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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1958
Page
1
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Ex convict Teamsters business agent Frank Kierdorf was tortured and burned by two gunmen whose motive, he said, lay in union business. His uncle Herman Kierdorf, also an ex union official, vowed revenge as the victim clung to life with burns over 65 percent of his body. An anonymous call threatened the uncle, who reported the threat before the ambush in Pontiac area. Page Three continues.
J R Dearing of West Washington street was elected director of streets by Clay Connell to fill the vacancy left by Clair Capwell. Mayor Kinley asked for other nominations. none were offered and Dearing was approved to be sworn in later. Kinley said Dearing’s retirement leaves him time to direct the busy streets department. Dowring will lead a two person staff.
Roy W. Johnson heads the U S moon rocket program and indicated the Defense Department may set a launch date within days for the first lunar satellite mission. The probe would orbit the moon to photograph its hidden side, weigh 50 to 60 pounds, and use a Thor missile with Vanguard stages.
UN delegates pushed private talks on Security Council summit arrangements awaiting word on Soviet Premier Khrushchev. If no Soviet reply is received, a preliminary Council meeting to set time and place for a government chiefs gathering remains unscheduled. Some expect a public Soviet position via Arkady Sobolev. British delegate Dixon said talks could last all week, with August 18th more likely than August 12th.
A car containing three bodies was pulled from the French River by a skin diver. Police believe it plunged into the river two years ago from a bridge under winter construction. Identities and sexes cannot be established immediately.
The Justice Department told Congress it is scrutinizing steel price rises with possible antitrust action. Victor R. Hansen, head of the antitrust division, testified that price boosts average about $4.50 per ton or three percent and may violate laws. He said the timing shows steel majors marching prices upward and that smaller firms look to U.S. Steel for leadership.
Secretary of State Dulles meets Brazil's leaders after a brief protest by students who cheered and jeered. He plans talks with Foreign Secretary Lima and President Kubitschek on global issues, Inter American relations, and economic co operation. The visit highlights Brazil oil and coffee trade amid Soviet outreach in the region.
Five persons were fined in alderman’s court and four others sought as police pursue a near riot on East Main street last Saturday night. Carl Whitman pled guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined 100 dollars with costs. Ted Miller, a repeat offender, received 100 dollars for disorderly conduct and 1,000 dollar bonds for drunken driving and obstructing an officer. John Francek was taken into custody after urging violence during the incident. Police issued warrants for Thomas Foreman and seek the others involved in the melee.
Pat Mix Bloomberg 57, chief of civil defense for Cambria County, dies at Memorial Hospital following a heart ailment.
Abdul Muh Jamali, a former Iraqi United Nations representative, reports 1 000 additional troops arriving in Lebanon. The move heightens regional security concerns and draws international attention to ongoing conflict dynamics.
BEIRUT Lebanon A new Lebanese president elected last week vows neutrality and unity while U S troops arriving total over 14 000 as Gen Geiger arrives with units including hospital and signals teams Rebels demand withdrawal. Chamoun says he will not order Marines out and will attend summit talks, threatening fresh clashes if his delegation is challenged.
The Pennsylvania Department of Justice inspected local jails this week and rated Corry and Good as good standards. The report praised supervision security and sanitation while noting good cooperation from on duty city police. Council also discussed Civil Air Patrol vehicle storage at No 2 Fire Station, CAP funding constraints, and planned a brief field study for the North East sewage disposal plant supervisor.
Harrisburg says Pennsylvania motorists under 18 should not drive in New York due to a breakdown in reciprocity. Pennsylvania licenses 16 year olds while New York allows 16 by daylight only under a junior license and 17 with a student license after training. New York’s classifications created conflicting rules that Pennsylvania would not recognize for under 18 drivers.
Senate and House conferees spent an hour and a half reviewing differences over extending the Reciprocal Trade Act but reported no progress. They will reconvene tomorrow to continue discussions.
Aero Supply Mfg Inc reports six months ended June 30 with earnings of 135 047 dollars per share 25 cents on revenue 3 068 818 dollars up from 19 981 dollars and 21 584 631 dollars year earlier. Dividend of 10 cents paid totaling 53 683 dollars. Credit for net operating loss reduced tax burden 70 000 dollars. Aero cites gains from Cortland Line Co stake since February 6 1958 reaching about 40 000 dollars by June 30.
In a July Cairo speech Nasser signaled friction with northern Syria amid Iraqs July 14 coup, while Syrians grow restive under UAR rule. Iraqs oil wealth and Iraq Syria alignment threaten Nasser, yet western energy flows along pipelines may persist.
City police seek a 63 year old Bradford man charged with indecent exposure. Witnesses confirm his identity and several similar reports emerged after a first complaint. He molested at least five youngsters aged six to twelve. He is a white well driller residing on Lemon Street, with activities centered in Mott Street and Meed Park areas.
SAN Franciscorp Jeanne Brown, 35 22 86, jailed on drunkenness, tried to squeeze through a food slot to escape. She passed Net 35, found the 22 inch easy but the 34 inch exit failed. Police recaptured and returned her to an adjacent cell.
Italy endures its worst heat spell of the year with about 50 deaths in four days. The extreme temperatures focus in the south while northern relief arrives as rains reduce the heat impact.
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