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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1963
Page
3
In Corry, despite a wealth of clubs and resources, residents express concern that local groups ignore tangible needs such as child neglect and juvenile crime. The column argues for practical action over abstract debate, urging clubs to address social issues with real dollars and effort.
The Metropolis Illinois News argues against the idea that success requires cruelty. It contends that many claim money comes only by cutting corners and exploiting customers, but questions the ethics of such a path and advocates for principled advancement.
Four Russian armies press German units in retreat from the Dnieper bend toward the Bug River. A Berlin analyst calls the drive decisive in the war's eastern front. Roosevelt voices defense against draft dodger slander, citing 9.2 percent of civilian employees with deferments. MacArthur air power overwhelms Rabaul with 311 planes in four daylight raids. Allied leaders urge City men to join Company A drill at the State Armory, as local officials reassemble guard ranks.
Paul Harvey reflects on the Salvation Army’s unmatched public image and efficiency. He notes its swift, quiet disaster response with coffee, food, Bibles, and shelter, contrasting it with rival agencies often seeking publicity while aiding the needy. He cites disasters, wartime repatriation, and homelessness as contexts where the Army acts decisively.
The piece recalls Jon Valachi's testimony on organized crime in Chicago and the 1946 death of Eats M. Ragen of Continental Press and Racing Wire. It notes Ragen's account of mob domination over hotels, nightclubs, and liquor trade, and reveals FBI checks with Attorney General Tom Clark confirming underworld reach into high places.
A fragment shows a message urging awareness of Salvation Army efforts in Chicago, highlighting round‑the‑clock aid and the need to recognize their volunteers and outreach. It contrasts Samaritan work with cross guidance and warns against underestimating the Army’s activities.
A turbulent tale unfolds as mob battles, political deals, and wire service manipulation collide in Chicago. Ragen and Continental Radio Wire face threats from mobsters while ties to Moe Annenberg and illicit race news influence gamblers nationwide. FBI protection wanes as danger surrounds Ragen, who reports life threats amid a heated power struggle. Additionally, a Union City livestock sale lists prices for logs, sows, cattle, calves, and lambs in Corry.
Local brief highlights include a Mead avenue house fire with uncertain damage estimates, a Navy drill participant from Corry, and a range of community items. Reports cover insurance, student writers at Penn State, parking lot antics, Halloween mischief warnings, and ongoing civic plans from YMCA to parking meters.
The Erie area posted a record breaking October spell with a high of 80 at 1 20 p m under the Port Erie Weather Bureau. This surpasses the 76 degree mark set in 1899 for October 25 and marks 64 years since such a date record. The streak includes six high readings for October in a row and the 26th day without measurable rainfall. Thursday’s high reached 79 at 1 15 p m, beating the October 24 record from 1920.
Fragmentary text from a Cory Pennsylvania post office notice outlines second class mail rates and advertising terms. Mentions per year and per copy charges, with delivery by mail, and an advertising deadline condition. No clear events or names beyond Carriey and Post Office reference.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a wedding at Edinboro with Rev. officiating and a 1 o'clock timing. Other lines reference local people and places such as McCray City Los and Jorrell, but details are unclear.
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