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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1961
Page
3
The text outlines budget votes and municipal plans in Jamestown and Meadville areas, including property tax millage decisions, a model fallout shelter contract in Meadville, and discussions on city hall and building maintenance. It mentions state aids, merit scholarships, and local projects like a four-lane highway spur and park facilities.
RCA president John J. Burns told the Senate Commerce Committee that a nationwide educational television network could place a college degree within reach for all Americans. He argued audio systems would help reduce teacher shortages and urged pay parity for outstanding teachers with leaders in other professions while supporting federal grants of 1 million dollars per state to build and equip educational TV stations.
Four youths from Warren, three aged 13 and one 11, confessed to stealing from an oil power house on Stone Hill in Conewango Township. They admitted repeated break-ins over three months and were turned over to juvenile authorities. Property losses included tools and equipment. the latest theft occurred between February 11 and 25.
A chilling timeline chronicles the Dudleys killing five children from December 1950 to May 1960. Norman and Charles died in Phoenix, Debbie in Gary, West Virginia, Carol Ann in Kentucky, and Christene later. Arrests followed in February at Fuquay Springs North Carolina as authorities move to pursue charges.
Harrisburg AP Demo rath who will take over the Mube's fiscal offices May 1 say they cannot understand why the present Republican officers will Tk allow a survey of the r rcc rds Mrs Gruen M Sloan of Clarion the State treasurererest and Moms % Minehart of Port Wash Akton the auditor Reneriblent DUE for a statement Wednesday saying We cannot understand the rerectiner of the present state fiscal officers for study by a non Partisan independent team of public scinustralian experts State Treasurer Robert B Kent Said Wednesday he thought such study be unnecessary and that he had told Mrs Sloan so He said I Was alright if Detrigerats want ed to undertake me after they tuivel in May Marlin H Brackbill deputy to Aud Gen Chutes Co Smith rechoed Kent's sentiments Bath said they had no idea who would be responsible for the study group's Work and expressed doubt that the survey could be done With expense to the state Democrats had proposed a study by college graduate students under the direction of Dr Stephen B Sweeney of the University of Pennsylvanias Institute of Local and State Governments They said the survey would have been similar to one made under Sweeney's direction before Democrat George M Leader succeeded Republican John Fine as governor in Jerry where he was transferred recently after attempting death by own action
Eight-year-old Roxanne Bemis celebrated at a birthday party hosted by her family in Cutting. Relatives and neighbors attended, with a luncheon and a birthday cake baked by Mrs. Erma Luce. Prizes, favors, and gifts accompanied the celebration as guests enjoyed a noon meal and activities.
Mr and Mrs Robert Humphrey host a visit from Gerald Bemis and Gail Alcoth while Charlet Humphrey calls. Sibley Wright and others recover, with hospital stay improving. Marion Way serves as Hi Neighbors Club hostess as Merton Bemis notes maple syrup timing and Gale Alcorn and Arthur ODay visited Morey on Saturday.
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