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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1961
Page
3
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Four drivers were cited for reckless driving during a busy weekend of car activity. John J. Koelk of Columbus sped from a curb on West South Street and was ticketed after a police chase with Alderman M. S. Cobbett. Fred G. Hultbere of Youngsville turned from South Center onto West Main despite a no turn sign, with the offense filed with Cobbett. Bonnie Jean Anderson of Corry and Milo Maker of Spartansburg received reckless driving citations after a drag race on Center Street, halted near the Elka Club. the information was filed with Cobbett.
AMBOTL Wi-Ranay Lee, two, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lee of Lakewood, is in satisfactory condition at Jamestown General Hospital with second degree burns over a large part of his body. Lakewood Fire Department responded after a morning fire alarm at the See home. Fire officials say a cigarette lighter may have ignited his clothing. 34 volunteer firefighters attended, no house damage reported.
More than 50,000 gathered in the church and square to cheer the 79 year old pope carried on a portable throne. He blessed 180 palm branches and handed them to 18 cardinals and other church officials as Holy Week began in Catholic Poland, where the church faced clashes with Communist rulers. Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski warned Catholics that forces hunt down God and erase faith in daily life.
SEATO members gather amid Laos crisis as Pathst Lao rebels press advances against the royal government. Rusk warns the United States will not flinch from action if Moscow blocks a ceasefire, signaling firm regional resolve.
President Kennedy must rely on former colleagues to salvage his New Frontiers program as the House balks, with a 210 to 203 vote approving a Republican alternative on the minimum wage. Lyndon Johnson campaigns for party unity to rally senators and households behind the President.
Andrew M. Bradley, state secretary of property and supplies, said over the weekend Pennsylvania has ordered 12 freight carloads of chicken and 14 carloads of lamb for school cafeterias through the surplus food distribution program.
The piece traces the ancient abacus origins in China and spread through civilizations from Rome to medieval England, noting the first mechanical calculator by Blaise Pascal in 1642 and the leap to today’s electronic computers. It highlights a focus on efficient service and economy.
AP correspondent Roy Essoyan outlines the Laos scenario for American intervention. He cites rugged terrain favoring guerrilla warfare, the risk of quashing but not ending resistance, and the likelihood of a protracted conflict. He notes Laos’s geography and demographics complicate any quick victory.
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In Meadville Fernando Rosa, 42, lost control of his car, plowing through a park area and wrecking a hydrant and a vehicle. Detectives questioned Rosa, who admitted driving, as the driver charged with reckless driving and leaving the scene. About 10,000 gallons of Vikter rushed into the crash area, with a crushed radiator and underbody damage noted.
A Cleveland outfielder Tito Francona hit a batting practice ball that led to the discovery of Frederick Victor Burden, 50, of Toronto, shot in a Tucson water trench. Burden was wanted for the slaying of James C. Cole, 43, former Arizona State featherweight boxing champion. Police say the wound was from a 22 caliber revolver. Burden’s estranged wife Codo, 45, was shot five times.
Soviet position remains firm as Gromyko signals possible acceptance of British proposals if Pravda reports that, while Kennedy backs Laos neutrality. Kennedy met De Gaulle after Florida trip, signaling unity with Macmillan ahead of Bangkok talks. Rusk warned the U S will take positive action in Laos if the Soviets reject a ceasefire, signaling firm Western resolve.
US and allies prepare for possible action to save Laos from Communist conquest as Kennedy, Macmillan push for peaceful settlement. Moscow silence prompts urgent SEATO and UN diplomacy with Gromyko, while military moves in Southeast Asia signal heightened tension ahead of Key West talks.
A British plan for a ceasefire and international control was formally submitted to the Soviet Foreign Office on Thursday. It calls for a ceasefire supervised by an international commission of India, Canada, and Poland, followed by an international conference with Western powers, the Soviet Union, and Red China to unify and neutralize Lithuania.
Kinney hit 526 and Lindberg II scored 481 leading about 20 archers in the first outdoor trophy shoot at Corry Archery Club on Spring Street. Winners in the senior division included Kurt Lindberg Sr. 507, Kirk Sawyer 506, Ralph Bailey 505. Juniors Chris Hunt Stauffer 456, Tom Sawyer 453, Fred Casler 462 among top four. juniors shot on the senior range until their range opens in about two weeks.
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