26 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1961
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text recounts storms and strong winds across regions from Indiana to Illinois with mentions of Missouri and Arkansas. It references weather belts and shifting streams, plus a fragmented political note about trials, Nazis and Jewish citizens, hinting at mounting tensions and public concern.
A 46 year old man and his 7 year old son escaped serious injury in an afternoon crash when their vehicle rolled over during a cresting dash. Authorities said the pair were wearing seat belts and sustained minor injuries only. Investigations into the collision are ongoing.
In Tunis and Bizerte, French and Tunisian forces tighten positions amid threats of renewed fighting. French commander Maurice Amman warned the standoff could explode unless Paris withdraws to the naval base. Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba urged a pullback to allow Tunisian control of the channel.
Erie County forms a new Employment Task Force with committee appointments. Stewart says Cory Lofty, president of the Erie County Industrial Development Corporation, serves on the task force and on the Corry Areas IDC. M. M. DeVorris, chair, reports pledges cover setup and operation costs for the administration. Lofty is placed on the budget committee to draft next year’s operating budget. Members are asked to prepare recommendations for the August meeting at the Lawrence Hotel in Erie.
President Kennedy signals broad mobilization to counter the worldwide Communist threat. He outlines plans to boost manpower by 217,000, increase conventional firepower, and deploy more ships and planes. He warns of possible new taxes, controls, or powers and says he will seek Congress action or use executive powers as needed to secure freedom.
Berlin welcomed President Kennedy's Berlin speech as a strong US leadership signal. Adenauer praised Washington taking the Western world’s diplomatic initiative while East Bloc outlets called it bellicose. European papers weighed reactions in Bonn London Rome Antwerp Amsterdam and Vienna. Allies in Asia were impressed.
A two car collision in Pittsburgh's Homewood section early today fatally injured Frieda Gerstel a 27 year old Pittsburgh resident who died at Pittsburgh Hospital about two hours after the collision. Five Pittsburgh men were injured in the crash.
President Kennedy receives broad praise in Congress for his defense plan proposing 345 million for defense and 217,000 more troops. Republicans urge tax restraint and cuts, while some call for delaying domestic programs to fund military strength. Dirksen and Mundt urge fiscal belt tightening and focus on safety over social spending.
In a prime time appeal from Washington, President Kennedy seeks Congress approval of a 75 billion dollar military expansion and calls up about 217,000 reservists. He orders draft increases to enable roughly 24,000 new troops per month, as he brands the Berlin crisis and global Communist threat a paramount danger. The speech, stressing not wanting conflict but readiness, echoes a six point plan for military preparedness.
Uncertain hijack incident ends with Eastern Airlines jet landing in Havana. FBI identifies hijacker Jose Marin, charges include aircraft theft and kidnapping. Passengers express relief to be home as officials consider steps to retrieve the plane. A separate Cuban plot fears sparked security at U S airports. The hijack disrupted boxing plans for Luis Rodriguez en route to New Orleans.
County plans a back tax sale at the Lomy courthouse on August 28 with notices issued. Proceeds reduce delinquent tax balances. owners can stop the sale by paying taxes before August 28 or by settling obligations before July 3. Properties with back taxes dating to 1960 or earlier are listed, and around 10 percent typically sell.
Eleven people are dead or missing after the heaviest rain in 29 years on Japan's northern island. Flooding caused a floodplain clay site to collapse, trapping miners as a swollen river overflowed.
President Kennedy spoke for over half an hour in a somber TV radio address, warning of possible atomic war and urging Americans to avert such a crisis. He read from a lectern, appearing tense under studio lights, and offered no personal aside beyond closing words.
Journal reporters sampled eight Corry residents on Kennedy Berlin policy. All eight support the President's program to hold West Berlin, even risking war if needed, with both Democrats and Republicans united behind him and opposition to Communist threats.
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