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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1958
Page
4
President Eisenhower vetoed the omnibus rivers and harbors and flood control bill, blocking quick work and avoiding using emergencies to push broad projects. The action marks a strategic turn in approaches to economic stimulus during recession concerns.
The Kentucky Derby opens its 18th running with a 14 mile turf classic set for Saturday. Rain and mud delay training at Churchill Downs while jockey Bil Hartack is out with a broken leg and Tim Tam awaits a replacement rider. Dave Erb is favored to ride if Hartack cannot return, and Silky Sullivan is noted for his come from behind style in the buildup.
A new bill by Senator Knowland would authorize 4.196 million dollars for the Chautauqua Lake and Chadakoin River flood control project, removing vetoed items and reducing overall authorizations. The move follows President Eisenhower's veto of a prior omnibus water projects bill and his call for reconsideration.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry reports a communique says full agreement was reached on all points at today's meeting. A fatal explosion in Curtis Stop injured Catherine Ferrara and her mother-in-law Cora Ferrara. Repairs at Columbus dam were completed by Corry Rod and Gun Club sportsmen. Corry weather hit 78 after 84, a record April high. School tax for 1938 set at 20 mills, $5 per capita unchanged. Meadville council member Stanley Miller plans June relocation. New York Times to raise weekday price to three cents starting May.
Week includes Methodist Youth Fellowship swim at 6 pm and Board of Directors meeting at 7:20 pm. College Women's Club and Alpha HU events, plus Corry Area Boy Scout Committee and Square Dance club sessions. Thursday features Cub Pack Wattsburg swim and Friday hosts State Convention in Harrisburg. Saturday lists Non-Archery classes and Dee Jay Record flop.
Five children died in a tenement fire late Friday as investigators probe the deadly blaze. Survivors include Louis Williams 22 who remains in critical condition at Hamot Hospital and Larcene Williams 12 who escaped with burns. Coroner Warren W. Wood ruled accidental death for the five children.
Bradford High School junior John D. Herold won the science fair championship at Penn State, earning a $1,000 Bul Herold demonstrated a color effect plant on i. Lewistown trio Rodger A. Hartley Frederick G. Klimek and Herbert J. Sipe received a $500 Paul Smith Memorial scholarship to Penn State for their tic tac tow machine a simple analog computer.
Robert Puskar 33 a steelworker was found guilty by a criminal court jury of second degree murder for shooting his wife in a Homestead pawn shop on August 20. He plans an appeal for a new trial and sentencing was delayed pending the outcome. The conviction carries a maximum 10 to 20 year term.
NBC TV highlighted a beguiling musical fantasy Hans and Gretel featuring Red Buttons Rise Stevens and Hans Conreid with songs Evening Prayer and Men Raise the World. Hall of Fame presented Dial M for Murder a suspense drama with Maurice Evans Rosemary Harris John Williams and Anthony Dawson delivering strong stage to screen performances.
Frederick Knott's intricate drama shines in a superb television presentation directed by George Schaefer. In its 90 minute runtime the production sustains suspense without sacrificing characterization, delivering a tightly plotted, gripping performance.
John Shafer Phipps aged 4 died yesterday in Palm Beach Florida a former director of major industries including U S Steel International Paper Grace Line and the Guarantee Trust Co of New York He led multiple corporations and vessels during a long business career.
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