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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1959
Page
4
The Corry Journal lists staff roles including George R Sample and William Chiricu as managing and advertising managers. It notes Associated Press exclusive use of local and AP dispatches, with mail rates and display advertising deadlines.
Meade Alcorn, age 51, steps down as chairman of the Republican National Committee following more than 22 months of efforts to steer the party toward victory. He warned that the GOP faces a tough race in the 186 elections and urged unity amid internal clashes between conservatives and moderates.
The article describes a 107 word automation language enabling mechanical brains to supervise machines making airplanes and missile parts. Lt. Gen. Clarence Irvine calls it a breakthrough that could help the United States build a formidable war machine, while noting concerns about employment and the potential shift toward leisure and abundance.
A joint statement by three public health groups cites a nationwide rise in venereal disease, teen pregnancies, and youth crime over three years. It urges increased funding from 5.4 to 6.8 million dollars and questions parental and societal roles in preventing the spread.
A legislative committee proposes broadcasting New York state history along the 500 mile thruway. Coaxial cables in the mall would air chapters every 50 miles on a low frequency band. Opponents warn it distracts drivers and reduces highway enjoyment.
Commissioners vote to borrow 260000 after considering county finances and prior loans. They note outstanding town debts total 560000 and anticipate total county costs around 498000 for the next four months with payroll about 65000 monthly. Cash on hand March 1 stood at 140000, leaving about 250000 to be paid off.
Funeral service for Mrs. Ruby Anthony was conducted yesterday at Torrey and Hayes Power Home in Spartansburg with Rev. H Thomas Lindsey of the Christian and Missionary All United Church officiating. Psalm 1281 was read, and burial followed at Hose Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Louis Brown, Don ald Brown, Larry Brown, Ray Slee, Galen Anthony, and William Lang.
A one year old man was killed yesterday morning when a car slipped while he greased it and fell onto him. Monty Steingrabe of Mercer was found under the vehicle by Martin C Klein. Sharon of Poral Power Co assisted before authorities arrived. Coroner CT Reinsel ruled death from morash ed t cles.
A market overview notes meat shifts with lamb and beef promos across stores. Ham poultry remain popular buys while prices drop on chuck roasts rib roast and sirloin tip. Regional fresh produce from Florida Arizona California New Jersey Michigan and more seen at lower prices with plentiful citrus and tropical fruits like oranges grapefruit pineapples and bananas.
A chimney defect started a fire at a Sugar Grove area home near Sugar Grove Big Tree, damaging the dining room attic and exterior wall. Fire Chief Scott Stuart estimated four thousand four hundred dollars in damage. the house was insured. The Nutts and their two daughters escaped and stayed with relatives as 46 firefighters from Sugar Grove and Bust battled the flames until late evening.
In Phoenix a sparrow snatched a dollar from Deputy Sheriff Vern on More and flew away. The incident occurred outside the sheriff's office yesterday, leaving officials to track the audacious feathered thief.
Ikuko Ken and family hosted Journal reporters at the Morrow residence as Ikuko wore traditional dress including kiiveno and geta. The encounter highlighted her initial English challenges, cultural adjustments, and kindness shown by locals amid a recent move and new life in the United States.
Former Ikuko Ito now Mrs James Kensinger moves from Kyoto to Corry with husband Jim Kensinger a tall ex Army sergeant Their quiet arrival contrasts with local life as Ikuko teaches loom work flower arranging and English speaking skills While Jim’s height stands out in Corry they both adjust to American and Japanese cultural differences settling at 341 Euclid Street pending their own home.
Erie’s first traffic fatality of 1959 involves Albert G Neth 58 a Cliff Heath Inc Dodge salesman killed while demonstrating a car about 830 p m near the curb. Ronald King 29 and Armand Chimenti face drunken driving concerns as autopsy results awaited.
Prescott Arizona Chamber of Commerce dismisses a peculiar request from Robert Liles of Venita Oregon to send a tarantula alive in a box. Mercy Wagner notes the item and a feed by an eye dropper, while a cat diet tale follows and Thuko and Corry humorously clash over driving Jim’s American car.
Disjointed OCR text mentions Mr Nalepa family relations and a high school student, with references to dates and local activities. Details are unclear but indicate a community notice about residents and an upcoming event in early April.
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