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11 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1961
Page
1
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Fragmentary OCR item mentioning Susi Flo, Lena Leet, a bus relate to a street a bank or storage term and a potential sale or business act. Readable names and places are limited, with partial date range May and references to a local notice.
A 30 year old man from a rural route near North East died instantly when his 1949 auto rammed a concrete bridge abutment on Route 426. The crash occurred about 4 AM and his body was found shortly before 7 AM. He was alone and reportedly fell asleep at the wheel while returning from work at Thiand Container Co. in Erie. The vehicle was a total loss. Deputy Erie County worker John Mark helped recover the body. Police identified the victim as William E. Greenman of R. D. 1 North East.
A three-vehicle accident on Route 6 near Scott's Crossing sent three people to Corry Memorial Hospital. Merle VanCise and Kenneth Hanlin sustained injuries, with Sherwood Scott treated for lacerations. State Police put vehicle damages at $350 for VanCise and $100 for Scott. possible charges are pending.
The Atlas missile exploded last Friday killing a 12 pound squirrel monkey named Goliath. Officials say the chimpanzee mission will proceed next week as part of NASA plans to orbit a U S chimp and pave the way for an American astronaut, despite the accident and the Atlas D E missile differences.
Official tallying of ballots began at the Erie County courthouse and will finish next Friday with absentee and servicemen ballots. As of 8 p.m. there was no change in the tight Corry race between Robert Ott Jr. and Dr Merle Amy, with 1435 for Ott and 427 for Amy. Unofficially about 40 absentee ballots were reportedly cast by Corry residents, aiding GOP prospects, while the Democratic organization watches closely for the final count on November 17.
AP dispatch from San Francisco reports Harry Bridges president of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union was denied by the State Department permission to attend a Cuban labor federation convention in Havana November 1 to 13 The decision cited it would not be in the best interests of the United States
In Los Angeles, claims from the Bel Air Topanga Canyon fire run high with an estimated $24 million in recoveries. About 450 homes were destroyed, and 32 adjusters plus 2 bureau staff began damage assessments within a day. Most claims focus on homes and personal belongings, with living expenses coverage for rebuilding. Adjusters expect three weeks to complete work.
Corryttes and Erie nuns face voting access questions as a test case nears. Sisters of Mercy in Corry and Erie observed resistance, with ruling restricting nuns to vote only where their mother homes reside. State Senator William Bester backs three nuns challenging residency rules in Erie, leading to courtroom discussion with Judge Pinter Evans and county officials. The matter may be pursued in court to clarify nun residency for voting.
President Kennedy visits Arlington National Cemetery for Veterans Day to lay a wreath and speak briefly at the Tomb of the Unknowns. The ceremony, solemn and brief, reflects on wars since World War I and World War II and Korea, noting millions of veterans and Kennedy’s own World War II service.
Former President Harry S Truman and Dwight D. Eisenhower met in Kansas City as veterans and leaders gathered for Veterans Day events. Eisenhower, speaking at the Liberty Memorial dedication, and Truman planned remarks at the Truman Library, easing a feud rooted in the 1952 campaign.
In Vienna the 71 year old Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov left by the Vienna to Moscow train after his party denunciation. He had lived quietly in Vienna as a delegate to the International Atomic Energy Agency and fled with his wife Pauling across the border to Czechoslovakia. Khrushchev indicated Molotov’s fate is not yet decided as party members blamed him for opposing Khrushchev’s policies during the 1957 power struggle.
Three Corry Troop 398 members were named by the Erie County Council to begin training for the annual Senior Roundup in Vermont next summer. Miss Madeline Jolley leads as Senior Scout with the Curved Bar award. Alternate patrol members are Miss Judy MacGregor and Miss Donna McEldowney, all longtime Brownies. They work on Library Aide and God and Community awards under Librarian Mrs Porter Auer. The July Roundup expects about 8600 Scouts and 1600 adults in But.
Mary G. Pratt 61 died after her vehicle left Haute 6 and struck an embankment about a half mile east of Warren. She died at Warren General Hospital about an hour after the crash from a fractured skull. Sheriff Donnell Allen Jr confirmed the deputy coroner ruling.
Washington report notes Congress eyeing broad unemployment insurance reforms. A House Ways and Means committee study, chaired by Robert Gurdui, plans methods to better estimate unemployment data amid questions on who counts as breadwinners. Potential reforms could extend benefits, broaden coverage, and raise taxes.
Corry Savings and Loan starts mailing Christmas Savings Club checks totaling 11 709 dollars to about 200 members. Citizens National Bank and National Bank of Corry plan distributions next week. Pending records indicate nearly 9 quarter of a million dollars released for local Christmas spending.
Senior Scout Johny jcenter of Corry, holder of the Cur ved Bar, is named among 8500 girls to attend the senior Rundup Patrol at Button Bay State Park in Vermont near July. Erie County Council announces the first Cal girl selected, with Danna McEldowting and Judy Mactregor accompanying her.
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