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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1961

Page

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Hurricane Carla Threatens Gulf Coast Coastline

Hurricane Carla neared the Louisiana Texas coast with 110 mph winds threatening the Gulf region. Coastlines from the Louisiana Texas border to Apalachicola Florida faced watches and evacuations as rise in waters could close escape routes. Betsy and a tropical storm were also visible on weather maps.

Miami Pla Clinta Giles Liuisiang Lea Gulf of Mexico Texas Lone Star Louisiana-Texas Mississippi Alabama Apa Jucicola Fla Carla Mississippi River Gulf Coast Weather Bureau Atlantic Cape Cod Mass

Union Group Backs Hammond For Corry Mayor

The Central Labor Union of Corry voted unanimously to endorse James Hammond in the November mayoral race against Republican Philip Zalzneck. Hammond outlined plans to reform the police, improve streets, promote a city Master Plan, and hold weekly office hours for residents. The union also backed Democratic candidates for controller, city council, and school board.

Central Labor Union of Corry James Hammond Philip Zalzneck Hammond Labor Hall North Center Street Labor Council Hanmhoud Aero-Flowr Dynamics Aero Supply Corry Jamestown Ajax Tron Works Raymond Associated Spring Samuel Baressi Lawrence Anderson Arthur Pledger George Downey Merle Amy Anderson Hemmond

Police surround Jamestown area after liquor store robbery

One hundred officers close in near Jamestown chasing two of three armed robbers who fled after robbing a local liquor store. Foe Canillias of East Chicago Ind is in custody charged with armed robbery and assault. Remain at large are Leslie Pennington of Sacramento Calif and Lloyd Butler. The victim, Eddington the store manager, is at home with a head wound.

Jamestown Uquor Canillias Ellicott Lakewond Chivalauqua County Sheriff's ‘Department New York

Youth Killed by Lightning While Picking Tomatoes

In Newville Pennsylvania a 16 year old boy, Larry W. Selders of Enola, was killed by a lightning bolt while picking tomatoes on a Cumberland County farm. Nearby 18 year old Daniel Pulter of Harrisburg was severely burned on the left arm and treated at Carlisle Hospital. Eight others worked in the patch uninjured. Coroner Dr. Edward Haegele said metal bail wire on Selders basket acted as the conductor for the strike.

Newville, Pa Larry W. Selders Enola Cumberland County Daniel Pulter Harrisburg Settlers Bay Carlisle Hospital Edward A. Haegele Mechanicsburg

Corry Motorist Unhurt As Truck Rams Auto

Two motorists escaped injury after a rear end collision on Route 6 west of Corry shortly after 10 PM. J Everett Johnson 22 of 221 Mott Street and Merle Huling 49 of Erie were involved. Johnson stopped to avoid a turning car, Huling failed to stop, causing about 476 dollars in damage.

Corry J. Everett Johnson Mott Street Merle Huling Erie Johnson Trenthat Huling

Tunisia Bows To France In Bizerte Dispute

President Habib Bourguiba of Tunisia announced readiness to discuss a modus vivendi to use the Bizerte naval base during dangerous times. He indicated talks could lead to a complete French evacuation after the threat subsides, a shift in stance following Charles de Gaulle’s remarks at Belgrade. Four Tunisians were killed and 42 wounded in fighting this week.

Tunisap Habib Booroutha Tunisia France Bizerte Biverte Bourguibe Bourguiba Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Bourguit Belgrade Yugoslavia

Aero Union Reach 5 Cent Wage Increase Pact

Aero-Flow Dynamics Inc and the union settled a five cent wage hike after a 54 to 4 vote in favor. The agreement raises pension benefits by 60 percent and maintains life insurance for early retirees at 62. The pact runs through September 17, 1962 and takes effect September 18 with pension changes starting January 1 next year.

Aero-Flow Dynamics, Inc Aero Union

Major Powers Issue Identical Notes on Berlin Air Corridors

The United States Britain and France warned Moscow in identical notes against interfering with air transport to Berlin. They rejected Soviet claims of restricted air access and said any change would trigger action to defend established rights. The notes, delivered in Washington, stress long standing Allied authority and forewarn possible future Soviet moves.

Washington United States Britain France Soviet Union West Germany West Berlin Kremlin Moscow Berlin East Germany East Berlin German Reich Germany Buale White House

Khrushchev Ready for Talks on World Problems

Soviet Premier Khrushchev said he would conduct businesslike talks with President Kennedy on urgent world issues during a friendship meeting. He denounced Kennedy's nuclear testing decision and warned against aggressive powers seeking war, urging a German peace treaty and noting two German states exist.

