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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1963
Page
4
A Corry opinion piece argues families abandoning television to read more. It cites rising library circulation, notes TV’s decline as a cultural force, and quotes critics calling TV a vast wasteland. The piece urges turning off the set to reclaim reading and balance between shows and literature.
National Review reports a British firm sold 47 radar predictors to the Pentagon for 2.145 million dollars, declared surplus for 114,500, then resold to Portugal for 499,500. Portugal used U.S. funds to pay, leaving the U.S. down 2.524 million while the British firm gains 2.525 million. Rep. Richard Poff investigated but cannot confirm shipping charges.
About 6900 payroll checks for Olmsted Air Force civilian maintenance workers, missing after a missent trip, arrived at the Harrisburg Post Office in an emergency pouch at 4:30 a.m. today. They were processed and distributed to recipients, with officials noting the bundle had been placed in the wrong sorting bag previously.
Fragmented OCR shows a public notice from the Corry Evening Journal about advertising rates and carrier delivery details. It references the general manager and pricing per copy, with unclear personal names and dates due to poor transcription.
The article recalls how a boy’s shotgun fascination grew from family aversion to guns mirroring a broader debate. It links private shooters costly experiences to Pentagon policy as civilian experts clash with military judgment over a versatile all purpose shotgun.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings probe Texaco support for Dominican opposition, with Texaco representative Duane Luther implicated in alleged funding of Fiallo and possible involvement in Bosch overthrow. Ambassador Martin and Ed Martin defend U S policy as Bosch political turmoil unfolds amid calls for full State Department disclosure.
Hal Boyle muses on aging and memory in postwar America, recalling youth and cultural quirks. The piece notes cosmetic tricks, plastic surgery a hint of modern vanity, and a nostalgic parade of old norms from hair color to social life, comparing eras with humor and pathos.
Governor Scranton joined 225 Republicans on Pittsburgh’s Gateau Clipper for a 1% hour river cruise. He praised Allegheny County Republicans and labor supporters, highlighting strong candidates and party unity while mingling with attendees and endorsers such as William Hart and Richard Richards. The event, though heavy with party pride, touched on broader Italian descent figures in politics and banking history as context.
A suit filed in U S District Court by Capitol Vending against Serv-U Corp and Baker alleges Baker as Senate secretary aided securing contracts for North American Aviation Corp. It claims Baker received 5600 dollars for a Melpar vending franchise in Melpay and that Serv-U was owed 290000 in promissory notes as operations began on 18.
In Chungking the US 8th Air Force reports another day of Japanese raid thwarting action over China. Sixteen selectees from the Corry Union City draft district were inducted after final examinations in Erie. Names include Robert Lemons, Morris Hilsker, Russell Weed, Odell Murray, James Pimucan, Steve Zojone, and others. Corry grocers announce weekend hours cut, closing Saturday at 7 p.m. for the first time. Ration Board urges protection of Ration Book 3 covers during new book issuance.
On October 8 1928 a Pierce-Arrow tour car wreck near Wheelock killed Edmond Cullahan of Philadelphia and Mrs Neva L Turner 33 of Corry while six others were injured. Corry witnessed 500 homing pigeons released at the express station and a planned Radio Club meeting at the Municipal Building. Governor Pinchot visited Corry this morning greeted by a citizens committee. Mrs Mary A Maloney widow of Patrick H Maloney died at 622 Spring Street after a long illness. Ross scored Corry Highs only touchdown against Youngsville as local fans traveled to Warren County. A local firm based months ago reports about 3.5 million in sales at California aerospace plants producing government defense work.
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