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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1961
Page
1
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American adventurer William A. Morgan, a Toledo, Ohio native, was condemned to death by a Castro military tribunal for treason after aiding anti Castro rebels. His Cuban lawyer appealed, but success is unlikely as appeals courts rarely overturn revolutionary verdicts. Morgan, held at La Cabana Fortress since last October, faced the firing squad within 24 hours if the appeal fails.
New York Directors of Aero Supply Mfg Co yesterday declared a dividend of 10 cents per share on the common stock payable April 14 to stockholders of record on March 31. The same amount was paid on May 8 of last year.
Corry residents must pay Erie County property taxes by Wednesday at the city treasurer’s office to avoid traveling to Erie. Carton Smith notes 508 due in the city’s fourth ward and lists remaining amounts: First Ward 370, Second Ward 182, Third Ward 450, Fourth Ward 500.
Surplus food distribution will add beans and dried eggs alongside lard dried milk ice flour and corn meal. Clarence Farrington says quantities may not yet be doubled. Food will be handed out at the Armory starting 7 p.m Tuesday by Loyal Order of the Moose members with Farrington in charge. New applicants should bring Social Security cards. White reapplication forms for Corry area will be at the Armory. One member families must check old cards to see if eligible this month.
A Soviet court in Tallinn sentenced three wartime police officials to death for mass murder of Jews, Gypsies, and Soviet citizens during World War I. Judge Robert Simson said the sentence was not subject to appeal. Ralf Gerrets, 55, and Jan Vijk, 44, attended. Ann Erwin Mere, 57, was condemned in absentia and resides in England.
In Windom Minnesota an Army mystery ends as George Logie’s parents learn their son died in action after years of Red Cross, Scotland Yard, and legal efforts. Gehart Logie, AWOL, boarded a passenger flight reversed and shot down over the channel, leaving a son and a mother hopeful for vindication. The case closes with an honorable discharge verdict and the family’s long quest ending in clarity.
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Alvin Jones told a joint legislative committee that capital punishment is a foolish thing and may spur youths to commit murder. He cited his six death-sentence rulings and urged life imprisonment as the harsher penalty, warning of potential newspaper-fame seeking youths.
A California armored truck bag containing 240000 in cash tumbled from Brink's truck to a street. Douglas Willa Johnson a father of three and a window washer turned the bag over to the FBI saying he would never again fail his family. Police and FBI tracked the truck route as Johnson recounted the dramatic find and the bag's sealed tag noted its cash contents.
Richard Nixon said he will not run for governor of California next year and urged Republicans to search for credible candidates. He warned the party not to assume the incumbent will lose, while offering to provide leadership if asked. Assemblyman Joseph Shell suggested Nixon cannot be counted out, though the former VP indicated no candidacy.
Franks 40 of Smithfield was fatally injured in a crash when a car door reportedly flew open striking a utility pole after the vehicle sideswiped a parked car in Mason town. Police said the door opened just before impact.
Pittsburgh United Steelworkers head David J McDonald is listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital after admission Thursday night.
Kinley quits the mayoral contest as Zalzneck enters and Grice plans a return. A New York school bus in East Meadow becomes the first in the state to use three-abreast seat belts, donated by a local firm. The belt experiment, approved by Sen. Edward J. Speno, aims to foster a seat belt habit among students and drivers alike. Keith Hamilton Canogie and his great aunt were noted victims of an accidental death near a seaside resort, with a coroner's jury announcing the verdict.
In a rapid late day change, Mayor J Fred Kinley exits the mayoral race. Philip Zalzneck jumps in for mayor and Robert Grice seeks the vacant City Council seat. GOP deadline looms as party chair W W Waterhouse returns from Florida. Democratic views split on the maneuver amid petitions and shifting loyalties.
The Corry Chamber Retail Division plans an Easter egg hunt at Mead Park on Sunday March 26 in two sections. Preschool children will use the Little League park area, 6 to 12 year olds the playground around the Community Building. Golden eggs worth 25 dollars each will be awarded with gift certificates valid at any Corry business.
Former Governor John Fine was freed on $1,000 bail after a federal grand jury returned a corrective indictment charging him with income tax evasion. The indictment alleges evasion of $20,430 tied to Newport Excavating Co. in Nanicoke, Pa.
Dr Robert L Johnson resigned today as Temple University chancellor ending a board debate over whether his political activity embarrassed the institution He had served as Temple president for 17 years and is retiring to assume the new post
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