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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1963
Page
1
An old Meadeville sale notice lists farm gear and household items for auction including Ford cultivators, McCormick implements, appliances, and furniture. It notes contact numbers and locations, with dates and hours for the sale and nearby items like dining room sets and rugs.
Surging flood waters fell back in the nation’s breadbasket from Indiana to the Southeast, easing the immediate danger of major flooding. No heavy rain felt in more than a dozen states. pockets of light rain and snow flurries appeared in the Ohio River Valley. At least 18 deaths linked to the floods and property damage ran into millions, with the heaviest losses in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Indiana.
Washington sources say Congress will trim Kennedy tax cut and reject many reforms. A one shot tax reduction is favored, with reforms spread later. Officials note budget deficits push for a bill by October 1, aiming to satisfy Rep Mills and Sec. Dillon while balancing economists and tax cutters.
Hong Kong's 500000 Buddhists begin a seven day rain prayer service as the colony endures a long dry spell. The drought has harmed agriculture and strained water reserves, with residents limited to four hours of daily water use.
Rev. Andrew Jalosky of Oil City, former pastor in Titusville, was fined 25 dollars or 28 days in jail for assaulting his 17 year old daughter who insulted him and attended a dance. He avoided jail after an anonymous payer settled the fine. The case cited two black eyes and ear injuries. Jalosky quoted a Bible verse in his defense. He has eight other children.
A Philadelphia grand jury recommended the indictment of W. Wilson White, a former U S attorney and Eisenhower civil rights prosecutor, for perjury. White declined comment as the probe tied to city corruption alleges he lied in December testimony.
Corry Carrier Robert Bailey faced a full day of effort during a severe storm as his auto became stuck in a deep snowdrift on the Turner Hill route near West Spring Creek. He walked to a farmhouse to alert the post office, returned on snowshoes after dark, and finally located the vehicle with highway crews delaying plowing until the car was freed.
Patrolman Adam Smakosz 69 was reported in fairly good condition at Providence Hospital after being struck by a car while directing traffic after a basketball game. The driver said he didn t see the officer until it was too late. Smakosz was directing traffic after the NATA District 30 championship game between Alliance and Westminster.
NEW PENNA INDUSTRY McKEESPORT Pa Lucky Shoe Co a new industry in this Allegheny County community plans to start production after Easter By the end of the year the company expects to employ 100 workers.
Harrisburg AP dispatch reports the Sernnt on Administration faces near 100 million dollars in new taxes for 1963 68. Budget Secretary Blackbill cites rising costs and deficits while noting possible extra funds from a modest revenue increase. Scranton’s budget date is tentatively set for March 19.
Directors of the Corry Area Industrial Development Cor reorganized at a noontime meeting at the Hotel Corry. Re elected were Richard Rosbacher A Long and H Martin Keppel. George Sample was elected president with Keppel as vice president and Rosbacher as treasurer and A Long as secretary. Negotiations with a small chemical company to move into the old Howard Tannery building paused while building work is assessed. An on the spot check showed about $8 000 in roof repairs needed. Directors discussed winding up unpaid pledges from a $125,000 fundraising drive and plan personal calls to subscribers who pledged but have not paid by mid April. Seven directors will attend Medicare, a program label used to describe President Keppel Denedy’s plan for aged care at the Hiile County Industrial Development Corp. in Union City. Medicare would add payments to Social Security to fund care for those over 65, a point of debate with the medical profession and the AMA leading the opposition to what some call socialized medicine.
Medico policy discussion weighs whether Medicare should replace or supplement free care. Hospitals and individuals fear new bureaus and socialism, while Kerr-Mills funds support indigent aged care in Pennsylvania. Critics call Kerr Mills a pauper’s oath, while backers argue it prevents unaffordable bills. Page Five continuation.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk said Soviet tops may withdraw from Cuba next week and ships are in place for a significant pullout. He noted U S backed South Viet Nam forces show initiative while warning any possible nuclear test ban with the Soviet Union would require U S risk.
John K Kulins 26 of Lansdale died in a collision with a milk truck. Injured were Lennard Musgrave 61 of Bankdale the truck driver and James Cliss 26 of Souderton a passenger. Kulins pronounced dead at North Pekin Hospital.
Mooresville Inn a country store owner shot and killed a 16 year old burglar trying to steal a clock radio for his widowed mother’s birthday. The store owner William Sutherland fired a shotgun, killing the intruder as a companion fled. Police described the事件 as a nighttime break in with two youths, one surrendering, the other dead on the floor.
A 26 year old Erie man, Domingo Alvarez, was shot and killed after a fight at Carl's Diner. An unidentified assailant, about 5'10" and 160 pounds with dark hair, fled in a 1957 white station wagon. Autopsy planned. witness Marcella Dwire described the shooting as occurring after a bottle injury amid a tavern brawl.
A church custodian shot and wounded a man ransacking the Congregational Church office after entering by a broken window. The burglar, identified by police as Dave, carried no ID and was taken to Babolson Memorial Hospital for treatment of a shotgun wound.
Representatives of publishers and striking printers reached a new contract ending New Yorks 11 day shutdown. The accord includes wage increases over two years and a total package of 12.63, with hours reduced in the second year. Summary details note industry costs exceed 100 million and publication may resume once ratified. Mayor Wagner announced the tentative settlement and outlined remaining steps before full resumption.
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