Moscow Khrushchev Kennedy Tay Tian Nehri Manskind Germany Soviet Union German Democratic Republic

Pennsy Train Delayed By Derailment Near Clarendon

Eastbound Pennsylvania passenger train was delayed several hours after a freight derailment east of Clarendon. Three cars left the tracks but no major damage. Wreck crews reopened the line by 12 15 noon. Passengers for Corry and Erie were bused. service resumed this afternoon toward Philadelphia.

Tvis Clarendon Pennsy Corry Eric Morniig Phillidelphia

Brazil in upheaval as Neves approved for prime minister

In Brasilia Tancredo Neves, 51, a balding conservative businessman, won approval by the Social Democrats and the National Democratic Union bloc for Brazil's next prime minister. President Joao Goulart, new to power after the Quadros resignation crisis, moves to shape a cabinet that could alter foreign policy and power balance amid military pressure.

Brasilia Brazil Tancredo Neves Social Democrats Congress National Democratic Union Joao Goulart Gure Janio Quadros Quadros Goulart Neves United States

Fallout From Soviet Tests May Drift Across U S

A Weather Bureau expert says debris from the first of four Soviet nuclear tests may cross the northern United States by this weekend. Dr Laster Machta notes the cloud could circle Earth with fallout reaching the ground where it passes, but he believes the United States could see no greater deposition than from U S tests in Nevada. Continued on Page Five.

Washington United States Laster Machta US Weather Bureau Nevada

Pickets Attack Union Leader at GM Fisher Body Plant

In West Mifflin near Pittsburgh angry pickets beat United Mine Workers Local 544 president John McCarrell and Detroit Fisher Body director Charles Latham as they attempted to escort workers. A plant manager Pred Hughes faces charges and a warrant was issued for his arrest. McCarrell filed charges while others were roughed up. no serious injuries reported. The strike extended at the West Mifflin plant as workers walked off despite a Detroit strike extension.

Pittsburgh Fisher Body General Motors Corp West Mifflin Detroit John McCarrell United Mine Workers Local 544 Charles Latham Latham Sion Pred Hughes John L. Jones Connellsville RD Jones Connellsville State Hospital McCarrell W. L. Lent Indu Westa Works Sittack

Beavers Aim for Warren First Win in Four Years at Home

Beavers and Warren clash at Howard J Sheen Field as Beavers seek first win over Warren in four years. Five Warren lettermen start as Corry’s local grid battle unfolds with veterans Colvin and Roden expected to play key roles.

Corry Area Beavers Warren Cele Dragons Howard J Sheen Field

Three Hurt In Mill Village Crash At Intersection

Three people were injured, two vehicles collided at the Route 1 and Route 5 intersection west of Mill Village. Christine Smith, 64, Walker, Iowa, was treated for head injuries and released. her husband John, 69, was driving one truck and is listed in good condition. Guthrie Smith, 48, and Samuel Moore, 8, were also admitted for observation or injuries. State troopers continued their investigation to determine fault. Damages were estimated at 1000 for the trucks and 700 for the truck bed. no arrests were reported.

Mal Village Fiteontiwnn Union City Memorial Hospital Christine Srth Walker Towa Belea Jeveratonie John Drivig Gutharine Sriit Samuel Moore Erie V Moore James G. Pfiott Corry Sate Poller Damare

Corryite Pleads Not Guilty To Rape Charge

A Corry resident, Ernest R. Seana, pleaded not guilty to a rape charge filed by the parents of a local juvenile girl. He was bound over to court after a hearing before Justice Floyd Marsh. He was ordered held in jail, facing possible penalties up to seven thousand dollars and seven years.

Corryite Corry Miniset Erie County Floyd Marsh Beaverdam Ernest R. Seana Adams Richard Browst Ele Blount Chile

Balloons Deliver Relief to Communist China Mainland

The Free China Meller Association announced balloons from Forsmont carry up to 40 rounds of goods and travel into Central and South China to deliver relief supplies to Communist China mainland via Forman Tokyo.

Forman Forsmont China Free China Meller Association Central South

Raymond Plant To Start On New Addition

Raymond Plant at Associated Spring Corp plans a three story addition to Building 3-A on East Church street. The 23 by 116 foot section will add 3,400 square feet across three floors and support storage for work in progress. Completion is slated shortly after the first of next year with total project cost about 75 000 dollars.

Raymond Mfg Associated Spring Corp E W. Peldt East Church Street Orth Belhir Avision Swistnghats and Ostergaard Erle

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