08 Jun 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
1
A damaged classified ad fragment lists low rent car listings and multiple room offers near New York area addresses. It mentions a four bed home, tiled interiors, phone numbers, and several street references with partial names and numbers.
In Detroit AP the Tractors for Freedom Committee plans a reply to Fidel Castro over his offer to trade 1,200 prisoners for 500 tractors. Walter P. Reuther, committee chair, says the terms leave room for negotiation and a delegation to Havana is uncertain. Senate leader Dirksen warns negotiations could be risky.
The Lawrence Airport group, tied to Centennial, schedules a July 5 air show headlined by a fly-in breakfast with parachute jumps and stunt displays. Authority member Rothrock said notices to regional airports should draw airmen, while president Wallace announced a land swap with Merle Triscuit to expand runways. Bills agreed to fund water pump maintenance. A separate note reports Greenville Lutheran Synod approves a 1.668 million budget.
UAW public relations chief Frank Winn said there would be no reply to Fidel Castro’s cable until today. The Tractors for Freedom group is led by UAW President Walter Reuther and Eleanor Roosevelt.
A 21-year-old man from Union City was jailed after pleading guilty to stealing gasoline and oil from Harold Owens s sawmill in Union City area. Trooper Anderson arrested Duane P. Jones and an 18-year-old juvenile on the break-in through a window. About 15 dollars worth of items were taken. Jones to remain in Crawford County Jail until court. juvenile placed with parents for juvenile authorities action.
Mrs Dolores Caye of Pittsburgh received a 1 to 8 year sentence in the Allegheny County Workhouse for involuntary manslaughter after her car killed a two year old boy and crippled his mother. Judge Samuel A. Weiss suspended for drunken driving charges.
U S aid discussions with Latin American leaders show hesitation to back action against Fidel Castro. Argentina’s Frondizi and foreign minister Mugica urge patience, while Venezuela’s Betancourt says the Dominican Republic is the urgent issue. Stevenson’s talks signal no immediate OAS meeting.
Nearly 300 Corry youths register for YMCA Red Grass Learn To Swim program to run from Monday through June 28. Fourth to sixth graders from several schools participate with 11 classes led by Red Cross Water Safety Director William Cochran and staff.
Charges were dismissed against Frank A. Shelburne a 29 year old from Chapel Hill North Carolina who admitted the bomb aboard a Capital Airlines plane story was a joke A box claimed to contain the bomb was checked and found to be a music jewelry box Some 55 passengers were removed from the plane as a precautionary measure during the flight
The article reports Khrushchev’s emphatic position on Berlin during a Vienna address and a later televised briefing to Kennedy. It notes Kennedy’s White House briefing with influential lawmakers, then a radio broadcast stating the West would defend Berlin flights at any risk. The piece highlights Khrushchev’s focus on Berlin and UN Secretariat changes, and his insistence on a power treaty with East Germany without a date.
Erie shooting leads to arrests after a street quarrel ends with Frank Johnson 22 wounded in a car, and two men held for questioning. Police say Johnson was attacked by a girl as two bar patrons joined in, leading to a pistol shot and the victim being taken to St Vincent's Hospital.
Trooper John Sweeney of the Corry Blate Police substation stopped a northbound speeding car on Route 19 in Waterford. The 15-year-old driver, a Westfield resident, had been missing since Monday and the car was reported stolen from H. B. Howard in East Springfield. The youth was turned over to Erie County probation for transfer to New York State authorities.
An 11 year old boy, found guilty of degree murder in the stabbing of his 14 year old girlfriend, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years by Visiting Judge Burton R. Laub. Carlton R McKeller of Suburban Brushton must remain in the Institution for minimum 4 years of 10 under law. He was accused of slaying Syl Aris Roselant on September 17.
Jacqueline Senjiédy sails from Athens aboard the North Wind en route to Epidauros. She will visit the Gigait Creek open air theater and the silent Greek open air theater during the trip.
Corry high school alumni from 560 Corry will gather Saturday for the annual reunion. Reservations closed at 5 o clock last evening. no further bookings will be accepted. The event, moved to Saturday to accommodate traveling graduates, includes a dinner and dance and draws increasing attendance.
Rescue Parke McClaye, 0, a Republican state committee member and former speaker of the New Jersey Assembly, died yesterday of a heart attack at Cliffside Park New Jersey.
Corry residents show steady interest in the centennial celebration with nearly 70 percent turnout toward registration. William Armitage notes past low figures and praises last night's hour and a half organizing session. Cast rehearsals for Centura include key pieces and brief instructions, with rehearsals not to be long.
Britain and the Soviet Union cochair the loans conference while the United States boycotts further Laos talks. Officials cite apparent serial violations of the cease-fire as the reason for postponing the Geneva meeting and delaying decisions on Southeast Asia with the United States, Britain, and France implicated.
President Kennedy predicts continued decline in job opportunities for young people with limited education. He urges broader education and skill programs and notes federal efforts to steer youth toward better training amid economic shifts.
A Kapurt proceeding is set for 4790 p.m in front of the Garry Aumestown affine building on Nacht Center street. Prank DeLury and Key are named among those involved as threats of dire punishment loom over the event.
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