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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1963
Page
1
Fragments describe dairy items and small electrical goods sold at a local Ontario area market. Mentions livestock, dairy stalls, crates, and a few price notes with unclear names and figures. Contains indecipherable proper nouns and partial phrases, reflecting a rough OCR read of a bygone rural commerce listing.
In Denver a NASA official rejected estimates of an early manned Mars mission while Maxwell W. Hunter of the National Space Council suggested a 1974 start with controlled budgets. NASA’s Harold B. Fra ser said a Mars landing would come later, likely after the late 1970s, and Hunter criticized booster-rocket concepts like NASA’s Nova study.
A 63-year-old Brownsville man, Frank Harsh, was critically wounded by an unknown intruder early today. He was shot nine times and found in a blood splattered bed at Brownsville Hospital. His wife Mabel and neighbor Tha Long reported hearing a noise and shots, with footprints and a muddy ladder found near the first floor bedroom.
Pennsylvania Lt Gov Raymond P. Shafer toured the 28th Infantry Division of the Army National Guard in two days of reviews at Camp Pickett Virginia. He spoke of the citizen-soldier as the bulwark of a free society while receiving a 21 gun salute.
A team of medical detectives probes a 1961 62 birth defect outbreak in Atlanta that left 16 infants vulnerable and 2 surviving. They examined blood, drug histories and illness during pregnancy seeking a common cause amid influenza and other illnesses, with no clear culprit found.
A massive construction stoppage continues as about 14 000 workers in Buffalo and the Southern Tier areas stay on strike. About 80 million dollars in projects are affected. In Elmira, 250 sheetmetal workers accepted a two year contract, while broader bargaining with seven unions and employers failed to yield settlements. Only glaziers, kitchen equipment workers and steamfitters in Buffalo have settled. The Elmira settlement includes a 35 cent hourly wage rise over two years, lifting average pay to 3.90 dollars per hour. Also noted, art collector William Henry Haussner of Baltimore died after a long illness.
Judge used a random draw to resolve a May primary tie among Elgin Borough Council candidates. Roger Vandercoy draws with Richard Burrows and James Clapp on the Republican slate after Burrows and Clapp won nomination. Ties involved Vandercoy Leo Danner William Mercer Pete Swanson William Lord and Edward Lewis.
Corry Area High School marked 1963 graduation with 43 seniors in the auditorium. Principal Harold G. Walte announced numerous awards and scholarships including a total of 19,000 in grants awarded to 14 students headed to various colleges this fall.
Los Angeles AF reports Zasu Pitts, 63, famed for comic dismay and flattery hands, died of cancer after hospital admission. Survived by husband John Woodall, daughter Ann Reynolds, and adopted son Donald Gallery. Funeral plans not announced.
Mr and Mrs Edward Woodger of Tunbridge Wells England welcomed a daughter named Deborah after nine sons aged 3 to 16. Woodger, 40, a blacksmith, and his wife have lived with the big family, keeping hope alive for a daughter.
Police plan to question four Minneapolis youths after teenagers ingested an asthma remedy powder to “for kicks,” causing severe hallucinations and delirium. One boy became incoherent on returning home, another slept at a stranger’s home, and two 17-year-olds were later found in separate city locations. Tim Bow and another teen faced high fever and tremors. doctors cooled Tim’s body to counter the drug. All boys were released from hospital yesterday.
In Tuscaloosa Alabama the University of Alabama segregation crisis intensifies as merchants face a boycott led by figures urging white customers to withhold business. Gov. George Wallace and federal authorities clash over integration while a statewide radio broadcast is planned to address the stand.
Kennedy's West tour emphasis shifts to mobilize women voters in California as he urges Gov. Edmund G Brown to lead a broader speaking schedule. A Burbank high school senior prom disrupted by the President's visit prompted a late change to seating for a $1,000-a-plate fundraiser at the Beverly Hilton, moved to smaller rooms with restricted capacity.
AP reports Siamese twin girls born Friday at Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights joined at the chest and abdomen. They weighed 11 pounds 2 ounces. Doctors seek to determine shared organs as tests proceed and separation prospects remain uncertain. The mother’s identity was not released. the couple has three other children including two twin boys and a four year old girl. Doctor A M Fetchka delivered the babies. this is his second Siamese delivery after a prior stillbirth. Hospital officials gave few details and cautioned results would take days.
Defense Ministry accuses three Egyptian planes of raiding Saudi border towns on Thursday causing casualties in Najran and Khan. Soviet made MIG jets and an LIA? bomber reportedly struck targets but anti aircraft guns drove them off, according to a communique.
A retired minister attending the 4th synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America collapsed at the altar in Beaver County Pennsylvania and died hours later at Providence Hospital. Dolber H Elliott, a former moderator of the North American Synod, served 21 years as pastor at Central Pittsburgh Reformed Presbyterian Church.
In Washington a racial issue surfaced as Southern Democrats largely backed Kennedy against a move to block the presidents reorganization power. The House approved an amendment 227 to 115 denying the creation of new executive departments and paving a tough path for urban affairs plans, revealing the tension between federal action and regional constituencies.
London AP reports Labour leaders plot to use the Profumo scandal to attack Prime Minister Harold Macmillan's Conservatives. They aim to raise security questions about Profumo and Christine Keeler as Parliament resumes June 17, with an adjournment debate offering broad scope. The issue also touches Profumo's resignation and alleged Soviet ties through Christine Keeler and Commander Eugene Ivanov. Also noted is the death of Dr. Alex Hershfield, 82, famed neurophysiologist and Pinel Hospital director.
Pathet Lao forces stall negotiations by demanding neutralist emissaries visit their Khang Khay headquarters. Souphanovong refuses to receive British and Soviet ambassadors at Khang Khay except in their own roles as Geneva conference chairs.
Philadelphia mayor James H. J. Tal faces threat fears and has police guards around the clock. Police Intelligence directs protection with uniformed officers and detectives at city hall and mayoral reception, following a May 19 CRA demonstration.
Erie County officials trade barbs as Democratic leaders face calls for evidence on alleged macing during the May Primary. The dispute involves Dailey Scarapitti Johnson and Schaaf, with rhetoric over campaign influence and possible election law violations.
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