19 Jun 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1962
Page
1
The readable text references land, payment, and a date around a tenth of a year, with scattered names or terms that hint at a local notice. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent facts to confirm a full event, person, or organization.
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker led the Conservative party to a strong showing but without a majority in the House of Commons. With 117 seats and Liberal gains, the party faces a possible minority government and the chance of another election within two years. The Liberals gain ground in Ontario and Quebec, while the New Democratic and Social Credit parties achieve notable strength. The final results may shift with recounts and absentee ballots.
A juvenile petition was filed with Erie County probation against a 4 year old Corry youth for driving while intoxicated following a one car crash on Route 426 north of Corry. The youth was released to parents after no bond was required. Ronald Dunnewold was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital for facial injuries from the crash. Police said the car traveled 150 feet, uprooting two pine trees on a nearby property. A blood sample was sent to Ramill Hospital in Erie for examination.
The State Highway Department road widening at East Main Street should finish this week barring weather. Corry streets director J R Dearing told City Council that the project is progressing rapidly and will test dunkhead parking meters on the east side. The plan uses dual meters with a front and rear unit and longer spaces to improve turnover and efficiency.
City council discussed the sidewalk paving program and urged hiring a full or part time assistant to handle engineering tasks. Victor Ward, a local oil city engineer, is used on a consulting basis but time constraints hinder progress. Joseph Guth reported a Cornell promise for Ward’s services and a vacation that left the sidewalk unfinished. The council noted inconsistent scheduling and permit timing affecting Guth’s project and future work.
Governor Lawrence marks his 73rd birthday with a surprise party hosted by his office staff. Two grandchildren, Kathy age 11 and Ds Dovahoe age 18 from Mt. Lebanon, attended along with Gov. Lawrence. Punch and greeting cards were shared. no presents reported. Lawrence, known for avoiding fuss, appeared warmed by family presence.
City Council last night approved readvertising for sidewalk bids after the first advertisement failed to attract bidders. Safety director Ray Weber led the motion as the panel weighed legal options and reasons for the weak turnout. Local contractor Sam Pate noted there was less work than the 20 000 feet estimated, prompting a plan to recalculate footage with City Engineer Victor Ward and adjust the ad to cover all walks not completed or under contract by August 1. Out-of-town bidders also missed the initial notice, with ads run in Corry Meadville and Erie newspapers.
Charles Parkhurst of East Smith Street remains at St Vincent’s Hospital since May 15 in a single room that feels lonelier with only his son Conrad, 3, nearby after an unusual patient placement. Mrs Parkhurst notes the risk when nurses open the room and a playful moment arises from the boy’s blond.
Downey was elected chairman of the District 3 Democratic group in Wayne Township succeeding James Hammond who resigned. The committee also chose Charles Graham as vice chairman, Mrs. Francis Slattery as secretary, and George Maloney as treasurer at a Central Labor Council session in Corry Elgin and Diehl districts. A July business picnic was planned at Lodge.
LeRoy Harrison, a 41 year old Trenton printer, is being questioned about the deaths of Patricia Bowen, 27, and Mary Louis Diehlbach, 24, along with the earlier case of Rose Schulman, 99. Police say Harrison confessed after hours of questioning and was scheduled for a preliminary hearing.
Khrushchev addressed railway workers in Bucharest and said the Red flag would rise over the United States, not by Soviet hands but by the American people. He urged an agreement with the Americans to change the occupation status of West Berlin and warned that no deal would prompt a peace treaty with the German Democratic Republic unless the U S agrees to dim nuclear testing. He criticized U S efforts to reach a dismantling agreement and stated bombs are a waste of energy since people cannot eat them.
West Berlin student aided four East Germans to safety at night after escaping through a tunnel under the Berlin Wall. Border guards fired and used tear gas, killing one of their own. two other students helped move the group to safety behind the West Berlin sector. The escape involved a makeshift stretcher and a risky run past East German guards to reach a pillbox and safety.
Engineers allied with the Bulots Association threaten a walkout against American Airlines if mediation fails under the Railways and Air Traffic Act. The potential strike could halt maintenance, storekeeping, and related services as talks near a critical point with government involvement and carrier preparations.
The city weighs taking a nine foot wide strip along a street once owned by the late Frank Pilypiva. His widow says Pilypiva sold to Bloston Collier, but no transfer is on record. If finalized, tax and legal issues could shift ownership to Mrs Purpova, prompting council review of the title and related bankruptcy matters.
The 68 year old actor is forbidden visits at Princess Elizabeth Hospital Tanisha where doctors order rest. He was rushed to a hospital in Arisha and is reported seriously ill with recovery expected after medical treatment.
Incomplete item describes a 180 pound bark pick and a complete support system for intra-astronaut movement. Mentions a thin development and word fragments about ventilation, padding, and mobility aids. Details are unclear and obscured by garbled text.
City council heard a plan to test salt brine on three unpaved streets Wright Street Extension Ohio and Morrison Streets as well as Avenue A and Prospect Street. Streets director J R Dearing said the method aims to create a hard base and curb dust with brine while costing little per gallon.
Political clash erupts as Rep William Scranton accuses Dilworth of making deals with bosses while Dilworth holds a news conference denying any interference. The GOP governor hopeful Scranton cites prior alliances, while opponent Dilworth counters with calls for transparency.
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