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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
1
A staged scene described as a plunger suit unfolds in a Dow area court. Authorities state the incident involved a disputed device and a dramatic confrontation. Local witnesses report confusion and small crowds gathering outside the courthouse.
About 45,000 railroad operating workers in the United States will receive a wage increase of 1.28 cents an hour, retroactive to May 6, under a year-long agreement reached after presidential mediation. The deal covers telegraphers and other operating staff not directly on trains, with unions and carriers noting inflation concerns and public policy critiques from the Kennedy administration. The cost is estimated at 105 million dollars annually for the industry.
In Erie County the Democratic Party chose attorney Schaaf as chair on the second ballot after Michael Sorgen backed Schaaf’s candidacy. Dr Harold Kinter trailed with 120 votes on the second ballot as Sorgen urged backers to support Kinter. The vote totaled 266 with Schaaf securing a majority.
Fragment from a 1960s press discourse shows President Kennedy and the American Medical Association debating Social Security. The AMA is accused of opposing the program, while the association contends it never opposed enactment, with later commentary noting past AMA positions and congressional responses.
Richard M. Nixon announces he is the Republican nominee for California governor, setting a heated general election against Democrat Edmund G. Brown. The campaign likely becomes a no holds barred fight with talk of Eisenhower and Goldwater involvement, and Brown’s push for reelection faces strong GOP support from Nixon loyalists and donors.
The Associated Press reports a no holds barred campaign as Nixon and Brown prepare for the November race. California delegates vie for prominence amid party rivalries and national implications.
In a local court, Mrs Charles Biegd of RD 4 Union City sought an injunction to stop ongoing construction by an ex Corryite. The petition targeted a couple for tearing down a structure on a contested lot and halting work amid disputes over property value and public safety.
A golf club shaft struck a child in the mouth during a neighborhood game causing a trip to the local hospital Emergency room staff treated the young player after the stick’s shaft whipped upward as a ball was dropped. The accident occurred near a residence on Mead Avenue with witnesses including Deborah and family members assisting until medical help arrived.
The state seeks a balanced budget despite a tax lag with lower-than-expected revenues. Secretary Baldwin noted income taxes, corporate taxes, and other levies miss estimates, while inheritance and other charges yielded small surpluses. Officials anticipate tighter year-end balances and consider potential measures to meet targets as the 1961 fiscal year nears its June close.
Soviet leaders plan general talks with East European chiefs and Mongolian observers on mounting economic and agricultural troubles. Discussions center on fertilizer and farm machinery funding, with Western Market pressures noted. weather and harvest challenges threaten crops in Poland and nearby regions.
A pilot from a memorial day plane crash near Ripley remains in critical condition after a crash. Surgeons at GlanB Hospital report the survivor is fighting for life with injuries including a kidney collapse and multiple bruises. Police say the victim was en route to a memorial when the crash occurred. authorities continue to investigate with local responders at the scene.
Fragmented OCR text suggests CAHS 1962 graduates with high honors and broad career paths. Mentions students, teachers, and a wide array of scattered names, places, and activities. The readable parts imply an event marking graduation and future careers, though specifics are obscured by garbled wording.
SnapTite Ing of Union City awarded a contract for a 100000 dollar office addition to Rebeel Construction Co of Evie. Work start date uncertain due to strike and building delays. project plans include multi level facility expansion with new structures and related improvements. The firm aims to progress once labor issues are resolved in the coming months.
A child was found unaccompanied near a pond and drowned yesterday in Huntingdon Valley. A passerby entered the water and pulled the victim to shore, where medical responders declared time of death. Investigators are examining circumstances of supervision.
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