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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1963
Page
1
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The weekend brought new flooding in the Ohio River valley with fresh floods in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia following last week’s floods. Other regions faced snow, hail, and tornadoes from a broad winter storm system, with spring starting Thursday morning.
The Commutus Committee for the Handicapped postponed its Thursday night meeting for one week due to a Channel of Commerce dinner. Dr. Gertrude Barber of the Erle school system will speak and take questions. A nominating committee was named for a formal organization as bylaws progress.
MASONTOWN Pa AP Miners at the Robena coal mine complex press Gov Scranton to comply with a report on the December 6 explosion near Carmichaels that killed three miners. Local 6821 president John Canteh says the governor is turning the probe into a whitewash and the union votes to send telegrams demanding criminal prosecution of three Robena mine officials and invite former Mines Secretary Lewis Evans to meetings.
A lone bandit robbed the Union National Bank of Pittsburgh branch in Beaver Falls today and escaped with an estimated $1,000. Local police expand search as investigation continues.
New York AP President James G Patton of the National Farmers Union urged a large public works push to cut unemployment and lift growth. He named hydroelectric dams steam plants pollution projects desalination and atomic energy plants. He spoke at the union's annual convention with about 2000 delegates from 44 states. He argued a big plan could raise growth to 7 to 10 percent and generate new tax revenue while reducing unemployment.
Ice jam on Old Creek in Titusville pushed levels near nine feet before breaking loose by midmorning. Creek fell to six feet below flood stage by evening. Mystic Park saw water spill over roads with barricades at Hydetown and Tryonville. Sewers backed up on several Titusville streets. Meadville faced major flooding on French Creek.
Pope John XXIII, 81, tripped on the seventh step while mounting his throne for audiences in Clementine Hall. He regained his balance with aides and continued the event, officials saying no injury occurred. The incident followed a period of illness but doctors reported his condition good.
Nelson Zephier family of nine perished from carbon monoxide in their Moorival home. Pathologist report cited furnace fumes as the likely cause after neighbors found the bodies. Authorities noted possible chimney blockage by drifting snow. Mobridge, north central South Dakota, near the Missouri River.
A group of Erie teenagers, including William Page and Richard Page, finished a 14 mile hike from Erie to Corry yesterday amid sore feet and extra walking time. Their father William McGill said the trek was part of a local hiking craze, with plans for a Cook's Forest hike this summer.
Two American women freed from Cuban jails say Russians test fired missiles near Guadajay Prison, shaking bars. One witness, Geraldine Shamma of Boston, recalled tests every few days from a rock quarry shaft. she warned details could hurt Cuba’s remaining prisoners.
A circulating exile report claims a Soviet submarine left Cuba a month ago with arms for Latin American nations. Dated Feb 19 in Havana, the letter describes shipments aboard a Cuban naval launch, marked destinations Venezuela Panama and Honduras, with unmarked boxes. It alleges Cuban training at Havana University for missions in Dominican Republic and sabotage plans in Mexico Brazil and New York City.
Comedian Keaton is reported in good condition after hospital admission for a pulmonary disorder. Doctors expect a possible release within a day or two. Kenton, aged 66, was admitted yesterday to West Hills for treatment and pneumonia was suspected.
Richard Hays, 4a, of Spartansburg, announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Crawford County Coroner in the May 21 primary. Hays runs H. Richard Hays Funeral Home and moved to Spartansburg 11 years ago to establish it. He serves on local bodies including the Irentansburg Authority and Sparta Grange, is president of the Sparta Fair Association, chairs the Spartansburg Methodist Church board, and is a former master of the Spartan Lodge F and AM. He also sat on the Borough Council from 1954 to 1960.
Police investigate a Saturday night collision on South Center street hill where Roald L. Taylor 24, driving north, struck Wayne Skinner's car parked along the road. Skinner's vehicle sustained $60 damage. Taylor's car listed as a total loss. Police expect to file charges.
President Kennedy meets with five Central American leaders and Panama in San Jose to discuss economic union and U S aid under Alliance for Progress. They seek targets for an integrated market among Guatemala El Salvador Honduras Nicaragua Costa Rica with Panama hoped to join. The talks address economic distress from low coffee prices and a plan to curb Castro influence without joint action at this time.
Congressman Weaver plans a two day visit in Mercer Crawford and Erie districts on March 22 and 23 to meet constituents. He will attend two dinners, one with Mercer County Farmers Association and the Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Credit Union League, and conduct office hours in Titusville Sharon Mercer Spartansburg Corry and Erie with Senator Mahany.
Washington AP reports preliminary estimates show small business sectors could gain about 2.2 billion in tax cuts if Kennedy's plan is approved. Treasury notes suggest savings vary by firm type with sole proprietors and small corporations benefiting, while official totals await full calculation.
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