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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1963

Page

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Fellin Type Mines May Be Doomed, Official Says

Small, one horse mine operations near Hawleton face possible closure amid safety concerns. Pennsylvania state mine chief Charmbury cites 459 similar mines, with 270 having second openings, and notes potential federal or state legislation to require safety upgrades or close unsafe sites.

David Fellin Hawleton H. Beecher Charmbury State Secretary of Mines and Minerals Charmbury Fellin Henry Throne Louis Bova Gav. Scranton Pennsylvania State Elks Association Pennsylvania Corry Frellin Throne Throng Worlkmen Lou Bova

Rep Gavin Dies in Capital After Seizure

Oil City congressman Leon H Gavin, 70, died in Washington after a seizure following a dinner with his wife. A special election will be held in November to fill the seat. Gavin quit school at 14, later served 21 years in the House, and backed the Allegheny River Kinga Dam project and conservation efforts earning a 1954 national service award. Numerous counties in his district included Venango, Forest, Warren, and Clearfield. He served in World War I as a sergeant with the 6th Infantry.

Titusville Leon Harry Gavin Oil City U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C Gavin Susan Buffalo N. Y Swift Company Venango Forest Warren Clarion McKean Elk Jefferson Clearfield Congress Old City

Pope Paul Appeals for Unity as Ecumenical Council Opens

Pope Paul VI addressed about 20,000 in St. Peter's Square urging prayers for the Ecumenical Council's success. He called the council a great exploration to promote world peace, noting it was summoned by the late Pope John XXIII and will resume deliberations in two weeks.

Vatican City Paullvi St. Peter's Square Ecumenical Council Paul John XXIII

Senate Sees Treaty Debate On Nuclear Test Ban

Washington 1A The Senate debate over a proposed nuclear test ban treaty continues into its second week with 11 of 100 senators still unsure. Thirteen oppose, 76 back ratification. two thirds needed. Sparkman of Alabama argues amid questions from Senator Margaret Chase Smith. (Continued on Page Eight)

Washington Sparkman Alabama Senate Foreign Relations Ben Clair Engle Ealis Ts Iil Senate Mig Mansfield Montana Mansfield Margaret Chi Smith R-Marne

Race chase ends in fatal bridge crash in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh on a Saturday a station wagon carrying five Black men collided head on with a car carrying two people after a white driver allegedly hurled racial slurs. Floyd Brown Wis Kurley and another man died. Robert Stokes hospitalised. the white driver and carartyer escaped injury. All five occupants come from East Liberty. Police seek unidentified driver to answer for the deadly crash on the bridge over the Allegheny River.

Pittsburgh Suan Sat Itoames Gn A . Street Bridge James Smith Floyd Brown Wis Kurley Hill District Robert Stokes Auldis-Jones East Liberty Allegheny River Jones Auto

May Start Paying Occupational Tax in Pittsburgh

AP reports Pittsburgh may impose a $10 occupational tax affecting both city residents and workers in suburban areas. The tax aims to raise revenue for budget needs, differing from wage taxes where only the worker’s residence is taxed. A similar occupational tax in Allegheny Town was ruled constitutional.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Post-Cavette Clty Cowell Sibl Allen Town

Black Leaders Protest After Serious Incident Involving Four Girls

Black community leaders organize protest following a serious incident that harmed four young girls and left several others injured. Authorities have not yet released full details or identified suspects. Community groups urge swift action and accountability.

Birmingham Church Leaders Urge Calm After Latest Flareup

Birmingham faced a tense dawn as a Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing killed four girls and injured many others. Federal agents and National Guardsmen joined local leaders in urging restraint while violence escalated with two additional fatal shootings and multiple wounded.

Birmingham Alm Ol- Hidal4 U.S. Justice Department FBI Oharch Martin Luther King Dry Negro Wader George C. Wallace Srate Albert Boutwoelt Ptr Jana Melvin Bailey Medgar Evers Jackson Miss Wallace Pune Ginday Xohogl Clanaéa Synthia Wesley Carol Robert— Son Addie Mc Collings Denice McNair Viyo Anol

Two Car Crashes Hurt Teens Saturday in Spartansburg

The article reports two Saturday accidents causing minor injuries and about $1 850 in damage. Leah J Reese of RD 2 Spartansburg collided with Edward K Burkhart of 4k West Irving after brake failure on South Center Street near railroad tracks. Burkhart neck injury minor. passenger Terry Kelly complained of back pain. A second crash at West Pleasant Street and First Avenue involved James J Williams 17 and William Scouten Jr. 18, with Scouten treated for a bruised hip.

