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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1962
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes a University football day, crowd presence, and a death tied to the event. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving only hints of a Pennsylvanian connection and a rally or incident surrounding the game.
A Pittsfield man arrested September 28 for drunken driving was fined 150 dollars, ordered to pay 81 dollars in court costs, and placed on a one year probation by Judge Burton Laub in Erie County Court. The driver claimed he mistook a railroad crossing for an intersection on West Smith Street.
In Pennsylvania, Republicans try to end eight years of Democratic control of the governorship and gain a Senate seat. Senate hopeful James E. Van Zandt faces Joseph S. Clark as campaigns target unemployment light on corruption, with Scranton backing from Eisenhower and rival Dilworth highlighting populist, door to door outreach.
The Erie Pease Corps reports a $250 check from the Pennsylvania State Education Association to support ex-Millcreek teacher George L. Pease's defense. A $1,500 grant may follow if approved, aiding Pease's upcoming Pennsylvania Supreme Court appeal.
Milton Spaulding and Mrs Morris Wickwire are listed with funeral home viewings at Bracken Funeral Home and burial or mass services planned in Albion and at St Thomas Church. The Rev F P Mason Willis, 65, longtime Methodist cleric and director of The Asbury Story, died yesterday in Wye Miles Maryland.
The Penn a governor hopefuls debate in a WNEP studio touched off sharp exchanges and charges as Scranton and Dilworth traded accusations. Candidates shouted, pointed, and invoked press conferences amid heated cross talk about records, anti Semitic and anti Catholic remarks, and alleged deception.
The dispute centers on a planned third debate proposed by Dilworth with Scranton’s attendance disputed. Scranton initially avoided the Philadelphia event, then considered returning after seeing a newspaper ad challenging his courage. Dilworth repeats the challenge, aiming for Scranton to debate in Scranton, Pennsylvania on October 20.
Scranton accused Dilworth of graft ties and questioned his record as Philadelphia mayor. Dilworth cited Scranton’s smear tactics and reading notes during the debate. Both claimed loyalty to their backers as newspapers weighed endorsements. Scranton received surprise support from major outlets while Dilworth defended liquor laws and governance.
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