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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1963
Page
1
Readable items include two king size beds five dressers two nightstands a Bam IBBREE phonograph with records two sofas a rocking chair an upright piano a Vic-8 table and a cup table plus several kitchen pieces.
Washington AP report says Senator Barry Goldwater pushes a Cuban reservation to the nuclear test ban treaty. Senator Goldwater argues Soviet missiles in Cuba threaten U.S. security. Critics including Senators Mansfield and Humphrey urge ratification without such a proviso. public concerns focus on Soviet bases near the U.S. coast.
A school bus carrying 97 children was struck broadside by a truck near Lawrencville PA. Four children were treated for minor cuts and bruises and released. The truck’s driver, Chester Andrews, 62, of Millerton, said he was leaving Williamson Central School grounds when the collision occurred two miles south of Lawrencville in Tioga County.
Peking radio charged that in 1958 Khrushchev demanded steps to place China under Soviet military control and accused Moscow of subverting Xinjiang province by luring tens of thousands of Chinese into the Soviet Union. The English broadcast cited large scale subversive activity in Xinjiang in 1962 and said repatriation was denied on grounds of Soviet legality.
Voter registration is ongoing in the Municipal Building and will run until 9 pm this evening. Today is the final chance to register locally for the November elections. the statewide deadline is September 6. Unregistered residents must go to the Erie County Court House in Erie if they miss today’s window. Registration is in the Council chambers of the Municipal Building.
Cuba blames the United States for an air raid that it says killed a Santa Clara school teacher and wounded his three children. The government says two Western aircraft dropped bombs at 4 am Thursday, escorted by two high flying jets, and warns of further incidents if acts continue.
Erie youths report finding an identification card and a wallet calendar tied to 4 year old Donald Perkins murder scene near a Harborcreek gas station. State Police head detective said cards are frayed but exposed to elements. lab tests planned. Investigators doubt a nonlocal killer, as clues point to local ties. search continues near the tube entrance as authorities seek more evidence.
Rep James Weaver conducted a grass roots tour of FHA financed farms in his 24th District. The visit highlighted FHA loan activity across Erle Crawford and Mercer counties which account for about 20 percent of state farm loans. Weaver aimed to gauge rural problems and FHA impact, meeting couples like Leon and Wastelew on their 100 acre Waterford farm financed this month.
The family of trapped miner Lute Bova may ask Schuylkill County Court to appoint a chancellor to decide if the search should continue The 45 year old miner has been missing since August after a cave in that trapped him and two others The search was halted when a new vein was sought without success and attorney Wilbur Rubright of Frackville asked the state mines department to petition for the continuation or a death date determination
Cory Area Industrial Development Corp and Corry Airport Authority unite to push a blacktop runway for Lawrence Airport. An out of state investor promised at least 20 new jobs if the city builds the runway. State and federal funds, plus local share, are being arranged to finance the project. The PA Aeronautics Commission noted existing airport investment could cover part of the local share as papers move toward formal filing.
Harrisburg announces competitive exams to form a new State Police cadet class. Commissioner Wilson Purdy expects to select between ninety and one hundred men for the academy.
State troopers under orders of Guy Wallace barred children from Huntsville public schools to resist desegregation amid city officials’ objections. Troopers blocked entrances, directing traffic while the four schools were closed until Monday after a failed appeal for postponement. Federal officials and lawmakers weighed enforcement options as mothers and students protested openings.
Public school pupils began the new year with Bible reading or prayer in many classrooms despite a Supreme Court ruling against mandatory devotions. Some districts kept traditions, while others moved to silent meditation or left the practice to local policy. In New England quiet meditation grew, though North Brookfield High School held a Lord's Prayer assembly with opt outs. Alabama officials, including Governor Wallace, emphasized enforcement despite court guidance. Soviet leader dies at 68 after service as deputy premier and key minister.
Wellsville AP report notes about 60 children were withdrawn from Immaculate Conception School after a priest ruled Catholic children must not attend both parochial and public schools. Parents enrolled kids in a junior elementary and a public junior high, citing canon law and school policy.
Corry State Police report a 6:18 pm two vehicle crash on West Main Street extension near Corry. James E. Wilts 21 of South Center Street was injured, along with Mrs. Robert Beaduhaw 50 and Mrs. Sarah Willis 72. Robert J. Bradshaw 33 of Spartangburg was driving the other auto. Wilts and Beaduhaw treated for injuries. Willis treated for abdominal bruises. Wilts had an injured left leg but no treatment required. The crash remains under investigation.
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