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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1961

Page

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World pays last tribute to UN leader Hammarskjold

In Uppsala Sweden emissaries from nations gathered for a state funeral at the 700 year old cathedral to honor Dag Hammarskjold the UN secretary general killed in a Congo mission. Vice President Lyndon B Johnson and Adlai Stevenson attended for the United States as a quarter million Swedes joined a four column procession through the town.

Uppsala Sweden World Community of Nations Daz Hammarskjold Hammarskjold United States Lyndon B. Johnson U. N Adlai E. Stevenson Mongi Stim U.N. General Assembly U.N Ralph Bunche World Organization Congo

UN Leader Talks Break Down Over Four Man Executive

Western and neutral diplomats push for a temporary secretary general as U N talks with the United States and Soviet Union collapse over a proposed four man executive. Adlai Stevenson and Soviet envoy Valenin A Zorn met twice and the United States reportedly rejects a veto free four man body. Discussions reopen soon with hopes of a new plan and resumption of U N operations.

United Nations U. 5 S Adlai Beavenev Seleates Valenan A. Zorn United States United Na ‘Tions Zornn Soviet Union VU. S U. N U.N

Gets 60 Years For Maiming Girl With Lye

New York Bronx County Judge Joseph Mart inis sentenced Harden, the first of four men tied to the 1989 Lye attack on Linda Riss, to 50 to 60 years in prison. The judge described Harden as a man lacking conscience who deserved none. Harden was convicted of taking part in the maiming.

New York Linda Riss Bronx Joseph 4. Martinis Herven Harden Miss Riss

Castro Cleaning Havana Shuts Down Casinos

The Havana gambling casinos closed quietly after Fidel Castro announced city cleanup measures at a rally in Square of the Revolution. He pledged to rehabilitate prostitutes and expel vice operatives, warning dealers to relocate, with many players leaving as the order was issued.

Havana Fidel Castro Castro Miami Fulgencio Batista Havane

Corry Man Shot While Cleaning Gun on Farm

Frank Spitman 36, of 244 West Frederick street, was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital yesterday afternoon with a gunshot wound to his right index finger. The 22 caliber rifle on a tractor fell into mud on RD. 1 Corry as he cleaned it. the slug lodged in his finger. State Police notified and case turned to a protective officer for investigation.

D West Uerice Rel Dent Corry Memorial Hospital Frank Spitman West Frederick Street Spitman RD. 1 Corry Corry State Elmer Simpson Simpson

Corry Civil Defense Prepares for N Day Shelter Plans

Corry moves to ready the public for a nuclear attack with an N-Day project. Olfford Holcomb announces October 15 as a day for expert teams to locate shelter basements and assess fit under state standards. Richard Gertsell will direct the probe while Holcomb gathers shelter and emergency food supplier data to stock designated shelters. A sample five day ration shows essentials including water, vitamins, biscuits, and chocolate.

Corry Olfford Holcomb Civil Defense OB Team Holcomb Richard Gertsell

Western ministers pursue Berlin talks as Khrushchev stalls

United Nations dispatch reports Western foreign ministers led by Dean Rusk and Lord Home press Gromyko for Soviet plans on Berlin. Talks show limited progress with hints of a Four-Power conference after Moscow party meetings. Khrushchev may delay until he acts and a public sign appears.

United Nations Andrei A Gromykn Berlin Dean Rusk Lord Home Britain Soviet Union Khrushchev Moscow East Germany Home Gromyko Rusk Washington London Rus

New York Drinking Age Fight Fails to Unite Opponents

Opponents of raising New York’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21 voiced strong opposition at a joint state committee hearing. One speaker supported 21, while many argued it would boost bootlegging and defy law, with concerns about enforcement and youth behavior.

New York NEW YORK /AP Duncan O'Brien National Society For the Prevention of Juvenille

Beef Killing Rumors Spread Near Corry and Titusville

Reports of cattle shootings in Corry and Titusville spur belief in an organized beef theft ring. W W Waterhouse of Corry offers 100 reward for information after an Angus heifer on Carter Hill road was shot. A second heifer near Titusville, four miles south of town on Floyd Zeigworth’s farm, was killed in similar fashion. State Police investigate multiple cases. Corry and Franklin sub stations probe potential linked incidents.

Corry W. Waterhouse Carter Hill Road Franklin Titusville Floyd Ziegworth Zeigworth Waterhouse Edward D. Bench Dismond

Miami director DiEst dies in tribute to veteran entertainer

Jo Hollywood and a veteran entertainer died Wednesday. Jack Allyn sixty served as musical director and ranger for MG M studios in Miami. The obituary notes DiEst's longtime work with MG M and tribute from colleagues.

DiEst Miami Pla Jack Allyn MG«M_ studios Jo Hollywood

Local Troopers Nab Suspect In Area Burglary

A Titusville youth was arrested by Corry State Police yesterday on a burglary charge in connection with last Monday's break in of the Rexford Still sporting goods store in Spartansburg. William A. O'Donnell was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Walter Domke. The other two suspects, Daniel Cox 19 and James L. Kopf 21, both of R D 2 Spar tansburg and Diamond respectively, are held on related charges. Cox fired a gun during an argument over a girl and is charged with pointing a deadly weapon. Ten guns 50 boxes of ammunition and cash valued at nearly 960 were taken from the Stil t Store. Eight guns were found in a barn on the Kopf farm. Detainers are filed for Cox and Kopf to be returned after Butler cases. The investigation continues to link the trio to other area crimes.

Titusvine Youwn Corry Stile Monnday Rexford Spartensbore William A.o'donnell O'Donnell Justice of the Peace Walter Domke R. D Centerville Kopf Cox Corry Butler C. W. Irwin

U S Watches Syria Revolt With Noninterference Policy

The United States kept a strict hands off stance regarding the anti Nasser Syrian revolt while monitoring for developments. State Department said the uprising seems internally caused not by outside powers. U S citizens in the region numbered up to about 4000 with authorities noting no evidence of Moscow directing the revolt.

Moscow

Rebels Declare Independence Of Nasser Rule In Syria

In Beirut the Syrian army rebels installed a civilian government and proclaimed independence from Cairo. They denounced Gamal Abdel Nasser for turning Syria into a prison and pledged a cabinet of technicians and lawyers to rule by decrees until free elections. Damascus radio backed the move, while Jordan and Iraq weighing support. The upheaval follows the uprising staged at dawn, with reports of Egyptian paratroopers and commandos involved.

da Radio Gamal Abdel Nassar United Arab Republic Syria Pil Hussein Nasser Jordan Amman London Abdel Karim Kassem Iraq Mamoun Kuzbari Egypt Revolutionary Command Leon Zamaria Sabri Assall Kuzbari Adib Shishekly Adnan Kuwatly Shukri Kuwatly Damascus Radio Bkre

Knight Claims Nixon Aide Offered Any Job To Drop Race

Former Governor Goodwin Knight says a wealthy Republican ally of Richard Nixon offered him any state job to withdraw from the 1962 gubernatorial race. Knight named two witnesses and said he would reveal the man’s identity at the proper time. Nixon denied the charge through campaign staff. The story continues on Page Four.

Los Angeles Goodwin J. Knight Richard M. Nixon California Knight Nixon William A. Munnell Robart Winch Penn

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Dag Hammarskjold Mary Africa World Lye Vice Racketeers Ford Holcomb Corryity Befense Thane Russia Betty Dugas Lake Cayuga N. Y Sander Marcus Louisiana Marcus New Jersey Connecticut U.S Beirut Lebanon Cairo
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