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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1963
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references April events, anniversaries, and a museum site phase. Mentions include state offices in Pennsylvania, a secretary, and a briggage project. notes on dates, numbers, and local events with unclear context. The readable items hint at planned ceremonies, demolitions, and commemorations within Town County.
Congressman James D. Weaver visited Corry to discuss federal urban renewal funds for Fourth Ward blocks and the city sewer plan. He urged continued filing for federal aid and offered to assist, also noting deplorable conditions at Spartanshire’s post office and seeking expedited action on a new building.
Pedro de Freitas Branco a former director of the Portuguese Symphonic Orchestra died yesterday at age 67 in Lisbon. The renowned conductor led major symphonic ensembles and was a prominent figure in Portuguese music.
The Erie County School Board will urge the state to keep the 12 district layout, resisting a move to merge into six under Act 561. Meeting at the courthouse, the board prepared a resolution for Harrisburg lawmakers and noted Bill 179 could permit deviations from the 4,000 pupil minimum.
A mother and her five children were overcome by carbon monoxide fumes early today in an APT-2 home. Father Robert Hardet, 39, woke first, called police, and the family was rescued by officers and treated at City Hospital, all later released.
Gov Scranton outlined the budget picture at a briefing, noting more than 100 million in new revenues may be needed to maintain the status quo. He suggested possible increases in sales and excise taxes, saying the base 4 percent sales tax might rise to 6 percent if figures warrant. Legislative leaders planned further talks as they review the plan.
RexUSVinin-Lewis Brown, 37, of Titusville, on parole for 1955 Prody death, pleads innocent to assault with intent to ravish before Alderman N Allen Love. A local mother alleges Brown molested her 8 year old child on March 22 and other times since 1962. Brown had pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Prody beating and stabbing death about eight years ago, receiving 4 to 10 years. After arraignment, he was held without bail in Meadville. The 8 year old child will be examined by a doctor today.
Mary Ferguson details a seven day fasting experiment in a hotel room to drop weight for a new dress. She reports losing twelve pounds to 292 pounds, aiming for 128, with daily updates on hunger and a supportive husband. The piece notes the initial hunger pangs and the hardest 72 hours, ending mid story as the page continues.
A presidential committee chaired by Lucius Clay urges trimming Kennedy era foreign aid by about 1 billion dollars. The report finds the 1959 program overweight by roughly 500 million and recommends reductions, reassessment of procedures, and possible new projects, with final figures to Congress still under debate.
Davey Moore an American featherweight champion for nearly four years died in Los Angeles after injuries from last Thursday’s bout with Sugar Ramos. He collapsed into a coma and never recovered. Ramos offered condolences to Moore’s wife Geraldine, who kept vigil most of the time. Moore, 29, won the title from Hogan Bassey in Lagos in 1956 and defended it until this fight. The match ended when Moore was knocked out in the 10th round. Moore’s death followed warnings about boxing’s dangers and comments from Pope John XXIII and California Governor Edmund G Brown.
Richard Rhoades, seven, of Spar tansburg, fell from a tractor into a power takeoff pulley. His right leg was amputated at Curry Memorial Hospital after surgery. Neighbor Ralph Davis rushed him to care. He is recovering at home, missing his mobility and asking for his dog.
Harrisburg AP Democrats study Gov Scranton plan for a state Education Board as Senate hearings begin in the Senate minority emicus room while Republicans ignore the session. The bill passed the Senate and may go to the House floor Tuesday amid joint hearings on reorganization proposals and Education Board plans. House Republicans will also work on miners and a mental health department amendment to address concerns.
The United States agreed to lend Brazil 398.5 million dollars to bolster its economy. The Brazilian Embassy announced the terms, with 84 million to be disbursed immediately, as Francisco San Tiago Dantas and David Bell prepared to brief President Kennedy on Brazil’s three year recovery plan.
Three networks will carry programs taped in Paris via the Relay 1 satellite for the first time. The broadcasts will be shown during the networks' newscasts tonight at 1 PM EST.
Manuel Urrutia Lico Fidel Castro's first provisional president left by plane for asylum in Mexico. Aboard were 25 other Cubans who had sought asylum at the Mexican Embassy.
At 11 o clock this morning in the Erie County courthouse county GOP chairman Nell Coughlin summoned all elected Republican officials to a 25 minute session. Reporters were not admitted by Coughlin who led a meeting that contained talks of a united front in county races and a push to coordinate actions through the county GOP organization. Attending officials included Byron Clapper George Wilson Carl Proctor Fred Lamberton Robert Dailey Sarah McQuitty and Mere Wood. The session aimed to reduce candidate split ahead of the primary while four races including treasurer and commissioner drew attention. The story continues on page three.
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