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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1962
Page
4
An editorial criticizes Pennsylvania state leaders for pushing paid distribution of surplus food in Erie County despite volunteers doing a good job. It argues the plan adds taxpayer cost, reduces frugality, and chokes a successful local effort while praising Erie County for efficient service to taxpayers.
The Japanese broadcast claims a major naval air battle in the Solomon Islands with six U S ships sunk including four aircraft carriers and a battleship. Secretary Knox calls it a fishing expedition while statewide elections loom with voters choosing the governor and other officials. A late blackout catches Corry off guard amid wartime bustle.
Corry High football machine suffered a historic 87 to 0 defeat at the hands of Beaver’s Blue Devils from Mercer County. The game featured 47 points by the Blue Devils in the second period alone, marking a record thrashing in the long history of Corry gridiron battles.
George Sokolsky argues India’s crisis stems from Nehru and Krishna Menon endorsing appeasement and coexistence. He claims the U S and Britain must intervene to counter Red China, warning India cannot defend itself and warning of further internal conflict and potential revolutions.
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Paul Harvey reflects on arguments about research funding and serendipity. He cites Harvard, polio vaccines, and Dr Bi[ Dieckmann as examples, noting both money and chance yield breakthroughs. He warns against overreliance on published opinions and stresses the need to understand ongoing medical efforts and credible authorities like Sir George Paget Thomason.
The Journal reports a mix of local happenings from Corry and Erie County. Highlights include scientific tours to Raymond's plant and a large quality control group, top state scholarship student Charles Heise, debates over Concordia School site beautification, voting list purges in a Harrisburg-connected apartment, a Corry Area High School foreign exchange shortage, Navy service of Clarence Cox aboard USS Enterprise, and the cross country journey of three Erie equestriennes. Also covered are a Penn State Syracuse game death, Corry Foam Products production milestone, Punt Pass and Kick signups, and remarks on the value of talent over money in research and space exploration.
A Bible missionary couple from Weedville Pa. has given up hope for Vincent and Ste Gray, ages 7 and 5, who vanished 21 days ago along the Franskel Coast in South Africa while their father fished. Police say drowning is likely though wild animals could have killed them. A memorial service is planned for Nov. 4 at Gray's Pilgrim Holiness Church.
TV listings for 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm include World of Sports finals at Fresno Rodeo featuring top rodeo cowboys in Fresno California. Jackie Gleason show pantomime sketch with Cara Williams at 7:30 pm. Defenders Madman Part II at 8:30 pm. Lawerence Welk haunted house segment at 9:00 pm. Gunsmoke range war over water at 10:00 pm. Fights Florentino Fernandez vs Reuben Carter at 11:00 pm. Saints and Sinners Irene Dunne and others star in Nick Alexander play. Late Show The Long Voyage Home with John Wayne at 11:16 pm.
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