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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1961

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Defense Dept to Close 52 Military Installations

The Defense Department announced today the closing or curtailment of activities at 2 U.S. bases as part of a White House plan to eliminate obsolete or surplus installations among 6,700. Estimated annual savings could reach 220 million dollars over time, with about 15,000 U.S. personnel affected and 19,000 overseas. McNamara said relocations would be pursued where possible and that the program would unfold over 12 to months, avoiding sudden impact. Details on the 21 bases to be shut or reduced overseas were not released.

Washington Defense Department United States Roberts McNamara White House

CAHS Adds Journalism and Two College Prep Courses

CAHS announces three new programs for next year. A journalism course for juniors and seniors will be offered with William Miller teaching newswriting in conjunction with The Beaver paper. Two additional semester courses Gregg Notehand and typing target seniors in college prep, taught by Helen Rowe and Miller respectively.

Lorry Arent High Guaress Fequily Juni Roger Hoover William Miller the Beaver Hoover Gregg Helen Rowe Miller Miny 4 Collegiat

Dooley Named Honorary Chair of St Louis Crusade

Mrs. Thiin a A Dooley Sr named honorary chairman of the 100 St Louis Cheer Crusade. She is the mother of famed jungle doctor Thomas Dooley who died recently of cancer.

Crusade ST Louis, Md

Curry swimmers seek funds for state YMCA meet

About 17 Curry swimmers and divers qualified for the Pennsylvania State YMCA Championships to be held at Gettysburg College April 4 and 5. A pancake supper May raise money for transportation lodging and meals as parents and swimmers plan to attend and support the team.

Curry Pennsylvania YMCA Gettysburg College Apeloth Gerald Lane Gettysburg Will Cory

Diamond Dealer Victim of Midtown Robbery

In New York City a diamond merchant was bound and robbed of four manila envelopes containing about 100 uncut diamonds after a thief in a white mask demanded diamonds in the 10th floor suite. The event left the dealer shaken but unharmed as the suspect fled with loot estimated at 900000 dollars.

New York Gumnan David Amsel

Quads Born to Local Family in Holyoke Hospital

In Holyoke Massachusetts four newborn quads arrived to a couple with ten children. Mother Mary Peyre 25 and father Raymond Fey 38 celebrated the premature but healthy birth in Providence Hospital. The quads were listed as two girls and two boys weighing a total small initial weight and to remain in incubators until reaching five pounds. The couple expressed disbelief and joy as doctors projected normal growth with planned feeds.

Holyoke Mass Aleady Providence Hospital Mary Feyre Raymond J. Fey Msmnaner Donald Giroux Birh Mari Sister of Providence

Sparta School iBudget Up 10000 In 61

Sparta merged school board opens first reading of the 1961 82 budget at 200080 about ten thousand above last year’s 191000. Tax levies to be set later with potential small tax hike to balance the budget plus the possibility of staff vacancies next term.

SPAH Roland Putnam Mary Lee Mublek Buffalo

Hot Food Tip Burns Two Spartansburg Girls

Two four year old sisters, Candy Morris and Robi Morris, were hurt when a pan of hot food toppled from a stove at their aunt’s North Center Street home yesterday afternoon. Robi Morris, in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital, suffered burns to the left ear, thigh, chest, and neck. Candy Morris received first degree burns to the scalp and neck and was later moved to Hospital Ward for treatment.

North Center Street Corry Memorial Hospital Robi Moris Wid Rousert Morris Spartansbilrg Candy Hitler Yeasserl William Bates North Ceter Street

Two Men And Girl Die In Cleveland Fire

An East Side apartment fire early today killed two men and a girl and injured nine others. A 10-year-old girl, Toyce Carr, was recovered from the three story brick building. A 58 year old man, William Merryweather, leaped to his death from a second floor. Linda Carr, a child, was reported missing but later found in danger as flames trapped residents on the third floor. The Red Cross aided in sheltering those displaced while Fire Chief Bernard Mulcarty ordered a thorough search after the flames were subdued.

Cleveland Thomas Mooney William Merryweather Red Cross Jack Metcalfe Relave Fie Bernard Mulcatley Sdene Polyclinic Hospital Lakeside Hospital Mooney Linda Carr Rosecarr Linda Warren Linde

DC Residents Gain Votes For President Under Home Rule Debate

Washington reports federal actions touch District of Columbia home rule as residents gain the right to vote for the President. Officials comment on constitutional changes and Arm of government implications while national leaders weigh broader voting rights and home rule moves.

