20 Nov 1961
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1961
Page
1
A fragmented report notes six points along a 25 mile border to operate under food rights. The text hints at regulatory or policy actions affecting cross border provisions and access to food services. Further details are unclear from the readable fragments.
Reported missing Michael Rockefeller sparked a worldwide rescue effort as a Dutch navy craft saved his companion off New Guinea’s south coast. Authorities in West New Guinea and Hollandia conveyed hope Rockefeller reached the coast, while the search for the young explorer continued.
Charlene Sprovers 17 of West Smith Street extension fears cars after two recent rear-end collisions. A probationer fined nine dollars for drunk driving related to a summer crash with Miss Sprovers, and Saturday a minor bump occurred on North Center Street near Washington Street when Rev. Robert D. St. John’s car rolled forward after a clutch slip. Damage was minor and Miss Sprovers remained shaken but composed.
The Mesa Park Association directors meeting will be held in the Municipal Building tomorrow evening at 7. The session will conduct regular business and elect new directors to replace terms expiring this month. Directors whose terms end include Perry Nichols Philip Zatzneck Louis Sears F B Whittelsey Norbert Buehofer Joseph Catallu and Roy Reed. After the business and director election a meeting will elect officers for the coming year. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
Mrs. Maria Alices, 50, a widow, was struck and killed at a railroad crossing in Allentown on Saturday. Police say she disregarded lowered gates and flashing signals while attempting to cross in front of an approaching train.
In Beaver Falls Pennsylvania AP reports 19 year old Donald Kaster is recovering in Providence Hospital with a stomach wound after a Saturday shooting by companion 13 year old Jack George. A separate incident in Hinsdale Illinois ends with Thomas Jones 76 died after a confrontation and a door lock was shot.
AP reports Berlin fortified by brick and steel as 200 workers under 2,000 troops raise barriers and tank traps along the 25 mile wall. Propaganda signs at Brandenburg Gate warn attackers will be annihilated. Western side shows seven tense measures with tanks and armored carriers in place near Friedrichstrasse.
Washington AP Kennedy hosts West Germany Chancellor Adenauer for policy conferences to seek a basis for Western talks with the Soviet Union. Both leaders favor U S and British troop presence in West Berlin and keeping access routes open, eyeing East West negotiations amid mixed signals on flexibility. Continued on Page Eight.
Local Civil Defense held a test of the Corry Area Jointure school telephone alert system. From Corry Number 1 Fire Station the code message reached Corry Area High School and then Harding Conelway Concord Wright and Columbus schools in five minutes. Spring Creek School was sn not called due to Warren County.
Coast Guard received a sworn account from Terry Jo Duperrault 11 of Green Bay Wis that Captain Julian Harvey killed passengers aboard the ketch Bluebell before he took a lifeboat and sank the vessel Harvey later killed himself after the girl survived Her account was given to FBI and Coast Guard investigators in hospital and raises questions about legal action as officials await full probe The missing shipmates include Terry Jo’s mother and brother while her sister Renee was found in the dinghy with Harvey
Corry State Police report a near head-on collision on Route 77 east of Spartansburg when Lee Moore Titusville swerved right to avoid an oncoming car driven by Gerald Lindsey Columbus. No injuries, damage estimated at $275.
NEW DELHI AP The Ainestan Orthodox Church was admitted to the World Council of Churches amid misgivings and acclaim. The admission expanded representation to 198 denominations with over 300 million members in about 100 countries, marking a historic unity step despite concerns of using the platform for politics.
Three taverns will gain two extra hours starting next Sunday as a liquor code amendment extends closing time to 2 am on Sundays. The measure, arguing to curb late driving, was backed by tavern owners and enacted in 1961.
Kenneth Gariepy, 19, of Titusville faces charges or arrest pending after a two car crash near Centerville Friday afternoon. Gariepy’s auto rear ended William Westfall’s vehicle as Westfall pulled onto Route 7 from a secondary road. Gariepy suffered possible fractured ribs and abrasions and was hospitalized. Westfall was unhurt. Officers estimated vehicle damage at $500.
Washington AP reports a Democratic leadership scramble after Sam Rayburn’s death. Richard Bolling of Missouri will run for floor leader against Carl Albert of Oklahoma, with McCormack expected to become speaker. Albert announced his bid, and Bolling plans to challenge, risking a party line fight ahead of the reconvening House.
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