27 Apr 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1960
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions a public sale at a location eight city miles west of a road with items such as a Gran cooler a 20 gil single pump and a Case tractor with motor. It references a 1951 1952 era context and a deadline around 7 00. The snippet includes names and scattered numbers, but lacks clear structure.
Corry voters gave Waterhouse a narrow county wide win over Erie attorney John Held while Kinley tied in few areas with Blair and O Dell. Wit nessing a low turnout Republicans did better thanks to Waterhouse Kinley efforts as Sesler edges LaJohn in state senate race. Persistent prowler scare reported on East South Street as police find muddy footprints but no suspect.
President Eisenhower stated the United States bore no part in inciting the Tiotous demonstrations that toppled Korean President Suhannah Rhee. He said his only action was urging investigations into alleged irregularities in the elections and expressed hope for corrective steps. He praised Rhee as a brave patriot but noted mistakes as he plans a June visit.
US space officials unveiled a two year plan for a lunar mission featuring a 500 pound instrument payload and a 1000 pound combined package with television cameras for close moon views. The aim includes a softer landing and post landing instrument survival to relay data from Earth’s natural satellite despite Soviet milestones last year.
Voters in Meadville Titusville Warren Otterbein and other areas showed a light turnout amid few issues. Two Titusville school merger questions failed while Centerville split 54 54. Townville and Cherrytree Hydetown approved none. Five Warren County districts backed mergers forming the Brokenstraw Valley Point School District. Erie Crawford counties rejected legal race betting by wide margins. Congressman Gavin won the 23rd District GOP primary and faces Darkwright in November.
AP dispatch reports renewed earthquakes near Lar, 50 miles south of Tehran, leaving the city in ruins. Rescue efforts continue as the death toll climbs toward 500 with many residents fleeing battered areas amid aftershocks and collapsing structures.
Associated Press report notes six eastern counties back a harness racing betting measure in Pennsylvania. It marks a historic push toward legalized wagering. Westmoreland and five western counties opposed the proposal as Gov. David Lawrence faced strong local sentiment against the plan.
President Nixon and Senator Kennedy led the presidential ballot in a light turnout Pennsylvania primary. Republicans reportedly retained two Congress seats while nominating Anchor Generalname C. Smith for state treasurer and Judge Gerald Flood for state superior court. Incumbent U S Rep John Lafores renomination was upset by Richard Schweiker.
Corry voters defeated the horse racing and pari mutuel betting measure 942 to 439 amid a dull primary. About 55 percent turnout of the city's electorate with many staying home. Local candidates for statewide offices generated interest that influenced fall voting for state senate races and plans for future contests. Opposition to the betting measure came mainly from churches and civic groups, with little organized local backing. The lopsided result is noted as unusually strong against the track betting proposal.
Voters across Bucks Chester Delaware Northumberland and Luzerne counties backed parimutuel harness racing plans while Philadelphia county rejected. State Racing Commission now chooses which of the six counties will license four racing corporations as the plan proceeds.
AP reports Vice President Richard Nixon would preside over the Paris East-West summit if President Eisenhower must return home for domestic reasons. The White House said Eisenhower could stay about a week in Paris starting May 16, with a Portugal visit planned for May 23. Observers see Nixon gaining prominence ahead of the Republican National Convention.
Aero Dividend Declared 10 cents a share for shareholders of record May 16 payable May 29. At the New York stockholders meeting Henry M. Margolis said 1959 earnings support the payout while the first quarter showed a loss of 99 000 dollars, equivalent to 18 cents per share. He noted last year’s profit and Aero's overall plan, including Wing division and Cortland Line Co. Margolis warned no quick optimism due to missile orders. Aero increased Elgin Watch holdings to 53 000 shares. Elgin stock traded at 27 3/4 on the NYSE. Directors re-elected: Margolis, Brightman, Christensen, Strauss, Thomson, Tilley, Willis.
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches representing three million Protestants urged support for legislation and legitimate means to provide medically approved family planning information. The council’s directors issued the statement as its first public stance on birth control.
Corry Area High School FFA members received multiple awards at the annual dinner. Five Silver Awards of $3 went to Spiesman, Hutch, Toplovitch, Pirronzola, Northrup for cabbage, beef, onions, swine, and farm records. Bronze awards of $2 went to Boutwell, Adams, Smith, Tageart, Darrow for oats, beef, onions, beef, dairy herd. Local Citizens National Bank and Stay Farmer chapter awarded additional recognitions.
New York welcomed Charles de Gaulle with warmth as he praised a revived France ready to resume international duties. The Waldorf Astoria dinner capped an emotional 18 year return visit as de Gaulle prepares to depart for San Francisco on the next leg of his U S tour. Governor Rockefeller lauded him for rallying France during wartime and guiding the nation through crisis with dignity.
The Steering Committee of the City Planning Committee discussed land subdivision utilities and population study at Corry Area High School. Reed J. Dunn Jr of Michael Baker Inc outlined work to date while facility inventories showed needs in hospital and library expansion and a population study noted Corry’s above state average in elderly and low age groups.
Will Seek State Aid On Industry Loan reports the Wheeling Development Corp selecting Ketchum Inc of Pittsburgh to lead a six week fundraising drive starting May 9 and applying to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Association for a 30 percent loan toward a proposed plastics plant in Corry. The plan aims to secure 30 percent of a $50,000 loan if approved.
Three explosions shattered peace in Northern Ireland as police blamed the outlawed IRA. The saboteurs, who fled to the Republic, damaged two customs posts and an electric transformer within two hours.
President Syngman Rhee resigns amid nationwide protests demanding democratic reforms. The National Assembly will meet to accept his resignation and install a caretaker cabinet led by Huh Chung, as South Korea faces rushed elections and a possible transition to a premier cabinet system.
Lome, Togo, watched as the Republic of Togo gained independence at midnight ending 70 years under Germany Britain and France. Premier Sylvain Olympio leads a cocoa coffee and phosphates exporter region now a sovereign state closely tied to France for aid and protection.
Bert Lewis Schlesinger, 73, longtime vaudeville performer known as Bert Lewis for 29 years, died Monday after a brief illness in Greenville, Mississippi. The entertainer, a prominent figure in regional circuits, had enjoyed a career spanning several decades and leaves behind a legacy in live performance.
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