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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1963
Page
3
Harrisburg AP reports urban lawmakers failed to advance a plan to raise their share of state road funds as a House amendment froze rural subsidies. The change would shift about 1.2 million dollars, lifting total allocations to roughly 38 million, with a postponement until next week for reprinting and possible committee study.
Republican leaders Halleck and Dirksen told reporters that Congress will not be stampeded but could act quickly if justified. They backed immediate hearings by the Senate Labor Committee to prep possible action on the railway dispute as a panel works on staff selections and material for early use.
Henry Cabot Lodge arrives as ambassador to South Viet Nam amid a costly U.S. effort since 1954. The conflict, Buddhist-Diem tensions, and uncertain outcomes dominate a saga of aid, reforms, and political strain with no clear end in sight.
Warren police reported seven year old Jack Martin burned at a July Fourth fireworks event. A custom spinner with a handmade fuse caused the injury after a sparkler dropped ignited it. The device was taken from Beaty Field to Mulberry Playground where the accident occurred. Martin may need skin grafts. he was treated at Warren General Hospital. A contract with Theodore S. Baldini of Erie tied to supply and security for the display valued at 1100 dollars.
The report outlines a Pennsylvania unemployment bill with provisions to cut fringe and casual workers, cap benefits for pregnant jobseekers, require proof of workforce status for retirees, and mandate active job seeking. Scranton notes a fund deficit after $192 million government loan discounting. The state seeks federal help.
Harrisburg report states Gov Scranton declines to be a presidential candidate and rejects organized club talk while emphasizing the GOP national party value of civil rights. He outlines state aid changes for private colleges and backs legislation for free bus service to parochial and private school children with repayment plans to spread costs.
Erie County faces a 2000 deficit in its surplus food program as state official Robert J. Frieler proposes a four point plan to streamline distribution. He notes a 92000 inventory gap over six months and urges cuts in distribution days and staff to align with federal schemes.
Chester Wilkins traveled to Peru with the Peace Corps for construction work but proved unhelpful and was described as unhelpful by Peace Corps officials. He left San Bruno California on brief training and allegedly offered a jeep to a Peruvian couple in exchange for favors.
Police investigate a theft ring in Dunkirk tied to a railroad yard. Officials say a suspect with keys to 35 track signals and switches has fled with tools and personal items from railroad workers near the Gazelle freight house. A related incident involved a birth during the disturbance as responders aided a woman in labor.
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