10 May 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1961
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes mention miles, money, a fore actor, a truck, tools, hay, and cash. No clear names, places, dates, or events are readable to establish a coherent news item. The readable fragments hint at a miscellaneous chaos scene with scattered terms.
Fragmentary text mentions dairy power plows wagons and electrical equipment with scattered references to milkers cards and staff thanks. Many words are garbled, hindering precise facts, but context suggests a list of agricultural tools and related items from an old page.
Jamestown Sun reports threats against a reporter who covered horse race betting. Anonymous calls targetting the journalist and his family have been logged, with direct threats in three conversations while police and the assistant district attorney pledge full cooperation to protect the reporter and investigate illegal gambling operators.
Centennial Inc officials urge residents to buy only official garments for the 100th birthday celebration. Official items include GeycENT BIS, CORTELS, and frock coats sold at headquarters and select shops to fund centennial expenses and future Mead Park Association needs.
In Capetown South Africa Charles Robberts Swart was elected first president of the new republic by 139 votes from the Senate and Assembly Electoral College. At a meeting at Mrs Rebecca Ann Longs home the Sisters of the Swish named new officers including Mrs Long as president Mrs Ethel Kenner treasurer Mrs Christine Ober secretary Mrs Betty Phillips sheriff and Mrs Ruth Hall representative to the board. Future meetings aim to outline a program of competition with other chapters.
Thousands of families homeless as spring floods hit Indiana Kentucky Missouri Kansas and southern Minnesota. Rivers crested forcing school closures isolations and road washouts. Red Cross shelters aid the displaced while sandbagging efforts and National Guardsmen battle the rising waters. Some relief appeared as rains halted and northern sections faced easing threats.
Erie County residents will gather at Corry Area High School for Operation Fore Sight a joint Red Cross Civil Defense mass care drill. Albert Cole leads with Clifton Holcomb and Manley Robbins Jr coordinating. Evacuees register dine sleep and breakfast is provided by Red Cross and ERIE County volunteers. Archbishop Gannon grants abstention dispensation for Catholics to participate.
Senator William Fulbright warned the Senate that Fidel Castro could become a burden for the Soviet leader. As chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee he said the Cuban regime will soon prove disruptive to Soviet aims in the Caribbean. USO head Harrisburg named Pennsylvania state chairman Thomas J. Monahan of Lancaster was tapped for the post.
Former Notre Dame star George Ratterman, 88, says he was framed after an arrest in a Newport hotel with a woman. He claims he was drugged in the apartment by Tito Caringi, with tests indicating chloral hydrate. Ratterman’s reform group backs him and cites underworld influence.
Beard Raisers To Boost Blood Donations reports the American Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Corry on Monday from 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post on West Washington Street. James St George, blood program chairman, notes this is the 43rd Corry visit and the last until after July 1. He urges chapter volunteers to surpass rivals in a blood donation challenge and to report anticipated volunteers by Friday morning to Red Cross headquarters.
The United States pledges Polaris nuclear submarines to NATO defense in Western Europe, with 14 allies informed at a ministerial meeting. Submarines would be attached to the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean and offer a retaliatory strike option against a Soviet attack while urging European members to raise forces toward NATO’s target of 10 divisions.
Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson departs Honolulu after multi nation talks on South Vietnam. He vows to maintain vigilance as reports confirm increased Communist guerrilla activity and a shift toward a single warfront in South Vietnam. Johnson conferred with Adm. Harry D. Felt and other officials about ongoing U.S. strategy and military support.
President Kennedy faces sharp Senate Foreign Relations Committee scrutiny over a rotating ambassador system. Chairman Fulbright denounces the practice as an idiotic policy, noting that many diplomats are moved before settling into posts, while a wave of new and former Ike appointees clogs key postings.
The Journal and Model Dairy employees form the Classy Scratcher's chapter. Ronald Trisket is named president, John Trisket treasurer, Merle Page secretary, LeRoy Humes representative to the board, with deputies Arthur O'Day Ed Moore and William Beil. Fines of 10 cents are imposed for missed meetings and missing badges to fund a party.
PeATT Manufacturing Co. of Urlen City, maker of children's furniture, will be sold. Secretary Merle Sexton said negotiations are underway and the plant, employing 60 people, will have a concluded sale in about two to three weeks.
ALGIDRS AP report that a French airliner with 69 aboard crashed in the Sahara. Authorities said no survivors. At least five Americans were on board. Wreckage found among sand dunes north of Edgerte. A Lukens family member and Bangui officials noted aboard. exact passenger list unavailable.
A ten year old tai pedicab driver advertises children for sale on his vehicle to fund his wife’s urgent medical care. Police say a man offered 315 for the children but was persuaded to return home. Citizens learn of the family’s plight and begin donations for Mrs Wu’s operation.
The Auxiliary plans a tag day drive Friday and Saturday with fourth to sixth graders collecting around Widmann and Tench’s store on North Cancer. Prizes of 3, 2, and 1 will be awarded daily for top collectors. Coordinators include Mrs Karl Haunt and Mrs Tevin Downs, with numerous assistants guiding the effort citywide.
State health officials secured a court order requiring Serenity Minor Anping Home at 61 Gast High Street Emmon City to halt operations within five days. Owner Sally Carr pleaded guilty to operating a home in violation of state health rules and was fined 625 plus costs by Alderman James T Bogan after state health department papers were served.
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