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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1961

Page

6

Brothers of the Brush plan another water battle

The Brothers of the Brush chapter the Brush Firemen composed of Stanford Hose Co members rerated over Inst tghts water bu te at Meat Park plan another event Sunday afternoon at the same place A crowd last night saw the firemen draw with the Raymond Billy Goats They seek volunteers for their non profit group connected to the Sisters of the Swish in a water battle.

Brothers of the Brush Brush Firemen Stanford Hose Co Meat Park Sisters of the

Tax Bill Awaiting Kennedy Signature in Washington

AP reports a bill extending current excise tax rates on liquor wine beer cigarettes automobiles and other items awaits President Kennedy's signature. The measure passed the Senate by voice vote after congressional action completed yesterday.

JFK Washington Kennedy Senate

Consumer savings rise as retailers brace for demand

The Business Mirror cites rising consumer savings through early 1961 while retail sales edge higher but merchants warn of delayed spending. Official SEC data show a $5 billion savings upturn in Q1 1961, with investments in mutual funds and U.S. Savings Bonds rising, yet stock holdings declined by $1.1 billion as individual buyers retreat.

New York SEC U.S

Refused Diplomat Welcomed Back In Maryland

In Hagerstown Maryland Dr William Fitzjohn a former charge d affaires for Sierra Leone and his chauffeur were refused service at a Howard Johnson restaurant three months earlier. Today the city planned ceremonies and a hotel dinner with 200 residents as a return gesture and apology from Mayor Winslow Burhans who invited Fitzjohn back in the name of justice. The diplomat who is now high commissioner in London said the celebration would be the highlight of his two years in the United States. The Howard Johnson restaurant said it ended its discriminatory policy and the mayor offered his apology.

Hagerstown Maryland William Fitzjohn Republic of Sierra Leone Fitzjohn Howard Johnson Winslow Burhans Burhans Pitejahn

Drunken pilots blamed in 25 dead Finnair crash

A Finnish investigation concludes alcohol and fatigue contributed to a January crash near Koi vulahti killing 25 aboard the DC3. The pilots, alleged to have spent much of the night drinking, were not fit to fly and attempted a high risk left turn at low altitude before the craft burned in a wooded area.

Helsinks Koivulahti Finland 1 Pinnuir

West Berlin Crisis Deepens as Kennedy Faces Pressure

The piece notes Republican demand for firmer U S commitments to West Berlin and Kennedy's insistence on protecting access rights. Democratic lawmakers urge a national address to reiterate defense of West Berlin, while Mansfield's "free city" plan awaits Kennedy's response.

Bridges West Berlin Kennedy Vienna Khrushchev U.S Mahy Mansfield Free City

Stevenson reports unrest in South America and Cuban impact

Adlai Stevenson tells President Kennedy that economic want and social unrest are rising in South America while noting growing support for social reforms. He cites strong interest in the alliance for progress and says communism in Cuba is no longer viewed as a US-only problem. He describes broad goodwill on the tour and an urgent demand for reform.

Cuba Alliance For Progress Stevenson Washington United States Euilier Puerto Rico Latin America

Employment Up In Pittsburgh

The four-county Pittsburgh labor market area added 11 00 jobs last month, rising 1 100 over April and 21 700 over March, while unemployment climbed to 101 300 or 1 88 percent of the labor force in May, with George S. McGill of the State Employment Service noting graduates and students entering the labor pool caused the rise.

Pittsburgh George S. McGill State Employment Service

The Spoker Word Is Like the Air The Printed Word Is There

A compact meditation on how spoken language ebbs and flows like air while the written word endures in print across time. The piece contrasts immediacy of speech with lasting permanence, implying a cultural balance between performance and record.

Missionary’s adopted children to attend Youth Rally

Adopted children of a missionary with 40 years in India will be guests at Spasta Youth for Christ Rally at the school gym. The program begins at 8:15 and features Mrs. Destina Rassman, her son, his wife and child, Mr and Mrs Shama Rassmann, and Cheon. The trio, linked to Interior India Mission Inc Bahraich, ULP Inc, will perform in native garb, display curios, and sing with varied instruments.

India Spasta Youth For Christ Destina Rassman Shama Rassmann Cheon Interior Thdia Mission, Inc Bahraich, Ulp, Inc Shama Rigsmann

Hollywood Highlights Bill Holden Mulls Swiss exile and global film reach

William Holden discusses his expatriate move from Toluca Lake California to St Moritz Switzerland amid protests. He outlines why a Swiss base suits his international enterprises and notes plans for films with global settings and potential box office success.

Pittsfield Man Killed As Train Hits Drags Car

A Pittsfield man, Daniel W. Maorer of R. D. 1, was killed instantly at a private crossing when his car was struck by a freight train traveling from Warren to Erie. The crossing at Jackson Crossing, about 1½ miles east of Youngsville, is unposted and not whistle protected. The car was dragged 150 feet after impact before the train could stop. Coroner Ed Lowrey labeled the death accidental due to a crushed skull. The crew included engineer Samuel Silamone of Erie and conductor Kenneth J. Minger of Harborcreek. fireman Dwight Critchfield of Erie reported the events to police. Officers Joe Mastrian and Grorwe Kaleina assisted in the inquiry.

Pittsfield Daniel W. Maorer Warren County Lowrey Jackson Crossing Youngsville Pennsylvania Maorer Warren Erie Dwight Critchfield Samuel Silamone Kenneth J. Minger Harborcreek Joe Mastrian Grorwe Kaleina Warren State Police

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