Scouts Build First Lean Fence On Home Camp
A group of boys from Pitts led a lean fence project at home camp. The effort included securing lead ore and establishing two camps, marking the first time this work was attempted in the area.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1962
Page
3
A group of boys from Pitts led a lean fence project at home camp. The effort included securing lead ore and establishing two camps, marking the first time this work was attempted in the area.
The Labor Department reported August employment rose by nearly 200,000 to 104,762,000, a record high while unemployment fell 86,000 to 3,892,000. The civilian labor force grew to about 74,000,000 as workers face retraining needs for automation.
Dr. Thomas M. Perry reports two thirds of 1,771 doctors tested at an AMA exhibit lab showed abnormalities suggesting illnesses from diabetes to heart or gout, urging follow up and detailed evaluation. Yale senior Jules Wright, 19, hit a 8600 billion to one shot by drawing 13 spades in a Wilmington game. Dawn Addams, 31, seeks British court ward for her 7-year-old Stefano, separated from his Italian prince father. petition could prevent removal from Britain without court permission.
Erie and Millcreek police say teamwork led to the arrest of six youths, ages 15 and 16, on burglary charges. Lucas and Cardo face counts. six suspects arraigned before Alderman Fabrizi. Police credit the investigation with clearing 23 burglaries, 54 larcenies, 11 larcenies from autos and four malicious mischief cases, with thousands in loot recovered or pending.
Soblen reportedly stockpiles medicines while claiming he has little time to live as British officials question his medical seriousness. A Home Office notice to Pan American states Soblen will not depart for New York today, and no later flight has been booked. Separately, Republican Raymond Shafer reports growing support for the state ticket as he addresses a Wilkinsburg crowd.
A six story downtown Pittsburgh fire at the Minsky Brothers Toy Co. caused hundreds of thousands in damage. No injuries reported as flames, smoke and public crowds filled Stanwix Street and Third Avenue. Fire alarms and nearby roofs were used to douse the blaze.
Rain has improved soil moisture in Pennsylvania but drought impact on crops remains uncertain. The State Crop Reporting Service notes late corn is recovering from drought, with yields varying from good to poor across counties due to differing field moisture. Hay farmers report ongoing harvesting despite earlier dryness concerns.
Algeria experiences renewed fighting near Orleansville and Beerouahia. government and rebel guerrilla leaders meet in Algiers as Deputy Premier Ahmed Ben Bella tours frontline positions. Regular army maneuvers clash with guerrilla roadblocks, raising prospects for a first National Assembly and new government within days.
AP reports Pennsylvania launches an $15.8 million turnpike upgrade with eight new tunnels and a Laurel Hill by-pass. Gov. Lawrence says the project will usher in an era of improved service on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Groundbreaking outside the Laurel Hill tunnel west portal marks the start as crews clear the Way for a tube.
The $20,000 early 19th century desk donated by Maurine Noun is being returned to its donor amid doubts of age. White House curator William V. Elder disassembled the desk and noted reworked woods. The Green Room will be replaced by a $13,000 19th century Baltimore cabinetmaker Joseph Burgess secretary.
The writer rebuts a prior letter accusing Democrats of fiscal mismanagement in Harrisburg. He cites state payroll growth, debt service costs, increased borrowing, higher taxes, and expanded spending. He blames the Lawrence Clark Dilworth team for wasteful money use and debt with taxpayers bearing the burden.
El Paso reports D Jaffe president of Mart Stores of San Antonio bought all assets of Billie Sol Estes holdings for 5.8 million with future interest and grain payments lifting the total to about 47 million. Navy aide Manning, retired admiral and former yards chief, collapsed and died yesterday in New York.
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