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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1963
Page
1
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Union leaders appear before the Senate Commerce Committee on Kennedy’s rail plan while discussions continue on work rules. Wirtz urges direct bargaining as unions claim the ICC plan lacks fairness. Separately, Erie County audits show a $2,000 deficit amid butter pilfering in Corry and other shortages across towns.
Four year old Robin Castor of Pipley Willow was fatally injured yesterday when struck by a car while crossing near the Washington County community of Monongahela. Police said she had been returning to the family car after a swimming trip.
A 15-year-old Titusville boy admitted passing 241 in worthless checks at local stores. Arrested July 1 after a clerk reported he cashed a check at the Bargain Store. He said the scheme began to buy Christmas gifts and continued. he made restitution under Crawford County Juvenile Court supervision.
City Council awarded the White Street sanitary sewer contract to Milano Construction Co. of Erie for 9 204 in a noon special meeting. Bid review will confirm details before work starts as Dorr Clark and David Johnson approve. Other bids ranged from 12 491 to 17 622.
Beirne Taydé, 53, renowned for screenplays like 12 Oclock High and Strategic Air Command, retires from the Air Force. The author’s retirement coincides with Lay’s discovery that his book Wanted Wines inspired Major General Ben Funk to take up piloting 19 years ago. Funk, 50, leads the Space Systems Division.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Senate approved a constitutional amendment on tax paid bus transportation for public school children with a vote 27 14 but the House postponed action until Monday. The measure would allow a popular vote on aid to nonpublic schools and faced religious tensions fears.
A six hour blaze at Neville Chemical Co on Meville Island near Pittsburgh was stabilised with no major injuries. Deputy Fire Marshal David Balsley said the danger of explosions passed though the fire would burn for hours longer. Plant manager H. J. Shear estimated damage around half a million dollars due to an overheated resin tank.
The article reports that the fate of the Columbus Dam will be decided in the coming days as a House vote is debated. Delegates plan to meet in Harrisburg to press the General State Authority and Fish Commission, with costs cited at over 600 000 dollars and displacement of the dam upstream.
President Kennedy urged Americans to back the treaty as a decisive first step toward peace, saying it could avert war and engage allies in scientific and political exchanges. Khrushchev echoed cautious optimism, noting three shared points and the pact’s potential to lead to further agreements.
Cape Canaveral reports Syncom 2 in near synchronous orbit tests over Brazil Nigeria and the United States. Ground stations at Lakehurst New Jersey and Kingsport Lagos Nigeria relay music voice and data while NASA officials warn broader tests lie ahead.
Carl Hixson, 102 Parr Street, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after a fire hose whipped him while testing equipment with firefighters at Station No 2. The 47 year old volunteer suffered chest and arm pains and possible back injury as pressure from the hose caused him to be knocked about. He was moved to hospital by Corry Ambulance Service in good condition noted later.
Jakarta report says President Sukar and the government awarded the 21 year old chief executive a new honor titled Supreme Social Worker. The award comes from the Social World Department in Athens.
Democratic leaders urge public support while awaiting Senate action on the Moscow nuclear test ban. President Kennedy and Senator Mansfield say the open agreement requires careful examination, with Republican Dirksen seen as pivotal to ratification. Committees plan closed sessions with Undersecretary Harrisman presenting the deal.
Debris from the Yugoslav quake in Skopje traps and reveals victims as officials fear thousands dead. Government says 600 bodies recovered with 4 000 possible toll. over 2 000 injured treated at local hospitals. Americans in Skopje escape unharmed as Tito tours the damage.
The Senate approved a 2.05 increase in resident hunting license fees, raising the price from 9.15 to 11.20 for hunters over 17, while eliminating a House provision for free licenses for hunters over 65. The measure also backs a 5.35 rise for nonresidents, with proceeds to agents.
President Kennedy discussed a report from W Averell Harriman on Soviet openness to easing Cold War tensions. Harriman and Khrushchev met in Moscow to seek a partial nuclear ban, with Rusk en route to a White House briefing and Mrs Kennedy’s impending birthday noted.
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