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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1963
Page
1
A fragmented OCR snippet hints at a morning scene with traders and merchants in a gray city street. It mentions iron and water imagery, implying industrial themes or local commerce, but the readable content is incomplete.
In Corry last night Franklin led Oil City 20 to 0 at halftime before a series of brawls ended the game. Officials, school authorities, and four Corry officials called the match at halftime with Franklin declared winner. The incident filled with punches, threats, and an unconscious Franklin player. Oil City buses carried players away as the decision was announced.
A fuel oil tank truck veered off U.S. 224 and crashed into a house at Berlin Center, injuring the driver and a viewer in the living room. Eighty year old Mrs Matilda Cline suffered minor cuts from flying debris as the 5000 gallon tank rammed the residence about 50 feet from a bell. William Cartwright of Barberton reported his tire blew on route to the Ashland Oil Co rig, and the vehicle struck a utility pole before hitting the house.
The Foreign Relations Committee votes to restore 700 million of a 1 billion aid package and approve 4.202 billion for military and economic assistance abroad for the budget year. Senate leaders warn of deeper cuts as debate nears, with proposals setting loan rates, prepayment terms, and a ban on aid if regimes are overthrown.
SRIE AP reports two Erie residents died from injuries in a two car collision just before midnight at Hamot Hospital. Victims were George Kutterna 23 and John Strike le 15. Four others were injured in the crash.
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller admits he trails in unofficial polls and pledges to work harder in a push for the Republican presidential nomination. He plans stops at Colby Junior College and Dartmouth College as New Hampshire prepares for the March 10 primary.
Aero-Flow Inc parent update shows Corry plant division nine month earnings totaling 108087 versus 96744 a year earlier. Nine month sales reach 4702181 with gross earnings 1832690 in the period ending likely 1962, reflecting growth over prior year.
The United States expands its space corps as 14 new astronauts join NASA and the Manned Spacecraft Center. Among them seven Air Force, four Navy, one Marine, and two civilians. first doctor of science among the trainees, with Aldrin Jr. as the initial PhD holder. Average age is 39, shifting past pilot-only profiles, and cooperation with the National Academy of Science shapes astronaut scientists criteria.
Washington reports say Secretary of the Navy Fred Korth was urged to resign by the administration last week over an alleged indiscretion involving Navy stationery. Officials stressed the incident did not amount to a conflict of interest and tied the matter to no other defense contract issue. Korth reportedly agreed to resign effective November 1 to allow treatment at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
A doctor and minister reached the Mercer County home to deliver news of the wife’s death. Grove City Hospital officials announced the death yesterday. Chaney Hofer, 41, of Mercer, died from natural causes. His wife, Bestie Rader, 14, died in the hospital two hours later.
In Canton Ohio a gasoline fueled blast in a basement during brush cleaning killed Kim Tish 16 and Tracy 14. The boys were burn victims at Mercy Hospital after fumes from a hot water tank ignited while their parents were away. Kristine 14 alerted a neighbor for help.
A lengthy casualty list from Corry Memorial Hospital reports injuries from burns to fractures across several families. Notable cases include 1 year old Steven Russell with second degree burns from hot water, and multiple children and adults sustaining cuts, bruises, and fractures from falls and accidents at home or while at work.
A man’s body was found yesterday inside an old car junked in an auto graveyard. State Police tentatively identified him as William F. Lavell of Williamsport via a Social Security card. Deputy Coroner Harold Warlinger of Snyder County said the man likely crawled into the car and died of a heart attack about three weeks ago.
In a campus address at the University of Maine JFK said the United States faces further American Soviet differences in coming months and years but stressed ongoing effort toward genuine peace. He defended the arms accords and avoided naming rival Barry Goldwater while signaling opposition to nuclear war risks.
Pennsylvania drought stretches into a second hot summer as more than half of the state’s 67 counties are now disaster areas or seeking status. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Jack R. Grey says relief may come slowly with no immediate rain and notes hay shortages for livestock. Apple production fell from 9 million to 6 million bushels last year while communities face strained pasture and feed supplies.
Wayne F Dennison RD of Carr Police daylight pursuit on West Main ended near Gates street after a youth stopped speeds reached 70 mph. Five beer cans found. youth sentenced to $25 fine for possession under city Bill 931 and arraignment noted.
Roy Rowe of Burgay N G is elected president of the National Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities in a Park, Pa. ceremony. The announcement highlights Rowe as a key leader among college administrators and governance experts.
Three youths admitted starting a $100000 blaze in downtown Danville on October 10. Police said two were 11 and one 10. they threw paper and a lit match into a basement of one of the damaged stores. The boys are in juvenile court custody with parents.
ALGIERS AP Algerian authorities halted air, train and highway traffic between Algeria and Morocco as the frontier conflict worsened. Diplomats said relations not broken off, with Morocco accusing Algeria of pursuing a full scale war and Moroccan King Hassan II calling for a ceasefire talks.
Delaware County District Attorney Jacques H Pax closed the case on the death of James F. Robinson 23 son of a former Curtis Publishing Co. executive. Robinson was found dead October 11 in Swarthmore tied to a bedpost with a belt around his neck. authorities ruled it a accidental death and stated no one else was involved.
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