29 Apr 1958
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1958
Page
1
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CAPE CANAVERAL Florida Navy says Vanguard satellite mission ended when third stage failed to ignite after launch. The 20 inch x ray payload carried to study solar x rays, but rocket fell 1 500 miles downrange splashing into the ocean. First two stages performed in flight but the third stage failed to provide required 18 000 mph, ending the abortive test. The first Vanguard satellite remains in a near earth orbit as the Army Explorer satellites continue. The incident may have provided some data despite the loss.
City council deadlocked on buying a 75 foot ladder fire truck with Kinley opposing the $26,000 outlay. Raymond Weber and Stanford Hose supported the purchase as necessary after research showed a 75 foot unit would be 90 percent efficient and save $9,000 to $10,000 versus the original plan. Mayor Kinley argued growth does not justify the outlay and noted other city needs ahead of new equipment.
Three youths were fined 350 for bringing untaxed beer from New York into Pennsylvania. Ray Lamielle 18 Paw Silvis and Paw Shields Jr were cited on East Columbus Avenue last Saturday. Lamielle was driver and fined 30 while Silvis and Shields each paid 10.
A city youth baseball fundraiser distributed prizes to winners including John Proper and Wax Wax, with top totals reaching $4076 raised by the effort. Proceeds fund summer equipment, balls, bats, and program upkeep for local boys baseball.
Raph Yarborough of Texas declared in 1956 after a third bid for governor. Price Daniel resigned his Senate seat, Yarborough won a 1955 special election for the vacated term.
In Detroit General Motors served a termination notice on the United Auto Workers as the 3 year contract nears expiration. The action takes effect at midnight on May 2, ending current labor terms amid Eisenhower Arctic inspection proposals.
The Soviet Union urged that Eisenhower Arctic military inspection zone be discussed at a heads of government summit. The resolution asked the United States to halt flights near borders with atomic and hydrogen bombs and urged postponement of the plan, with a full Security Council debate expected.
State Police cited Thomas E. Sherwood of Marion street and George R. Sherwood of Gould street after they admitted dumping garbage along Sciota road within the city. Both pled guilty before Alderman M. 5. Cobbett and paid fines of 10 and 9 dollars plus costs.
General Motors and others reject Walter Reuther’s plan to extend contracts for three months. United Auto Workers demanded a two year extension with wage and cost of living increases while automakers proposed a two year deal with annual wage bumps and a news blackout lift.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Anderson consider tax relief as labor presses for action. Democratic leaders warn of urgency while some lawmakers push a mid May or July decision, with debate over selective cuts and potential impact on unemployment.
Dame, 57, a member of the U.S. technical aid mission to Argentina, died in Montevideo yesterday from a cerebral hemorrhage. He had come to prepare for Vice President Nixon’s visit to Argentina and was born in Minnesota, career spanning private business and government service since 1941.
The Senate approved a pension welfare fund control bill 88 to 0 after five days of debate. The measure, part of Eisenhower’s 1958 labor program, would require fund registration with labor and public accounting, with new federal penalties for embezzlement and false reporting.
Beavers track coach Ben Gilderone announced at noon that the scheduled meet at Ol City has been postponed due to rain. If weather clears, the meet will be held tomorrow afternoon at Ol Cily s Mitchel Field.
Col. Paul A. Campbell of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research urged an orbiting laboratory 200 miles above Earth to study how weightlessness and cosmic radiation affect animal and plant life. He outlined plans to investigate heart and blood vessel dynamics, urinary function, and plant growth to determine gravity's role in bodily energy use and development.
Gov Leader in his first full scale campaign speech argues between a stagnant government and one addressing human problems. He touts more schools parks roads and jobs and stresses mental health funding amid a lean budget. GOP rival McGonigle campaigns in central counties while Livengood touts party realignment in Butler and aging worker issues.
City planners met with regional planning director Prune McChesney and industrial development chief McBlur to discuss regional development. The luncheon at the Hotel Corry preceded the group meeting as city officials including S. Anderson Louis Miller and Clyde Keith listened and asked questions.
A controversial unemployment relief bill faces a showdown vote in the House Rules Committee with expected approval for House consideration. Democrats crafted the bill amid Republican opposition to offset benefit cuts, while President Eisenhower hints at a veto in its present form. The measure would provide up to eight weeks of additional unemployment benefits funded by the U.S. Treasury for workers exhausting state programs and similar aid for those ineligible under current rules.
A fragmented report notes President Nasser arriving in Russia for a visit. The text references expected talks on solidarity and possible political support. It mentions aviation and diplomatic context with unclear details and dates.
Washington reports a petition to remove Godfrey F. Schmidt as a monitor of the Teamsters Union. District Judge Johnny Conninhan of New York was advised by Bemmidl a New York attorney who helps the committee watching Hoffa. The document mentions a $840,000 fee and names Nathan Cayton as chairman of the national panel with LN. D. Wells named as the third monitor.
Governor Orval Faubus moves to appeal to the U S Supreme Court after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals at St Louis upheld a district court decree prohibiting use of Arkansas National Guard troops to block school integration at Little Rock Central High. Attorney Tom Harper says the next step is the Supreme Court appeal.
Arch bishop Samuel Cardinal Stritch of Chicago had his right arm amputated above the elbow after a blood clot. Doctors label his recovery as rapid and expect bed rest to end in two or three days. Surgeons from Rome and Chicago, plus visiting clergy, attended the event as Stritch pursued duties as proprefect of the Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith.
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