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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1963
Page
1
A damaged clipping mentions streets in Valletta or Ylvantia with actors and memorials. It references a date in July, a basement area, payments, and several unclear terms including 28004 7 tent 68 and 5 room 2tu7. The readable elements are scattered and not fully coherent.
The City Council opened planning for a 200000 bond issue to fund sewer lines on White Street and other Second Ward streets, a new warehouse, and street paving. Only the warehouse may be paid from tax revenues. sewer work to be funded by assessments with city financing.
City Finance Director Guy Abbey says nine years after the 1954 switch to wage and income tax the city still shows 20811 in delinquent per capita taxes. The tax ended long ago but collectors continue letters and add costs when located. when uncollectible the city absorbs about 3 dollars per case.
In Jackson Mississippi and across the South a 1000 strong bloc forms the Southern Committee to Elect the Next President of the United States. Governors Barnett and Wallace denounce federal power as the plan aims to split electoral slates, with two slate provisions and an unpledged slate. Tom Anderson anchors the call amid Dixiecrat style unity rhetoric.
The Corry school board voted to oppose raises for Superintendent Thomas R. Shupp and business manager secretary E. Anderson. The motion would have increased Shupp from 12500 to 13000 and Anderson from 8250 to 8500, costing rural districts about 50 each and more than 62 percent funded by the Corry district. The seven Corry board members voted yes, while other district boards rejected the plan. Continued on Page Three.
The Western Pennsylvania Asphalt Paying Co. was the low bidder among five, at $3,400.25, for paving East Smith Street from Center to Wright with a new black top surface. Bids for Main to Pleasant and Spring from Main to South will also be done this summer using liquid fuels tax funds, while West Smith Street will be paved by the state Department of Highways.
In Camnruge Maryland Negroes say they will demonstrate again tonight unless white leaders resume negotiations by 8 p m Philip Savage of the NAACP told about 450 protesters Monday that they would march tomorrow if needed despite the National Guard the governor and the federal government The group could field 1000 marchers if required Brasil Head To Quit Dantas plans to resign as Brasil’s economy chief to lead a three year development mission to Europe and the United States
In Prospect Pennsylvania a woman described as friendly and helpful killed her five family members before injuring herself. Elizabeth Gregor, 44, struck three children and two twins, then called her husband and coroner as the family was found fatally wounded between 12:30 and 2 pm. Police say she had been ill recently, left notes, and then used a 12 gauge gun with a string trigger to end her crisis. Neighbors recalled her as a kind person who would do anything for others.
A year-old Clymer boy named William Ruslink remained in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital after a tractor wheel ran over him while attempting to board a moving tractor on a farm between Clymer and North Clymer. The operator Ronald Bull, 15, of Wilkes-Barre, towing a hay baler, stopped the machine as help arrived and the youth was rushed to the hospital.
A brief note indicates the ruling centers on a congressional stance regarding Bible and prayer in public processions. Evers is to be buried in Artington National, and related ceremonial details are referenced in the short procession text.
The Supreme Court ruling outlawing required Bible readings and recitation of the Lord s Prayer in public schools drew mild Congress reaction and widespread scrutiny by state officials. The decision, affecting thousands of classrooms, upholds neutrality between church and state while leaving room for classroom actions only if not government led.
President Kennedy holds White House talks with ten governors and meets religious leaders and lawmakers as he pushes civil rights plans for Congress. Opposing views emerge from white and Black church leaders, with Dirksen noting areas of agreement yet signs of a tough battle ahead. The controversy centers on outlawing private business segregation, with some leaders opposing rapid integration.
Corry Area Joint School Board debated a $91,065,862 budget with a rural city split persisting. The meeting stretched past 11 p.m. as rural directors sought deeper cuts while the majority favored funding increases tied to state teacher pay rises and educational windfalls.
Associated Press reports varied responses in Pennsylvania to the Supreme Court ruling banning required Bible reading and Lord's Prayer in public schools. Some greet the decision with relief while others, including church leaders, express disappointment at narrowing religious practice in schools and emphasize compatibility of faith with democracy.
A Corry man charged with driving a car with wrong license plates and without proper Pennsylvania plates told Aldermen Gordon and Auer he could not pay the fines and costs. Each alderman issued two one day commitments and fines with costs totaling 90 dollars, sending him to Erie County Jail for 40 days remaining.
Corry Police report a crash north of Walburg on Route 4 at 4 am involved two tractor-trailer units. Nicholas Calvano 39 and William Schell 41 were in a passing maneuver when a large road roller broke loose from Calvano’s trailer and struck Schell’s unit. No injuries but potential danger if a passenger vehicle had been hit.
A 2 year old Sandusky man died in an explosion at a service station four miles south of Sandusky. Walter Gussie was found sleeping in a car inside the closed station when the blast occurred around 6 a.m. Deputies have not yet determined the cause.
New York reports former President Herbert Hoover, age 88, showing some improvement after surgery. Doctors say his fever is eased and heart action steadier. no further bleeding along the gastro intestinal tract. Hoover was operated on August 1 and is under care by four doctors at the Waldorf Towers.
New York AP report details a Monday night confrontation at two Harlem rallies that led to stabbings and injuries. Police used force to disperse about 150 and 1,000 protesters from Black Nationalist and African Nationalist events, with 26 arrests and reinforcements sent across boroughs.
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