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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1961
Page
6
Arla Euebon reports that Westbrook Pegler, 66, was divorced by Pearl Dean Pegler, 48, after she testified he had mistreated her. The settlement included $35 in cash with no property settlement.
A defendant linked to a fatal police shooting has been assigned two defense attorneys. The case details and court dates remain unclear due to the text's garbled OCR. Local records indicate ongoing legal proceedings and representation by public defenders.
The world reacts to a nuclear device claim with Prime Minister Neili denouncing the act as beyond defense. Across Africa and Asia governments mostly silent while Malwi students clash with police. London sees protests near the Soviet Embassy. five young campaigners meet with the Soviet secretary.
FBI investigates a $19 800 robbery at Pittsburgh Nations Bank Bloomfield branch. Two armed men fled in a car after demanding cash. one teller was assaulted. Police describe the suspects as masked and wearing paint to obscure identities. The investigation continues with no arrests reported.
The speaker recalls September start to nuclear tests aimed at sobering Pentagon generals and denies Soviet terror aims. He warns the blast signals the beginning of the end for humanity. The British government condemns the test as a threat to welfare and safety, while plans to supply emergency dried milk for babies are prepared if needed.
In Algiers, a chaotic protest by Algerian factions unfolds amid French actions. Explosions and hazardous devices surge, police suffer casualties, and a radio broadcast urges Moslems to stay calm on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the Algerian rebellion. The FLN calls for demonstrations to push peace talks forward while authorities fear a bloodbath.
The Millereee Sehev reports a school board debate on whether bowling belongs in education with supporters arguing it builds well rounded students while critics urge focus on core teaching. A mix of extracurricular offerings includes varsity football baseball and many clubs, but bowling is described as nonessential and akin to supervision rather than a true activity. The piece notes competing views from educators, parents, and student voices within a broader discussion of school programs.
The fragment describes Stamp, Coin and Jal Club events with public performances. It notes pay for faculty involved in yearbooks and concerts, listing figures such as 350 and 175 dollars for different roles and mentions Pease supervising a dusk yearbook that earned Winn 175. It emphasizes principle over payment in a graduate case.
Funeral services were held for Laura M. Baccus at Bracken Funeral Home yesterday at 2 pm with Rev. Ivan Russell of Blackville officiating. Interment followed at West Lawn Cemetery near Columbus. Attending from away were Kenneth Lawson Warren, Glenn Wright and Larry Wright Conneaut Ohio, James Hardy, Mrs. Melvin Bacous and Albert Yoder Bear Jake, plus other relatives and friends from Lottsville Guyean Linke Ohio Union City and surrounding areas.
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