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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1963
Page
1
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School officials expect a $28 252 increase in the next fiscal year starting July with a possible millage cut unlikely due to rising costs. The state Senate is seen passing a bill enabling $30 000 000 in new school subsidies while the House raised liquor tax to 15 percent and other taxes to fund education. Erie County schools would gain $721 536 more with redistribution per teaching unit defined as 30 elementary pupils and 25 secondary pupils. current state reimbursement is $5 800 per unit.
The five per cent sales tax and an eight cent cigarette tax take effect in Pennsylvania. The tax up from four per cent aims to raise about 1.025 billion for a 139 million budget balance. Clothing and take-home food are exempt. Cigarette tax adds about 26 million.
Corry area guardsmen headed to Camp A P Hill Virginia for a 15 day training period. The 1st Battalion 112th Infantry unit, with advance party of 25, joined by crews from Erie Meadville Oil City and Warren, traveled by 65 vehicle convoy with overnight stop at Bedford Springs. Lt Col Spencer F Wurst will command the convoy and Warrant Officer Richard Gonzales led the advance party. The battalion returns home June 16. New York City sales tax rises to 4 percent and cigarette tax to 4 percent.
In Jackson Mississippi an integration leader called for renewed demonstrations after more than 400 marching Negroes were arrested and detained. NAACP officials accused police of Nazi like tactics at temporary detention centers.
Portsmou th AP report describes sunken Thresher pictures taken at 8400 feet about 220 miles off Boston. Navy Court of Inquiry seeks answers after 129 lives lost in April 10 disaster during a deep test dive. Captain Frank A Andrews headed the search and noted the vessel may be intact but badly split at one point. Photographs from Robert D Conrad and plans for bathyscaphe Trieste to capture more images outlined.
The message explains a DST related limit for junior licensed drivers. Officers will watch after midnight EST now 1 a.m. DST, with restrictions prohibiting driving on Pennsylvania highways from midnight to 6 a.m. EST, reflecting state law adjusted by DST. Sgt Piell notes police will enforce after midnight.
In Tallahassee the court protected Negroes by modifying a restraining order, allowing limited picketing and limiting entry to white theaters. The decision marks a sweeping victory, with 200 arrests noted earlier and plans for future legal action against the Florida and State theaters. Attorneys hailed the ruling as a landmark recognition of the right to picket a white establishment.
Citizens urged to join Community Development Month efforts in Corry. E W Feldt and Frederick Scherzer lead the campaign with 82 sponsors offering clean-up and fix-up services. The kickoff was broadcast by Stewart Long as the Chamber of Commerce promotes merchant and resident participation with a Journal publication upcoming.
The Vatican said the pope emerged from a four hour coma to speak with those at his bedside but offered no hope for recovery. Doctors warned death could come at any moment as the pontiff remained critically ill and struggles continued.
Vatican reports Pope John XIII fights a grave heart crisis amid hemorrhages from a stomach tumor and endures two near-fatal episodes in 24 hours. Doctors warn death could come at any moment as peritonitis develops and the pontiff lingers with a faint heartbeat and rising fever. Cardials and monsignors pray at his bedside as the world awaits further word.
A brief item notes plans by the YMCA to pursue a new bus and savings stamp program aimed at youth and senior groups. The agency emphasizes community outreach and potential fundraising efforts to support transportation and youth activities.
Jamestown PSC to hold 10 am hearing at City Hall on Pennsylvan ia Gas Co plan to extend distribution into Clymer, with center street main and feeder lines along Mill Main and Freeman streets. Existing service in Gerry Ellicott Ellery will join.
In Warren Ohio Frances Jean Carr 19 testifies her aunt Mrs Richard Carr and her father confined her for five months in a saddlebox metal cabinet shed and rope. Deputy Miller said the girl had frostbitten feet and gangrene from cold. Dr Earl Gay linked frostbite malnutrition and burns to abuse. The father faces cruelty charges and the trial continued.
Divers recovered the bodies of John Reposky TI, 10, and Gary Welber, about 10, both of Economy, from Stephen Lake in New Sewickley Township near Butler County. Police did not know how the boys entered the lake. authorities identified the victims and continued investigations.
Dr. Sergio de Carvalho of Rand Development, Cleveland, heads cancer research and arrived in Rome with an anticancer serum for Pope John XXIII. He was met at Flumenno Airport and driven to the city. De Carvalho refused press comment at the airport. His wife planned to accompany him to see the Pope.
Corry district faces teacher losses as Alfred K. Miller resigns as guidance director at Corry Senior High School to lead guidance at Minerva Deland High School in Fairport North Carolina. Miller cited salary gains and future increments. another resignation, David Yard, is set to become Fort LeBoeuf High School principal at Waterford. Miss Colleen Marks also resigns to pursue graduate work with a university fellowship. Superintendent Shupe notes difficulty filling specialized positions due to certification limits and evolving field needs.
Howard M. Munsee, 52, of 476 East Columbus avenue, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Alderman M. B. Cobbett to establishing a junk car yard in violation of City Ordinance 77h. The amendment from Class C industrial to Class D residential made Munsee’s yard a violation, with a hearing set for 1 p.m. next Thursday.
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