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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1960
Page
4
A fragment from the Corry Journal shows publication details, staff roles, and historical advertising rates. It references the Associated Press, pricing for six and twelve month subscriptions, and display ad policies with timing notes. The readable line repeats “Yesterday Memories of Corry.”
The Journal recounts early 20th century events with reports from London and Tokyo. It notes German-British tensions over invasion fears, Japan's wartime cautions, and Allied reactions. Major General Eawilra announces the 20th session induction for an Army offensive training starting January 1. Corry civic music leaders Albert Manuel and Chattea depart for Midland, PA. Wage increases at James Town Manufacturing raise annual pay by $12,000. a north side resident mentions a cold night with a frost and hail reports in Edinboro, plus stray mentions of light snow and unsettled weather.
A National Safew Council report based on Allstate survey of 20 000 juniors and seniors in 20 schools ties teen driving to academic standing. Teens with cars or jobs show lower grades. those limiting weekend driving perform best. many teens feel teenage drivers speed and drive recklessly.
A school survey shows most teens are as careful as most adults on the road though many students see no conflict in teen driving while claiming few teens are bad drivers. Parents’ views on teens driving are noted, with concerns about safety and texting during activities.
President Eisenhower arrives in Philadelphia for a two hour visit with a crowded mid city route and two informal speeches. He will speak at the Academy of Music for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and at the Bellevue Stratford for an Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship meeting. Security details include a 490 strong detail with uniformed police, plainclothes detectives, and security officers.
Patrolman Dan Holt notes Duke the boxer dog guarding Stockton Essex station during night shift. The dog ears the late show, learns to paw the TV to turn it on, but owner H. L. Stockton must unplug the outlet nightly to keep Duke focused on guarding. Prior to Duke, the bureaued nuisance chatter disrupted the station.
Bradford Hospital reports LaVern Bova of Coudersport, age 17, as the third polio case. He has had no polio shots and will be transferred to Millard Fillmore Hospital, Buffalo, at 8:30 AM Saturday. Two Bradford boys aged 6 were moved to Zem Zem Hospital in Erie. one more 5-year-old Bradford boy remains under observation as a suspect.
New York report notes a four year old marvel of longevity and weekly television humor as a famed host begins his eighth consecutive season. The piece mentions longstanding entertainer Jack Benny as a parallel reference in the lively broadcasting scene.
A jury found Cambria County Commissioner Frank Burns and former bakery operator Frank Domenick guilty of conspiracy and false pretense. They allegedly cheated the county between 1953 and 1957 by billing for more loaves of bread than delivered to county institutions. Sentencing was delayed as a new trial appeal is considered. Burns reportedly oversaw the county home for the aged while Domenick ran the Home Baking Co.
State Sen Raymond P. Shafer’s 16 year old son Shafer was shocked when a power line fell across his wrecked car in Meadville. Police said the youth was knocked unconscious and confined to Meadville City Hospital in satisfactory condition after his vehicle crashed into a utility pole.
The season opener features Red Skelton in a one man all pantomime show of about 30 minutes drawing on past club and valley material. He notes few internationally known comedians exist and questions humor's fragility on TV. Networks shift schedule as sports and new specials press for airtime.
A Corry Memorial Hospital patient, a Johnsonboro high school player, was badly hurt in Fridays football game. Spectators urged a mass card shower to show support, noting the young man is far from home and asking for quick well wishes.
Kathryn Williams, once a queen of silent film serials, died Saturday at age 66, apparently of a heart attack. She had been confined to a wheelchair since losing her right leg in a 1949 automobile accident during her show era, which featured gimmick acting guest stars each week.
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