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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1963
Page
1
A fragmented notice describes a property scenario near East and French Bath with a two bedroom layout, a one bath, a tile storm area, a store and rental components. It lists a barn, outbuildings, a to be sold at a specified location in Marlon, with an agent appointed to take action and oversee the office.
A Senate closed hearing on the TFX warplane contract drew tears from Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara as he faced questions about integrity. A Senate source said he sobbed while defending his honesty and addressing his son’s plea for a proven honest father. The session, held behind closed doors, sparked debate over self-interest in defense awarding.
Ernest Arthur Boxmann, 53, German-born New York impresario accused of shooting opera singer Frances McCann in a Rome hotel, and wounding himself, died of bronchial pneumonia at Santa Maria della Pietra hospital. McCann, a mother of four from West Berlin, was set to quit her career to devote time to family. Police found love letters indicating devotion. Boxmann had managed her affairs and killed her before shooting himself. In U.S. news, HEW approved a $71,000 grant to Charleroi Monessen Hospital for x ray department alterations.
DEGGENDORF Germany AP Benedictine Monk Matthaeus Blenk was jailed three years two months for attempting to electrocute his destined successor Brother Gallus at Niederaltaich Monastery. Georg Steinbauer, a 47 year old electrician, received the same term as an accomplice after a three day trial. Blenk had faced dismissal over irregularities and had sold monastery appliances to fund a car. He had written anonymous letters allegedly signed by the Communist Party threatening to burn the medieval monastery. The plan used an electric incubator to deliver a fatal current but was aborted when Blenk switched off the charge before Brother Gallus opened the door.
A boiler blast tore through J C Penney in downtown San Jose causing three deaths and 71 injuries. Police questioned 27 year old Ricardo Mello, a laid off boiler maintainer, amid reports of a pre blast boiler trouble call.
Mrs Florence Spusta of Erie died Friday at Hamot Hospital from injuries in a head on collision just west of Warren. She was a passenger in a car driven by her husband John Spusta. they collided March 11 with Norris Baxter Sr of Warren. Baxter and Spusta were not seriously injured.
Washington AP Press Secretary Pierre Salinger denied reports that the Kennedy administration manipulated news. He told a Woman's National Press Club luncheon editors determine what readers hear and urged a study of whether editors are managing news in the public interest.
A general alarm blaze last night tore through the long dress factory in Middletown Dauphin County destroying the plant and damaging seven other nearby buildings as firefighters fought the flames through the night.
Seoul AP report notes a decade of U S aid to South Korea with 20 617 dead and 103 284 wounded and financial aid totaling about 93 billion dollars as experts question the stability democracy and anti communist effort amid a fractured civilian military government and ongoing Korean conflict
In Washington, Brazil moved to allow a pro Castro congress in Sao Paulo while the United States paused on more financial aid. A White House statement hinted at about 800 million in U S credit, but no firm decision. Officials stressed Brazil’s right to peaceful assembly and noted contentious plans surrounding Fidel Castro’s ally.
Shrewsbury New Jersey report that the Friendly Sons of Molly Pitcher seek permission to borrow Molly Pitcher’s remains from Carlisle Pennsylvania for the New Jersey tercentenary. They propose temporarily moving the body to Freehold for the celebration then returning it, while factions press for immediate action.
In Houston a car snagged a cable between construction equipment, tearing off the top and killing R V Holloway 42 his wife Melba 21 and their children Michael 1 month Tame G Panola 4 in critical condition with head injuries Another daughter Panola 4 was injured The accident investigator G Wright said the bulldozer dumbing machine with the gable left 11 feet between the two pieces of machinery The driver apparently steered between the machines before the crash
President Kennedy warned at a Chicago civic luncheon that unemployment could hit 7 percent even without a recession unless growth accelerates. He urged passage of a three year tax cut of 103 billion dollars as the first step to expand job creation amid postwar demographic shifts and labor-saving changes. He stressed jobs as the No 1 domestic concern and urged faster growth to meet demand, while projecting future air travel advances and a more just, peaceful world for children.
Bali Governor Analt Agung Sutedja says the Aming Volcano disaster has 1,264 dead with expected rise as many remain missing. About 75,000 farmers lose everything. 5,000 isolated, with 65,000 more possibly homeless. Helicopters sought from East Java to airlift survivors. ash and lava devastate Bekasih and surrounding villages.
Erie County commissioners vowed to push Erie onto the federal list of experimental counties for the food stamp program. The plan replaces surplus food distribution with stamps redeemable for groceries, offering lower county costs and reducing embarrassment for those in line. Albert Wicks urged stronger local action while Commissioner Proctor noted the federal test is still under way and all Pennsylvania counties with higher unemployment seek inclusion.
Mrs Court May D Marvin, mother of actor Lee Marvin, died yesterday at Benedictine Hospital from a heart condition. A former beauty and fashion editor for New York City newspapers and magazines, she was a noted figure in fashion journalism.
Johnny Mathis was knocked out for three minutes in a one punch fight with Charles Walsh, a downtown casino card dealer. Walsh says he struck Mathis after the singer insulted his wife and used abusive language. Mathis was replaced by Sarah Vaughan for the remainder of the Riviera engagement.
Harry Ocwemer of 581 Wayne Street, a 20 year Scout movement veteran, was elected district commissioner of the Le Boeuf District in the Washington Trail Council. He holds the Silver Beaver award, is an Eagle Scout, and has served as scoutmaster and explorer advisor. Also elected were George Dernar and Kesmeth Shaffer to posts in the Warlet.
Residents of Stowe Township staged a traffic blocking protest along Route 5. Demonstrators tarcled near the township police station for about one hour, saying the Highways Department was notified two weeks earlier.
Oxford defeats Cambridge in a tight five point win in the inter university contest. American player Duncan Lowiur starred as Oxford rallied in the 10th round to seize the match. Cambridge struggled but kept within reach until the final moments.
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