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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1960
Page
4
A Corry Journal column argues unions seek to weaken the Landrum Griffin act via common situs picketing and secondary boycotts. It warns proposed amendments could halt construction projects, affect thousands, and let unions target innocent parties while reviving Hoffa era leverage.
Corry notes on stalled hotel sign controversy, Army veteran Lt Allan Borstorff on leave. Dartmouth award to Robert G Tunnel Dr. local real estate and housing prices rise. Wyomissing traffic and a wildlife cull recounted. cancer education progress and TV antenna myths. civic efforts on library space, beautification, and PTA post prom support highlighted.
Wayne County jail inmates are receiving catered meals due to the facility's newness. Staff are still learning the modern equipment, delaying in-house cooking as workers adapt to the updated kitchen setup.
Franklin Observer Jim Rhoads attempted to measure the Allegheny River water level and built a sail powered canoe. A heavy wind flipped the aluminum craft in icy water, tossing him over and forcing a perilous retreat to shore. He signaled for help to retrieve his belongings.
Mrs. Lillian T. Petroff of Erie sues for the death of her 16 year old son Larry D. Bailey in a one car crash on Troquoise Avenue near Lawrence Park and Harborcreek. She claims driver Thomas L. Wolff exceeded 75 mph when he lost control and the car rolled over.
The Navy told the Senate naval affairs committee that American warplanes surpass Germanys in speed and performance. Corry may observe daylight saving time this summer or not, but any clock change starts with a group outside the City Council. Eight contagious disease cases in the city include scarlet fever. Barbara Lee Group six, daughter of Verne and Mrs Group, is under quarantine.
Interior decorations of the Armory framed a colonial theme for the DAR ball last night and the gathering was a complete success. Today’s report notes improvement in the meat situation after a week of transportation crippling switchmen’s strike.
Yesterday's fishing began with promise despite bad weather. Paul Downey and Carl Taylor caught 26 trout at Big Spring Creek. In Presbyterian Girls meeting, Mrs. Walter Peake led activities at the campfire event near the gym.
A 10-year-old Clarendon youth on a bicycle escaped serious injury when motorist James Hackman swerved to avoid him on Clarendon’s main street. Hackman, 22, said the youth veered toward the center as he tried to pass, causing his car to leave the road and crash into a ditch. The cyclist had only minor bruises and did not require hospital care.
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