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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1963
Page
4
Voters face a major choice on November 6 whether to call a constitutional convention to rewrite Pennsylvania's constitution. The piece notes a long history of rejection of convention proposals, cites past commissions, and argues the risk of surrendering drafting to delegates, with concerns about who these delegates might be and the impact on basic governance.
A cautious tone surrounds the uncertain wager as officials weigh risks and potential rewards. Stakeholders express unease about the odds and possible outcomes, signaling a pause before committing public resources or support to the venture.
AP reports San Francisco Giants first baseman Orlando Cepeda and his wife faced a divorce filing after Cepeda signed the complaint Monday night. Attorney Marvin Lewis said Cepeda later expressed reconciliation, stating they are as happy as the day they were married.
The waterfowl season including Canada geese becomes legal prey this Saturday with hunting officially open at noon. The notice mentions the Harrisburg area and Penosylnlb inter as locations, with the start date in late November.
Reporter Jim Bishop profiles Jacqueline Lowe, an educational counselor in Harlem. She discusses overcrowded classes, lagging arithmetic and spelling, and the challenge of integrating schools. Lowe urges patience, notes parental fears, and suggests building new schools near Harlem to foster understanding.
Hal Boyle recalls Deborah Kerr in a New York up story as a 17 year old London YWCA resident who was signed for Major Barbara after singing the Lord's Prayer for producer Gabriel Pascal. She reflects on freckles, Libra traits, and a practical, cheerful outlook on life and cooking dreams.
World War II dispatch from London notes patrols cross the Volturno River as two Allied armies advance two to three miles in heavy rain. Allied HQ in Algiers confirms headlines. The item also covers local club meetings at the Ritz, a note on Y recreation center relocation, and memories of Corry area service members aboard ships overseas.
Fragmentary notice from the Corry Evening Journal features names including Mary Wilton Allen Haxbrouels and G T Bergman with production and advertising staff roles. It references West South Steel and local business items, along with a gatefold of rate and distribution notes for a second class paper with carrier pricing.
A Holstein calf donated by Warren County Holstein Club will be awarded to a farm youth aged 10 to 21 who lives on a farm and has a calf. The winner must follow 4-H feeding and show in local roundups and the District 4-H Dairy Show. Applicants provide a statement of intent to the extension office in Warren by October 25. The drawing is October 30 and winners must be present.
Washington AP notes Sandy Koufax, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, listed by Bnai Brith among notable American Jews for the organization contributing to its 120th birthday. The report highlights the group’s growth from a 1843 New York migrant fund to over 15 million dollars yearly in charities and programs.
Washington column reviews Carlo Marcello, long described as Louisiana's top crime lord, and chronicles his decades of legal maneuvering. It notes deportation fights, Supreme Court losses, and the role of immigration attorney Jack Wasserman in keeping Marcello in the United States despite multiple prosecutions.
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