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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

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Inventory and sale items listed at 18th street auction

An estate sale notice lists items including master bedroom suite, dining chairs, wringer, jars, antique ben, rugs, and kitchen appliances to be auctioned at 18th street. Mentioned are lots of furniture, a refrigerator, paneled rooms, and various small household goods. Also notes dates, location near Ling Grove and Peninsylvania area, with executor details and contact lines.

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U S Warns Russia to Slow Actions Over Berlin Crisis

The United States and allied powers warned the Soviet Union against unilateral moves to alter Berlin’s status, citing grave dangers and the need for negotiations. Britain and France echoed limits on unilateral action and upheld Western control of West Berlin, with continued talks deemed possible.

Washington United States Russia Berlin Great Britain France Kremlin London Paris Soviet Union West Berln Britain East Germany

Insurance for Centennial Parade Auxiliary Cops Set at 6.75 Each

J Fred Kinley said fewer out-of-town Auxiliary CD members attended the Centennial parade, limiting city insurance to about 84 0. Fifty local deputies were insured at 6.75 each, based on a $500 minimum salary and 1.35 per 100 coverage. The city’s coverage was paid by Centennial Inc, with one minor mishap during the parade.

Aniyor J. Fred Kinley Finley Centennial, Inc

Tragic death of 1 year old in road crash near Pittsburgh

A one year old boy, Edward V. Wojcik of Bulger, died in a crash on North Branch road in Fayette Township as he was in a car driven by his father to work. Officials at the Allegheny County morgue confirmed the fatal incident occurred early today.

Pittsburgh Washington County Allegheny County Edward V. Wojcik Bulger North Branch Road Fayette Township

U S Considers Use of Chemical Gas Warhead

Washington AP reports the Army plans to issue missile warheads capable of carrying chemical warfare agents into enemy battle zones. The newly amended regulation covers guided missile chemical agents, defining chemical agents as solids liquids or gases that produce lethal injurious or irritant effects. The Army cites a wide range of gases from choking agents to nerve gases, noting a family of missiles ready to deliver these gases.

Washington

Elderly Spartansburg Couple Killed in Route 68 Crash

Ralph Blakeslee 76 and Nan Blakeslee 74 of Spartansburg died when their car collided with a gravel laden radar-trailer at Route 68 and 948 nine miles south of Kane. Roy Tramontana 34 of Butler was injured in fair condition at Kane Hospital. Coroner Dr. G R Simpson continues investigation.

Kane Spartansburg Ralph Elliott Blakesive Nan Roy A. Tramontana Butler Kane Community Blakeslee Avis G. R. Simpson Elk County Hill Kelley Pittsburgh Blakeslee Hill Spartansburg High School Columbia University New York City Northwestern University Sparta Grange Clinton County

Employment Task Force To Name Officers

The Employment Task Force will meet next Monday at the Erie County courthouse to elect officers and outline a three year plan for an Industrial Development Bureau. It unites Erie city and county groups including the Erie Chamber of Commerce and major utilities, each pledging funds to GEIDC and the development effort. Attending from Corry will be A. Long, president of the Erie County Industrial Development Corp.

Erie County ETF Erie Industrial Development Bureau Erie Afl-Cio Veill ETE ETP Corry A. Long Justial Devilonment Corp

Construction Set To Start Monday On VFW Alleys

The Corry Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars plans a 40,000 expansion adding four bowling alleys to reach eight total. Baldwin Brothers of Ene will be the general contractor. VFW trustee Leo Dolan said zoning permits were granted after delays, and the project aims to open by the fall bowling season.

Srt Uance Way Munday Corry Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Veterans’ Organization Baldwin Brothers of Ene Léo Dolan VFW Out

City Ordinance Regulates Walk Material and Permits

City Council read an ordinance limiting sidewalk materials to concrete city wide except sparsely settled areas where other materials may be used. Repairs must match original material unless a more durable option is allowed, with brick allowed for minor brick sidewalk repairs. A permit from the city engineer is required before work, and violations may incur fines and costs assessed to the property owner.

Roger Brown

Pa Man Rescues Boy From River Near Ohiopyle Falls

A 61 year old man, Donald Mitchell of Ohiopyle, swam 40 feet to rescue 16 year old Walter Boyd clinging to a rock near Youghiogheny River and Ohiopyle Falls. Mitchell pulled Boyd ashore after tying a rope, the boy received artificial respiration and was hospitalized in Untontowi with shock and possible rib fractures. Boyd had been separated from a Canonsburg group at the falls.

