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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1963
Page
6
General McLane Joint School Board approved a $100 salary increase for most teachers beyond the state mandated $300 boost funded by higher state subsidies. Base pay rises from $35,000 to $36,500 yearly, but new hires and top rate staff miss the increase.
Erie County commissioners plan a Friday 10 30 am meeting to discuss the Erie County Hospital at Fairview. Three roof leaks on the new structure prompt attendance of hospital administrator Arthur C. Brueckman and architect William Johnson. Brueckman notes rain causes water damage and collapsed plaster in a hall area. The panel also weighs whether to pay Montgomery Construction Company the final 20315 and tackles claims from Bly Plastering over unpaid work.
MORRISVILLE PA AP Donald Widmann 29 plunged into a burning neighbor’s house to rescue a three year old boy and passed the boy to Gerald Bruner 29 as the child’s sister Corrine Gallant 18 months perished from multiple burns Widmann found the child’s body in a crib Corrine died at Mercer Hospital Trenton N J after transport from the scene Katherine 35 the children's widowed mother was shopping nearby
In Pennsylvania, 42-year-old Paul Frederick Ericson was shot and killed by his son during the opening of the black bear season near Renovo. The 50-yard rifle shot occurred in Barge Hollow, Chatman Township, with two non-fatal accidents reported in Pike County. Clinton County logged 20 of the 138 bears taken, Lycoming led with 21.
Titusville area feud erupts as Richard Wayne and John Johnson face assault with intent to kill charges after a 63 year old man was beaten at the Rustic Inn in Hydetown. Victim William Hicks and relatives were present. Hicks hospitalized with head and back contusions. bonds set at 1000 each. arraignments reveal a yearlong feud with prior incidents.
Pat Mark Hollister, seven, died after a car struck him near his Connellsville home yesterday. Police said the tragedy occurred on a city street as the child was in or near a residence area awaiting or returning from daily routines.
Frank J. Merya one of 72 arrested in the November 14 gambling raids was granted permission to amend his plea from guilty to not guilty Judge Elmer L Evans approved the request He said the city licensed pinball device was legal and Mervas claim of innocence followed police raids that seized about 142 machines in Erie County court Judge Samuel Y Rossiter also ordered a show cause to the district attorney for return of the machines found in 95 Erie area businesses Attorneys Lindley R McClelland and Joseph W Walsh Jr contended the devices are not gambling devices
Two sisters in Forcroft suburb welcomed sons named John Fitzgerald, after President John F. Kennedy. The twins were born eight minutes apart at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital in Darby.
New York AP report quotes economists and business leaders who see the economy remaining sound post assassination. They expect stock and commodity volatility briefly, with confidence then supporting continued production and expansion. Outcome depends on new administration policies and Congress, with the dollar likely to stay firm.
A fragment notes uncertainty in world money markets linked to President Kennedy. It suggests that uncertainty and real demand may slow the rise in the economy that began in late summer, but claims the slowdown could be temporary if Americans maintain their needs.
The Rev Louis Saunders led the services for an avowed Marxist, probably an atheist, as 400 officers in sharp uniforms attended the Tippit funeral at a Baptist church. About 1000 stood outside on a warm November afternoon while 15 motorcycle police escorted the burial. Chief Jesse Curry called him an ideal officer and a man of fine morals as his widow and three children faced the last farewell.
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