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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1962
Page
1
Fragmentary notice lists names and references to estate settlement and claims in Pennsylvania. Details are unreadable, leaving uncertain heirs, property, and deadlines. Further readable text required for precise T and S.
Nineteen year old Donald Montgomery, awaiting life for murder, escaped Butler County Jail by scaling a 14 foot wall during an exercise period. He fled to the street outside, evading police as citizens reported sightings around Butler. Sheriff Earl B. Walker noted the escape and promised renewed manhunts as state police broadcast his description.
Democrats mounted a strong local registration drive, leading Republicans by 143 to 192 with 53 address changes and two independents. Erie city remains Democratic, Corry favors Republicans, and registrations continue through September 17 at the county courthouse in Erie.
A 20 page Miami released statement by four Cuban exile groups asserts more than 10,000 foreign troops landed in Cuba and missile bases will be finished in 60 days Then Cuba would join the War saw Pact with Western backed powers The report claims garrisons across the island with Russians Hungarians Czechs and Africans and missiles with ranges up to 400 miles PLANE FUEL FROM COAL Pittsburgh Coal Research Center in Bruceton seeks to develop a fuel from tars of bituminous coal for supersonic aircraft researchers say it could match many fuel properties at lower cost.
Atlantic City officials report 54 contestants competed as judges narrowed field to 10 semifinalists for Miss America 1963. The finalists will be named after tonight’s talent and evening gown judging, with prelim winners earning $1,000 scholarships and culminating in the crowning near midnight.
AP reported a policy reversal with the Welfare Department deciding to issue a controversial birth control report by year end. Secretary Anthony J Celebreze announced the Public Health Service survey on birth control and human reproduction would be completed and issued by January 1. Surgeon General Luther L Terry previously refused publication in its present form, citing risks of misunderstanding. Investigators from the House sub committee visited NIH where the study originated over eight years ago. News followed that the Welfare Department reversed stance and planned release, though Terry had not set a publication date.
MCCONNELSBURG, VA. Police aided by a bloodhound searched dense woods north of town for two young men who escaped from Putton County jail. They scaled a 20 foot wall in the yard and fired at a constable, prompting a large search by two dozen officers. Suspects are 25 Russell E. Knnsely, 22, Crystal Springs, Fulton County, and 20 Gene E. Kerlin, McConnelsburg, believed armed and fled toward Kerlin's grandfather's area.
A three-vehicle collision on Route 8, six miles north of Union City, injured two people slightly. Charles Kemery, 50, Pittsfield, could not stop for a construction barricade after his car skidded 67 feet, hitting Brian Wellman, 22, Union City, who pushed Alton Skelly, 42, Fairview, into the third car. Kemery and Jan Wellman sustained minor injuries. charges pending as police complete the investigation.
Democratic state Committee members gather in Harrisburg on September 20 to adopt the 1962 election platform. The event includes a $100 per plate fundraising dinner with President Kennedy as the principal speaker.
Slaughter livestock shortages in the Midwest trigger higher meat prices as the National Farmers Organization holds back beef hogs and sheep awaiting price contracts. Retail boosts range 5 to 10 cents a pound with pork and other cuts rising as packing plants lay off workers. Officials warn consumer reaction is monitored while supplies trickle in from stockyards to stores.
Dr. Robert A Soblen, 61, remains in a drug induced coma in London with signs of improvement. His wife Dr Dina Soblen, a psychiatrist, visited for hours, aided by security as authorities guard against break-ins while Soblen faces a U.S. life sentence for espionage.
James Rocca, 40, of Bonora, petitions a writ of habeas corpus claiming a witness committed perjury at his trial for the February 4 1960 attempted robbery of the Roscoe Branch of the Western Pennsylvania National Bank. He notes written statements by Pay Gel later repudiated. Rocca is serving 0 to 6 years. another inmate received a 30 to 60 month term after pleading guilty to five counts of insurance fraud.
The Sejantological Tnanltation of the university announced a new atmospheric nuclear test near Novaya Zemlya. Estimated yield was eight megatons. It marks the seventh test in the current Russian series registered at the university observatory.
Washington insiders say President Kennedy will request rapid congressional approval for standby powers to mobilize up to 150000 military reservists if needed to handle a fresh East West crisis. Berlin tensions rise as Soviet threats loom over West Germany, while Cuba and Moscow moves influence the Cuban situation. Officials caution on steps Communists may take if a peace treaty with East Germany advances. Continued on page two.
Bees swarmed two homes and then the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on North Center Street as a warm spell drove hives to swell. Exterminator Floyd Jolson was summoned to remove the insects after sprays failed. The episode, blamed on crowded hives, ended with bees safely controlled and the service free of further disruption.
A Warren man, Richard Wycoff, was fined $180.08 on two traffic charges after a July 20 crash at Route 6 south of Wattsburg. He escaped injury when his convertible rolled over a 1 foot bank after avoiding a stop sign. The Alto, owned by Rover McElroy, was valued at $50. Wycoff faced reckless driving and hit and run counts, with fines and court costs totaling $180.08.
General Maxwell D. Taylor, soon to become chairman of the Joint Chiefs, toured the Quemoy island fortress with a U S military delegation. He flew from Kinmen to Formosa’s air base, then returned to his duties, signaling continued U S support for Taiwan defenses amid regional tensions.
A seven month old boy was struck by a three pronged hunting arrow fired during target practice by a National Guard unit on guard property. The child, Glen Ray Nelson, died instantly. Eliis Mint, 44, stood nearby as several hay bales burned in the back yard. Sheriff Roy Reavont said the guard shooter was Mr ainl Mrs Howard Nelson, former Dixy area residents.
VANCOUVER B C AP A dawn birth day story tells how Mrs Eilean Case a pregnant mother clung five hours to a makeshift raft after the Loretta B shipwreck off Fraser River mouth in Georgia Strait The husband Jim 25 brother Glen and two others went down with the ship Bland Jack 48 of Vancouver escaped and aided the family The baby is due next month and the unborn child appears unharmed The Loretta B carried salmon to a cannery near Gibsons B C
About 140 youths fled a blaze at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cathedral last night. A fire broke out in the hall as Rev. Slohi Heating attempted to sit for Blesset Sacrament. no panic occurred and leaders guided teens to safety. One priest was injured but remained conscious.
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