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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1962
Page
4
A short editorial argues for a single authoritative answer from experts on public issues such as fallout shelter effectiveness and education funding. It decries conflicting viewpoints from sources like Nation’s Business and The Saturday Post, calls for concise truth from government and experts, and laments widespread guessing in public discourse.
George Sokolsky argues nations resemble individuals grown weary and self absorbed. He claims rulers are run by clerks while citizens seek luxuries, urging a shift toward inspiration, rebuilding, and national purpose. The piece also touches on American cultural trends, technology, and social stratification.
Yesterday memories recall a 7 oclock eastbound Erie Railroad freight derailment between First Avenue and Center Street in Corry City. The wreck blocked mainline tracks, with plans for Erie County blackout exercises including Corry and nearby towns later this month. Graham McNamee, 53, veteran radio manager, was noted, and Jack Krone led a skeet shoot tally with several 23s.
Forty years ago on May 1 a Pennsy train crossing incident near Franklin street disrupted traffic while a fish peddler on East South street was killed. Sara Gladys Dimmick wed Lloyd Browe at the Concord street home as Nelson Dimmick announced the marriage. Levand Tee Creek Co of Jamestown planned a Jamestown branch, and Ruth Alice Hammond Saunders died at her West Main street home. A car driven by W We Heaur overturned on Hare Creek road injuring Meattr James Neille and Charles Thou mid aleau Neville, with serious injuries to Neville.
corrupt allegations surround Estes in cotton acreage dealings while four Texas grand juries investigate him. House subcommittee on interdepartmental relations may begin new probes next week, amid wider scrutiny of missiles contract profits and muckraking backlash.
Grand Bahama scene aboard the Helen F as Jim Bishop narrates a rough edged fishing day. A Bahamian captain Israel, the Gray One, and crew chase big game while the Queen observes, shuns help, and endures the salt air amid a gulf stream drift toward West End. The tale blends character sketches and sea drama.
A rugged day at sea aboard a reef near Sandy Key features Israel and a Gray One crew as a woman hooks multiple game fish including amberjack dolphin wahoo and a large 25-pound catch. Tension rises with line snaps and a stalled pole while captains and mates urge patience and luck before the voyage winds down.
At the marina the wife posed with twenty four sizable fish while she joked about the Aquarium of the Atlantic being staged and a man remarked on catching him there, though the exchange is unclear and fragments remain.
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Pennsylvania Democratic candidate Dilworth urged national fitness at a news conference urging judo for youth as a broad athletic program. He backed King Anderson elder care funding through Social Security, supported school redistricting, and pressed for expanded state library aid and technical education. He also met leaders from Venango and Clarion counties after the event.
Eriez Speedway prepares for its first full season with 20 or more late model stocks on hand. The program features six preliminary races and two 25 lap features, with racing set to start at 8 30 this evening.
The Medical Service of Pennsylvania announces a May enrollment sweep for seniors 65 and over in central counties. Applicants pay premiums by income, with benefits covering surgery, anesthesia, radiation, hospital stays, and 30 in-hospital days. Home and office visits begin after the sixth visit, through the 30th. The July 1 effective date applies, with tiered premiums from 3.66 to 7.23 monthly based on single or dependent status and income levels.
The piece notes that in the upcoming November 6 election several incumbents face primary opposition including ten senators and seven congressmen. Four senators plan to retire from legislative service. Scranton Van Zandt and Mrs Kathryn Granahan are not seeking reelection due to reapportionment reducing Pennsylvania's congressional districts.
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