvenile curfew ordinance while community life includes funerals, social tensions, and a local bingo nets $208 for Soldiers and Sailors. Roosevelt sends a radio greeting to China on the sixth anniversary of resistance. A Corry school staff member returns to teaching duties in September.
The YMCA presents a weekly calendar with multiple pools open for coed and girl beginner swims, junior high sessions, adult and senior activities, a high school dance, ceramics classes, and various group swim times from Monday through Thursday. Highlights include the High School Coed Swim at 7 PM Monday and the Adult Coed at 9 PM, plus a Union City Swim Group at 6 PM Wednesday and a Women’s Recreational Swim at 1:30 PM.
Washington reports on ex congressman Frank Kowalski of Connecticut resisting Senator Francis Walter’s push for a subversive activities controller. The Walter bill failed in the Senate, but Kowalski’s confirmation faced continued opposition from Walter allies. The piece recounts past votes and political maneuvering surrounding civil rights debates and Kennedy era hearings.
After dinner five of nine lawmakers headed for Washington but lost an engine and diverted to Des Moines. Ernest Gruening George McGovern Pat McNamara Lee Metcalf and Moss both attended Senate hearings next morning. They had funded a charter to avoid free Air Force travel but could not find a night flight home. They finally used a courier plane from Ofutt Air Force Base to reach Washington.
In Fayetteville Franklin County Marjorie Ann Morales 21 remained in critical condition at Chambersville Hospital after being shot five times with a .22 caliber revolver. James C Reynolds 24 of Fayetteville was arrested by State Police on charges of assault with intent to kill after an argument at the Morale s home. Both are described as Negroes.
Bob Gerhart of Lebanon led all the way to win his second 25-lap modified stock car feature at Susquehanna Speedway. About 2,500 spectators watched the 27-year-old service station operator complete the distance in 9 minutes 7.02 seconds.
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