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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1963
Page
1
Fragmentary notice lists real estate for sale and an auction. Includes references to a duplex, large lot, residence, and price hints around 9 200. Mentions Memorial Day thanks and a contact box. names and places are garbled.
The Monongahela River rose along the upper reaches flooding basements and low-lying areas in Brownsville Fayette City Fredericktown and West Brownsville. Forecaster Vernon Houghton Jr said crest levels would reach two to six feet above flood stages this afternoon and tonight with no more heavy rain expected. River traffic halted three locks closed and roads inundated as residents moved goods to higher floors.
Erie attorney Jannuslbo Galbo withdraws from the orphan court judge race. The contest narrows to a two party fight between Republican Herbert Johnson and Democrat Join Dingeron. Officials say campaign strain and health concerns contributed to the withdrawal.
Charlottesville police investigated a fatal crash in which 19 year old James Patrick Akins was struck by a sports car and dragged for 12 miles before the vehicle was abandoned near the University of Virginia. Witness Merle Durham chased the car into Charlottesville as officers questioned a University student driver. Akins, returning from Clemson College football, was son of Mr and Mrs Walter R Akins.
A county check confirms three directors will be elected to the Corry school board. Barney Bennett and Keith Henton seek six year terms while Dr. R B Summerville runs for a two year term. With no Democratic opposition, all three candidates are likely to win in November.
Explorer Scouts announce two citywide paper drives over the next two Saturdays. First and Fourth Wards are scheduled for the upcoming Saturday, with Second and Third Wards on March 30. Proceeds fund a canoe trip. a spring chicken barbecue is planned to boost the fund.
Winter s latest outbreak braided snow floods and storms across the Dakotas to the Northeast. Flooding killed at least four, with three in Indiana and one in West Virginia, as rivers rose and hundreds fled homes. Tornadoes and damaging winds struck Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Kentucky causing injuries and property loss.
Police alert after Edward Heckman reports his 1958 black Ford taxi sedan stolen from a parking space beside Connie's Superette on Spring Street. Vehicle described as 72 857, keys left in ignition. authorities notified and on alert.
On the Hawaii to California hop a MATS Seabird Constellation carrying 76 passengers and 9 crew faced a fatal in-flight incident. Lt. Omer Robert L. Ekelund commanded the return leg with Navy crew, while Air Force teams prepared to continue the mission to Travis Air Force Base.
Assistant Defense Secretary Arthur Sylvester tells lawmakers his side on government information during crises. Newsmen criticize his Cuba missile crisis statements and demand clear crisis guidelines from the government. The hearing also targets State Department official Robert Manning as the probe expands.
Meadville moves to establish a traffic court amid limited success in nearby Corry. The council passes readings, mayor to appoint a one month magistrate to handle motor vehicle code violations, with cases directed to the nearest alderman until further notice.
Wilbert Al Bets, secretary treasurer of the United States Potters Association, died yesterday in Liverpool Ohio. A Carnegie Institute of Technology graduate in Pittsburgh Bets was elected to a second consecutive term as secretary treasurer last December.
In Harrisburg the 1863 legislative session faces a $198 million teacher pay and school aid bill. Four bills submitted to the House would raise starting salaries to 4500 and boost state aid, with cost estimates rising from earlier forecasts. Gov. Scranton has yet to set figures for the budget but supports higher salaries and aid.
Urial C. Smith of 111 Lemon street was arrested on a larceny charge after allegedly moving household goods from Mrs. Theophiore Goring at 601 South Center street. Smith, released two months ago from the Western Penitentiary after a forgery sentence, faced Alderman Bachomer and promised to repay costs and return items.
NEW YORK AP The A P chain ordered all ARP canned tuna in its 4400 stores withdrawn after reports of suspected botulism poisoning in Detroit where two deaths occurred. A P officials said the precaution affects all A P tuna as no proof linked to the brand yet. Health officials warned households to return 6% cans bearing the Id markings.
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