31 Jul 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1962
Page
1
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A reported infant death in New York City is linked to thalidomide, the suspected crippler of newborns. An Arizona judge denied a legal abortion bid amid fears the drug could deform the child. The AMA launches research into the drug’s effects while a congressional hearing seeks to address safety concerns. FDA reports thalidomide pills were distributed to doctors in 34 states and the District of Columbia. A Queens woman who took nine pills reportedly gave birth July 21 to a baby who lived about 40 minutes.
Mrs. Rob ert I Finkbine and her husband plan to leave Arizona for an abortion after Judge Yale McFate refused to sanction the procedure. The couple, citing talldomide-linked risks, said they would seek a more favorable legal climate elsewhere while hospital officials noted ongoing preparations to depart. Arizona bans abortions except to save the mother's life. the suit argued the operation was necessary to preserve Mrs. Finkbine’s health. The judge dismissed the defendants as no legal controversy existed.
Harrisburg liquor board announced license suspensions effective August 4th for several establishments including Randazeo's Peter and Rosario Randazzo in Erie for permitting minors and sale to minors. North East's Brotherhood of St. Joseph faces 20 day suspensions for nonmembers and gambling, Mohawk Taverns in Conneaut Lake 15 days for payroll check cashing, and Greenville's 15 days for gambling devices and wholesale permit card misuse.
Ay Phy sheen organy are good condition at Corry Memo ral Hospital this afternoon with burns about the face and hort arms sustained while he was at tempting to blini Oris near his hone. Dick Saxtot, 33, of 127 Pith street, suffered the burns when he frows a can of gasoline and beish fire and the combustible quid exploded, burning him. He non rushed to the hos pital by 4 neletibor and admitted.
Warren headlined report of 15 year old David Swanson of Russell injured when a tractor operated by David Johnson 15 passed over his head and chest. He was taken to Warren General Hospital then transferred to Jamestown hospital. Russell ambulance responded to the scene about 4 p.m. Three men carried him from the woods to the road for transport.
Arthur Vars, ousted Boilermakers local president at Groton shipyard, testified before a Senate subcommittee that he did not demand $5,000 or any payoff to influence an end to the nuclear submarine work stoppage. He said the alleged funds were an out of court settlement offer for a lawsuit challenging his expulsion.
Health officials seek J P Garland a former Navy sailor stationed in Rota Spain who befriended a dog named Twinkles now dead from rabies Williams director Meadville health warns Garland to seek treatment contact has already been made with another sailor George Phillips Beaver Falls Pennsylvania and alerts go to health authorities and police nationwide to locate about a dozen men who may have had exposure to Twinkles while rabid
Corry residents rate job opportunities as the top want in The Journal’s Rate Your Community survey. A majority say youth and elderly need more industry and local jobs, while 21 percent are unsure if opportunities meet city needs. CATD notes its $1.25 million fund has helped create over 150 new jobs.
In a stormy Senate debate over the Kennedy administration satellite bill, senators sparred over leadership claims as Morse challenged Mansfield and Humphrey defended the majority. Morse accused Mansfield of misrepresenting events and called for accountability while Mansfield denied the charge and urged each senator to judge for himself. The exchange reflected deep party tensions as the session continued.
The school board weighs sites for a new elementary building south of the railroad tracks to serve the east side. Residents object to the East and East Church streets option citing winter access and unpaved narrow streets with ditches. The Concord School site is also considered with a plan to demolish it for a playground area if a larger site is found. A three member committee, led by Dr John Mohr, will study Concord and coordinate with the architectural firm Hutner Campbell and Rea of Altoona.
The rugged Oil Creek valley slows track upgrades on the Pennsylvania Railroad as centralized traffic control South of Corry won’t start until early November while North of Corry goes live September 1. An operator will monitor trains from Corry using a lighted diagram, control new long passing sidings, and install North Try signals with time locks to prevent collisions. Heavy rail work at Centerville grade crossing began, closing the road in daytime and possibly finishing by Wednesday.
Corry State Police planned to interview principals after a two car crash near the Drive-In Theatre at 2 30 Sunday morning. Dr E H Harmon of Random Road collided with Virginia Bishop of Corry driving toward the city. Damages were estimated at 400 dollars.
The National Safety Council reports sharp increases in road fatalities as 1982 began, predicting a possible year end total near 40,000 if trends continue. In 1982, 16,120 people were killed in traffic accidents, up 1,210 from the previous year, a 7 percent rise amid overall 5 percent growth in traffic.
Reports from Bogota and Panama indicate at least 27 dead and widespread destruction in central and western Colombia. Faulted areas include Mantaniles and Pavetra, with 100 of 200 garment workers in a Perellira factory reported missing. Communications outages and power cuts hindered initial assessments.
In Franklin taxpayers could save nearly $189,000 over three years by awarding the three year garbage contract to Lewis Seibert of Meadville, the lowest bid among four. If Seibert’s bid stands, city costs would drop from Varie Brothers of Youngstown’s recent two year total of $25,750 to about $14,804 for three years, a $96,895 difference, with further savings possible if commercial accounts are split.
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