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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1959
Page
4
Corry Journal reports on national commentary and reactions amid a shift in Soviet and American political narratives. The piece discusses postwar leadership, policy debates, and public sentiment surrounding the U S government and international affairs.
A chaotic collage recounts Corry memories and distant events from twenty years ago, mixing local places like Center Street with national concerns. The piece references prices, speeches, protests, and shifting social norms, weaving personal anecdotes with broader cultural tensions.
Fragmentary Hal Boyle Americana text sketches fashion trends and social reactions. It mentions dresses above the knees, bold styling, and playful derision of a long held vanity, with a satirical tone about a Lost competition and a Lady’s look.
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A troubled county court faces a beef dispute triggering official action. The case involves local parties and a (partially legible) docket reflecting a request for relief and possible investigation by the rural district attorney.
Robert Blood of Bristol England, using alias Keith Buchanan, faced an embezzlement charge in Buffalo after a Jamestown Post Journal probe. He was ordered held on 2500 bail and will be arraigned before US Commissioner Boyes Butterfield, with possible federal indictment and trial to follow in Washington. Immigration and naturalization officials noted deportation proceedings remain pending.
The Town Board met in special session and received a single bid of 48000 for the construction of a public dock at Baycetown connected with the Barcelona Harbor project. The bid from Johnston Construction Company of Minneapolis was contingent on town participation. The board set a special meeting for August to accept or reject the bid.
Washington AP reports debate over Vice President Nixon’s influence on the Eisenhower Khrushchev exchanges. Some say Nixon’s overseas conduct boosts 1960 Republican prospects, others warn his legacy could fade unless he achieves a memorable result. Eisenhower publicly minimized Nixon’s arranging role while noting Nixon acted well.
The House moved a 4 percent tax plan toward the governor while bills on housing discrimination and Sunday sales advanced. A wage tax proposal would let 1076 second class townships levy local taxes, and annexation rules would extend boroughs and cities rights to absorb parts of townships. Governor’s stance on unemployment funding reform remained noncommittal.
Three 14 year olds were arrested after a stakeout at Presque Isle Peninsula ending a string of car break ins and lootings between July 21 and 31. They admitted looting several parked cars at the peninsula and thefts included wallets, cash, a wrist watch and a portable radio. A user car stolen from Kimmel Auto Sales was recovered. The youths were released to their parents pending juvenile court action.
Labor groups backed a tougher measure as the House passed the bill by a wide margin after repeated proponent votes. The proposal would bar on sight Sunday sale convictions by justices of the peace, targeting a Bucks County official who convicted 159 people on a single Sunday before being restrained by the State Supreme Court.
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