Corry Editorial Questions Reading and Spelling Gaps
The Corry Journal weighs school system focus on budgets and transportation against a growing need for remedial reading and spelling instruction at Corry Area High School. The piece questions why pupils struggle with literacy despite emphasis on other subjects and activities, urging investigation by the school board and joint committee.
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Corry
Corry Area
Corry Area High School
Sinceas
Corry Sedoa Board
Potent Bolt Ignites Home Near Youngsville
A bolt struck the home of Mrs Sophie O Shea near Youngsville causing a quick, total blaze that burned the structure to the ground. Mrs O Shea escaped with only a suitcase as fire and smoke filled the scene. neighbors described a bomb like concussion and a frightened crowd gathered as responders fought the blaze.
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Youngsvle
Sophie Osh
Murray Ho
Milesorth
Youngsville
O'Shea
Pearl
Hoyday Saul
Kennedy and Johnson Meet to Plan Democratic Transition
President-elect Kennedy and Vice President-elect Johnson held a private two hour discussion at the Waldorf site about implementing campaign pledges for a Democratic White House in the 1960s. They addressed administration turnover, a forthcoming legislative program for Congress, and a $2 million campus project. details remained sparse.
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Lady Bird
Kuninedy
Johnson
Kennedy
Vallet House
Aft
White House
America
Congress
Tax Exempt Bonds Boost State and Local Debt Growth
The Business Mirror reports tax exempt bonds approved by state and municipal authorities could exceed prior year totals, pushing the record for 1960. Bond issues funded schools highways bridges and sewers, with repayments mainly through taxes and tolls. Nonfederal debt rose sharply, surpassing earlier benchmarks and signaling continued borrowing to support public works.
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New York
Bipeuils
Les of Stars
Census Bureau
Sam
Weighty problem gets federal help for the fat man
A humorous call to reward overweight Americans as a vital economic resource. The piece proposes a federal weight loss incentive plan with income tax relief and medals, arguing it would boost longevity and tax revenue while praising fat people as national assets.
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New York
Sobody
America
Haniel
Congress
Human Bulge
Treasury
Erie man nabbed after armed holdup three hours later
Franklin Sypth, 10 year old in Erie youth, arrested by State Police at Punxsutawney for armed robbery and auto theft. Victims Robert Hatch and tenant Mook, tied up. knife-wielding assailant took $19.60 and $1.10, forced Mook to drive to Old French road, later released. police tied to vehicle and recovered knife, wires torn from phone. No serious injuries reported. prior arrest in 1958 on peace charge.
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Nab
Erie
ERTE
Downstate Pennsylvania
Atnife-Point
Punxsutawney
Franklin Sypth
Robert Hatch
Fred Bonk
Hatch
Mook
Lupin
Tori Mook
Old French Road
Sypin
Cutting Hi Neighbor Club Plans Christmas Party
The Cutting Hi Neighbor Club of Culvite met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marold Sweet with eight members and three guests. A Christmas party format was planned for December with an exchange of gifts and an appropriate program.
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Hi Neighbor Club
Harold Sweet
Culvite
Marold Sweet
Merle Sweet
Alton Burdick
Jay Bowen
Macion Way
Wethos ‘Humphrey
Guy Hayes
Carl Minsh
California
Norma Briggs
Earl Thompson
Westfield
Helen Rouse
Fred Abilgrier
Erie
Carl Marsh
Weatfield
Myna
James Warns
Local residents visit and guest relatives a weekend
The article lists numerous weekend visits and calls among families. Gary Byars from Alfred University stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Glen Evans. Westfield couple Mr and Mrs Milford Deek visited Mr and Mrs George Hapgood Rey.
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Fred Wallace
Carl Marsh
Puich and
Blowlse
Arthur Willace
Walter DeShazer
Philby Gravitk
Bureate
Syrac
Charles Swan
Beaverdam
Marjorie Hays
Carl Way
Corry
Marion Way
Raymond Ohmer
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Buttals
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Edward Shellle
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