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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1961

Page

3

Nazarene Rally Draws Nine Area Churches

Nine area churches will attend a missionary rally at 7 30 p m Friday in the Corry Church of the Nazarene on Essex Street Rev Paul W Bowlby hosts mission society president Mrs Gary Dingfelder RD 3 Corry Speaker Rev George R Whiyse furloughing from South Africa will describe his work in the Johannesburg area using color slides Also expected are Rev Wayne H Acton Ti tusville Mrs Beatrice Wescott Tiwnsville and Riceville Church Irene Edwards Centerville Others from Albion Erie Meadville Springboro Union City and Waterford will participate

Nagarenes Corry Church Blouberg North Transvaal Hayse Claytonia Butler County Hazleton Missionary Society Wayne H. Acton Titusville Beatrice Wescott Tiwnsville Riceville Irene Edwards Centerville Albion Erie Meadville Springboro Union City Waterford

Union Demands Automatic Pay Raises Tied to Rate Hikes

International vice president Charles C. Levey of the Building Service Employees Union unveiled a plan for automatic hourly pay raises linked to increases in mass transit and utility rates. He noted members have lost purchasing power as transportation electric and telephone costs rise. The proposal calls for a one cent increase when combined rates rise from 20 to 29.99 dollars per year and two cents if boosts total 40 to 50 dollars annually. The plan will be part of the union's demands in upcoming contract negotiations and was presented at a membership meeting of the union.

Penpunmar Charles C. Levey Building Service Employes Union Levey Taeal’ 29

Radar Convictions Transferrable Says State Court

Pennsylvania Superior Court ruled that a driver convicted of speeding in New Jersey by radar can lose his license even if Pennsylvania did not recognize radar at the time. The decision, affecting Francis E. Sheehy of Philadelphia and three others, held that New Jersey conviction notice need not show evidence provable under Pennsylvania law. Radar only became legal in Pennsylvania on September 1.

Pennsylvania New Jersey Francis E. Sheehy Philadelophia

Ex state aide Robert R. Lewis dies in Potter County

Robert R. Lewis, 81, retired president judge of Potter County and former Commonwealth secretary, died last night at Potter County Memorial Hospital. He retired about ten years ago after 21 years on the bench and previously served as secretary of the Commonwealth under Gov. John S. Fisher.

Coudersport Robert R. Lewis Potter County the Commonwealth Potter County Memorial Hospital Lewis John 5. Fisher

Paar Typical Hearing On Berlin Show

New York AP report on the Berlin show controversy featuring Jack Paar. Senators Jacob Javits and Mike Mansfield weighed in while a Defense Department inquiry examined Army cooperation in Berlin coverage. Army officers faced reprimand for conduct during filming as Paar defended no undue help from soldiers.

New York Jack Paar Sen Jacob K. Jayits RNY Berlin Mike Mansfield D-Mont East-Weat Washington Senate Majority White House Defense Department U.S. Army Paar Army Dallas Hoadley Baltimore J. R. Deane Jr San Francisco Javits Paur Earler Parla

State May Have First Balanced Budget In Years

Harrisburg Pa Gov Lawrence issued revenue estimates reporting Pennsylvania to balance its budget on paper for the 1961-62 period, the first balanced plan in 14 years. He called the projections heartening and said it signals a new day in informing the public about the state's finances and balancing the Commonwealth's budget.

Edward Martin

Back To The Drawing Board On Nuclear Shelter Plan

A Maryland man planned two nuclear blast shelters based on a Nevada test design. Engineers doubted the 17 foot backyard pit could support six feet of earth, and Montgomery County denied the building permit amid safety questions.

DAL Wan Sone Arica Day Fen Nevada Proving Grounds Montgomery County

Couple Accused in Lancaster County Blackmail Case

State police say Ralph Christman and his wife Eva blackmailed William R. Gans, demanding over $48,000 to stay silent about an illicit affair with a married woman from the Pottstown area. Gans paid weekly from February to August. the couple moved from an old schoolhouse to a Denver home after spending savings and buying a car and furniture. Daniel Christman, 75, aided by his son’s finances, faced mortgage risk as funds ran low. Ralph Christman, 56, is a truck driver earning $65 weekly. the pair were arraigned on blackmail and conspiracy charges in Lancaster County.

