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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1963
Page
4
An editorial laments a neighbor’s twenty five year retirement savings through an annuity and U.S. savings bonds, noting depreciation of currency, government policy, and perceived theft of thrift. The piece frames the celebratory day as a reminder of inflation, taxation, and future risk to innocent savers.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a local notice or column item, unclear details, and no discernible names or places. The text appears damaged with mixed letters, offering no solid event, date, or involved organizations to anchor a proper summary.
Paul Harvey reflects on General de Gaulle’s impact in France and global affairs. He contrasts de Gaulle’s nationalism with American views, notes his veto of UN costs, and predicts his lasting place in history amid Algeria’s conflict and France’s economic trials. The column praises de Gaulle as a pivotal leader and critiques allied expectations of European autonomy.
The Journal reports on Scouts thanking Corry residents for paper drive donations and outlines local civic efforts. Delegates Louis Miller and Arthur Mequiston travel to Washington for machinists convention as Corry and nearby communities pursue school site improvements, public safety checks, and upcoming projects amid local chatter.
OCR shows incomplete publisher and staff lines for a Journal and Associated Press notice. Names like Gearle, McLaughis, Bergman appear garbled. Contains stray fragments of a local business address and AP attribution but lacks coherent event or date.
Washington reports extend on Guadalcanal with U S occupation of Russell Islands northwest of Solomons. March output shows aircraft 6200 planes and over 500 four engine bombers monthly. shipbuilding set record. Corry drugstores halt Fletcher’s Custard sale after illness reports in children. state salvage urges iron steel scrap collection amid war drive.
A report from Corry notes three First Ward boys ages 3 to 5 were admitted to Corry Hospital after exposure to a poisonous weed. All are expected to recover. Also, Corry High School alumni plan their June 6 party with a banquet and speeches. Ellen York resigns from General Wholesale Co. after two years. Hulett suffers a bruising accident when his car, in gear, ran into a tile wall after he cranked it.
An official notice confirms John Scheppner of North East as the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce regional representative. Former Corry resident, he was previously named front-runner in this column weeks ago. Cliff Welsh gains GOP support in Erie County race for county treasurer amid five candidates. Welsh and Al Miles seen as frontrunners with Corry Republicans backing.
John Hodas, 58, of Monaco, received 67500 in an out of court settlement after a bus truck collision in Freedom in 1958. Hodas, driving a Beaver Valley Motor Coach Co. bus, had sued Pennsylvan ia Truck Lines Inc and the Pennsylvania Railroad Co for back injuries that left him unable to work.
A supporter argues Welsh remains the best choice to manage county finances, citing his lengthy administrative record and proven stewardship of taxpayers funds at the county seat.
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