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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1962
Page
1
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Loyal forces regained control of Puerto Cabello after a weekend of heavy fighting against a 400-man rebel naval garrison. Reports estimate up to 400 dead and 1200 wounded, with sabotage and terror in Caracas and Valencia. A dusk curfew was imposed as 3,000 troops and sailors maintained control amid ongoing clashes and school closures.
NORWOOD Mass reports Max Conrad, longtime aviator from Lock Haven PA, crossing the Atlantic solo in a Piper. He began in Old Town Maine, aiming for Newfoundland then Scotland, planning to reach Cannes via Gander and the North Atlantic route. He is noted as a veteran traveler with numerous prior trips.
Two persons were killed during an election incident northwest of Calcrita, with police reporting open fire as May Day protests occur. Details remain unclear as investigators inspect the scene near New Belly.
Britain considers joining the Common Market as talks with France and other partners focus on the terms of entry and tariff arrangements. France signals possible acceptance of treaty obligations, while discussions touch on preferred status for Commonwealth members and the broader European economic framework.
Four fires lit over the weekend caused extensive damage at a Davis Supermarket in Greenshwe area of Pittsburgh's Havelweuil district. Five firemen were injured during a three hour battle as flames spread from a rubbish pile in the basement into a warehouse and appliance store, with dense smoke hampering efforts. Officials estimated property damage in the thousands of dollars.
Corry Guard units of the Pennsylvania National Guard stage final maneuvers Sunday before summer camp. Col. Robert B. Allen and Maj. Spencer Walrath lead the Bradford, Meadville, and Franklin county units through live-fire drills at Bear Lake and Camp Corry. Units plan July training, travel to the Army tests, and overnight stays near the reservation as they prep for the summer movement and reassignment.
Chicago AP reports railroads and unions negotiate amid cautious optimism for quick wage deals. A presidential hour backs a 12 cent hourly rise for clerks graphers shop crafts and others, while leaders call the increase too small. Kennedy urged a settlement fitting inflation at both sites.
Cleveland AP reports Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen from 12 states plan rail strike against the New York Central Pennsylvania merger. W P Kennedy, head of the 105000-member union, says the consolidation would strip competition, cost 38000 jobs, and harm the eastern economy. He summons local leaders to push federal review.
Senate mulls late term actions on wartime income taxes and rail and airline ticket relief while House plans routine measures. Debate begins on a foreign aid package worth 9.9 billion for the new fiscal year as domestic programs and alliances face scrutiny.
An early failure in the tracking system of a Thor missile halted a Pacfic series test near Johnson Island. The warhead did not detonate as planned and sank into the sea. No danger to personnel or the test area was reported as officials postponed further shots to analyze the incident. Moscow condemned the test as fueling the arms race into space.
Survivors Robert and Harold Nance remain stable after a Ripley plane crash. Both were transferred to the U S Army Burn and Kidney Center at Brooks Hospital Fort Sam Houston from Weatfield Memorial and Hanmot Hospital. Doctors described awake periods and resilience as they undergo kidney and burn treatments amid serious injuries.
Demare Bess, 68, a contributing editor of the Saturday Evening Post, died in New York. Bess was a veteran journalist noted for decades of reporting and editorial work.
Paris AP reports 130 killed as an Air France Boeing 707 crash lands at Orly Field after takeoff. Most victims were Americans from Atlanta art tour. mayor Tyan Allen and city officials fly in to assist identification and transport of bodies. A steward survived. many details remain under investigation.
Atlanta leaders mourn victims of the Orly Field charter jet crash that killed 10 aboard and 18 others, including nurse Margretta B. Luty, as the city confronts its worst disaster since the Winecoff fire. The tragedy touches civic, religious, and cultural figures with many residents among the dead and a city-wide period of mourning underway.
The readable fragments point to a policy dispute about part time farmers, with mentions of Patton and political figures. References to licensing and professional groups suggest reform ideas, but the garbled OCR limits precise details about proposals, dates, or outcomes.
Philadelphia transportation company collision at an intersection in West Philadelphia jolts residents awake. Reports describe a bus crashing into a porch and striking posts. injuries and property damage noted as first responders secure the scene.
In Traverse City Michigan Russell J Tyypbert BF pres int of DePangy University Groepowstle announced Saturday the institution will begin operations under his leadership. The brief notice cites his title and confirms the formal inauguration timing.
The monthly report shows 21 traffic accidents in May with 23,860 dollars in damages and 12 injuries. Officers logged two criminal investigations and 15 traffic arrests linked to the accidents, noting no fatalities or injuries beyond those already reported.
A misread AP text claims Peace Corps aims to double volunteer numbers with 4000 to 5000 volunteers. Union persis at Kansas State University commencement says counties request more hands as local programs plan to expand nationwide.
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