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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1963
Page
1
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The Pennsylvania House approved a $4 million increase for the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority within hours of Gov. Scranton urging stronger action. Senate Republicans rewrote the board of education bill while keeping its policy role. Senate committees sent administration bills to the floor, including Project 70 bonds and mental health legislation. The House approved a constitutional amendment for scholarship loans tied to Scranton's industrial plans, as sessions continued.
Pennsylvania teachers average salary ranks 22nd in the nation. The Feb 25 PA State Education Association weekly notes 1982 63 averages show an average of 5660 dollars against a national 5733. Earlier 1956 57 average was 4640 with state ranking 10th and 1961 62 bonds at 207 776 000. Net interest 349 percent vs 3.38 national.
President Kennedy stated four American fliers killed in the Cuban Bay of Pigs invasion died in service to the United States. He avoided identifying them as soldiers of fortune or CIA employees and noted their work was voluntary and not publicly detailed. NBC had reported possible CIA ties and widow funds.
A Beaumont woman was killed when her three year old son pulled the trigger of a shotgun placed in her mouth. The mother allegedly offered the child one dollar to shoot, while the couple had a history of divorce. The child, Ricky Meadows, turns four in May. Officers describe the scene as a bed time game gone wrong.
CHICAGO AP The nationwide railroads and train crew unions face a pivotal clash likely to affect 65,000 jobs. Key issue feather bedding. unions push wage and rule changes while railroads seek modernization per a year old presidential commission. The six recommendations cover firemen on diesels, wage overhaul, and safety concerns with diesel operation.
The College Women's Club reports weak turnout for the children's reading hour at Corry Public Library. Two more Saturday sessions are planned with volunteers leading readings. if attendance fails to improve in two weeks, the program will be discontinued. The hour runs 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for preschool to second grade children, parents not required to stay.
Mrs. James M. Crist, 20, of Chambersburg, faces murder charges after allegedly drowning her 3 day old son Michael in a bathtub at their home. The arraignment occurred before Justice of the Peace John Gillan.
City council disclosed that 000 local families avoid Superior Refuse Co. trash service, sparking wide questions. Police and health officials, plus Mayor Zalzneck, seek answers as residents reportedly bury burn grind or flush waste, with some sharing one can among apartments. City engineer Davitt Johnson to study the problem.
Paris AP report says 200000 miners refused De Gaulle draft orders, keeping pits open with only security staff on duty. Government signals possible compromise via La Nation editorial urging listening to workers. Violence minimal as 1000 to 2000 students demonstrated, police clashed with a few hundred. three officers cited.
District Attorney to appoint two psychiatrists to examine William Hornyak 34 of Girard after his confession to murder. If tests find criminal insanity or incompetence, he may be committed to Farview State Hospital. arraignment included a plea of not guilty. Also noted is a Pittsburgh IRS office expansion to cover Potter, Clinton, Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Jefferson, Clarion and Franklin counties starting next year.
Floodwaters along with heavy rains and melting snow displaced thousands and caused widespread property damage across Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania and Indiana. At least seven deaths were reported with two in Ohio and Indiana and three in West Virginia. Roads were closed towns isolated and schools and plants shuttered while National Guard and Red Cross units aided relief efforts. A tornado and strong winds hit Alabama and Georgia with damage near Birmingham and Bessemer.
Cold conditions curb ice buildup on the Allegheny while the Monongahela floods several communities. Ice layers from Freeport to Templeton stay thin. the Allegheny spills briefly at Pittsburgh wharves but avoids major damage. Forecast calls for thaw cycles to control runoff. Kingu Dam project due 1965 may alter future flow.
Lt. Gov Raymond P. Shafer showed three elephants on his desk as a birthday tribute. Gov. Scranton presented a bright alert statue, praising Shafer as sharp and aligned with the Republican party on the eve of his 46th birthday.
Western Pennsylvania began cleanup as flood waters receded along the Monongahela and Ohio rivers. In Carnegie and nearby towns 170 families sought shelter with friends or aid groups. crews worked pumps, shovels, and wiring recovery while traffic and mills faced curtailment.
Warmer temperatures and rain melt ice and snow in Allegheny River and French Creek regions. River levels in Warren near flood stage but rising slowly. Meadville reports eight feet below danger mark for French Creek. Police monitor Meadville area after past floods while weather outlook through the month could ease flood risk.
Evangelist Billy Graham was released from a hospital after treatment for intestinal inflammation. Dr Richard KC Chang said Graham is ordered to take it easy for a few weeks and not suffer further complications.
Judge candidates face Senate vote battles as party lines split. William Leninton and John Sor face GOP hurdles while Dems press for a confirmed appointee. Erie Democrats push for Johnson to avoid a Republican contrast in November, amid caucus turmoil in Harrisburg and a March petition deadline.
A Greyhound bus carrying 18 passengers skidded on sleet and plunged 20 feet off old Route 611 near Tobyhanna, southeast of Scranton. Eleven people including the driver were injured, none seriously. Passengers and driver escaped, with aid from a local physician. The bus was en route from New York City to Rochester via the Pocono area.
In Selle Vernon Pennsylvania a truck struck a small trailer hit a stopped car on Route 108 four miles east of Fayetteville, killing William J Stahler 20 of Ta qmaqua. His wife 19 suffered possible leg injuries. both were changing a tire. Police say a West Alexander man 41 swerved to avoid the truck and was not injured.
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