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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1959
Page
4
A brief AP dispatch from Gerry Pa notes Second Class Mail rates by Eni. Pricing includes $11.00 per $5.75 for six months and $0.00 per year, with $4.75 for six months by mail. Advertising rate details and prior publication dates appear in the column.
The 12 largest steel firms proposed a one year wage and benefits freeze to avoid a further price increase and curb inflation. The move targets reducing costs while supporting employment as about a quarter of the 1,200,000 steel workers remain out of work. David J. McDonald, head of the United Steelworkers, dismissed it as a publicity stunt. The current contract, set in 1956 after a 34 day nationwide strike, weighs on unions amid unemployment and potential summer strikes.
Public Health Service estimate notes 1.5 million known diabetics and 1.4 million unaware. University of Michigan Medical School conducts tests to detect prediabetes long before symptoms by measuring carbohydrate handling and glucose levels and identifying relatives with inherited predisposition.
A diver aided river patrolmen to recover the body of George W. Heard, 63, a Pittsburgh funeral director, who drove his car into the Monongahela River from the municipal parking wharf on Saturday. The tragedy was discovered Sunday.
William L. Ryan analyzes Khrushchev's tactics aimed at exploiting Western divisions before a forthcoming summit. The piece argues the Soviet leader seeks concessions and a provocation driven by fear of war, while urging Western unity and clear rhetoric from Britain and allies to avoid capitulation and preserve a stance against aggression.
Deputy Fire Chief Louis Human said he would call the state fire marshal to investigate a fire last night that caused about 16500 in damage. Much of the loss stemmed from sprinkler water in a four story building where the blaze began on the fourth floor near the Slate Necktie Co. Firemen were on scene at 10 04 p m and stayed three hours. Ground floor occupied by Gem City Furniture Store.
Kane Area Union School District last night adopted a tentative budget of 880 478. The Kane Area Joint School Board approved a budget of 668 290, up about 24 000 from last year. The board accepted the resignation of Mary Jo Howard and hired Robert King as head football coach and high school teacher.
Franklin Schools plan a budget exceeding 1.1 million dollars for 1958 59 with tentative approval sought at a special Monday meeting. Dr John R Haubert superintendent said the 1958 59 budget would run about 1 130 000 and include up to 100 000 for emergency repairs to meet orders from the Department of Labor and Industry.
Dean Lyndsay owner of Lindsay and Sonesi Dry Goods suffered burns to his hands and chest when a can of gasoline ignited after a truck’s carburetor was primed at the Bates County lumber yard in Titusville. The accident occurred about 8 30 o clock as Lyndsay and Edward Schwabenhauen collected boiler stubs. He was taken to the hospital by car.
Final rites were held at Bracken Funeral Home for Glen L. Jaquith with Rev. Robert Staup officiating and burial at Spring Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews Harry Jaquith Henry Jaquith Clair Jaquith Edger Jaquith DeForest Bindley and Everett Bindley.
The 1939 trout season opened despite heavy rainfall. Monty Stratton, White Sox pitching ace who lost his leg in a hunting accident, begins a second career with an artificial limb as he works toward a mound return. Chester Zerbe, VFW state commander, installed local post officers on West Washington Street Friday.
Director General Walker D Hines of the U S Railroad Administration visited Corry this morning en route to Chicago. Mayor Alexander arranged the visit as Corry was designated a station. The First Methodist Church has exceeded its Centenary quota of 25000 in the movement. Joe Lante of the 313th Machine Gun Battalion, bearing two wound stripes, is in town on a short furlough from one of the first draft contingents.
Sam Dawson outlines rules from Stanley Allyn of National Cash Register on running U.S. plants abroad. He notes 40 percent of sales are overseas, 65 percent of those abroad, and 22,000 employees overseas with six Americans. Dayton executives travel to 30 countries, emphasizing personal contact to succeed abroad.
The article advises U S firms to reinvest profits from overseas operations and to treat foreign employees like local workers. It stresses adapting products to local markets, and notes wage and material prices depend on local conditions. It warns that respecting customs, traditions and sensitivities is essential for success abroad.
Seoul South Korea President Syngman Rhee age 84 announced he will definitely run for a fourth four year term in 1960.
Twin Coach Co reports higher first quarter earnings and declares its first common dividend since 1955, a five percent stock dividend payable May 22 to stockholders of record April 30, while cash dividends remain restricted. First quarter earnings reach 70 cents a share on $306,600, with sales dip to $9.36 million. backlog exceeds $30 million as major orders extend through 1959. William H. Coleman notes economies and strong demand despite weaker sales. Coleman formerly led Aero Supply Mfg. Co. Inc. and is identified as a former president.
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