UAD m. m South Center Street Leah J Reese Spartansburg Edward “K. Burkhart Irving Street Burkhart Miss Reese Poice West Pleasant Street First Avenue James J. Williams Warren Street Oh First Avenue Flyst Fivenue Willams West Pleasant Wear Pleasant Street William Scouten Jr Corry Corry Ambulance Service Wits Scouten Corry Memorial Hospital Williams Beaulen

Nab Sharon Man After $2,000 Missing At Bank

Sharon County man was held on a $500 bond today awaiting grand jury action on embezzlement charges after $2,000 vanished from a local bank. Ralph Evans Selple, 48, of Sharon was arrested and appeared before Justice of the Peace in Grove, as details from the Com mington district attorney office were released.

Nab Sharon Man Urovencae Parnese County FBL Ralph Evans Selple Sharon David Cutler Grove

Ferris Wheel Collapse Kills Five in California

In Tikiana Hadla California a Ferris wheel collapsed trapping about 30 injured. Police said at least five Mexicans died and a seven month pregnant woman died after doctors attempted to save the baby. The wheel was about 30 seats high when a seat detached. The owner son and operator were taken into custody.

San Diego Cali Ata Alr Tikiana Hadla California Aoctor Miguel Aleman Hospital Serra

Firemen Injured as Blaze Damages West Countbox Garage

A fire at 244 West Countbox Avenue caused $500 damage to the Richard Crosscut Home garage. Firemen James Miller and David Herberg were slightly injured when Truck 4 scraped a car during efforts. Miller treated for a left ankle abrasion. Herberg's hospitalization unclear. Twenty one volunteers fought the blaze with Engine 3, Emergency Truck, and Truck 4 arriving after the alarm at 1:45 p.m.

SDH Trom Wellies Serch Richard Crosscut West Countbox Avenue Crosscut James Miller David Herberg

Harrisburg Plans Special License Plates This Weekend

AP reports Harrisburg will explore three letter and other special plates this weekend as part of a new revenue initiative. Officials expect no tag changes before late October. personalized plates will cost an extra ten dollars beyond the regular plate fee.

Harrisuurg (Ap Li Yult Alute Revenue Department

Two Spartansburg Men Knocked Out By Falling Tree

Barry Johnson, 31, and James Reed, 40, nearly faced instant death when a falling limb from a tree knocked them unconscious about a mile south of Spartansburg. Reed suffered multiple fractures and collarbone injuries while Johnson endured arm fractures and facial/laceration before reaching hospital. Both were treated at Corry Memorial and later Hamot Hospital in Erie.

Spartansburg Crawford County Corry Memorial Hospital Hamot Hospital Erie Barry Johnson Corry Hospital James Reed Reed Journal Johnson Spartanshing

Negro Ministers Beaten Seek Gang Leaders

In Anniston Alabama two Negro clergymen Reverend Quinitus Reynolds and W B McClair were beaten by about 100 white assailants on a Sunday afternoon near the public library. A $1 reward was offered for arrests of leaders of any white participants. The ministers helped form a biracial committee to advise the city on community issues including segregation.

Anniston Ala Claude Dear Reva Quinitus Reynolds W. B. McClair

Recommendations for improving teacher education reform plan

Excerpts outline 27 recommendations by James B. Conant on certifying teachers, practice teaching, state roles, college responsibility, and NCATE structure. Emphasizes full university involvement, state approved practice teaching, financial support for high quality training, and data services for boards and colleges.

New York James Bryant Conant America United States Sterling M. Mc Murrin Commissioner of Education W.earl Armstrong National Council For the Accreditation of Teacher Education Conant James 8. Conant Wote Condi Information Service Departments of Education Univeraitien Uride Jevele Vars Journaleida Mate Education Authorities

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