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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1960
Page
6
Albert Jacobs of Mend avenue reported two watches missing between May 20 and last Wednesday. One white gold expansion-band piece valued at about 250 and another yellow gold with expansion band engraved Wit Jpeohsnari. No suspects named. The retirement date noted for the former owner.
Floods along the Mississippi and its tributaries cause nine to eighteen million dollars in damage across Illinois Missouri Wisconsin and Iowa. The Red Cross says about 21 000 people are affected and over a million acres flooded. Connecticut River rises recede after crest forcing evacuations in parts of New England.
Reporters pressed Governor aides on access to cabinet officers and bureau directors. Press secretary Tehard Hara said such access is not automatic. The governor defended Christine’s wife, paid $259 daily, as a temporary consultant helping the Education Committee report, calling her highly competent.
Hollywood reports tentative progress as talks between major studios and the Screen Actors Guild stalled after late night negotiations. A SAG negotiator urged cautious optimism, saying a settlement could come today but warned against premature conclusions amid the month-long strike.
In Geneva the Soviet delegation released new disarmament principles met with Western rejection. US Ambassador Eaton accused Zorin of misinterpreting Western aims while outlining concrete Western proposals including nuclear disarmament, force reduction, international police, and space weapon bans. Eaton noted readiness to convert fissionable stockpiles to peaceful use as part a broader plan.
Edmund Rhodes, a retired General Electric employee born locally, died at his Erie home last evening at 68. He lived in Erie since 1927 and was active in Immanuel Baptist Church, serving as a deacon. Survived by wife Rhea M. Rhodes and daughter Carrie Martiter, plus five grandchildren. sons Wesley and Milan preceded him. Funeral arrangements set with viewing at Edgar M. Nelson Funeral Home and services Monday at 3:30 in Erie Cemetery arrangements forthcoming.
In a $950,000 case against Liggett and Myers Tobacco Co, surgeon Dr. Richard Overholt testified that inhaled tobacco smoke is the leading factor in lung cancer, though he said lab proof is difficult and mice do not smoke. Other doctors supported strong links to heavy smoking while noting occupational factors. The plaintiff, Otto Pritchard of Pittsburgh, says 23 years of smoking Chesterfield cigarettes caused his cancer and seeks damages.
The Weslfth Pennsylvania Milk Producers, a new organization of dairy farmers from Eyre Crawford Mercer Buller and Venango, will meet at 8 p m in the Meadville county courthouse assembly room. The group of milk producers from various co-ops and associations plans to investigate milk pricing problems and expose ill practices. Attorney F Joseph Thomas said an investigative committee will study kickback charges and the publicity committee will tell the dairymen’s story to the public.
Jay Hall, 20, of Lawrence Park, stationed near Vienna, Md., was charged with setting fire to an abandoned outbuilding on Maryland's east shore. He and five Maryland residents, including two juveniles, were arrested. three adults posted $1,000 bail each, and juveniles were released to parents. Hall released to commander's custody without bond amid possible military disciplinary action.
Johnny Dio the racketeer and his bodyguard Teddy Ras were convicted of federal income tax evasion by Judge Edward Weinfeld who announced the decision Thursday. They remain free on bail until sentencing set for April 28 with potential penalties up to 20 years in prison and fines.
Senators weigh a civil rights bill as Lyndon Johnson predicts under 30 votes against. Everett Dirksen foresees early approval though Southern opposition and extremist resistance remain. The piece notes tax evasion counts and a 46 year old convict facing a decade jail and fines.
Lenten meditation on Pauls prayer for believers to know the vast love of Christ. The sermon urges feet to be rooted in love, then asks God to reveal Christ's love in daily life and in Jesus acts from the upper room to the cross. The speaker links personal witness and the crucifixion to knowing Christs love.
Ruth Lb Aidaniyia 41, widow and former Peruvian consular officer, received an indeterminate second degree murder term for the sleeping pill death of her five children aged 4 to 12. Judges fixed guilt after six witnesses heard. she pleaded guilty as a jury was to be chosen. She attempted suicide. police said pills mixed with orange juice were given as cough medicine due to poverty and despair. Her husband Jose died in 1957 en route to Japan to become Peruvian consul general in Yokohama.
A 10 month old boy, Robert Misier, suffocated yesterday when his head became entangled in a plastic window curtain. Authorities said the curtain was placed in his crib by his 2 year old father, William, a deputy coroner reported.
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