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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1963
Page
4
The piece reflects on Pope John XXIII and his legacy. It praises his humble roots and worldly knack for global diplomacy. It highlights his ecumenical council advancing unity among religions and links his memory with Abraham Lincoln as another towering American era figure.
Thirty years ago reports note a fierce dawn Luftwaffe bombardment on London Germany’s home front and heavy RAF responses while in the Pacific Lieut John Stowe of Corry scored a dogfight victory over 10 to 15 Japanese Zeroes near New Guinea. Local officials praise unity at Flag Day observance as Corry plans Sunday baseball at Loveland Field. Historical notes include hospital board reorganization and a barn fire near Lovell’s Station as Corry’s population nears 8,500 amid growth.
Paul Harvey frames fatherhood as a complex duty shaping lives. It contrasts tenderness with anger and sacrifice, noting fathers bear responsibility, face fear, and grow old faster while striving to better the world for their children.
A long, fragmented feature recounts Marines on Caribbean training near Visques Puerto Rico. It touches on shipboard life Avon calls a routine and fathers memories, plus local notes on hospital visits, Rebekah Lodge plans, a bear rumor, school traffic near Concord CAHS, road conditions in White Street and Grove City College graduate Stuart Ball with a chemistry degree.
The Pennsylvania Survivors of Pearl Harbor announce a June 30 reunion at Knoebels Grove near Wilkes-Barre. Attendees include survivors, families, and descendants, with Quentin McCray of Corry noted as a local survivor aboard a hospital ship during the Pearl Harbor attack.
Postscripts mention Charley Luc ey of the Trenton Times in New Jersey and his upcoming South American trip with Scripps Howard executives. The piece notes many graduates struggle to find jobs, Postmaster James Sullivan’s illness, the Kuhns moving to Corry, and Army Sgt. Robert L. Field’s service at Yakima. Corry plants shift from four to five days as a potential local business announcement looms.
The Corry Evening Journal lists staff roles including publisher George R. Sample and city editor William Eaton. It notes Associated Press exclusivity, various advertising representatives, and mailing rates of 13.00 per year by mail with advance payment.
CHERRY HILL New Jersey AP six Republican state chairmen from Pennsylvania and DC condemned the Kennedy administration and said racial tension is the nation s most sensitive crisis. They blamed a lack of leadership and a drifting Democratic controlled Congress for stalled civil rights legislation. Pennsylvania s Craig Trax pledged a decisive civil rights position. Truax noted Goldwater has many supporters in Pennsylvania.
Chadwick of Erie sentenced in Erie County court to six months for assault and battery and aggravated assault after using Richard Fleming's head as a battering ram to smash a glass juke box. Fleming required stitches. Chadwick also charged with malicious mischief for wrecking the juke box, bench, table, and dishes worth about $100. Sentences run concurrently with four months for mischief. judge orders costs.
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