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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1962
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions nets and ledge terms with unclear names and locations. Cannot determine a clear event or proper nouns to summarize into a coherent news item.
A court session at Ibex Court on a day named for principal case Casey petition proceeds with limited appearances. Filings indicate no opposition and a provisional schedule set by the judge. Local officials note the hearing aims to resolve a petition challenging prior rulings.
A 12 year old boy from Corry died after a hunting accident at a Bear Lake farm. Dale Brenoel was shot by a hunter mistaken for a groundhog while lying in a ditch. The victim died at Harmont Hospital in Erie after five days in a coma. State Police investigated and a decision on charges against hunter Rimer Haight of Youngsville was pending. Haight, off duty, planned to confer with District Attorney Samuel Bonagita to determine disposition of the case. Dale Brenoel, living with his father Paul Brenoel at Cochton, had been visiting his mother Mrs. Celestine Brenoel of Meadville. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes in Cochranton and was in grade 2 at Cochranton this fall. Surviving besides his parents is his paternal grandfather.
Pennsylvania counties designated as emergency disaster areas by the U S Agriculture Department now total 40 after Union County was added by the State Emergency Disaster Committee. The drought plagued region spans from the southwest to the northeast and affects hay cutting grazing eligibility in the soil bank program once Freeman acts. The Crop Reporting Service notes all crops statewide are in need of rain since April 1. Continued on Page Eight.
Chautauqua County agricultural agent urges farmers to inspect pastures for poisonous plants after three cows died in Stockton. He notes drought-stressed fields harbor over a hundred toxic species and warns cattle may wander to hazardous areas during dry spells.
Ocean County Prosecutor William Huber will seek a grand jury indictment against Leroy A. Harrison for the murder of Phyllis Ann Jones, a student actress. Harrison seeks a new lawyer as his mother withdraws Dawes Jr. from the case, with court-ordered counsel possible. The suspect, a 24 year old from West Norriton, Pa., allegedly confessed and awaits a court hearing for a court psychiatry exam as prosecutors prepare for Thursday proceedings.
Officials announced plans to lay fresh tar emulsion on about two percent of city streets next week. The work will be done by the street department and will affect several main roads, with resurfacing expected to improve pavement condition.
The forecast called for rain that barely materialized, leaving Coty area largely dry. The region, like much of northwestern Pennsylvania, experienced limited showers with no significant rainfall, as summer 1962 moves toward a historically dry record.
Cleveland report on Aug 16 date for new work rules, sparks nationwide walkout threat from five operating unions. About 15 000 firemen on diesel locomotives could lose jobs. 27 000 more firemen in diesels would face changes. White House may intervene. Kennedy can delay actions and appoint a settlement board.
Melvin J. Carnycke aged 28, Ford H Sargent aged 14, and John E. Foster aged 19, all of Corry area addresses, were placed on five-year probation after pleading to charges related to the theft of copper wire and tools from Corry Bleacher Co. on East Main. They were ordered to pay court costs of 107.50 and make restitution. The case followed an April 1 incident in which police linked a vehicle and occupants to the break-in and noted suspected arson to conceal the theft. Damages were initially estimated around 3,000, with final restitution pending full assessment.
Bradford City council receives 50750 from the Ralph T Zook estate to fund Bradford McKean Airport development and operation. Zook known as Mr Aviation was longtime advocate of area airport plans and scheduled service. The principal sum plus 750 accrued interest to be used exclusively for the project. Mayor Still and Commissioner Jansen acknowledged the gift as a landmark for Aviation Commission plans and the airport’s future growth. Roof Kills Man Pittsburgh Aopruh panel caused fatal injuries as a man worked on a roof near Harmar Township.
President Kennedy’s push for a major Medicare expansion faced a sharp Senate defeat amid party splits. Republicans and Southern Democrats joined most Democrats to table an amendment, blocking the plan and signaling a public clash over elder care before the November elections. The outcome leaves the health care issue unresolved as lawmakers return to campaign pressures.
In Wakeeney Kansas a hitchhiker and companion sought for the slaying of a town constable were captured after a three day manhunt. Harry Bloomer and Shirley Nixon surrendered near a rain shed two miles from the scene. Bloomer, an ex convict from Ohio, and Nixon from Nebraska, had been pursued since Saturday when the marshal was killed and a sheriff wounded. The couple were taken into custody after the sheriff and marshal questioned two hitchhikers tied to the case.
Washington reports the Amish request exemption from Social Security benefits claiming they care for their aged themselves. Senators Clark and Goble introduce amendments to allow religious groups to opt out via welfare waivers while acknowledging the sect’s stance that eligibility would violate their faith and not affect needy members.
President Kennedy told Soviet ambassador Dobrynin he will not yield on the demand for withdrawal of U S troops from West Berlin. He met for an hour at the White House to reinforce U S resolve amid stalled Geneva talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko.
A jailed attorney secured bail in Erie County after the court approved his petition to set bail. The defendant faces counts including burglary, larceny, fraudulent conversions, and more. bail totals around 13 thousand dollars was set with the option for appeal.
North York Pa officers report a marine killed by a sentry as he filed to heed a challenge. In the same period another man died after a stabbing incident. a third critical, hospitalized before death. Melville J Smith, a noted poet and teacher, died yesterday in Cambridge Miss.
Thomas Pryde, longtime educator and Army colonel, is appointed director of vocational and industrial arts education in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. A Aspinwall native and Pitt graduate, Pryde has taught in Aspinwall and Beaver Falls, served four years with the Army Corps of Engineers, and held roles in University of Pittsburgh industrial education. He succeeds Harold B. Black, placing Pryde at the helm of district vocational programs and committees across multiple districts.
In a two part interview with the Associated Press from New York, Gen Lucius D Clay reflects on Berlin’s crisis and Western resolve. He cautions against underestimating Soviet pressure while noting morale and the West Berlin economy show gradual recovery.
The piece reports renewed Soviet pressure over West Berlin with Khrushchev’s stance on the NATO presence and the Allied access plan. It notes U.S. and allied concerns, Kennedy’s remarks, and tensions surrounding potential East German actions amid postwar divisions. The article references a partitioned city and the broader Cold War stalemate at the time.
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