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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1959
Page
1
The readable fragments reference a church setting and a legal context with names and dates obscured. We note a possible pledge or directive involving a ceremony at St Espe and a parish event linked to an executor. Entities are unclear due to OCR corruption.
Washington AP reports a wide open floor battle looming as the House Rules Committee sets hearings to determine debate limits and allowable amendments. The panel aims to move the labor control measure to the floor this week, balancing calls it is too weak against voices saying it is too harsh.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon continues a whirlwind visit to Communist Poland with a luncheon, housing tour, and university talk in Warsaw. He met Premier Cyrankiewicz, toured suburbs, and discussed international issues with Gomulka, Rapacki, and Eisenhower aide Eisenhower. Nixon pledged Warsaw and Poland must not suffer again in war, as he toasted peace at a presidential reception.
City Council approved a policy granting tax rebates on properties razed during the year. The rebates depend on how many months the structures remain in the year, as advised by City Treasurer Carl Smith. Granted rebates include Assembly of God Church Eugene Pulver Hubert Vaughn V and Phillipa Sibarca Corp Atlantic service station Glenn and Bel East St Elizabeths Church with more to follow after removal of the former Ford garage Sills Day store and TV David appliance outlet.
Crawford County Judge Herbert A. Mook ruled that part of the state right to know law requiring advance public notice of governing body meetings is unconstitutional. He said Sec 3 is unsatisfactory and ineffective, and that the law’s heading omits notice. The ruling arose from Meadville’s alley ordinance passed at a special meeting without notice, challenged by residents Ortman and Mercatoris.
In Geneva, the United States pledges full briefing to Western Allies on Eisenhower Khrushchev talks. Officials say Ike will seek allied input, avoid behind‑the‑back deals, and consult Macmillan de Gaulle and Adenauer. State Secretary Herter and foreign ministers back the move amid Berlin deadlock. The foreign ministers conference may end with a brief communique and a recess, with a possible New York restart in September during the U.N. General Assembly.
Arthur Thompson, 38, of Trenton, N J, lay critically wounded at Corry Memorial Hospital after a gunshot to the head. Police said it appeared self inflicted during the night, following an argument with Mrs Frank Dorrance who said Thompson asked for his revolver back. Thompson had been visiting Corry for weeks and is said to have a wife and three children in New Jersey.
Police report a woman identified as Anna H. Taylor 25 a mother of two was shot in the chest and another woman, Hermiece, 8, sustained injuries at a Payette County residence. The shooter used a revolver then a penknife before dying. The incident occurred yesterday as authorities work to confirm details.
Erle Railroad asks council to end night watch at First Avenue tower from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to minimal switching and automatic protection for through trains. Mayor Kiney supports action. final PUC approval pending after council decision.
The city of Corry will pave First Avenue from the railroad tracks to West Washington Street using Liquid Fuels tax funds after state forms arrive. Bids will be sought, with last year’s section from West Pleasant to the tracks already completed. The safety director urged Erie and Pennsylvania Railroads to fix the tracks section, while the streets director assigns the north-of-tracks segment to this year’s resurfacing.
Corry City Council agreed to ordain a dirt street through the Zalzneck development east of Wayne street to be named Meadow Lane with plans for future extensions and utility work. Contractor Zalzneck cited upcoming homes and sewer as justification while mayor questioned feasibility.
Aero Supply Mfg Co reports $198,785 six month profit, or 25 cents a share, on sales of $3.07 million. Net income avoids federal tax due to prior year net operating losses. Costs totaled $2.09 million with $672,200 in SG&A and other major outlays. Working capital stood at $1.118 million on June 1 1959.
Harrisburg AP Pennsylvanians will vote on three constitutional amendments in the November general election. Officials say ballots will include amendments on annual regular sessions, school district borrowing and residency voting rules for moving within 60 days of an election.
In nanKISBURG AP report the House approved a constitutional amendment granting tax relief to veterans who are blind paraplegic double or quadruple amputees. The measure would exempt them from pay ing focal Teaebtate taxes and go to the Senate for action before a statewide referendum. A similar bill previously died in 1857 and a variant was reintroduced this year.
An AP report describes the death of a girl from Corneraville after leaping from a vehicle in motion as it overturned in an accidental incident near Jsville. The girl identified as Shirley Jean Bloom, age 10, died at the scene. Willard Bloom, a brother, was unharmed when the car backed into an embankment while leaving a driveway en route to work. The driver escaped injury.
President Eisenhower steps into direct role in foreign policy as Khrushchev accepts invitation to visit the United States next month. A 10 day US tour and meetings with Western Allies are planned, aiming to ease East West tensions.
Observers note Khrushchev’s acceptance of an American invitation could bring a temporary calm to Cold War tensions. The planned Washington and Moscow talks may resemble a summit with closed doors, raising questions about Ukraine style deals and Western European reactions amid broader East-West maneuvering.
Jamestown reports that product urt workers of the Art Metal Construction Co voted three to one to approve a new contract after 11 weeks on strike. Details were not released by the company or union officials, but fringe benefits and a wage package were reportedly included. About 1,200 production and maintenance workers approved the agreement while remaining unit employees work under different terms.
A garbled report notes a private school move against Selma Ald and a Sehini Baptist association, aiming to impede public interest and private student access amid tensions over segregation and admission policies.
Arrangements were made to continue a warrant for arrest of Charles Harrower 229 West Washington street on April 26 after a theft at the rectory. Police report about a missing sum of money. Harrower, a tenant, was at the rectory shortly before the discovery. He allegedly took money and later disappeared. authorities seek to extend the warrant and locate him.
In Clarion County a car left Route 83 near here and struck four hollow steel posts before overturning. Two boys, Michiel Rhindledecker 16 and Wilkin Chester Gourley 19, both of Clarion, were killed instantly. John Bart Mirei, 19, of Clarion, died several hours later at the Clarion Hospital. Panwek Hepineer, 15, of Chavon State, was listed in serious condition. Authorities did not identify the driver. the car was owned by the father of Shinglederker.
In Lagrange, soliciting death penalty against three Black men, Clifford Johnson 32, Brannon Epps 24, and George Alford Jr 18, after an all white jury found them indicted in a rape case involving two women. One woman raped after removal from escorts. case tied to local workers and Dayton veteran.
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