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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
4
An editorial argues civil rights extend beyond the Negro to American Indians and other groups. It criticizes selective advocacy, notes riots and protests, and urges federal policy to respect all minorities rather than privileging one. The piece urges unity across races for true equality.
The Pana News-Palladium notes the Golden Rule remains a timeless standard, with its practice not worn thin by frequent use, underscoring enduring community values in the publication.
Ruth Elfman widow of Lieutenant Mark Elfman seeks 5850 salary 1000 per child for eight children totaling 13850 in death benefits. City Council to review after New York State Comptroller earlier ruled payment unlikely due to post filing law changes. Elfman shot investigating a disturbance. Leo Mleczko serving 35 years to life for murder. Also reports 16 year old William D Kennedy drowns at Indiantown Gap lake, Annville.
The British government faces a crisis as Minister of War John Profumo resigns after a sexual scandal with Christine Keeler, raising questions of state secrets and blackmail. Prime Minister MacMillan's cabinet teeters while opposition calls for a full inquiry and parliamentary debate.
A wagon train arriving in Titusville faces horse injuries and delays as blacksmiths repair gear. The group later rests near Cross Creek and Schelde Park, with officials presenting a medal replica to Councilman Kindred. The trek is part of Erie’s Lake Erie sesquicentennial celebration.
Publisher Rae B Sample and city editor William Eaton lead the Corry Evening Journal with staff including Allan Fuisbrouck and John McLaughlin. The paper lists advertising reps Bottinelli Kimball and offices in Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with AP exclusive rights to local news and AP dispatches.
In a council meeting discussion, Williamson defended staffing choices in the police department noting several Negro applicants qualified but pledging to hire on merit. He also announced the Fair Housing Ordinance will have first reading next Wednesday with a public hearing to follow. Picketing drew some cat calls and heckling but no abuse was reported. Martin said picketers had been trained to withstand ridicule.
The article notes years of peace between the United States and Canada as a train now retraces the route of supplies moved from Pittsburgh to Erie during the construction of Perry's fleet.
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