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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1963
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet lists assorted terms and numbers including supply references and wardrobe items. The readable fragments mention Columbus ionographs, erigidaire tors, stock lots, and wardrobe entries with numeric tokens. No coherent event or person identified.
Fragmented OCR listing auction sale details and real estate offerings. Mentions 2 bedroom units, 300-foot site, insurance broker, and breeders with cattle and shelters. Names J R Buell, Fatt, DODD, and Mri chret appear among scattered lines with vehicle and location hints.
A California pilot and a Brooklyn coed endured seven weeks in subzero Canada after a Feb 4 plane crash. Helen Klaben, 21, and Ralph Flores, 42, survived on melted snow, lost 40 pounds each, and credited faith and prayer. Klaben spoke of growth and responsibility as Flores, a Mormon lay preacher, guided her toward repentance and purpose.
Rumors of a one day walkout by Eris County State Highway Department workers failed to materialize as four or five men took a day off but all returned to work. County highway superintendent Joseph Rohrer stated operations were normal despite the nationwide 10 percent cutback call. Timer Wick, Local 743 chief steward, denied any official word confirming a walkout.
In Corry area schools hundreds of boys and scores of girls from fifth grade to twelfth participate in seven sports and clubs. Any boy may join, varsity or junior varsity, with recreational options for non varsity players. Girls may join two after school clubs. The program outlines nine varsity games, eight junior varsity games and four ninth grade tilts, with four coaches overseeing 75 to 80 boys annually. A seventh and eighth grade recreation league runs seven weeks, with two high school coaches and games at Loveland Field. Basketball mirrors this broad participation with extensive varsity play. Continued on Page Two.
Pittsburgh AP Francis Gegac aged 14 was electrocuted while retrieving his kite at a Duquesne Light Co Elwyn substation in Whitehall. He climbed an overhead structure and a gale blown fence allowed access. The morgue confirmed the fatal contact with a 23,000 volt line.
Washington reports the United States and the Soviet Union resume exploratory Berlin talks. A planned session between Soviet Ambassador Dobrynin and Secretary of State Rusk aims to judge feasibility for serious East West negotiations on Berlin. Officials caution against guessing outcomes while noting possible topics include UN banner in West Berlin and a non aggression pact.
Seoul reports that South Korea's military regime rejected a U S statement that prolonged rule could threaten stable government. A government spokesman said the Korean people would independently judge the reality of extending military rule. Gen Chung Hee Park seeks a plebiscite to extend rule four years after promising elections and civilian government later.
The Pennsylvania Labor and Industry Department reports a rise in the state cost of living index in the last quarter of 1962, marking a 0.2 point increase from the prior period and placing the index 64 percent above the 1957-59 base.
Dr. Carlos Marquez Sterling, a Havana University law teacher who knew Fidel Castro as a boy, seeks a united front of all Cubans to overthrow the regime. He says five groups cannot prevail and that unity under one leader and program is essential, with support within Cuba and exile circles. He claims no personal political ambition beyond freedom for Cuba.
Washington AP reports Pentagon chief Arthur Sylvester angrily rejects claims of a government news blackout. He tells a House subcommittee that though a government newsman, he does not abandon journalistic principles, while defending an order to report officials contacts with reporters. The hearing also targets how information policies shape public understanding during nuclear tensions.
Washington AP report details a confidential USIA survey of 500 elites in Manila Tokyo Saigon Rangoon Bangkok and Singapore. 42 percent expect military action or subversion from Communist China in the 1960s. 33 percent say US pressure is too high and 19 percent blame communism.
Altoona AP The Pennsylvania Railroad recalls 735 men to return to work at its Altoona repair shop. The company plans to rehire them within ten months while maintaining current service levels to halt years of decline. John L. Parks, shop manager, said the crew will perform continuous height cuts and major repairs.
Freshman Rep Wilmot Fleming sponsored a bill allowing school districts and municipalities to form two year colleges with local funding and voter approval. The plan, backed by Governor Scranton, seeks a statewide system while the administration drafts its own program. Legislative action included ratification efforts on a poll tax amendment and a measure barring arbiters for a fee. A mental health amendment proposal also surfaced to create a separate department within the state government.
Corry City Council discussed whether church parsonages attached to buildings are tax exempt. While some officials claim two adjoining parsonages remain untaxed, Assessor William Miller says since 1954 all church parsonages have been assessed. Parking lots owned by churches may be exempt, but commercial properties on Center street faced appeals. The Board of Tax Revisions postponed a decision to study the issue further.
A proposed Senate bill would let dairy dealers match store prices for home delivered milk rather than charging at least a cent a quart more. Three Republicans introduced the measure yesterday, seeking pricing parity for home delivery with retail milk prices.
Harrisburg AP The Revenue Department extended the March 31 deadline for automobile license applications. Revenue Secretary Theodore By Smith said about 1.3 million renewal forms remain. He cited processing limits and a nonmodernized Bureau of Motor Vehicles as reasons for the delay.
In Mexico City AP reports a former president who fled Havana criticizes Castro. He says Castro is fast though appearing shaky and in good health after arrival from Havana. He notes broad resentment among exiled people and predicts ongoing tension as many plan to seek asylum and reunite with family.
State fire danger rises as dry winds and low humidity spark widespread wildfires. Goong Pordsby Comridson reports seven major fires have damaged forests since March 2134, prompting warnings and precautionary measures statewide.
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