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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1963
Page
1
A fragmentary report outlines payments for food assistance and related relief. It mentions income, age, and support checks. The text references health and welfare concerns but lacks clear names, dates, or places.
President Francisco Orlich of Costa Rica says next week's presidential meeting will pursue concrete actions to offer economic aid to Central American nations and to curb Castroism. He notes collective action is needed and that moral aid is Costa Rica's contribution while Kennedy leads Western defense.
The city faced an eight thousand dollar snow removal bill this winter with January costs jumping from 738 to 3096 and February reaching 3400. Crews pry up ice chunks weighing up to 100 pounds and stack them aside roadways while streets repair crews plan patching and resurfacing after ice and snow clearing.
A man identified as Joh F Bielak 6 Grave street was charged with drunken driving after driving 45 feet along railroad tracks off West Congress Street. Bielak will appear before Alderman Porter Auer on Tuesday for a hearing. Police found the car stuck in deep snow after the driver veered east on West Congress and crossed the track. He was arraigned and released on a $1000 property bond awaiting hearing. Also reported is the death of William Frederick Schicker 79 a former president of Abell Publishing and longtime Baltimore Sun figure.
A customer stopped before a garage door to have a carburetor checked while the car remained in gear. Carlson the station owner and an attendant watched as someone opened the throttle, the car surged forward, and struck the closed door. Both the owner and attendant received slight injuries.
Railroads and 200000 on train employees face a four year old work rules dispute. Labor Secretary Wirtz urged immediate resumption of negotiations as a Supreme Court decision on manpower changes looms by March 29. Union leaders in Chicago signaled willingness to talk, while carriers’ chief negotiator Wolfe expressed surprise at the secretary’s move.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce announced an annual meeting with Francis A. Pitkin of the Pennsylvania State Planning Board as the featured speaker. Reservations for the $3 dinner exceed 100, with the event set for 6 15 p m next Thursday at the Corry Moose Lodge.
Watsontown Fire Company announced a severe water shortage in Watsontown and Dewart along the Susquehanna River between Williamsport and Sunbury. A broken water line crossing the river caused limited supplies. officials urged residents to conserve, haul water, use oily drinking water and hotel containers, and local elementary schools in Dewart and Watsontown were closed with industries asked to curb water use.
State Highways Department workers in Somerset and Warren counties joined a one day stoppage while others in Beaver Lehighton Carbon Clinton Bucks Berks Monroe Fayette Cumberland Northampton returned to work. Acting secretary Wilbur Webb warned of dismissal for failure to resume by 8 am and union leader Tony Fiorello said protests would continue until an order cutting maintenance by ten percent, about 1060 jobs, is clarified. Fiorello accused the department of coercion and said copies of the notices are being reviewed for possible action.
Three Miami men were indicted in Phoenix by a federal grand jury on mail fraud tied to a real estate scam involving Lake Mead Ranch near Kingman Arizona. Defendants Auerbach Prosser Randell and Gottlieb allegedly used Arizona addresses to lure buyers while mailing funds to Florida offices. Kennedy called the case the first of its kind in mail order real estate.
New York AP report shows Daily News unit of the AFL CIO New York Newspaper Guild voting 47 to 8 against a publishers offer to end the law old shutdown. Publishers of eight major papers expect a resume next Tuesday if all guild units accept and a single rejection could delay returns.
NEW CASTLE Pa AP a 32 year old Lawrence County man Jack Edward Carlson Princeton was arrested in the 16 000 holdup of a Citizens National Bank of New Castle Calls Plaza branch Carlson faced bank robbery charges and possible arraignment later today FBI official W M Alexander said the well dressed gunman used an 38 caliber revolver and wrapped up the loot in bundles of 50 and 100 dollar bills after a 45 minute visit bank tellers Mrs Dorothy Eckles and Charles Van Dusen gave chase but could not capture him the getaway car was traced to a New Castle garage and the loot recovered from Carlson s dragline near his home authorities said he returned five minutes before closing time and said thank you during the holdup the bandit was described as tall slender age 30 to 35 with a blue car in the Plaza area.
A blast at the Trojan Powder Co. plant in Pennsylvania killed at least three men and injured others. Newsmen at the scene reported the death toll was unconfirmed, and injured workers were treated at Allentown Hospital.
Miami hearing on Cuban refugees links influx to urban economic distress and calls for a national resettlement push. Testimony cites job competition, wage effects, and hunger in Black communities as layoffs rise. Officials stress relief without hostility and aim to move support to other states.
The Corry office of the Farmers Home Administration announces programs aiding senior citizens aged 62 and over in rural areas to obtain loans for home improvements or purchases. FHA county supervisor Paul E. Omer highlights rising senior populations, expected to reach 30 million by 1980, and notes many elderly live in aging housing. The act offers three loan advantages for eligible seniors.
State Police continue investigation into a Wednesday evening auto accident on the Corry Spartansboro road about three miles southwest of Corry at 7 45 PM. Terry Crosby of Spartansburg said the oncoming car crossed the center line, leaving Crosby unable to pass. He described the other driver as a woman who left the scene. police seek her identity as charges await completion. Crosby reported about $50 damage to his vehicle.
The state suspends periodic physical re examinations for licensed drivers as a re evaluation is considered. Starting Monday 85 regular re examination points will operate in daylight hours only, with evening service cut until further notice. Ten processing locations will shut down. the suspension does not affect learners.
Kansas City AP report details Delta J Edwards stepping a runaway school bus with 80 kids aboard to a halt after brake failure. She guided the bus down a steep ramp across a busy boulevard, avoiding a catastrophe as it bounced off a guard rail and stopped in a median. Three people, including Mrs. Edwards, sustained minor injuries from cub and bruises. Police and mechanics noted a loose muffler contributing to the issue.
Washington AP reports the Soviet Union lags in delivering on a pledge to exit Cuba with several thousand troops by mid March. About 1,200 to 1,900 have left on four ships, including the Grazia, carrying engineers and artillery experts. The Admiral Nasimov may depart with up to 2,000 more. Exact totals remain uncertain as officials await complete reports and verification.
The Parking Authority, now reactivated after earlier resignations, seeks option properties for street and off street parking. Chairman W Rickers expects quick action with Authority approval at an early meeting as it coordinates with city planning and local merchants to ease traffic and boost revenue.
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