02 May 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1962
Page
1
The readable segments refer to alleged IRS action and a possible judgment if the committee verifies the facts. The text is incomplete, with missing names and dates, making full interpretation and context unclear.
American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Pennsylvania publicly oppose Defense Department cuts to the National Guard and reserves. State VFW commander John T. Radko and region commander George Brite say the move would eliminate 19 units and threaten readiness. Maj. Gen. Henry K. Fluck joins in warning of dangers of underestimating nuclear war risks. Continued on Page right.
About 100 people including 27 industry guests heard Mayor Zalzneck thank CAIDC and city officials for backing industry. Roger Brown, CAIDC president, noted year round work for new and old industry and presented testimonials recognizing each company’s role in Corry’s progress.
Lawrence police say they found a badly beaten body and are investigating. Parents are held on preliminary involuntary manslaughter charges. Larry Marriott’s two brothers Garry and another sibling appeared unharmed. The motive tied to refusal to comply with a demand is noted in police notes.
Erie grand jury starts to probe a tangled case involving forgery and fraud linked to Corry bank checks. Emory Albers, Spartansburg logging truck operator, faces forgery charges after February plea of not guilty. Thompson Maple Products alleged he cashed checks totaling about $129,041 during deliveries to its local plant. The wider scheme reportedly spans more than 300 checks over four years, with civil actions to follow.
The Quays presenting children who will enter Spring Creek school next fall will be tested at the school next Monday at 1 p m. Eligibility requires most to be five years seven months by Sept. 1. At least one parent should accompany each child with birth certificate and vaccination card. Rugland, supervisor of special education in Warren County schools, will oversee testing. Children enrolled in first and second grade will not depart for school on Monday.
The State Liquor Control Board in Hartisburg suspended Hill's Place, a West Mall Street tavern, for 25 days. The decision cites permitting minors, frequenting the premises, and disorderly operations as factors. Owners listed are Wil Ham Thompson and Hownre W Pler, per PLCB announcement.
Corry Man elected VP and Director at Snap-Tite UNION Clix-Snap-Tite after annual shareholders meeting. Mal jool S Clark reelected president, Leonard M. Clark named executive VP and secretary, George A. Clark as VP and GM, George F. Hagner elected VP of engineering, Myrely W. Shafer VP of quality control.
Hollywood reports the Television Arts and Sciences Academy will announce 137 nominations across 22 categories for the May 2 telecast. Judy Garland and Ben Casey are among top contenders with other TV luminaries like Bob Hope and Vincent Edwards listed in the nominations and expected to compete for awards.
Sparta Merged Schools adopt a 208,508 budget up about 6,000 from last year while holding the tax rate for the third year. Levies stay at 62 mills on property 100 per capita and 1 percent on wages and profits. Budget funds education for inmates, about half in high school and half in elementary grades, with teacher raises and gym renovations cited. A language lab trial is discussed, and three teacher vacancies are noted. Phyllis Brenger named as teller for the state chorus selection amid a three day festival May 10 and 12 at Hanover Area High School.
Two CAHS students are highlighted in the fifth English program as nominees for the National Council of Teachers of English awards. The event recognizes excellence in English studies and includes profiles of students with notable abilities and achievements. The awards, administered nationally, will announce winners and provide recommendations for scholarships.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk, visiting Athens, signals possible steps toward easing world tensions and outlines NATO concerns over control of nuclear weapons. He notes progress may come slowly, stressing freedom comes from sacrifice and national heritage, while NATO discusses firing orders and allied oversight in future nuclear use.
The Civil Defense welfare drill begins at 6 p m Friday in the Wattsburg Edinboro area under police protection. Attendees receive a Friday evening meal entertainment and overnight lodging with the test ending Saturday after breakfast. The program focuses on Mass care center operations and disaster preparedness for the community including family participation. participants staying the full period may earn a certificate.
A Corry High School teacher, Mrs. Laurencr eaeith OL, received a college fellowship for summer study at Syracuse University. She directs business subjects at Union de High School and will supervise yearbook preparation and publication during the fellowship.
A presidential advisory panel urged expanding executive authority during national labor disputes. The report suggests the president could end strikes during a 30 day stay period without court injunctions and use fact finding. It notes potential clashes with Taft Hartley, cites dissent by Henry Ford II, and outlines a plan where dispute boards recommend terms and may order interim pay and work conditions changes.
Senate Republicans weigh party stance on elderly health care as Kennedy presses a Social Security funded proposal. House leaders may act on financing via taxes while AMA delegates meet Kennedy in a bid to soften opposition. Republicans fear risk of alienating older voters.
Two Oil City area men, Barry Downey and John Daugherty, pleaded guilty to auto larceny in Erie County Court. Judge Burton Laub imposed six months at Allegheny County Workhouse for Downey and two years probation for Daugherty, plus court costs totaling $39.
Gerald rly of West Newton died at Geminlll Hospitals after a heart attack following the loss of an eye in an accident while playing with a bow and arrow. Coroner Stephen Yoney of Westmoreland County ruled the eye injury contributed to the fatal condition.
Planning committee completed details for the post prom party to be held at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post home on West Washington Street Saturday morning May 5. The Civil Defense police will escort a caravan from the high school to the VW Post home. Guests are admitted until 2 o clock when doors close. Prizes will be awarded for door draws and each guest receives a souvenir program. Hamburgers hot dogs chips and pop will be served. Continuous magic shows in the Garden Room and games in the game room will entertain, with dancing to a live band. A ham eggs and rolls breakfast will conclude the activities.
Officials from the New York City Health Research Council and New York University Medical Center report a two year trial showing the measles vaccine about 10 percent effective in reducing measles cases among infants and young children across the metropolitan area. NYU Medical Center expert says the test indicates the vaccine protects the community as billed.
An AP dispatch from Orange Virginia describes a misconstrued statement about a plant incident. The text is garbled with missing words and indicates a defense relates to conflicts and a plan to review a treaty or policy.
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