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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1960
Page
4
The Corry Journal column surveys marital curiosity through pockets and notes on advertising staff roles, then digresses into a wide array of reading snippets. It mentions George R. Sample as general manager and Allan Hasbrouck as advertising manager, and lists other office personnel while weaving in a long tongue in cheek piece on husbands and wives.
A West region political note discusses many new voters registering for the presidential elections and hints at manipulation by parties to influence outcomes. The piece critiques potential moves to provide voting machines for public instruction and questions the level of election campaigning activity.
The Dauphin County court ruling allows legalized gambling in the Commonwealth following complaints from the Lord's Day Alliance. The court affirmed that the act does not violate constitutional provisions.
Berlin reports Italian air force involvement for the first time in operations against Britain under the German high command. Communique says Italians began from bases in occupied territory within the framework of Luftwaffe operations. Elsewhere, Erie County road work on Columbus Cymer road proceeds under WPA. YMCA Ladies Auxiliary expands girls program with Mrs. Paul Downey named director of Girls’ Work.
Forty years ago on October 25 1920 the city undertook weighing and counting of mail deliveries by carriers to prepare reports for Washington. A bronze tablet was presented to Emmanuel Episcopal Church by Mr Briges of Erie Brongs Company with the inscription noting church erection and remodeling dates. A touring ear of J E B McKay crashed into freight cars at Tavell Station. Mr and Mrs Sitter escaped unharmed as did the driver. In Pittsburgh an auto collided with a Pennsylvania Railroad train at a crossing in Oakmont killing Mrs Mae Glaner kis 43 and injuring her husband Charles who drove.
Washington reports the 1960 presidential race centers on two themes. Nixon paints Kennedy as immature and rash while Kennedy counters by warning about Nixon. The contests include three debates from September to October and volleys over Quemoy and Mar остров.
Nixon assails Kennedy as reckless on Fidel Castro and accuses him of shifting positions. Kennedy replies with restraint but faces pressure as the campaign narrows. Nixon labels Kennedy immature and warns of a “wrecking crew” on Social Security. The controversy centers on Cuba policy and debate scope as voters prepare for the finish.
An Erie man Allen Williams, 42, lost his index finger in a freak shooting accident while target practicing with a 12 gauge shotgun between Erie and Waterford. Williams had the finger amputated at Hamel Hospital. passenger Roland Johnson, of Erie, aided his companion and rushed him to medical care.
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