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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1960
Page
1
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Corry faces population decline per the 1960 census, with activists launching a program at Corry Area High School to raise public awareness. The effort, one of 12 sites nationwide, seeks stronger civic engagement and ties to revitalization efforts led by the Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation as it attracts new plants, including a plastics facility.
The Corry Evening Journal reports a cancer awareness drive by the American Cancer Society with a Friday delivery of special packets to homes. The local Crusade aims for 2500 dollars as Corry’s share in a nationwide effort to combat cancer and promote early detection through home checks and doctor examinations. Roy Reed chairs the Crusade, urging periodic self checks for lumps, changes in bowel or urinary habits, persistent cough, sore areas, weight loss, and other warning signs to improve outcomes amid ongoing research.
At the Bach home in Topeka, Bach, 75, reportedly told neighbors his wife was ill. Four visitors found Bessie Bach, 70, gasping. as they assisted, Bach collapsed and died. Returning to Mrs Bach, she was found dead too. Authorities attribute both deaths to heart attacks.
Washington reports show Republicans discussing William P. Rogers as a potential second on the GOP ticket with Richard M. Nixon. Rogers, 46, a New Yorker and civil rights advocate, is viewed as experienced and vigorous by Nixon advisers.
Corry state police report a no-car crash at Route 1 and 67 west of Columbus. Theodore J. Mowers 25 of Stirling Creek, driving City Cab taxi, struck C E Fawley 61 in a rear collision. Both cars were westbound and stopped for a signal before entering Route 6. No injuries. damage estimated at about 178 dollars. Police say potential charges may be filed as results are reviewed.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev braved an enthusiastic rally as crowds surged past police during a stop at a Marseille school yard. He faced shouts and red flags, was rescued by police, and avoided handshakes while the crowd pressed in. Earlier tours showed mixed impressions of French industry versus people.
Officers cited two drivers after a late night car tag event in Ponceville. Patricia A. Rensma of Youngsville faced reckless driving charges for weaving through Concord Street lanes and slippery streets. Kenneth Loveland of Corry received reckless driving and stop sign violations on East Pleasant Street near Concert Street. The incident was reported to Alderman George Gordon.
State police deepen inquiry into the fatal shooting of Lester Grover 28 and Daniel Grover 19 whose frozen bodies were found on York County farmland near Thomasville Pa The two brothers had been missing since Thursday and were found by neighbors Prosecutor Dr Thomas M Hart says Lester was shot in the back and Daniel in the forehead A 22 caliber rifle was found near Daniel and another missing from Jonas Grover's barn Police say fratricide is suspected but the motive remains unknown as the investigation continues
Western powers proposed a broad International Disarmament Organization at a ten nation conference. Cavaletti listed ten basic functions including budget surveillance, satellite and missile launch control, verification of force levels, and a global weapons- and space-monitoring system. Soviet delegate Zorin urged initial focus on general disarmament, with control provisions later. The session yielded no progress amid a relaxed mood after two weeks.
Leonard Unger reports from Harrisburg on the Democratic state convention delegates who signed pledges to back the top vote getter, while no presidential candidate is on the April 26 ballot. The situation, described as unprecedented since 1928, leaves pledges meaningless and questions how delegates would vote if a candidate isn’t listed.
Beaver pelt sales show strength with a top price of $25 as Elmer Simpson reports 115 beaver pelts weighed and licensed. Bad weather and heavy snowfall reduced traps, yet buyer interest pushed pelts about five percent higher. one pelt reportedly sold for more than the cited price to Ted Janosik of Waterford. Police warn dog owners of a $100 fine for killing deer amid several deer felled by dogs.
Leonard A Unger, longtime Associated Press political writer and Harrisburg Bureau chief, died of a heart attack at Camp Hill home. His body lay in state at Chuikowsie Funeral Home through Wednesday with a Requiem Mass planned at St George's Church. He joined AP in 1943, became Harrisburg chief in 1959, and his byline appeared less than 24 hours before death. He is survived by his wife Florence, daughter Susan, son Mark, parents, a sister Eleanor and brother Anthony. Governor Lawrence and officials mourn his passing.
Washington AP report of the Senate Labor Management Committee findings from 1959 alleging a crime syndicate shaping the U S economy. The panel urges creation of a federal police intelligence agency to crush the scheme, while Republicans oppose for feared abuses. James R Hoffa named as an ally of mobsters.
Four minor earthquakes rattled New Zealand's two main islands with no major damage reported. Windows and crockery shattered in Christchurch.
Area residents anticipate spring after a long winter with temperatures around 54 highs and 28 lows. Rainy spells and melting snow raise concerns of runoff and possible flooding, while farmers prepare equipment for spring planting and sap collection slows as budding begins.
At 12 52 p m Saturday Roger Peebles 24 of Titusville drove a truck and Mary H Eddy 26 of Titusville operated a car on a narrow snow flanked section of Route 89 a mile north of Titusville. They met in the center and each swerved to avoid the other causing about 300 dollars damage to the truck and 250 dollars to the car.
A Union City man, AVSEMALIV Libis soyn pUrns, was bound over to Crawford County court after a Saturday hearing on drunk driving charges. The session, held in Alderman Mug Tarnaghan’s office and led by Alderman Donald W. Ladner, followed his January arrest when Burns posted a $900 bail after entering an innocent plea.
Greenville Pa. Robert Hunter 27 died in Greenville Hospital from head injuries after a single vehicle crash on Route 54 near Greenville yesterday. He was the lone occupant, the car left the road and struck a ditch following a failing to take a curve.
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