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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1962
Page
3
A fragmentary report details a fire incident linked to an alleged threat at a home. It mentions a judge, a person named Robert Davis, and a suspect who faced a guilty charge amid unclear testimony. Further details remain unreadable in the OCR fragment.
Pennsylvania faces a long wait as the U S Supreme Court agreed to review the Bible reading case from Abington Township. Deputy Attorney General John Killian said arguments will be prepared, with a ruling unlikely before year’s end.
Hal Boyle shares lighthearted Americana jokes about cigars. a wife complains of drifting smoke from a habitual cigar smoker. gags revolve around draperies, birthing, grandfathers, and presidents, with playful quips from spouses and friends.
Pittsburgh carpenter Otto Pritchard, 64, claims Chesterfield cigarettes caused his right lung cancer. Expert Dr. Richard Overholt testifies that smoking Chesterfields over 20 years likely contributed, though he notes total inhalation across years matters. Pritchard had his right lung removed in 1953 and began smoking in 1912 at age 14.
A hearing for Sam Gonzales of North East on charges of assault with intent to kill and firearms violations was rescheduled from September 24 to October 18 at 7 p.m. The case involves a September 4 incident where Gonzales allegedly pulled a gun on Daniell Alvarez and Alvarez struck him and fired twice after an argument over pool. Alvarez, of New York City, appeared with attorney Joseph Walsh. Gonzales remained on a $2,000 bond and pleaded not guilty at September 25 arraignment before Justice of the Peace Louis Davis.
District leaders from Conelway and Columbus confront overcrowding with possible remodeling and new construction. Shupe urges prioritizing student welfare over costs, proposing next year’s budget to cover pupil shifts. Columbus plans a new elementary school to ease crowding before term start.
In Washington Congress slows to a near halt after the death of Rep. Clem Miller. The Senate delays aid bills and unemployment and pension measures loom, with White House action uncertain. House and Senate debate tax breaks for self employed retirement, water projects, and a $500 million supplemental bill. Leaders forecast staying through December if needed.
President Kennedy speaks to large crowds but repeats familiar lines as he campaigns to elect a Democratic Congress. He blames Republicans for Congress deadlock, avoids naming enemies, and contrasts with Truman who attacked Capehart. The piece notes Democrats’ House 261 to 174 and Senate 64 to 36 margins and questions how many Democrats are needed to push Kennedy’s programs through while some Democrats ally with Republicans.
A fragmented, garbled excerpt shows a speaker stressing the need for a strong executive branch and a House and Senate devoted to progress in 1962. The note highlights the era’s push for consistent governmental action and reform.
In Berlin a war worn occupation crisis escalates as East German guards shoot two men attempting to swim the Spree toward the West. The incident follows East Germany’s Communist regime rejection of protests and Allied refusal to recognize the satellite government.
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