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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1959

Page

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Asylum Decision Cited In Fragmentary Notation

The readable fragment notes a decision related to asylum proceedings. It references a ruling or draft statement without clear dates or names, leaving the exact parties and outcome unspecified.

Eight Blocks Leveled In Roseburg Blast Triggers Death Toll

A truck bomb exploded in Roseburg Oregon leveling eight blocks and damaging many more. At least 11 people were killed and 52 injured as the blast sent a flame column into the air. Firefighters fought a fire near Gerretsen Building Supply Co before the explosion. Coroner C H Babbitt warned more deaths remained possible and ashes were found in a charred rooming house.

Roseburg Ore Oregon National Guard C. H. Babbitt Arlo Jacklin Gerretsen Building Supply Co George Rutherford Chehalis Wash Gerretsen

Ike Plans Allied Talks Before Khrushchev Visit

President Eisenhower will seek allied counsel ahead of talks with Nikita Khrushchev, traveling to London for informal meetings with Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, then Paris to meet Charles de Gaulle. Officials consider a potential meeting with Konrad Adenauer. State Department says Christian Herter will accompany.

Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev London Harold Macmillan Paris Charles de Gaulle Washington Bonn Konrad Adenauer White House James C. Hagerty

Polio cases rise in 1959 slows pace in week

Public Health Service reports 183 paralytic polio cases in the United States for the week, a new 1959 record but up only eight from the prior week. Eight months totals show 1,314 paralytic cases versus 579 year earlier, with 83 percent of victims Negro and over 75 percent unvaccinated.

Washington United States Public Health Service Po-Lo

Narrow Hunt For Prison Escapee

State Police and Sheriff's deputies search a wooded marsh along the Peshekee River near Champion Michigan for escapee Mike Gisondi six miles west of the community. A man matching the 29 year old Gisondi description was reported after breaking into a cabin owned by Charles Platenberg. Candy wrappers found outside the cabin. Gisondi fled when confronted and is a Marquette prison escapee from Ellwood City Pennsylvania.

Champion Mich Fugitve Mike Gisondi Peshekee River Marquette County Gisondi Charles Platenberg Platenberg Marquette Ellwood City

Two Car Crash Fatal Near Clarion Involving Unger

A two car collision on Route 68 near Widnoon Armstrong County killed Walter J. Unger 11 a passenger in Arvel J. Todds car. Todds vehicle struck by another car driven by Dr Dominick Sita 32 of East Brady. Todds occupants were unhurt.

Oldste Clarion Here Walter J. Unger Widnoon Armstrong County Unger Arvel J. Todd Aimersboro Todd Dominick Sita East Brady

Two-Truck Crash Burns Kill One

A 20-year-old Shamokin woman Justine Sharp died from burns after a fiery collision on Route 309 south of Meshoppen involving a coal truck. Her husband Leroy Sharp, 20, told police brakes locked causing the crash. he escaped and pulled her from the wreck, and remained in fair condition with burns.

Syr Mi Sur Justine Sharp Tyler Memorial Hospital Meshoppen Route 309 Here Leroy Sharp

Seven white men arrested in negros home blast case

Delaware State Police and FBI tips lead to the arrest of seven white men in Wilmington amid the investigation of two explosions that damaged the Rayfield Negro family home in Collins Park. The Rayfields, moved there January first, were away during the blasts and plan to relocate.

Wilmington Del Delaware John Herbert Herbert George Rayfield Rayfields Collins Park FBI Venice Fla Gilbert Minnick Francis Conley Albert J. Reverdito David Emory Ronald, Thorkildsen Melvin Downing View Gardens

House to pass labor control bills amid Eisenhower push

House sponsors of three labor racketeering bills expect action this year with debates to begin Tuesday. President Eisenhower backs the strongest measure by Landrum and Oeffin. the Shelley bill gains AFL-CIO support. a committee bill echoes a Senate version. Rayburn backs a watered down option.

New York Am Congress El[ene David J. McDonald Washington Senate Democrats Eisenhower Strke Stuart Symington DMO Senate Labor Committee Lyndon B. Johnson Senate Symington Was Ahington House Phil M. Landrum D-Ga Robert P. Offin R-Mich John PF. Shelley D-Calif Afl-Cio House Labor Committee Sam Rayburn D-Tex White House James C. Hagerty Rayburn Mutual James Roosevelt Dcalif Frank Thompson Jr D-Nj ABC Radio and Television

Pinch on State Tax Board Funds Backfires on Solons

In Harrisburg a pennywise Legislature backs the State Tax Equalization Board as it seeks funds for real estate appraisers to accurately value property for school aid. Details show repeated requests were refused, leaving a small staff and a looming threat to aid calculations. A 1958 report sparks legislative debate over funding and methods.

