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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1961
Page
8
Fragmented report touches Berlin reaction to a state switchboard issue, mentioning money, shelter, wartime concerns, and public supply. It references figures in government, communications lines, and potential emergency measures amid uncertain context. Several named entities and places appear in garbled OCR style.
Senate consideration focuses on funding for extended active duty terms for military personnel and readiness measures. Officials note fiscal constraints and ongoing war context, with debate over emergency versus regular appropriations and long term defense needs.
President Kennedy’s push to expand the armed forces spurred mass inquiries to draft boards. Men sought status, corrected records, and updated dependents as calls and visits to selective service offices surged nationwide. Officials described the volume as high, with many asking about exemptions and future call-up prospects.
In Paris Kennedy presses for higher US defense levels to spur North Atlantic Treaty allies into action. He cites a target to raise defenses by 50000, aims to boost NATO totals toward 30 divisions, and notes Britain faces austerity influencing NATO contribution amid German force buildup.
Castro urged unity and hinted at forming a new Cuban party while stating timing for its proclamation was undecided. He pledged to return an Eastern Air Lines plane hijacked by an armed passenger if the U S promises to notify Cuba of any Cuban planes later serving the United States. Castro denied responsibility for the Miami to Tampa hijacking and called it contrary to principles. At a rally, Gagarin received Cuba s top honor, the Order of Giron Beach, named after the south coast beach where Castro crushed a 1960 invasion.
Local furniture store Meerdine's advertises quality furniture at reasonable prices. Store hours are Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday from 9 am to 9 pm, closed Wednesday and Saturday, with Sunday unspecified.
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