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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1962
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a home, a dreamlike scene, and a Wright area site near Spring Ranch. It mentions gas, a large family, and Mead, with numbers and locations incomplete, suggesting a local property or incident brief.
In Corry police detained six locals on rail car burglary charges after a yearlong probe. Those jailed include Richard Proper 21 Jack Foster 34 Harry Bemis 18 Clifford Proper 25 Fay Apthorp 40 and Mary Apthorp 35 charged with receiving stolen goods. Ball remains missing in Canada amid a 17 state alert over alleged embezzlement from Dunkirk banks and clubs.
A collie wearing a collar with an Erie County tag led Mrs. Walker of Youngstown to identify owner William McKee of 732 East Columbus Avenue. Police traced the dog to the Storer home. McKee had moved to a Youngstown Chair Co. post. The owner was contacted and the matter resolved.
New York heiress Vigial Beaue mont Allen, daughter of J. E. Beaumont founder of May department stores, died Wednesday from a heart attack while inheriting a vast fortune and philanthropic legacy.
Moscow announces the first secretary of the U S Embassy Kermit S Midthun is using his stay to collect intelligence and attempted to recruit a Soviet employee to transmit secret information. The action follows the expulsion of two Soviet diplomats at the UN last week.
A Corry father reported his 16 year old daughter missing after she left home at 7 30 p m the previous day and might be with an 18 year old Corry youth. Police traced the youth to Sugar Grove then Lottsville with an uncle and the girl, returning to Corry by 8 a m yesterday. The girl later called stating she arrived home at 7 30 p m and was told to report her return to police.
President Kennedy expands campaign push into southwestern Pennsylvania with rallies in Pittsburgh Allegheny County and nearby towns. He targets re election in 1962 midterm context, notes Democratic incumbents Moorhead Holland Cooke Walgren and Clark ally Frank M. Clark, faces GOP challengers Fulton Corbett and Robinson. Kennedy’s Aliquippa stop supports Clark’s bid for the 25th District.
In Harrisburg Jere iloddy plans a television interview as Republican William Scranton prepares a radio appearance in Philadelphia. Democratic Richintson Dilworth seeks a statewide tour including Pittsburgh, while James E. Van Zandt and Joseph Clark target the US Senate race with all-day schedules in Pittsburgh and surrounding areas.
The Carry Public Library Board of Trustees outlined plans to secure state aid. Aimed at ensuring a successful inventory, the library will issue cards to every borrower and stop loans without a card. Applications run until November 1, with strict fines for overdue books. Staffing remains temporary while permanent posts are filled. Hours: Mon Tue Thu 9:30 to 5, Wed 9:30 to 5, Sat 9 to noon and 1:30 to 5.
The Labor and Industry Department reports a slight rise in unemployment compensation last week. New claims totaled 7,336, offset by continued claims of 1,305. Overall, total new claims reached 82,299 with carry-over claims at 150,208.
William W. Scranton campaigned in Philadelphia area aiming to cut Democrat margins in the governor race. He urged local option on Blue Laws and liquor stores but warned state ownership complicates the plan. The Scranton Times endorsed Democrat Dilworth, praising his redevelopment leadership in Philadelphia and questioning Scranton's track record.
Mr and Mrs Homer White lost most belongings when their Spring Creek house burned Wednesday. They took bedding and clothes to East Washington laundries to wash and dry items from 8 PM to 11 30 PM, then left without all pieces. Some items missing or washed away by another housewife may be among affected belongings. call 2 1789 with tips.
State troopers continued a crackdown on gambling devices by confiscating two more machines in a raid at Evergreen Hotel in Crawford County near the Erie line. Troopers James Smith and Byron Smith acted under Capt. Roger Piluefelder’s orders, following a broader September 13 operation that seized 125 machines from 43 Erie County establishments.
American negotiator James B. Donovan, in Havana, reports his maximum offer to Castro centers on medicines, medical supplies, and baby foods. He remains optimistic but warns release hinges on Castro. No cash will be sent. talks continue with no breakdown, details scarce.
The Republican congressman urged revising the State Constitution to permit a graduated income tax if the people want it but reiterated his strong opposition to any income or wage tax in Pennsylvania. At a DuBois rally he also called for limiting industrial development loans to regions of chronic unemployment, contrasting with a proposal to extend loans statewide regardless of unemployment levels and accusing his opponent of ignoring hardship in affected areas.
Esther T. Allen, 30, stopped behind a school bus on Route 8 two miles south of Centerville as a following car driven by G. C. Tracy, 66, Tinsville failed to stop in time. No injuries reported. property damage estimated at zero to Allen vehicle. Possible charges are pending, Corry State Police said.
A four year Columbia University study warns that unaffiliated physicians may provide inferior care and unnecessary surgeries under insurance plans. It singles out New York City Blue Shield for unresolved problems and urges layman input to improve coverage amid rising costs. The report suggests drastic action if issues persist.
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