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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1961
Page
1
The fragment mentions a Militia or military heading tied to City and County, noting cessation and a plan related to an estate. It references Miller and a delay, with unclear names and dates due to OCR corruption.
The text shows garbled notes about naval matters and office matters, mentioning services, SMEs, and an Abani GenerBritish reference. No clear event or named individuals emerge. the fragment hints at investigations, reserve crews, and possible misdirected actions, but specifics are unreadable.
Telegraphic and telephone services resumed as AT&T lines were repaired near Pittsburgh after a ruptured cable cut calls to Tay West in Chicago and disrupted AP and UPD wire services. Wexford and Jamies Stephenson reported quick rerouting, while Butler faced emergency calls. Central Telephone Co. stated full restoration for telephones, TV, and stock brokers.
Veterans of World Wars T and IT gathered at the VEW Club for the 40th reunion of Company A 2th In fairy Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard. VFW leaders organized two days of sessions and a dinner at 1:30 PM. Registration underway with about 25 already signed in, most from Pennsylvania and New York. Few World War II veterans attended, reflecting active duty years seen as waning. The club remodel through a $65,000 project caused minor disruption.
President Kennedy rested at Cape Cod after a busy Washington week calling for stronger American defenses. He planned no official meetings yet prepared for a Monday session with Nationalist China’s Chen Cheng and Shen Chang, while balancing work and leisure at Otis Air Force Base near Falmouth. The First Lady marked her 32nd birthday with a family gathering as aides indicated more details would follow.
Five year old Katherine Grace Ropelewski died when the gearshift disengaged in her father's car. Police and a coroner investigated whether the emergency brake was used as the vehicle rolled onto a street, with family members recounting the tragedy in a steep driveway beside the home.
France faces worsening North African issues with Algeria peace talks deadlocked over who controls the Sahara Region. Tunisian opposition resists French forces in Bizerta while UN Security Council weighs potential actions. Continued on Page Two.
East German authorities told about 114 people and up to 1,000 East Germans employed in West Berlin to decide their allegiance today. Neues Deutschland noted the jobs bring better pay, but warned the time has come to pick a side or face trouble.
Severe winds battered the Midwest with several twisters reported across western Ohio and northeastern Indiana. In Sidney Ohio a tornado reportedly struck town damaging homes and injuring many. in Darke County a sheriff said a twister touched down near Ansonia. Redkey and Taville areas also saw confirmed or suspected twisters, with property damage and injuries. radar showed storm cells rather than clear tornado blips.
Havana denounces Washington in a note to the United Nations accusing the United States of planning military aggression over Cuba's handling of a hijacked Eastern Air Lines plane. The note cites U S actions and a court embargo linked to an interest party, with background on prior seizures.
In Long Beach California Stan ny van Baer, 19, of Amsterdam wins Miss International Beauty 1962 after scoring top in a playsuit division and becoming the contest’s most photogenic among 52 entrants. Vera Marie Brauner of Brazil and others place, with the Holland winner to represent the country during the year and receive $10,000. Separately Harrisburg seeks Supreme Court review of Pennsylvania movie censorship law deeming it unconstitutional.
In a wide national push the army plans a broader deployment of forces and training. Officials indicate extra funding will boost stations and shore up readiness amid ongoing tensions. Analysts note the move aims to deter aggression and project strength abroad.
Senators backed a 975 million missile bill and a draft increase with a 37 to 0 vote in the Armed Services Committee. The measure includes 354.6 million more Kennedy request to strengthen conventional forces. approval awaited by the Appropriations Committee.
United States and France clash at the United Nations over the Bizerte crisis with recent talks in Paris between US Ambassador Stevenson and French leaders. US officials urge a mutually acceptable resolution while cautioning against undermining Western unity.
Nopiman Al-Wderdiee, 67, formerly of McKeesport Pennsylvania, who helped organize Capital Airlines, died yesterday in Tucson, Arizona. He served as vice president and director from 1927 to 1935 for the airline group that became Capital Airlines.
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