Leonard A. Unger Harrisburg State John ‘N. O'Neill John Bevee O'Neil Ant Burbal

New Radar Eye To Spy Across World's Oceans

The U S Navy describes a new radar project to monitor oceanic activity and report ballistic missile launches. Dr Williams J Thaler of the Office of Naval Research says Project Tepe sal could extend warning time, potentially about 20 minutes, before US counter measures. He notes no tests against Soviet ICBM launches have occurred.

Washington U.S. Navy Williams J Thaler Office of Naval Research and Faeither Project Tepe Sal Wwe United Soviet Union United States Thaler

Illinois Sky Rains Wield Aircraft Types

The Experimental Aircraft Assn and hobby builders showcase barn born planes including four winged designs and a car engine powered flyer. Detroit maker W J Bryan pitches the Rotobil as a dual flying and driving breakthrough claimed to reach hundreds of miles airborne and 52 mph on roads.

Ohe Detroit Bean Experimental Aircraft Assn Tke W. J. Bryan Bryan

Chicago Police Contain Race Tension After Citywide Uprising

Police guarded a quiet west side neighborhood as 60 officers monitored crowds after rock throwing and disorderly conduct incidents. About 1,500 people gathered on Jackson Boulevard and a three family building trade sparked tension. Several arrests were made for disorderly conduct and failure to disperse.

Cmcago (Ap Chicago West Side Michael Nolan Jackson Boulevard Crdwdo Josh Hargraves Hargraves Rtus

Paddle-Wheel Explorer VI Aims At Space Travel Milestone

Paddle-wheeled Explorer VI, the most advanced U S satellite, orbited Earth in a 152 mile to 35 950 mile path and carried 15 experiments. NASA reports all instruments tested were working, aiming to study Van Allen belts radiation and energy from sun rays for future manned missions.

Capacanaveral Pla Missile Test Center Earth Theearth United States National Astronautics and Space Administration Washington

Parachutist survives 47000 foot unplanned jump in storm

Lt Col Rankin endured a 40 minute free fall from 47000 feet after engine failure over North Carolina. Automated parachute opened at 10000 feet and he was knocked by hail and lightning in a violent thunderstorm before landing in a tree. Continued on Page Eighty.

Botar Marine Willian Hon Kin Suarany Arumi Rankin Mighter North Carolina Beaufort Marine Air Station

Louisiana Gov Long Faces 4251 Dollar National Guard Flight Bill

The Air Force billed Gov. Earl Long of Louisiana for 4 251 dollars for nonauthorized use of National Guard planes. Long delayed payment saying he would review the charge and seek answers from lawmakers and others who may also be billed. The flight reportedly covered 45 hours and 4 minutes in several months, with Maj. Gen. Raymond Hufft present.

Washington Air Force Louisiana National Guard Mery Lone Nin Texas Long New Orleans Thas Lewisiana Mr Force Galveston Dune Am

Gettysburg Prepared to Host White House for Week

Gettysburg Pa dozens of locals anticipate a White House presence as President Eisenhower sets up operations for a week. The town expects golf outings and farm visits with the president staying near the area through Monday.

Gettysburg White House Gettysburg. Pa Elvenhower Eisenhower Felix

Meadville Flood Control Project Plans Initiated

The U S Soil Conservation Service will begin preparing work plans for a Meadville flood control project on Mill Run after authorization from Washington. Officials say planning may take months and the project could cost over 250000, with possible need for Congressional approval before construction.

Meadville Mill Fun Soil Conservation Service Ivan McKerver Pennsylvania Federal Washington McKeever Congreet

Death of Ralph D. Miles After Farm Accident

Ralph D. Miles died after a farm mishap near Spring Creek when a tractor moved and rolled over him. Coroner Ed Lowery investigated. cause undetermined. Survived by wife Gartha Adams Miles, two daughters, two sons, 36 grandchildren and 57 great grandchildren. Funeral planned at Bracken Funeral Home with burial in Wrightsville Cemetery.

Ralph de Mars Dol Spring Creek Miles Hind Beer Henry Nelson Warren County Ed Lowery Myr Miles Freehold Township Gartha Adams Spring Creek George Swiderski Jamestown Kenneth Opal R. D1 Tread Nelson Harrold Friends J Bracken Secre Mill AB Owen Blue Eye Church Taterment Wrightaville Cemetery

Striking Everson Mill Workers Return to Work

Seventy striking employees of Al led Mills in Everson Pennsylvania resumed work after agreeing to keep operations going during contract negotiations. The walkout began in July at contract expiry and ended with an agreement to continue production pending talks.

Connellsville Everson

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