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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1963
Page
1
A fragmented OCR item lists sale contents including farm machinery, tools, and household goods. Items mentioned include a John Deere tractor, plows, Case equipment, a trailer, a coldspot freezer, corn, and various hardware. The sale is scheduled for Saturday at Tryon auction.
President Kennedy and King Hassan I of Morocco walked from the White House to Blair House on a sunny day. The informal stroll drew startled newsmen and photographers, blocked Pennsylvania Avenue, and created a traffic jam as police redirected vehicles and spectators, ending with a lighthearted remark from Kennedy.
An explosion leveled Supreme Cleaners in Tucson destroying a large cleaning establishment. Six people were killed and more than 50 injured, including co owner Harris Salanic trapped under debris for over an hour. Cause undetermined. notes intact. Most deaths occurred in the basement. Eight of the injured were hospitalized.
The ABC newspaper charges Gen. Lucius D. Clay with pushing an inverted foreign aid policy under Kennedy, accusing him of cutting aid to nations already aided. Spain seeks renewal of a defense pact with the United States, allowing U.S. bases in exchange for aid. Belgium allocates 40,000 to jeweler tax-evasion sting. officials say up to 80 percent of jewelry sales go unreported.
Harrisburg AP reports Pennsylvania motorists must display 1063 license stickers by April 30 after a one month extension by the State Revenue Department. Revenue Secretary Theodore B. Smith said the extra time was needed due to workload and office hours were extended to speed renewal processing as over 44 million renewal applications have been sent out.
Paul J. Tierney, born in Northumberland Pennsylvania and a former FBI agent, starts a six year term on the Interstate Commerce Commission after being sworn in yesterday. He succeeds Donald P. McPherson Jr. of Gettysburg Pennsylvania, a former Republican state senator.
SAN DIEGO Calif RP Marine Corps Sgt Carlton L Slay convicted of 14 counts of mistreating recruits received three years confinement at hard labor demotion to private forfeiture of all pay and allowances and a bad conduct discharge Slay 33 cried and said he would serve as a Marine again despite never seeing combat Fifteen recruits testified for both sides with all but one willing to follow him into battle The sentence awaits review by depot commander and higher authorities
Actor Chuck Connors announced that he will marry Kamala Devi, an actress with Indian English parentage, on April 10. Devi is noted for her work in cinema and stage, and the couple confirmed the engagement in a brief statement.
Absent yesterday was Elizabeth Person. Seated in gowns with Induc tees were Elaine Winans and Cindy Witmer of Sparta. Merged Schools National Honor Society members conducted the ceremonies, Journal Photographer note.
Unrest in Rio de Janeiro escalates as pro Cuba pressure groups clash with anti Red state authorities. President Goulart orders federal troops to occupy federal buildings while Gov Carlos Lacerda denounces the conference as subversive. Strikes and protests threaten public services and safety.
OLEAN N Y A factory president Charles B Nolan head of Fibre Farming Corp was charged with first degree grand larceny in Cattaraugus County for allegedly borrowing 59726 from Exchange National Bank using 103744 in accounts receivable as collateral The indictment claimed the receivables were invalid and an employe vowed to report for work until doors close.
Rosamond du Jardin, 60, prolific novelist and author of many teen books, died yesterday. A native of Fairland, Illinois, she wrote Someone to Count On published last fall.
Erie County Democratic Chairman Peter Schau calls for an official probe into alleged irregular registration practices involving GOP Commissioner Carl Proctor and a Corry case. Schau claims unauthorized attempts to register and switch parties occurred at non public sites, with county officials present. Proctor and other electeds deny wrongdoing, while the issue sparks questions about adherence to the Permanent Registration Act and proper notice.
County Voter Registrar Alexander Mclvor announces the April 1 deadline for registration and party or address changes. Those not meeting the deadline cannot vote in the May 21 primary, though moves or address changes before May 21 may affect district voting. Absentee voting remains available for armed forces, hospitalized or away voters.
U S and Cuban officials signaled restraint after the Cuban Mig strikes on the Floridian cargo ship, with Havana saying the pilots fired in error. President Kennedy cited about 14 000 Russians remaining in Cuba and noted gradual withdrawals, while official counts continued to be refined. Diplomatic notes followed the alert, and Washington studied Moscow’s protest over damage claims as troop movements continued.
Phoenix Steel Corp. will permanently close the Phoenix Bridge Co. in Phoenixville and its Chester blast furnace tomorrow. President Stanley Kirk cites a company reappraisal and losses, saying operations will be strengthened by concentrating resources at Phoenixville and Claymont, while General Castings Co. also plans to close its Chester area plant.
Chicago report says President Kennedy may order U S warships to patrol areas to prevent exile raids from using American territory to attack Cuba. An official denied an immediate fleet call but suggested a possible near move. Edwin M. Martin hints at steps to increase surveillance against raids while Congress discusses Cuban operations and recent action against Cuban targets.
Lester D. Wise of Lebanon and Stanton C. Fynk of Harrisburg are named to top posts in the State Highways Department. Wise becomes department personnel director and Pink will assume Monday as chief engineer for District 2 based in Clearfield.
Corry Area High School held a candlelight induction as 22 seniors and 18 juniors joined the National Honor Society. The event featured NHS chapter leadership from Sparta Merged Schools and several school officials, with oath given by Jerry Alsdorf and remarks by Dr. Ib Augustine.
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