Lancaster Ralph Christman Denver Eva Justice of the Charles Martin Christman William R. Gans Reading Pottstown Walter E. Price New Gans Daniel Price Christmans

Hurricanes Sweep Coast Leaving Towns Devastated

A 38 car special train carrying 122 men and 80 vehicles led a relief drive to restore 100000 telephones knocked out by the hurricane as National Guardsmen civil defense and officials moved through flooded industrial centers and small towns. In Galveston and Texas City rescue teams faced deep water, shortages, and widespread destruction with thousands evacuated and 2000 trapped in Texas City shelters.

National Civil Defense Galveston National Guard Houston Causnway Antone Galen Olson Marie Harris Ernie Miles Fullbright Texas Jonesboro Texas City Freeport Vey Associated Press Charles Green Tim Galveston-Texas City-Freeports Green Parta Dow Chemical Co Hoskins Mound Brad Messer Galveston News Edna Ronnie Thompson Lavaca Bay Matagorda Bay Victoria Port Lavaca Port O'Connor

Woman Stabs Cabbie To Death in Los Angeles

Angeles AP reports cab driver Tom Mooney aged 31 was killed after a passenger Alma Hickman 45 stabbed him in a dispute over route and alleged robbery. Hickman, a domestic worker, flagged a motorcycle officer after stabbing, said she had been staying with a cousin and planned to return to Delhi Louisiana.

Vs Angeles Harbor Freeway Tom Mooney Pussemmer Alma Wekman Jill Gugplefon Mooney Neer Union Station Tuesdy Avalim Hickman

West Springfield To Albion Toll Free Dial Plan Approved

The Enon Valley Telephone Company won approval to remove a 10 cent toll between West Springfield and Albion exchanges. The change, effective Sunday, shifts both areas to a dial system, saving about 92,520 for 630 West Springfield subscribers and 1,345 Albion lines about 1,800 annually. Regular monthly rates stay the same.

Enone Vung Commission Harrisburg Albion West Springfield Enon Valley Telephone Company Breas

Kennedy faces pressures on civil rights and foreign policy

President Kennedy has governed under constant scrutiny, facing domestic friction with Congress and a sharpened standoff with Khrushchev over Berlin. He secured some reforms while losing key proposals including civil rights legislation and expanded education funding, illustrating a presidency driven by reaction to crisis and political compromise.

Washington J. Kennedy Theuwt Khrushchev Berlin Kennedy Congress House Dieker Rajripen Nike

Hold Services For Mrs H Loomis

Funeral services for Mrs H Loomis were held yesterday at 2 pm at Bracken Punerwl with Captain Richard Bush of the Salvation Army officiating. Burial followed at Beaverdam Cemetery. pallbearers included Roy Brown Sr Roy Brown Jr Clyde Loomis and Albert Coon. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Clyde Loomis of Randolph NY and Roy Brown Sr and Roy Brown Jr of Ripley NY.

Emucray Acer Isayn Bans Loomis Tw Bracken Howie Yesters Richard Bush Congulvation Army Jie Beaverdam Weavers Roy Brown Roy Brown Jr Clyde Looms Albert Coon Away Clyde Loomis Randulph N.Y Ripley

U S Seeks Berlin Crisis Talks Amid Stalemate

U S officials report ambassador Llewellyn Thompson conducted soundings in Moscow to gauge whether Khrushchev wants a Berlin settlement beyond demanding Western abandonment of West Berlin. Soviet replies reportedly offered no encouragement or acceptable terms to the West.

Anedium Llewellyn Thompson Moscow Krushchev Berlin West Berlin U.S West

Sparta Woman Unhurt In Crash On Route 86 North of Titusville

Josephine E Morris 41 of Spartansburg was southbound on Route 86 when her vehicle left the road four miles north of Titusville and struck several guard posts. Damage valued at $250 as troopers investigated the single-vehicle crash.

Titusville Cony Suite Poller Josephine E. Morris Spartansburg Ueighway

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