24 Oct 1962
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1962
Page
1
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Philadelphia Mayor Tate declares the city a prime target area and orders emergency measures. Police fire and health department staff, plus transit workers, suspend vacations while civil defense and law officials coordinate with federal authorities. City Council backs Kennedy’s arms blockade, Union League votes to support the blockade, telegraphing support to the President. The league marks a rare cross party endorsement.
In Washington the United States orders a naval quarantine of Cuba as Soviet cargo ships approach, with about 25 vessels spotted near the island. President Kennedy insists on stopping offensive weapons shipments, while Cuba’s Castro calls the move an act of war. The Defense Department releases reconnaissance photos alleging missiles are being installed in Cuba, and warning broadcasts urge ships to keep clear as the standoff risks broader confrontation.
About 100 sign carrying Russian youths staged a 75 minute demonstration outside the U S Embassy in Moscow to protest American actions against Cuba. Police dispersed the crowd as officials had feared a violent outburst. staff were moved to upper floors while protesters shouted Hands off Cuba and Stop the aggression.
Washington AP report notes congressional leaders accept possible full scale action to back Kennedy moves to dismantle Soviet bases in Cuba. They foresee a clash with the Soviet Union in shipping lanes and warn the crisis may reach a climax soon. De Gaulle reportedly backs Kennedy, predicting no war, while lawmakers insist U S will defend Western Hemisphere security amid tense negotiations.
Indian officials rejected a Chinese plan for a Nehru Chou En-lai meeting to settle the border clash and a separate troop withdrawal proposal. A government spokesman called the offer vague and deceptive, while some officials said talks might occur if China withdrew to positions held Sept 8. India demands Chinese withdrawal from Ladakh and the northeast, and disavows negotiations under duress as Khrushchev presses for settlement.
Local Board No. 64 in Corry will close from today through November 30 while clerk Mrs. Kenneth Shindledecker is on sick leave. Young men reaching age 19 must register at Local Board No. 63 in Erie or Local Board No. 162 in Warren and reunite with the Selective Service within five days. Yesterday six registrants went to New Cumberland Md for pre induction exams. only five from Corry have been inducted in 1962.
Corry residents registered for adult evening classes at Corry Area High School but insufficient enrollment led to cancellation. Superintendent Thomas R. Shipe reported 100 for typing, 1 for library training, 4 for sewing, and 1 for bookkeeping, totaling too few to start a class. registrants may collect fees in the Public Library basement office.
In the Florida Bahama area the weather was normal for the season with about three foot seas. Predictions called for possible showers and thunderstorms but nothing expected to seriously hamper ship operation in the Cuban arms quarantine enforcement area.
In a fraught push at UN headquarters Acting Secretary General U Thant urged restraint as the Security Council prepares a second round on the Cuban crisis. A coalition of 45 smaller nations asked Thant to intercede and appeal to Kennedy and the Soviet Union for a halt to provocative acts until a solution is found.
The Defense Department released fourteen aerial photographs depicting Soviet missile sites in Cuba. Images show bomber fields, patrol boats, and ships bound for Cuba with missile components. Pentagon notes include jet bombers in crates, PT boats with missile launchers, and bases for surface to air missiles and intermediate range missiles.
Five Corry Foam Products Co. workers on West Main street received awards totaling 400 for cost cutting and efficiency ideas. Peter Russell Jr. led with 279 for a hay baler method to speed up baling of polyurethane scraps. Howard Cox earned 25 for stencil method, Leland Thompson 40 for a safety plate for the cutoff saw, William Proctor 25 for handling ban shipments, James Kensinger 10 for a convenience feature.
John C. Metcalfe, famed writer and lecturer, spoke at Hotel Corpe Rotary meeting in Corry Warning that the world stands on the brink of conflict over Cuba. He argued that the United States and Soviet Union are in a long clash and now confront each other directly, reflecting decades of tension in the Caribbean scene.
Corry records the first snowfall of the 1962 69 season with a light to moderate dusting overnight and early morning as cold air settles. Forecasters predict mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and a mix of wet snow over the next 24 to 42 hours while temperatures dip into the mid-30s tonight.
A council meeting heard a call to halt what speaker called a vast plan of piecemeal aggression by the Soviet Union in Cuba and elsewhere. The discussion centered on countermeasures and the need for decisive policy response.
Fidel Castro rejected limits on Cuba's arms buildup and denounced the U.S. blockade as piracy. He claimed Cuba's arms are defensive, mocked Kennedy's missile allegations, and dismissed the OAS defense pact as a mere paper treaty. He warned any inspectors to be prepared for combat. Continuous coverage continues on Page Two.
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower appeals for full GOP support of Kennedy's Cuba decisions at a Gettysburg fundraising dinner. He promotes bipartisanship in foreign affairs while warning against conformity. He notes the grave crisis after Kennedy’s arms blockade and cites Soviet buildup. The hall was quiet as he spoke, flanked by white elephant symbols. Continued on page Hight.
Washington reports reveal Soviet missiles and a growing Cuban base shift the balance in the Western Hemisphere. President Kennedy faces reassessment of Soviet strategy as officials warn of a potential offensive against Latin America and the Caribbean. Continued coverage on Page Eight.
Columbus will end polio vaccine drive with the final phase of cabin oral vaccine distribution in Warren County this Sunday. Mrs. Lowell Fargo reports a weak turnout for Type T vaccine at last Sunday’s effort, with fewer than 200 compared to 550 for Type I in August. The Columbus fire hall remains the distribution center, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a registration form to speed processing.
In a YEW cul rooms meeting the Cory Veterans Firing Squad named Robert Ottaway as president and Peter Glavis as vice president Willis Harrison as secretary Wilbur Christensen as treasurer Rodney Knowlton as sergeant at arms. A prize drawing for a ticket sale raised 66 to the squad treasury.
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