Ummuntown Youghioghery Ohiopyle Donald Mitchell Walter Boyd Mitchell Boyd Canonsbury

Chicago Patrol Spurs Racial Tensions and Arrests

In a racially tense Chicago neighborhood, police increased patrols after multiple incidents. Reports indicate 70 Negroes were arrested in 10 days with ongoing street violence near Harrigan High School. A white youth was assaulted by three Black youths while commuting to work. Police say one shooting occurred near Harrison Street, linked to escalating tensions. A separate Harlem incident in New York involved teens attacking residents as detectives pursued suspects.

Chicago Dera Nave Deen Harrigan High Sohal Fonday Po- Tce Charles Giues Harrison Newt Pupu New York Harlem Rome

City paving woes spark dust and street dust on East Pleasant

At a city meeting Mayor kinley and street director Dearing discussed failing paving on East Pleasant Street between William and Summer. Residents report chipped asphalt, dust, and edge breaks while the department blames timing and techniques. Curbs were optional with owner approval during paving. the solution remains unresolved after tense debate.

JR. Dearing Fred Kinley East Pleasant Street William Summer Dearing Mariner East Measant Street Dering

Delay in Second Space Shot Due to Caribbean Clouds

CAPE CANAVERAL Fya AP United States second in space shot postponed to 5 am EST Wednesday as high Caribbean cloud fronts move in. Astronaut Virgil J. Gus suny, 35, learns of the delay calmly and returns to rest. Weather experts cited a high pressure front as the cause delaying the countdown and blocking full photography of the operation.

Cape Canaveral Fya United States Grishorn US Weather Bureau Caribbean Tiros National Aeronautica and Space Administration Binstoff

Juvenile 17 Tries Jailbreak at Crawford County Prison

A 17 year old juvenile attempted a prison break at Crawford County Prison in Meadville during the supper hour. He struck jailer Hugh Spaulding on the head with a chair leg, injuring him but not disabling him. The attacker, helped by a cellmate and two trustees, was subdued and placed in a new cell. The incident is under investigation with possible charges of attempted prison breach referred to the juvenile court.

Secant Spaulding Spalding Gary, Clark Gustave Holobar P. Richard ‘Thomas Juvenile Court Andy Waid

Financing of Pennsylvania School Reforms Big Headache

The Pittsburgh public school reform plan faces funding headaches as a proposed 162 million annual wage tax to support improvements advances to the House for action. The plan, backed by the Board of Education, would shift revenue and replace the existing head tax, aiming to fund a five-year program of upgrades, but could reduce other revenues.

Pittsburgh Ie Cliy Board of Education Praan

Philadelphia houses collapse as sewer cracks trapping residents

An underground sewer line cracked beneath a row of two story houses in West Philadelphia, causing collapses that trapped four people. Six year old Chere Daniels survived. Wayne 4 and Jesse Robinson died. About 120 nearby houses evacuated as Red Cross provided shelter and officials investigated the aging conduit.

Slphia Earty Chere Daniels Wayne Jesse Robinson Wil Philadelphia Red Cross Daniels Ernest Kenneth Nannie Russell Tie Wire St William Fox Samuel Baxter Baxter Arh Baker Sand

Church Banner Approval For Wilshington Street Event

City council granted permission for a local church to hang a banner across North Center Street in Wilshington for the upcoming festival. The banner must be cloth, 14 feet high, and removed the day after the event with church permission from the state, plus a fireworks display request was approved contingent on a licensed operator and proper insurance.

North Center Wilshington Cornell Gunter Washington Washington At Ils Pointes Leon Doleski

College Students Trapped In Cave. Rescue Becomes Futile

In Orleans Indiana AP reports two Indiana University graduate students Tor Arnold Peru Ralph Moreland and two expedition members are trapped inside a narrow limestone cave after a breakthrough reveals only a long corridor. Fresh air and a water current mark the corridor as rescuers labor in shifts hoping for a sign of the missing explorers three days into the search amid worsening conditions.

Orleans Ind Debri Tndlona Aopes Tidiana University Tor Arnold Peru Ralph Morelind Knox Ttd Bath Watera Racing Dick Powell Hammond Ial Ihe Powell Joy Waler

Thought Boy Was Coyote Kills Lad in Encino Hills

In Encino California six children playing in dusk were startled by a barking dog. Raynor F Winward fired a 22 rifle thinking a coyote stalked them and struck James Johnspp 14, fatally wounding him. Winward confessed he believed the animal was a coyote and said he shot. He was booked on suspicion of murder.

Encino Calif Raynor F. Winward Winward James Johnspp Mia Donald C Johnson

Senate OKs Pymatuning Lake boating amendment

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved an amendment allowing motor boating on the entire Pymatuning Lake for Otic and Pennsylvian residents after a House passage and a Mouse package. The move comes as the bill advances in the Senate.

Washington Mistos Pymatuning Senate Judiciary Committee

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