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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1963
Page
6
The Erie Zoological Society reports 1044 new members with $5 memberships yielding $5200 toward Glenwood Zoo improvements. Campaign chair Jack Medina notes the total equals about one week of volunteer work and the drive will continue for weeks to give more citizens a joining chance.
James R. Hoffa head of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters denounced compulsory arbitration and federal wiretap measures at the Traffic and Transportation Association of Pittsburgh dinner. He said the Justice Department keeps him under surveillance and warned that government dictates on production and prices could lead to fascism or socialism. He framed a strike as less dangerous than dictatorship.
The Queen Elizabeth reported a single engine plane diving into the Atlantic about 235 miles south of Cape Hatteras, sinking instantly with no survivors seen. Coast Guard vessels and two C130 planes searched a one mile area while Esso Washington and Navy ship Ault aided the scene.
The 449 foot freighter Adele Ohiorge with 36 crew members reported sinking 1,550 miles east of New York yesterday amid a storm in the Atlantic. A Coast Guard plane and escort ships were dispatched, but the vessel later said it was well and proceeding toward its destination.
In Allegheny County Orphans Court Judge William Rahauser paused the death order on two Trish setters, Brickland and Birth, delaying their execution for up to 12 months while an estate audit proceeds. Gov Scranton instructed the attorney general to seek a permanent solution, and kennel owner Thomas Miller, once close to Miss Capers, received overwhelming public support with offers to adopt or fund the dogs.
Funeral services for Edward Babcock were held at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev. William Seitz officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Fred Schwab, Victor Crage Jr., Ronald, Donald, Edward Carter, and Cyril Peiffer. Attendants came from Fern Dale Michigan, North East, Erie, Bear Lake, Buffalo, Findley Lake, Warren, Union City, Garland, and Youngsville, along with Corry-area friends.
The suspect identified as The Messiah and claimed God sent him to be a county commissioner. After a bomb threat, deputies evacuated the building while police searched, locking doors and removing valuables as officials feared destruction. By late afternoon, the all clear ended the remarkable, tense day at the old courthouse.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Roberts were held at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Interment followed in Pine Grove Cemetery as relatives from Fort Lauderdale and several nearby towns attended.
Robert Kennedy says he has no presidential ambitions, calls a secretary of state post and other political moves “ridiculous and untrue.” He describes his role as attorney general as the core job while offering candid views on his influence with the President and his many duties within the government. He serves on the National Security Council and leads several White House committees, balancing public service with a large family life.
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