Food for Peace Program Helps a Brazilian Child and Nations
In a suburb of Rio de Janeiro a 12-year-old boy named Jose improves after a school lunch program funded by American wheat and powdered milk. The Food for Peace Program, begun in 1954, now aids 100 million people in 110 countries with food, economic aid, and trade. It funds irrigation, schools, homes, and roads while paying workers and promoting U.S. exports.
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Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Jose
Food For Peace
United States
U.S
The Big Giveaway Cheer Turns Into Free Advice
A Maui newspaper humorously notes that many cheerful givers only share advice when offered a chance for praise. The item pokes fun at social generosity and attention seeking in everyday interactions.
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Maui
Hawaii
British Liberators Bomb Pas de Calais. Cassino Fight Continues
London reports a heavy March 21 1944 air assault on the Pas de Calais rocket coast with negligible German resistance and no losses. Allied forces in Italy, specifically the Fifth Army near Cassino, have punched into the western edge of German fortifications but Nazis reinforce and a grim struggle endures. City council approves a nine-day rabies quarantine. Corry High School athletic director Jack Tinson declines a position with Westinghouse Education Center, staying in Corry schools. Corry All-Stars beat Warren Nameless 74 to 54 in Warren tournament semifinals. Mar Kowicz leads Corry. Two arrests for moonshine. Charles Shusgs to join Corry Chair Company. Mrs. D L Bracken visits ill sister. Mrs. Harvey Patterson hosts Jally Twenty Club dinner. Keystones beat Richmond five Buffalo 43-25 on state Army court.
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New Zealand
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Jack Tinson
Corry High School
Westinghouse Electric Company
Pittsburgh
Corry
Ofamde
Hindu Moslem War Toll Rises in India Riot
The death toll from a week of Hindu Moslem riots across scattered Indian towns climbed to 64 as troops were deployed to curb further fighting. The latest violence broke out in the steel town of Itourkela where 28 people were killed and many more injured amid ongoing clashes.
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India
Yes Fonda
Itourkela
East Central India
Lilles
Ates
Kennedy brothers spark talk of a vice presidential bid
The piece argues Robert Kennedy embodies family honor and public duty, criticizing the Johnson administration's handling of a potential VP run. It notes a grass roots drive in multiple states, questions Ambition as sole criterion, and contrasts Kennedy’s experience and temperament with the needs of the ultimate office.
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Robert Kennedy
Drew Pearson Examines Caribbean Stepping Stones and Communism
Drew Pearson surveys the Caribbean chain from Cuba to British Guiana, arguing the United States must decide how to counter communism in the region. He links past British and French naval clashes to today’s risk, cites Kennedy’s actions in Guiana, and notes Jamaican, Indian, and Negro population tensions as factors shaping a potential communist foothold in the islands. The piece reflects on the Virgin Islands as a model for economic reform sans communism.
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French
West
Amercat
United States
Southeast Asia
Caribbean
Cuba
Florida
South America
Christopher Columbus
North American
British Guiana
Haiti
John F. Kennedy
England
Guiana
Cheddi Jagan
Virgin Islands
Corry News Roundup Highlights Local Assignments and Events
Lt Janet Kerstetter takes interim post with Salvation Army replacing Capt John Edeen likely serving in Corry until a permanent officer is named. Emmy Shupe and Tom Pierotti near semi final in foreign exchange program with June or July decision. Maple sap flow described as banner year by Blof Dahl of East Pleasant Street as warm spells followed by freezing boost output. Corry Boy Scouts planned tag sale to fund summer activities. Michael Johnson cast in Thiel College Players production of Thieves Carnival performed at Penn Junior High. Displays of Gemini and Mercury space capsules rescheduled to week of April 1921 at Corry Area High School via Congressman Weaver and NASA. Rumors on Hotel Corry reopening denied. Ice storm damage estimated near $20,000 for Pennsylvania Electric. Center Street sidewalks show decay. junk cars 1500-2000 on Pittsburgh streets, fines increased to 300. New scam involving a boy claiming to buy a paper route exposed. Sgt Paul Dell to teach police administration at Oil City High School for 20 weeks. Edward Kinley of Columbus won Navy Free theatre essay contest. Stancliff Hose Company bought first ambulance. Western Pennsylvania Safety Conference planned in Pittsburgh March 1, April 1-2. K. J. Neff listed for more info. Perry Bennett elected vice chairman of Le Boeuf District, Washington Trail Council. Beaver award earned. Local politics notes and rumors on ciculations and endorsements.
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Salvation Atdy Corps
John Edeen
Corry
Emmy Shupe
Tom Pierotti
Foreign Exchange
Blof Dahl
East Pleasant Street
Boy Scouts of
Michael Johnson
H. Robert Johnson
West Pleasant Street
Thiel College Players
Penn Junior High School
Greenville
Corry Area High School
James Weaver
National Aeronautics Space Administration
Joe Barr
Oil City
Doc Long
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Center Street
Pittsburgh
Steel City
Franklin - Oil City
Edward Kinley
Columbus
United States Navy
Navy News
Stancliff Volunteer Hose Company
Waterford
Western Pennsylvania
K. J. Neff
Station Road
Erie
Perry Bennett
Maple Avenue
le Boeuf
Washington Trail Council
Boy Scouts of Americ
Paul Dyne
Harry Schiemer
Fred Wilson
Ed Saloum
George Hagger
Lawrence Anderson
Edward Pass
Raymond Amy
Thomas Pierotti
Dallas Smiley
Hershey
What Is The Law A. Involuntary manslaughter defined
A person convicted of involuntary manslaughter arising from an unlawful act or the unlawful execution of a lawful act is guilty of a misdemeanor. The Legislature prescribes a fine up to two thousand dollars or imprisonment up to five years, or both.
Rail tour sellout tightens after week’s run
A railroad tour sold out the week it was offered with 14 people awaiting seats and efforts to add four more, likely in Minnesota. Also visible is a Republican rift in Erie as Atty. John English plans a luncheon at the Erie Club next Thursday to introduce Meadville’s Frank Hilton, the sole other candidate against Rep. James Weaver in the primary for Congress.
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Erie
John English
GOP
Erie Club
Frank Hilton
Meadville
Hilton
Rep
James Weaver
Congress
Erie County Considers $5500 Lot Sale for Courthouse Parking
Erie County commissioners call a $5 500 offer from real estate agent Don Aitken for a 41 by 185 foot parcel to be reasonable The site includes a two story brick dwelling that would be razed and is eyed to create courthouse parking with the Erie Parking Authority potentially operating a metered municipal lot A complication is a rear job at the courthouse that may bar some officials from losing their news free spaces Buy in Corry.
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Don Aitken
Aitken
Erie Parking Authority
Women at lunch session in Dublin discussed roles
A sponsored Federational session held in April at the Ballor Hotel in Pennsylva yielded dialogue on women’s importance and societal roles. Mrs Be of Prussia moderated as attendees from Prussia and Dublin participated in the luncheon event.
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Ballror
Be of
Prussia
Dublin
Fragmentary Names From A Local Notice
Readable fragments list several individuals such as Mrs. J Church and Maryh Sheehe along with mentions of a person named Paul Lin and Miss Hat in a brief, unclear local notice.
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Maryh
Paul Lin
Hat Memlit
Bret
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