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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1963
Page
1
Television personality Arlene Francis was injured when a rain slicked highway caused a car crash. The other vehicle struck a divider and hit a second car head on. Mrs Joseph Arcos, 34, the driver’s wife, was killed and three passengers were injured. Francis suffered a brain concussion.
A federal court ruling is due today or Tuesday on Negro efforts to desegregate Birmingham schools. Judge Seybourne H. Lynne said he will announce by Tuesday. The decision comes as two Negroes plan to seek admission to white units of the University of Alabama system. Gov. George Wallace renews his plan to block integration.
A limited number of full paid scholarships to this summer's economic education workshop sponsored by the Erie County Chapter of Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System Inc. are available to interested city, county and parochial school teachers. The three week three credit workshop runs June 7 to July at Glenwood Elementary School with daily sessions from 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday. It is conducted under the University of Pittsburgh and directed by C W McKee retired economics professor from Westminster College. McKee is president of the Economic and Business Foundation in New Wilmington. Inquiries should be directed to Gerard T Ant executive director ACES 1611 Peach Street Erie. Enrollment deadline June 3.
Rodney D. Brodie, once joined with his twin Roger Lee, died Sunday at home aged 11 in Burnside Ohio. He and Roger Lee were born September 16, 1961 in Rock Island Alabama and separated at Chicago Research Hospital at 15 months. Roger Lee died weeks after. The death was linked to an birth abnormality with swallowing impairment noted by Dr. J D Trotter of Carthage.
In New York actress Arlene Francis, a panelist on Whats My Line, was listed in satisfactory condition after a head on collision on wet pavement. A 34-year-old Brooklyn woman, Rose Arcas, was killed, husband Joseph injured, and Francis was treated for a fractured collarbone, concussion, scalp wound, and bruises.
Philadelphia AP report outlines a clash between Amish religious practice and modern farm safety. Lower Merion Township orders 22 Lancaster County Amish dairy farmers to install electric lighting in barns for dawn and dusk inspections, or halt sales to local dairies. The move follows a paused 1959 lighting ordinance that most area dairies already comply with, while Amish bishops refuse to permit electricity.
The Supreme Court unanimously refused Wallace of Alabama to bar federal troops from Birmingham, ruling the case largely rests on preparatory measures and not actionable relief. Justice White did not participate. Wallace had argued Kennedy violated the Constitution by sending troops amid Birmingham racial unrest and sought a ruling invalidating the 14th Amendment and a post-Civil War statute.
Corry voters learned Erie County courthouse announcements that Dorr Clark and Guy Abbey, already Republican candidates, also secured the Democratic nod for City Council. Write-in results from last Tuesday showed Cragg 15 and Kinley 113, with 765 absent ballots yet to count.
Harrisburg State Highway Secretary Henry D. Maral issued orders halting all highway maintenance on Memorial Day to facilitate anticipated heavy traffic. The move aims to reduce delays and improve safety during peak travel periods.
Gravely weakened by recurrent hemorrhages the pope was confined to his apartment in Vatican City awaiting further condition updates. Belgian born Bishop Pierre van Lierde canceled engagements in Rome while papal doctors kept vigil and remarked on his restful night amid hundreds of calls to the switchboard.
After dawn and Ganbarrin did not call until noon. The Watt- CAN newspaper reported the Pope’s Sunday night condition showed general improvement, with the Pope feeling better. Doctors said he must have absolute rest. Cardinal Cloognani and Bishop Vat Lierde were among the few prelates allowed in the Pope’s apartment to administer the sacrament. This marked the third consecutive morning Pope John received him despite severe illness. Continued on Page Two.
The Corry Veterans Council announces Memorial Day ceremonies at Mead Park starting 10:30 a.m. with the Corry Area High School band. Attorney William J. Kelly of Erie will deliver the main address, followed by invocations, welcomes, and tributes from local veterans and organizations. The program includes a floral presentation, roll call, benediction, a salute by the Legion firing squad, and taps.
A 19 year old Corry man Raymond Davids was jailed in Chautauqua County on a $25 bail on a charge of driving without a license. He was cited by deputies for driving too fast for conditions after a crash about 200 feet north of the New York Pennsylvania line. Also injured were Frederick Carter 15 and Multon Coons 14 treated at Corry Memorial Hospital. Davids will have a hearing next Saturday on the unlicensed driving charge.
In Harrisburg AP report House Republican leaders show confidence they can secure Senate amendments to a 6 percent sales tax bill. House Majority Leader Albert leads efforts as party members pursue passage amid negotiations and political pressure.
W Johnson said amendments should clear the House Tuesday, aiming for a June 1 effective date that would bring Pennsylvania to the highest sales tax rates. W about the 5 per cent tax hike on square-world stores faced uncertain votes as Democrats weigh support. NAACP pickets at a Philadelphia school site protested alleged union discrimination while police maintained order.
Corry Area High School graduates are urged to consider their job future carefully. William Michael, manager of the Pennsylvania State Employment Service, stresses early contact with the office. The need for on the job training and testing programs is highlighted to prepare graduates for a capable workforce in today’s industrial society.
Jack Fill of Clifton Heights was elected executive director of the Pennsylvania Trappers Association during a three day convention concluding yesterday in Confluence Somerset County. The event brought together members of the national and Pennsylvania associations for the leadership vote and discussions.
HOLLYWOOD AP The 11th annual television awards show highlighted repeat winners including The Defenders which won five Emmys for drama acting writing directing and film editing The Tunnel NBC documentary won program of the year and best documentary Nora Ephron to posthumous tribute for late husband while Shirley Booth Don Knotts and others collected acting awards The telecast noted presidential awards and specials continuing on page three
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