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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1962
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text mentions items for sale or auction including furniture such as chairs stools desks and beds plus kitchenware and linens. It references locations and dates loosely with partial names and items, indicating a local classifieds listing of household goods.
Alpha 66 says its raiders machine gunned two Cuban ships, the San Pascual and San Blas, on a British freighter Newlane in Cuban waters after a dawn attack near Cape Frances. No casualties reported as helicopters pursued for 40 miles. raiders sailed from Venezuela with no return fire.
In Washington, two Republicans urge adding pledges for action against the Communist buildup in Cuba to Kennedy’s standby authority for 150,000 reservists. Sen. Jack Miller would enforce the Monroe Doctrine against Castro. Sen. Prescott Bush seeks a sense of Congress that the U S must end Communist domination of Cuba, with or without Western Hemisphere partners. The amendments may spark Senate debate as the reservist bill heads for debate and passage.
Northwestern Pennsylvania streams will be sampled as part of the state Board of Health clean stream program. James Harvey said tests will cover French Creek Oil Creek Brokenstraw Cone Wango and Tionesta Creeks with spots at Tonesta Dai Russell Youngsville and Tonesta. Samples go to Harrisburg for analysis and funding may come from a new $900 million public works bill to support sewage treatment projects.
Senate leaders urged U.S. allies to halt military and strategic shipments to Cuba amid Soviet tensions. Sen Humphrey said some allies put profits before free-world interests while Keating called for blunt talks. He warned that any Cuban aggression against U.S. ships or installations would be met by force, with or without OAS backing.
Union City boy and his father seek the pony thief who cut about two feet off the tail of John's pony Diamond valued at about $300. The act occurred after 4 p m Monday at the farm. half the tail remains with a broom‑stubble on the other end. Police are investigating.
A Tuesday fire in Harrisburg killed Wille Chambers 52 of Susquehanna Two and injured Brinton Steigleman Jr. 31 and his 4 year old son Eugene while fleeing. Steigleman carried his son down stairs then to safety before collapsing. both were hospitalized with minor injuries. A Pittsburgh priest helped evacuate six other Steigleman children.
Prime Minister Harold Macmillan faced a Commons revolt as eight Commonwealth nations led a broad challenge to Britain joining the European Common Market. Leaders from Canada Pakistan Ceylon New Zealand India Ghana Sierra Leone Australia Nigeria Tanganyika Jamaica Trinidad and Tobago and the Central African Federation attacked the proposed terms amid fears for Commonwealth economic interests and safeguards.
Ramon Graves of 104 Wayne Street pled guilty in Erie County Court to driving with a suspended license. Judge Samuel Rossiter fined $200 and ordered $128 in costs, plus 23 months probation. Graves had prior drunken driving convictions in January and November, with a total $514 in fines and costs across two cases.
WARKantari-Stockhold s of the New Process Co. voted unanimously for a 5 for 1 stock split following a recommendation by the American Stock Exchange. The move, to broaden public ownership, becomes effective after an amendment filing. Trading had been suspended Aug 27 as only 40,000 of 82,099 shares were public. officials cited stronger earnings projections earlier this year. Police seek a holdup suspect who allegedly stole an estimated 400000 in diamonds from a New York jeweler in a center city elevator.
Franklin Area school directors voted to permit only one game broadcast this season on an experimental basis. They refused Corry and Grove City stations, citing service to the Franklin area and concerns over attendance. Officials urged broader local coverage to boost support for the football program, noting Franklin Knights’ recent success.
Corry housewives face slightly higher beef and pork costs as Midwest stock suppliers withhold cattle and hogs. Local meat market managers say prices rose in some cases, but overall supply remains steady for now. If farmers continue holding back, beef and pork supply could tighten in two to three weeks due to processing delays. Market managers expect a settlement soon with a return to normal supply within another two to three weeks.
Police reported a spill on West Smith Street Hill near Mead Avenue, turning the slope into a slick, ski run-like surface. Lawrence Shelley of Hatch Street drove a truck carrying a 15 gallon oil drum, which overturned and dumped its contents, prompting the streets department to sand the area to restore safe passage.
Health officials report all migrant camp water in the area tests as good except at the Troyer farm camp north of Union City. Louis Specter will install a chlorinator to purify water, with county approval pending satisfactory chlorination. Local churches and ministerial groups organize clothing drives for laborers, including children needing warm gear.
AP analysis notes Khrushchev signals no blustery warning on Cuba or Berlin as U S Soviet talks pause amid U S elections. Officials see no clear link between Kennedy administration stance and elections, with Berlin resty aim unresolved.
President Kennedy promotes U S space leadership during a two day Texan visit. He outlines the nation’s space effort at Rice University and tours Cape Canaveral Huntsville and McDonnell facilities as crowds greet him. Vice President Johnson travels with Kennedy amid political tensions with Houston lawmakers.
Austin borough council enacted a 9 p.m. curfew for residents 16 and under to curb rising youth problems. Officials cited general youth issues but gave no specifics. The measure, approved Monday night, replaces an earlier curfew that had been in effect.
AP report from WEST ISLIR states doctors at Good Samaritan Hospital operated on 10 year old Mark Turco of Babylon after a car accident. Surgeons repaired a broken thigh bone, joined it with a metal pin, repaired a severed artery and sewed torn muscles. Five years ago the procedure would have required amputation. The boy remains in grave condition from shock.
Actress Nancy Kwan announces she is expecting a baby next April. The 23 year old star of Susy Wong is married to Peter Peck, 23, an Austrian hotel keeper.
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