05 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention grain, silo wood, electric motors, gates, and a rye owner with vague references to a truck and a bus. Names and dates are unclear, but tonal hints point to a local agricultural and mechanical context from the era. The text lacks coherent events or a clear subject to summarize.
Paris dispatch reports evidence that Air France captain Roland Howie attempted to stop the four engine Boeing 707 as it lifted only inches from the runway before crashing at Orly. Investigators note brakes on for 500 yards, reverse throttles, and wheel smoke as the jet veered and burned killing all 130 aboard. One survivor described the engines roaring as the aircraft slid into a fence and flames.
Lawrnc e Mackey a 17 year old from West Pleasant Street was charged after police found him with a deer and beer and speeding violations. John Savko 17 rode with him as officer cited Mackey for illegal purchase of beer and deer at age 17 under New York State laws.
Pilot Robert H. Vance, father of three burned daughters, died at Brooks Army Hospital Texas after Memorial Day crash. Autopsy pending to determine exact cause. Brother Harold Vance, also severely burned, transferred for care at Brooks burn and kidney centers.
Retailers report better than expected Monday night sales as more outlets stay open past normal hours. Early receipts suggest significant boosts, with some merchants noting doubled daily takings and a surge in shoppers during extended hours. Observers predict recurring Monday events may attract more stores each week.
The council reviews the Avenue A land transfer amid traffic and safety concerns. A narrow strip along Thames Landing would revert to the city if unpaid paving costs remain, raising questions about the transfer's rationale and future impact on property owners.
A Corry shopping plaza edged closer to reality as a West South Street lot owner and contractor outlined plans to attract tenants. Jack Moss of Associated Councillors, Inc. said success hinges on Cowell’s approval to sellSpring Street segment to the contractors. A large western chain plans an attached store to Loblaw Supermarket, with other outlets tied to that anchor to ensure a balanced mix.
Firemen were not needed after plant personnel at Corry Foam Products Co on West Main Street quickly contained a polyurethane storage fire. Plant managers and trained staff moved the burning bins outside, extinguished smoldering material, and kept watch with Fire Chief Jerome Davis. The incident followed prior fires and underscores the plant’s preventive firefighting program led by Lee Brodeur, plant manager of the Firestone subsidiary.
Philadelphia father Michael Milligan told a judge that he was too soft on his son after the youth was sentenced to a skate institution for a car theft that killed 1 year old Lina Santini. The incident occurred on May 28 in the night.
The 1963 Congress debate features Democratic leaders drafting an income tax reduction plan for individuals. Treasury Secretary Dillon signals a broad reform aim to spur long term growth, tying cuts to offset measures and tax base widening. The administration intends to push legislation early next year amid market volatility and inflation concerns.
Lines Hardware owner Paul Lines denounces city streets department as clowns for shoddy repairs around East Main Street. He alleges improper curb work, mislaid blocks, unsafe gaps, and subpar concrete fills during a state widening project, blaming the streets director for poor supervision.
City council outlines how sidewalk costs will be handled when laid along frontage. If the city performs the work, inspections occur. owners may pay upfront or start installment plans. Unpaid bills may be filed as a lien after three months with simple interest and penalties, protecting the city’s revenue.
A Navy craft sank in Boston Harbor after attempting to dump near the icebreaker Atka due to a mediation defect. Seven crew members were rescued by the Boston pilot boat, and helicopters aided the response as the vessel foundered in outer harbor.
The junior high band and choir under Ron Ald Bearrie and Miss Judith Dwyer present the annual Youth Speaks spring concert at Corry Area High School Auditorium at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from band or choir members. The program features songs from Camelot selections, a cornet solo by Hunt Staviffer with Miss Buley, a brass ensemble piece Buy Moon, and performances by Richard Tate, Stephen Shenviel, Geoffrey Russell, and others on trombone and bass.
Erie County buildings freeze as a strike by Erie Building Trades unions halts more than 1 million dollars of new construction including the National Bank of Corry project on North Cenex Street. Fourteen unions represented, contracts expired May 1 or July, demanding a 1 percent wage increase, with no current agreement.
In Oshawa Ontario a grievance meeting followed management approval of pedal pushers as permissible attire for female workers at the General Motors plant. Malcolm Smith, president of the UAW Local 222, stated the decision came after discussion and a response to worker concerns about dress code options.
The governor urges Pennsylvanians to follow common sense water safety rules as drownings rise this week. The statement, prompted by recent drownings, emphasizes caution amid increasing participation in water sports.
A fragmentary OCR text mentions Angeles County California on the eve of the primary, with unclear names and actions. The readable bits hint at political context but do not provide identifiable persons, organizations, places, dates, or concrete outcomes to summarize into a coherent item.
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