21 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1960
Page
1
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Senator Kennedy outlines a proactive Democratic plan to counter Khrushchev, calling for rapid congressional authorization of nuclear and conventional forces, global aid, and a campaign against poverty. He tours 14 states from Tennessee to the Rockies, challenging Nixon's call for restraint.
Space traveler Cobb, 29, possibly the United States first woman in space, set a world altitude record in a two engine plane. She reached 37 010 feet in 1 hour 49 minutes, surpassing the former 34 862 foot mark. Flight started near Santa Monica.
Three masked bandits looted mail on a London to Brighton train last night and escaped when the train halted for a bogus signal. Police investigation underway.
Five crew members aboard Erie Railroad Train 7 were injured when the engine and three cars derailed five miles from Port Jervis on a curve where the speed limit is 40 mph. Some were treated and released, others admitted with minor injuries, while passengers were unharmed. Trains rerouted via Lackawanna to Binghamton. arrival delayed about four hours.
Cap Canaveral Florida AP reports the Air Force launched the Blue Scout rocket on a high altitude radiation experiment from Cape Canaveral. The mission includes a 1500 pound payload to probe hadron radiation and nuclear detonation effects in near earth space.
In Israel the Jewish New Year begins with the shofar and slows life for four days. Most activities stop from tonight to Friday evening with closures and limited transit except Haifa where reduced service runs Saturday. Planes and ships halt nationwide and newspapers suspend publication.
United Nations moves to debate Cold War issues as violence erupts in New York streets Khrushchev faces two demonstrations with police clashing against protesters Poles Hungarians Yugoslavs Greeks Albanians and anti Castro supporters march near Khrushchev and Tito sites while Tito hosts and Castro hotel is targeted for protest February 18 session opens with 87 topics including Hungary Tibet and Congocontinued on page two
Heavily armed Congolese troops seized the Lumumba government offices in Leopoldville, expelling officials for a second time while Mobutu's officers sealed doors and took control as soldiers patrolled the capital. Crowds gathered outside the former Belgian administrative center as security units moved in from the Thysville garrison.
Centennial Inc names committees and aides for next years week long centennial celebration core planning group includes Whit tlesey and Orn as chairs. John B Rodgers Production Co retained to stage the pageant depicting the citys 100 year history at Corry Area High School. City Council commits 1500 as a loan to fund startup. Proceeds planned for a local charity.
After the United Nations session opening in New York police clash with demonstrators. About 8,000 officers guarded the Soviet and UN sites as fights erupted near the UN and the Soviet mission. Three demonstrators injured and four arrested amid cross nationality confrontations.
Corryites will be urged to raise $65 600 for the United Fund when the appeal opens October 17. The quota is two percent above last year and eight percent higher than the year before. Glen Bracken Jr, general chairman, announced divisions and targets for the campaign. Among units listed are Corporations I and II, Advance Gifts, Retail Stores and Employes, Men’s Division, Professional Division, School Employes, Banks and Utilities, Townships Division, and Wards with respective quotas.
The Local Tax Office filed suits against Ronald Dilts Charles McAvoy Leonard Stutzman and Nei Ross for unpaid taxes dating 1950 to 1983 with amounts ranging from 9 to 1124 dollars. Masnard Spitz was fined for failing to file a tax return and another resident faced a criminal suit. Notices were sent by certified mail with deadlines in April.
The ILW union faction, led by Harry Bridges, declines to back either Kennedy or Nixon. They indicate support for a positive program and protest the wartime and political pressures affecting longshoremen and warehouse workers.
Mrs. Duland M. Alexander of Megaville was fired by Steere's Dairy after refusing to pose for an advertising photo. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a five to two decision, ruled her refusal disqualified her from unemployment compensation, while dissenters argued the pose violation invaded privacy. The prosecution presented evidence that the worker sought a payout, and her attorney argued the request violated privacy.
The United States announced it will permit inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency of four nuclear reactors. The move signals support for IAEA safeguards amid pressure for stronger verification at the fourth IAEA general conference.
Report from Tel Aviv cites Israeli army spokesmen describing a fatal clash in the Gaza Strip with United Arab Republic administered areas. Officials warn of continued tension as security operations proceed and casualties are recorded.
Mrs David Lawrence, wife of Pennsylvania's governor, writes heartfelt sympathy to Almeta and Albert Kunkle of Ephrata after their son Paul died in a Labor Day automobile accident. She recalls the governor's loss of two boys and offers strength and prayers amid their sorrow.
Corry faces a shortfall for adult education classes as registrations failed to meet the minimum. Officials note a Friday deadline extension for enrollment while a breakdown shows low numbers in shorthand typing bookkeeping sewing gym aircraft operations welding mechanical drawing and furniture refinishing.
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