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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1959
Page
4
Fowl such as chickens ducks and turkeys dominate supermarket shelves this weekend with live prices at seasonal lows since World War II. Eggs and beef show mixed trends while vegetables and citrus vary by region.
A Kane community holds a public meeting backing a united fundraising effort. A unanimously approved plan aims to raise funds for public aid agencies through one annual drive under the United Fund of Kane Area banner. The initial board, selected from 150 nominees, will meet to appoint officers and formalize bylaws. Burgess Edward T. McDermott presided and noted the challenge of choosing a name from many options.
The piece reports unemployment as a persistent issue in the United States and notes European and Italian conditions. It discusses manufacturing output, government actions, and ongoing efforts to revive industry, agriculture, and power. It mentions authorities and economic indicators in a broad AP transmission from Rome.
The text discusses training and education to improve employment overseas, noting the common market aid and migration of workers from Italy and other nations. It cites emigration levels, unemployment rates, and the impact on European labor forces amid a slow economic adjustment.
Lawrence presses a lobbyist to push a 400 million tax plan to fund state needs. Lawmakers and union leaders back the program while opponents warn of fiscal risk. Governor Lawrence hopes lawmakers move quickly to enact the proposal.
Pittsburgh convict Thompson, sentenced in the slaying of bartender Wallace Reidleime, has another appeal denied by the federal court. He sought a stay of execution to present new evidence after multiple reprieves.
Byrd Plastics Inc sues American Cyanamid Co in federal court for a million dollar damage claim alleging a defective plastic compound used to make Tranquil Ware dinnerware caused product failures. The Erie firm says the product failed postpurchase, harming its sales, reputation, and customer commitments.
The report describes a failed revolt at Concord Prison with hostages and armed inmates including Frederick Botha. A breakout attempt occurred during a prison break period with gunfire and a hostage-taking scene.
Mathew Stegner, county planning director, completes a zoning plan for Erie County and forwards it to public utilities, boroughs, townships, the health board, the real estate board, and the bar association for comment. The plan aims to regulate building types and parking sites, create a three member board of adjustment, and impose penalties up to 800 dollars per offense with each day of violation considered a separate offense.
Soviet propaganda builds Khrushchev image with birthday boosts and Brezhnev praise. Observers see hints of a calculated push toward top status, while internal politics and external policy timing shape the campaign. Brezhnev’s Lenin Day remarks stress loyalty and leadership as Khrushchev edges toward Stalin’s rank.
Nevers France AP reports 34 year old Preneli astronomer Andouin Dollfuss rose to 42000 feet in a balloon seeking Venus observations from the stratosphere. He abandoned plans for 82000 feet due to strong winds but landed safely after six hours aloft and says the data collected were worthwhile.
Patterson and London were set to sign the contract today for the Floyd Patterson Brian London heavyweight championship. They planned to exchange signatures at the Indiana Statehouse with sparring reports noting Patterson's four round workout and London's preparation.
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