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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1961
Page
1
A damaged OCR snippet mentions a team led by Cen and West with scoring notes. The line appears to describe a late burst or turnover in a game ending with a win for the other side, but crucial names and details are unclear.
Fragmentary text includes names such as Orze miler MIncy and Ford M16 Deer with scattered numbers and place hints. The legible items resemble a brief local notice page with incomplete entries and odds and ends.
Washington officials say despite a 25 nation appeal for US-Soviet disarm negotiations the aggressive Soviet posture on Berlin and atmospheric nuclear tests dims prospects. The AEC reports a fourth Soviet test near Stalingrad, with fallout detected in Alaska. U.S. plans an underground test within two weeks to evaluate a small battlefield warhead. Demonstrations erupt in London and Copenhagen over the resumption of tests. The Belgrade letter was delivered to Kennedy and Khrushchev by Nehru and leaders from Indonesia Mali and others.
CAIDC directors directed secretary A. B. Long to contact pledge signers to raise payments toward the 126000 goal. The fund has 60000 raised. about 3000 remains delinquent. The Corry Robber Corp plans to occupy the gray building on West Main Street with equipment to begin September 23, and CAIDC, with Aero Realty Co. lease, aims for production of precision molded rubber products. Discussions with a regional engineer indicate interest from a small electrical parts manufacturer and site visits continue for possible occupation locally.
The winter session for preschool and first graders resumes with reading hours 2 to 3 p m Saturday in the Corty Public Library basement Red Cross room. Cochairman David MacKenzie notes the weekly program now averages 25 youngsters, up from a handful last winter, as more readers from local groups join.
Sandra Cutts, 19, returning home with her baby Wednesday, chased a burglar identified as Arthur J. Newton Jr., 15, from her kitchen to a street and kept him at bay with an empty pistol until police arrived. Police recovered watches and a ring from Newton’s shirt. he is in juvenile custody.
Penn State offers a graduate education course for Corry area teachers this fall. The Mental Hygiene in Schools class covers school relationships psychology and carries three credits toward graduate degrees or certification. Eligibility requires 60 undergraduate credits or junior standing. Classes begin Monday at Corry Area High School Room 201 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at $22 per 1/2 credit with tuition due at registration.
United Auto Workers say a picket at the West Mifflin Fisher Body plant was struck by a car driven by the plant manager Fred Hughes. The injured man John L. Jones 37 of Connellsville McKeesport received an elbow abrasion. Justice Patsy Varlotta reported two charges against Hughes including failure to stop at the scene and aggravated assault with an auto. In Butler a youth died and two were injured in a rural road truck auto crash eight miles east of Butler. The auto driver Thomas T. Miller 48 of Penelton was killed.
Rev. A. G. Wright of Detroit died from injuries after a scuffle at the Negro National Baptist Convention in Kansas City. About 6,000 delegates attended as two factions fought for the rostrum to elect officers under a court approved plan to curb violence. Leaders Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Jackson and Rev. Dr. Gardner C. Taylor claimed presidency at the 1960 Philadelphia meeting.
The Defense Department alert to Company A First Battle Group 112th Infantry, part of the 8th Infantry Division, affects about 80 Corry men including active members and reservists. Capt. Joseph Smollek says drills will increase to six per month and field maneuvers near Bear Lake in late September, with readiness for potential immediate call.
Corry motorists face delays as PRR engineers survey the Center Street crossing after City Council complaints. The work on the Pennsylvania Railroad bypass is pending, with repairs delayed and no date set. The Erie Railroad has completed adjacent Center Street work, signaling potential future traffic relief.
Nine military units in Pennsylvania were ordered to intensify training as part of a mobilization, with additional weekend drills and reinforcement for the ready reserve pool to reach near full strength. The Defense Department also designated nine other National Guard and reserve units in the state for intensified training and personnel support. The 28th Infantry Division, touted as the largest US Army division, and the Ordnance Company of New Castle were among top priority units.
Hurricane Carla edges toward the Yucatan Channel threatening a northwest or northward Gulf Coast path. Forecasters in Miami trace Carla near Cozumel and Cuba with winds up to 38 mph as advisories urge small craft to seek safe harbor. A report notes eye conditions and slow strengthening as the storm aims for the southeastern Gulf.
Norristown residents injured when a tourist bus plunged into Lake Constance receive $10 fee refunds for duplicate passports. Rep. Richard Schweiker says the State Department will reimburse the charges and set a new replacement procedure for future cases abroad. Survivors include Mrs. Charlit Elgleven and Mrs. Harmens Hunsberger and her daughter Nancy.
The 28th Infantry, commanded by Gen Henry Ky Black, increases drills from four to six days weekly to meet emergency orders. The Division, largest in Pennsylvania, ranks near full strength with about 13,000 men and summer training at Camp Hilland Pickett, Virginia, enhancing readiness for possible federal duty.
City treasurer Garilon Smyth reports 4 142 dollars left to be collected on 748 736 dollars total collectable over four years. He expects an additional 800 to 900 dollars by year end as tax roll figures show 1957 48 171 438 959 26 180 285 and 1958 1959 4102 748 735. The tax decline traces to a millage drop from ten to six mills. The remaining months should bring at least 900 more dollars.
Three Corry Salvation Army youths leave for New York City Monday to begin a two year officer training course. The program mirrors a four year college in half the time, combining study and field work. Capt. Richard Tosh, local officer in charge, congratulates Philip Satterlee.
The Army prepares four National Guard divisions to possibly enter federal duty if the Berlin crisis escalates. The 2th Massachusetts 28th Pennsylvania 2nd Wisconsin and 4th Texas Armored units face possible calls within weeks. Altogether 475 Guard and Reserve units in 46 states and DC are prioritized. An intensified Warning program will boost combat readiness and reinforcements from the ready reserve pool will near full strength.
St Edward’s School opened this term with 272 pupils an increase over last year. The seventh grade has 22 students taught by Sister Aganiki while the eighth grade totals 31, the graduating class next June. The staff includes two lay teachers Miss Judith Valor and Miss Marion Hee along with Sisters of Mercy. PTA plans a first meeting next Wednesday at 6 30 p m with a tureen dinner and business topics for the term.
An intercontinental Titan missile flew 6100 miles and ejected a capsule, recovered by a vessel. The test matched the prior distance record and pushed Titan toward readiness for upcoming deployments from Vandenberg.
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