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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1963
Page
1
Senator Barry Goldwater condemned Democratic leaders as part of a cynical alliance with corrupt city machines at the Young Republicans national convention in San Francisco. In a speech to about 3,000, he urged liberals to be reeled into the 1960s and defended his own 1984 GOP candidacy focus on the U.S. Senate.
Marsh's Plaza opens on Route 6 west of the city opposite Corry Instrument Co. with 24 hour dining and mechanics, trailer rental, and towing. Floyd Marsh operates the facility offering a modern dining room, bunkhouse lounge with TV, state vehicle inspection, and U-Haul and International Scout dealership services. The three day event runs today through Sunday with hourly prizes and free gifts for children with a parent.
Riverside report: four boys aged up to 13 drowned while wading at Noah Mast farm pond. Clothing found ashore, searchers recovered bodies after warnings of a deep area. Butler report: two cousins Mary Jane Neff 13 and Carol Lee Neff 21 drowned in nearby farm pond on Peter Neff farm. no witnesses, believed swimming.
Juvenile Court wards Raymond Gingerich aged 13 and his cousin Johnny Yoder 1 with two brothers David Bell 10 and Carl Bell were staying at the Gingerich home for foster care since last Tuesday welfare officials said. The welfare remarks describe the tragic event and the youths involved.
In Brentwood England Profumo faces a speeding summons to be heard next Wednesday. The court will handle the matter without the defendant present unless needed. Profumo has chosen to appear and resolve the charge.
A 9 year old boy on East street was attacked by two dogs owned by Carlyle Button. A 14 year old passerby Nicholas Downey beat the dogs away with stones. The victim received medical care for non serious bites. Button agreed to cover the doctor bill. Police reported the dogs were taken care of.
William Michael, manager of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service office, said he is ready to interview applicants for five jobs including baby sitter house keeper, alta mechanic, tool and die maker, bulldozer operator, and secretary for Spartansburg. With the exception of the Spartansburg post, all jobs are in Corry. Call at the PSES office to apply.
Washington report states Dr. Maynard O Williams 74 longtime foreign editor with the National Geographic Society died Wednesday during a vacation in Istanbul Turkey. He served decades on foreign coverage and editorial staff with the society.
Corry School District faces end of fiscal year with about $17,091 in unpaid school taxes across four wards. Back taxes date to 1930, including counts on county properties. Fourth Ward leads with $8,031, followed by Third Ward $4,043, Second Ward $1,216, and First Ward $2,999.
Harrisburg authorities hold four men in connection with the overdose death of Carolyn Ann Fleming, 18, mother of three. The suspects Fred Douglas Anderson Jr, 25, Napoleon Bona Part Davenport, 22, Horace Norman Dawson, 29, of Atlantic City, and Herbert Banks, 30, of New York City face Drug Act and conspiracy charges. Bail was set at 10,000, and police say they left the victim at a relative’s home to rest. Further charges will be decided later by the police chief.
Harrisburg report notes a $13,700 federal grant to study cheaper driver education methods. The Department of Public Instruction will test whether driving simulators can cut on road training hours in the Harrisburg school district during the next school year.
Harrisburg AP governor William Scranton ordered his cabinet and personnel officers to crack down on unauthorized absences after a spot check found 16 state employees playing golf during work hours. The audit, matched against payroll, uncovered 23 golfers plus four on sick or vacation time. Scranton warned this was the second such crackdown on the 80,000-man payroll and recalled a prior order banning office picnics during work hours.
President Kennedy is made a freeman of Cork after a parade through the city and a ceremony with city leaders. Dublin and other towns also host honors as he tours Ireland, receives honorary degrees, and plans a three day visit ending with a trip to Britain.
Authorities in Selinsgrove Selinsgrove Pennsylvania search for Samuel Barge 12 missing after being swept under by a swift current in the Susquehanna River near McKee’s Half Falls. His brother Charles 15 reported Samuel swept away and disappeared below the water. recovery efforts continue after last night’s unsuccessful dive.
President Kennedy taps Henry Cabot Lodge to be ambassador to South Vietnam, amid a long family rivalry dating to 1916. Lodge, a former associate of Time and Atlantic Institute, is married to Emily Sears and has two sons, George and Henry.
The Citizens National Bank announced an increase of one percent in interest on time certificates, effective August 1, with four percent the maximum allowed by a national bank. CNB president Charles Bracken notes semiannual payments of two percent, minimum deposits of 1000 and increments of 100. The bank has offered certificates since 1953, moving from 2.5 to 3 to 4 percent. CURB SUGAR EXPORTS Washington reports the government is restricting U S sugar exports to protect domestic supplies and stabilize prices.
Soviet Premier Khrushchev arrived in West Berlin with Nina to honor Walter Ulbricht’s birthday and met East Bloc leaders including Gomulka and Novotny. Western officials see broader aims beyond a birthday celebration, suggesting a display of Soviet resolve amid Kennedy’s West Berlin visit.
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction urged all public schools to refrain from blackfaced minstrel shows citing hurtful stereotypes. NAACP leaders in Norristown argued such performances degrade Negroes and lack educational value, while officials noted no legal authority to ban them but urged school and board avoidance.
Harrisburg AP reports a heated clash over a $28,000 increase for the Gettysburg Battle Centennial Commission. Gov Scranton slowed a larger add, while Senate Democrats fought a $7,000 boost. The final move provides $28,000 more, totaling $428,000 for the centennial effort, including possible Lincoln Address commemorations. Governor also signed five bills, authorizing $127 million for government operations through the next fiscal budget.
Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth told Senate investigators the Pentagon did not settle for a worse, costlier TEX warplane. He defended General Dynamics in a $ contract fight against Boeing, claiming faster speeds, longer endurance, and greater maneuverability, while arguing TFX remains in early design stages. The subcommittee plans further questioning as the probe into defense contracts continues.
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