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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1961
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text mentions promises to leave corpses and absence, with unclear names and dates. Appears to reference legal action or a report of allegations but lacks coherent details or identifiable entities to confirm a story.
State police at Westfield and nearby barracks conducted radar checks on Route 20 from 3 04 to 4 50 p m arresting eight drivers for speeding None were jailed but fines ranged from 5 to 50 dollars For repeat offender Norman Neckers and others multiple towns were cited with 10 to 50 dollar fines The century old radar unit rotates among barracks with warning given for speeds up to five miles per hour over limit and fines set at one dollar per extra mile The force noted drivers seldom defy radar checks and most accept penalties
John G Rafferty 43 of Erie was held without bond after pleading innocent to possession of a weapon. The case stems from the March 5 shooting of Rosemary Marsh 27 at her home where Rafferty, a boarder, allegedly clashed verbally and physically. Marsh survived a neck wound and was released March 8. A separate man Benjamin Chraanoski 44 of Eric awaits action after pleading guilty to illegal gun sale to Rafferty and is out on bond.
Washington AP Kennedy must sign to restore Dwight Eisenhower to five star general rank. A congressional resolution restoring his rank reached the White House after the House approved it. the Senate had acted favorably. Eisenhower resigned his commission before accepting the 1952 Republican nomination.
Governor Rockefeller wins bipartisan approval for a plan offering 100 to 800 annual tuition aid to most New Yorkers attending private colleges. The bill, costing about 26 million for the first year, moves to the governor for signing after final legislative approval.
In a circuit ruling a man’s claim that his wife was alive at the time of her transport to a funeral home was denied. The decision stated the wife had died prior to the transport. The case stemmed from disputes over the handling and timing of the wife’s removal from the family residence.
Police recover four missing lipstick caps believed stolen by a teen-aged girl from Elvis Presley after they were found on a Nashville alley wall. The caps were taken from Presley's car last Saturday night while the vehicle was parked at a Nashville recording studio.
London reports say Cleopatra remains active with Joseph Mankiewicz as director and Sid R. Vovell leading European productions for 20th Century Fox. Elizabeth Taylor’s illness delays progress though plans float for shoot in Egypt, Wales, or California. Miss Taylor’s recovery continues as Rank’s Pinewood space is freed for others. The project endured weather and logistical setbacks since production began last autumn.
Verwoerd defied calls to modify apartheid policy during a Commonwealth conference dispute. After hours of debate the group agreed to resume talks the next day. South Africa may lose Commonwealth trade perks if it shifts from monarchy to republic in May. Myrtle Veronica Barber, 69, was sentenced to life for forgery, with three prior convictions making her eligible.
The State Workmen's Compensation Board upheld a referee’s decision awarding benefits to the parents of 11 year old Tom Fedorebhuk of Youngsville after a fatal accident. The dispute centers on whether the parents were partially dependent on the minor at the time of his death. The board found credible testimony showing the child contributed to the household and dismissed the defendant Howard Tree Expert Co. and Howard Research Lab.’s appeal.
Firefighters battled a wind whipped blaze on East Lake Road near St Barna Bus House destroying one cottage and damaging two others. Alarm sounded at 3 a m with Puller Hose Co and Ripley Hose Co crews stopping the fire after over two hours. Total damage estimated at more than 11000 with the destroyed cottage owned by Ralph Kightlinger of Titusville. Damages to two other cottages include Heasley cottage unoccupied at 500 and Gus Dumpeck family cottage at 1000. Insurance covered the loss on the destroyed building.
Local paper runs an Easter Bonnet Classified Ad Sale inviting readers to buy or sell hats and related accessories. The feature highlights affordable pricing and quick placements to reach shoppers and sellers ahead of the holiday.
The Business Mirror reports areas hurt by foreign imports push Congress for relief including tariffs quotas and buy American rules. Senate staff favors limited measures through Tariff Commission plus low interest loans depreciation and retraining to equalize competitive pressures. Regional productivity councils would coordinate tech aid and efficiency to boost U S factories against cheaper imports.
Thomas released on semi parole after serving time for assault and battery. probation officer Nedden notes he must repay county, avoid Pitnsville, and seek employment to support his wife and child. He was previously jailed for failing to pay $119.45 costs after a drunken driving acquittal in mid February and an assault conviction in May 1958.
Veterinarian Arch Hancoth reported surgery was needed after examining a cow on Jimmy Brewer’s Texas farm near Buttalo. An eight inch incision revealed about four and a half bushels of plastic like material in the cow’s stomach a weather balloon.
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