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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1957
Page
4
The article reports President Eisenhower's critique of mandatory farm price supports as a seesaw of surpluses. It notes half farmer income from federal subsidies and outlines proposed shifts toward flexible support with varied parities for crops. It mentions dairy floors and other commodities, plus expected congressional input rather than a fixed plan.
A 1956 report by the National Fire Protection Association shows total fire losses reaching 330 million dollars and 401 deaths, with 86 big fires causing over 4 million in losses and 430 more missing a quarter of a million. Aircraft accidents account for many fatalities, and prior records were 274.8 million in losses and 208 deaths in 1953 and 1955 respectively. Conditional sales abuses rise in large cities, with New York highlighted. new credit ceilings take effect October 1 to curb on time purchases and inflated costs.
Broad notes installment charges and minimum service fees for purchases over various terms. Also details a large scale Operation Gypsy Moth spraying in the Northeast to halt gypsy moth spread at a cost of 5 million dollars. Federal officials defend the plan against concerns it harms wildlife or humans and note potential minor ecological impacts. A nationwide tour promotes civic education and community investments.
County officials contend the auditors report is flawed and file nine exceptions, led by Richard Leuthold, seeking leave to challenge any item of income, disbursement, or expense after an amended report. Judge Alexander G. Flick may grant informal approval as officials face scrutiny. The article also notes broader economic commentary and local political tension surrounding the audit process.
Yesterday's Memories of Corry recounts events from April 30 1937 including naval action near the Bay of Biscay with Loyalist airplanes sinking a battleship Expuria, a Board of Revision meeting in Harrisburg, and Corry's storm sewer project advancing with a steam shovel to dig a channel.
Four decades back on April 30 1917 Corry residents learned Captain Dawson Olmstead US Army would soon become a major. J J Madison of Nu Bone Corset shop injured when a heavy box fell on his foot. Floyd Black joins H J Decker barber shop on West Main, succeeding Oscar Brosius who moved to DuBois. A fatal accident at Thacker's Corners near Youngsville occurred the week prior, with Miss Mabel Rickerson of Pittsfield killed and Miss Nethie Lind of Wrightsville also a victim.
Richhill Township tragedy as farm tractor overturns into a stream near Ackleys Bridge. Operator Glen G. Whipkey, 52, of Graysville, died at the scene while harrowing a garden. Greene County coroner Frank Bryan reported the fatal mishap occurred yesterday.
A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House proposes an underwater two lane tunnel from East A venue to Pennsylvania State Park to link Erie to the peninsula. The measure grants the highways department full power to relocate widen or construct connecting roads without special appropriation.
Pilot Glenn Whiting circled Jamestown Airport for nearly an hour fearing the nose gear lock. Emergency crews stood by as the Piper Apache landed safely after a gear signal switch proved defective. the charter flight carried R S Dobler to Rochester.
Warren County officers investigate men misrepresenting themselves as board of health workers to pump septic tanks. They approached 80 year old John Logan of Enterprise, claimed tests by the health board required pumping, cashed a $10 check after Logan paid $110. The truck, a 1950s Ford licensed in Missouri, may have pumped nothing and sewage disposal location unknown. The board member questioned says he knew nothing of the operation.
Mrs Anna Fisher of Open Meadows and Vincent Damon called on Millie Burch Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Richard Jukes and family and Mrs Lucille Price were in Houghton Sunday to visit Mrs Price s son and his family. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hartford and family spent the weekend in Burscase. Perry Smith returned home Saturday for a furlough from Colorado where he is stationed with the Army. Rev and Mrs Lumdeen, Charles Manwaring and Bonnie Smith attended the ball game at Falconer Saturday evening. Mrs Norman Faust and children of Lakewood called on Mrs Leon Cable Thursday. Tom Mullaney, who fell at his home here last week is in the hospital at Dunkirk with a broken hip. Mrs Alphonso Cornish has been working on the cancer drive here this week. Mrs Nancy Davis Burnett who entered the Corry Memorial Hospital last week is much improved. Mr and Mrs Harry Boardman, who lost their home from fire some time ago, have purchased in trailer and have moved it onto to their property.
Arnold Whelan, 68, longtime city editor of the Tiffin Advertiser-Tribune, died yesterday in Ohio. He had spent nearly five decades in the local newspaper field, shaping the paper and serving the community through many changes.
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