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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1963
Page
1
Harrisburg AP report on Senate and House actions delaying state funded transportation to nonpublic pupils. A GOP plan seeks a 1965 referendum to authorize school bus aid. Scranton backs immediate aid, governors favor court test over referendum. political clash folds along party lines.
Refugees report a new base near Santiago De Las Vegas in Havana Province with indications of missile installations. Witnesses describe large Russian trucks carrying rocket-like structures and a 67000 acre base near Baire housing subterranean facilities, rockets, aircraft artillery, mortars, and radar. A separate note lists Claire Corbett and James D Stokes as Miss and Mr. Teenage Physical Fitness.
William Stroup 17 pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of Harry Lee Whitford 82 last Friday near Corry after his auto reportedly lost control on West Columbus avenue extension. Bond set at 1000 pending Saturday hearing before Justice Floyd Marsh. case referred by Trooper Walter Krupa with Erie County DA Herbert Johnson involved.
Washington reports Cuba seized the American Embassy in Havana, an unprecedented act in diplomatic history. State Department officials note the embassy site remains U.S. territory under international law despite severed relations. Embassy valued at 1.2 million dollars, residence at 400 thousand. Cuba says action is retribution for frozen Cuban assets in the United States. The State Department asks Swiss representatives to file a report.
Soviet and American experts met at the Foreign Office to finalize revisions on a test ban treaty covering air, space, and underwater testing. Western negotiators weigh Soviet requests while Khrushchev’s presence in the Kremlin is hoped to bolster a broader East West nonaggression pact.
In London the crowd outside the Old Bailey tossed two eggs at Christine Keeler and shouted insults as she left after testimony in the Stephen Ward vice trial. A photojournalist was struck on the head by an egg. another egg splashed a policeman’s sleeve. Keeler, 21, rode away in a taxi amid jeers and a milling crowd of several hundred. She had been recalled to address marijuana use linked to Ward who faces testimony about his influence in her life.
Erie County seeks disaster area status due to below normal hay and pasture growth with 45 percent hay yield forecast. State level approval granted, awaiting federal final sign off in Washington. Crawford County denied, resurvey planned to lower estimated losses and reapply. Warren County status unknown.
City Council will open bids for the White Street sanitary sewer project at noon. Work aims to finish quickly to prevent a paving disruption by the State Highway Department next month. The storm sewer, to be built by city workers for about 2500 dollars, will drain into Bear Creek west of West Columbus Avenue and handle surface water overflow.
Rockefeller strategists map Republican nominating chances as Barry Goldwater leads in South and Midwest while Nelson Rockefeller builds a strong campaign. Delegates total 1308 with 655 needed for nomination. The Arizona senator leads in some regions, but groundwork shifts amid marriage revelations and shifting loyalties.
Gov. Scranton proposed recalling the General Assembly to consider his unemployment compensation bill. He announced at a news conference that he had asked lawmakers to prepare a resolution backing a special session for reapportionment and to study reforms. He said the move aimed to pressure final legislative action, noting insufficient votes among Republicans and Democratic opposition from unions and business groups. The plan faces mixed support as a special session is eyed for later, possibly November.
Harrisburg AP report: House Democrats publicly oppose voting for 57 million dollars in private college aid until reapportionment issues are settled. Minority Leader Petrosky says Democrats will use their votes to force a redistricting plan, delaying adjournment. Republicans press ahead with plans and a fall special session. Senate Republicans set a referendum on school aid, potentially delaying implementation to 1964.
Members of the Overcomers Club and the Adult Association along with the handicapped map group will stage their first outdoor event this Saturday at Mead Park. The picnic invites all three organizations and anyone interested in the groups' work to attend as games are scheduled.
Members and officers of the CHEER group will hold a regular session in the Municipal Building auditorium on the second floor at 7 30. Mrs Norman Tarbell president says vital business for the work with handicapped here will be discussed and asks that those who helped form CHEER attend.
Entertainment runs from four to five p m with a picnic lunch at five p m The Stennett and Nichols pavilions were chosen for the picnic near Nichols Lodge at the Pond Families are asked to bring their own lunch Invitations for Saturday’s event are circulated by The Overcomers linked to the CHEER movement Mrs Merrill Wade general chairman emphasizes inviting more families to join
The Pentagon estimates about 4364.00 to maintain Army troops at the University of Mississippi for James Meredith’s protection. The estimate covers costs from October when troops moved into Oxford through June 8. Peak strength was 23,000. The last troops leave today. The Justice Department put marshal and personnel costs at Oxford at $559,000 by end of June.
Corry Concrete and Gravel Co at 1244 North Center street faces possible closure of a popular rear swimming hole after windows were shattered Tuesday night. Manager Ralph Goold reported prior mischief and vowed to deny access if vandalism continues, despite police questioning several youths with no answers.
Washington reports airlines and rail carriers agreed to delay posting new work rules until August 29 to avert a broad strike. The move follows pressure from the House and Senate Commerce committees as they consider Kennedy administration proposals to refer the work rules dispute to the Interstate Commerce Commission. Industry leaders fear the delay could force continued payments for work not performed. Meanwhile, veterans from the Army’s Third Armored Division gathered in Pittsburgh for their annual convention with about a thousand delegates expected.
A 1917 Pierce Arrow, driven from New Jersey, paused in Corry on the way to the Garden State to finish the annual antique auto tour. More than 0 vehicles took part this year with stops including Erie, Corry, Warren, Harrisburg and Washington, D.C. The journey involved extensive reconditioning work on the vehicles.
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