28 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1962
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references stock and individuals named Ed, Allis, and Nelle in a Wednesday page item. The readable bits show top sae steers and cameras but lack clear context or full details.
President Kennedy and advisers set a blunt challenge to Russia at Geneva to reverse its stance on international inspection safeguards. They propose concessions in Western terms for a test ban based on new scientific findings on detecting underground explosions and distinguishing earth shocks.
The USDA reports severe livestock feeding pressures in Pennsylvania due to drought. Four counties have disaster areas allowing hay cutting and grazing on soil banklands, plus low interest feed loans at 3 percent and IC C permission to roll back rail freight. Farmers must secure county approval before diverting land or buying feed with disaster aid.
Bradford bank found $200 in counterfeit half dollars and quarters, all marked with non existent local names. A con man asked to convert the coins into cash during a busy period. The feds are investigating the incident and similar schemes across the east.
Merchants announce the two day Sidewalk Bazaar Days on August 17 and 18 in Corry. Shoppers can enter by collecting slips in the week before the event, with a drawing at 4 p.m. Saturday August 1th for a good used car packed with groceries and goods. A 2 percent silver dollar bonus will go to those present to claim the prize.
Two Youngsville brewers, Ernnest Proctor and May Proctor, were fined a total of 60 for disorderly conduct after allegedly threatening two Cory women. They were arrested around 12:45 a.m. near East Main Street and again near the police station, with Mrs. Ray Sperry and Marsines Pintene Siddee as witnesses.
The Soviet Union announced by Tass that today it launched the seventh manned satellite in its current summer series. The Sputnik craft carried various scientific instruments for space research.
A Crawford County woman, Pearl W. Blonigen, 74, of Woodcock, died at the scene when her car was struck by another vehicle one mile west of Edinboro on Route 6N. James J. Holmes, 35, from Johnstown, and David Fowler, 26, of Pittsburgh, were injured. Holmes operated the other car. Fowler was a passenger. Blonigen was pronounced dead at 4:10 p.m. by Dr. Tom R. Miller II. Holmes suffered facial cuts and fractured ribs. Fowler had a fractured hip and facial cuts.
The bankrupt ecclesiastical Church Furniture Co, operating for nearly two years in the former Howard Tannery, will hold its final meeting of creditors on August 20 in Ene. Debts were about 128000 at filing, with 92000 unsecured, 3000 priority, and 2700 secured a federal payroll tax lien. Assets total 17722, per notice from referee William Washabaugh.
Washington Senate faces a Saturday session to pressure passage of the administration communications satellite bill. Leader Mansfield clashes with liberal Democrats while Dirksen believes only a small bloc will oppose. The plan would privatize half the satellite firm with the public owning the rest, provoking rival bills for government ownership. Debates stall as Mansfield vows long sessions and filibuster rules loom.
A church backed group of Cuban refirees arrived in Harrisburg after a five hour flight from Miami. The trip sponsored by 21 area church groups and one civic organization included 24 parents with 24 children, seven couples, and single persons. Aldo Romero, 10, and his bride Hilda, 17, were married last Thursday in Miami.
Elgin Heaveraam residents will see volunteer firemen out August 1 to collect coin cards distributed in March. Cards held five dollars in quarters, aimed to ease payments on a new pumper, with 400 to 500 cards in circulation. Proceeds go toward the next truck payment, with about seven thousand dollars still outstanding. Fire officials plan to reuse the same collectors, leaving blank cards to be filled later. Wetmore says funds will also support a radio unit upgrade to connect Elgin Beggerdam area fire services with others by radio.
Police said a single vehicle rollover east of Oil City killed 17 year old Janet Gibson and injured two other teens. The car reportedly failed to negotiate a curve and overturned near Dempseyville. Dennis Hart Tess, 18, and Barbara Jean Layer, 17, were treated at Oil City Hospital in good condition.
Amarillo AP report says Coleman McSpadden testified Estes offered an eight percent interest in a grain elevator to Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson. George Reedy denied any business ties between Johnson and Estes. The inquiry also covered FBI probes and connections to former USDA officials William Morris Amer Jacobs and James Ralph.
Harry Barach prompts Corry residents to support the yearly United Jewish Appeal. The drive seeks help for European and Israeli Jewry with a local goal of 2500 dollars. Community members may mail donations to Joseph Cohen, chair, as the appeal continues this January.
Miss Patricia Auker and Tear old Alike Fir, both of Alloway, were in a two car collision on Route 1 near Union City. Driver Robert Hull of RD 9 Union City rear ended Auker’s car, causing significant damage. Patricia Auker was hospitalized as a precaution. no word on injuries for Fir. Investigators filed charges pending.
A Phoenix mother seeks a legal decision on her plea for an abortion amid her risky late pregnancy. The court action centers on Thalidomide linked risks, with Attorney General and county officials involved as hearings extend into next week. The case echoes broader concerns about the drug’s safety for pregnant women and potential birth defects.
Guardsmen depart today for a two week summer training at two Virginia sites Camp A Hill and Camp Pickett. Units rotate quarters and battalion details, with about 20 convoys and vehicles prepared for a 10,000 strong force deployment.
A list from South View Namn highlights honored veterans, including William Li Pav, Curtiste War Cale, Joan Pa Wounited, Capl Harry, and others. The ceremony recognizes their wounds and service with Purple Heart decorations.
Reports from Lima indicate Peru's military rulers may free deposed President Manuel Prado for custody aboard a navy transport as the United States reconsidered its stance. Diplomats expect some move toward civilian authority, though details and timing remain unclear.
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