Washington Hedministrattion District of Columbia New Hamp Shire Kansas BC States Hela Congress Sen Thruston B. Morton Kentucky United States Jon M. Bailey

Centennial Gels Location For Offices

Centennial plans to open an office April 10 in the former Cherry Hardware Store donated by Citizens National Bank with Corry Jamestans furnishing equipment. The office will run until after the week-long July centennial, serving as the nerve center for events led by Kirk Sawyer. Ribbon cutting is expected to mark the opening.

Anenewaquarters Centen Tre Cherry Hardware Citizens National Bank Corry Jamestans Kirk Sawyer

Pope John XXIII Kisses Feet Of Students

The pope washed and kissed the feet of students on Holy Thursday in a restored ancient ceremony recalling Christ’s Last Supper. It marked the third time Pope John performed this humble act.

John

Fate of Joseph A Peel in Pierce case before Judge Smith

July weighs case as jury hears if Joseph A Peel acted as an accessory before the crimes against Judge C and Chilingworth and his wife Marjorie. The court seeks a fair, dispassionate verdict on charges tied to the double murder.

Fort Pierce Joseph A. Peel

UN Disarmament Debate Averted In General Assembly

U S forces build up in Laos while a UN disarmament debate is postponed through private talks. Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyka and Secretary Stevenson agree to continue negotiations on the makeup of the disarmament committee and timetable. The General Assembly targets July 21 for progress as measures resume in Geneva.

Soviet Union Seston General Assembly Assembly Unil Andrei Halle Kemedy Stevenson

Determined To Use Force To Stall Soviets In Laos

Washington reports the United States will press military buildup in Southeast Asia without a Soviet cease fire in Laos. Secretary of State Rusk signaled to SEATO allies that the Kennedy administration is prepared to use force if needed to prevent a Communist take over. Some officials see a real chance Khrushchev will accept a cease fire and push talks for a permanent Laotian settlement.

Washington Laos United States Southeast Asia Dean Ruski U.S. Alles Southeast Asia Treaty Organization Kenedy Khrushchev

U S Official Faces Court Over Concealed Information

In Crawford County the question is whether a U S Department official must disclose guarded facts to county officials. Judge Herbert A Mook weighs contempt risk as federal attorney Mengel argues disclosure is forbidden by law. A missing person case and social security angle anchor the dispute with potential Erie hearings in late May.

Meadville Rome Crawford City Federa Herber Craford U. S Department of Health, Education Nit Hovine Ferguson Savial le- Wily Mengel Pergisom Social Security Administration U.S. Attorney’s Office Pittsburgh Mook Menger U. S. District Court Erie U. S. Attorney's Office

Sequel to The Horn Blows at Midnight Sparks Alarm

A 5 AM wiring glitch on Centier Street caused a railway express horn to repeatedly sound. Patrolman James Keppel arrived to calm the scene as repairs were attempted. A humorous note on a 20 year old Jack Benny flop referenced in the incident.

Worning Jack Benny Raitrondevbsstan Ceétiter Street James Keppel Sigrmal Lund

Swindle by False State Official Targets Welfare Recipients

In SIDDLEBORO police uncover a welfare scam where a man posing as a state official visited homes with welfare checks. After questioning residents he claimed to trace the checks and promised to act, receiving hospitality for up to three days during his pretend investigation.

Siddleboro Jis Asone

Ex-Collegians Sentenced in Series of Burglaries

Five men linked to burglaries in Clarion County and surrounding areas were sentenced by Judge Lloyd P Weaver. Donald Bell of Oakmont received six to five months in the workhouse. Edward P Cravener and George J Denardo of Kittanning drew 16 month terms with fines and costs. Fred E Smith and Richard B McGrady of Worthington received three month jail terms and $100 fines. Bell Cravener and Denardo face further burg- lary sentencing in Jefferson and Venango Counties. The case involved the Ray L Way clothing store burglary in Oil City and notable restitution for stolen merchandise.

Watt Jon State College Clarion County Lloyd P Weaver Allegheny County Donald Bell Oakmont Pittsburgh Edward P Cravener George J. Denardé Kittanting Fred E. Smith Richard B. McGrady Worthington Claire County Jait Smith McGrady Bell Gravener Denardo Jefferson Verungo Merle E. Wiser Verango County Ray L. Way Oil City

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