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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
3
More than 40 Cubs built and raced wooden cars at Wright School gym in a Pine Wood Derby. Competitors weighed no more than five ounces at weigh-in and were judged in Den qualifiers then finals. Larry Marsh of Den 1 won, with Mike Williams second and John Wawrejko honored for best design.
Tension grips Port au Prince as four blasts erupt in Beau Boeuf. Duvalier militia hunts dissidents, homes burned, and dozens killed amid a crackdown. U S protests escalate as embassy official is detained. Dominican Republic reports dispute over Duvalier offers to Castro regime and alleged links with Iron Curtain nations.
Spartansburg reports fundraising for the cancer drive totaled 69.44 dollars as chairman Mrs. Kenneth Eastman thanks volunteers. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Campbell and son Rodney of Enterprise. Various Friday and Tuesday gatherings feature skating plans at Canadohta Lake and visits among local families and churches with evangelist George Marshak scheduled to speak nightly. Carlton Teed’s impromptu birthday party at the Watsons’ home and hospital visits to LeRoy Nichols in Erie are noted, with missives from Evelyn Merkle due to illness of the regular correspondent.
Jamestown voters approve a special referendum by 2 621 to 1 834 to restore partisan city politics for races including the mayor and council. Mayor William D Whitehead opposed the change and now must seek re election on a party ticket if he runs this fall. Also noted is a liquor license revocation in Harrisburg for Rene w Tests Distributing of Butler for failing to maintain records and proper operation.
Governor Scranton urged a 4 percent sales tax while opposing a wage levy as he claimed state finances were worse than expected. GOP opposition showed 39 votes against a 5 percent plan and 10 abstentions. House and Senate recess until Monday as leaders weigh final tax action.
Rep. Paul A. Pino backs a national lottery as the sole path to cut taxes and reduce the national debt while funding schools housing disability veterans and health care. He cites New Hampshire's state lottery law as a catalyst and predicts a $10 billion annual revenue boost from a federal lottery.
Akron Ohio residents Mr and Mrs Charles McCann and infant Brendan Charles were feted at a weekend shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Merton Bemis in Cutting. About fifteen guests enjoyed games prizes salads and desserts as Brendan received many gifts.
Catheryn Seckler-Hudson, 61, dean of American University’s school of government and public administration, died yesterday after a battle with cancer. The longtime educator led programs shaping public policy and administration.
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