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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1959
Page
1
Auction notice fragment with scattered terms lists items and bidders. Mentions August, Bear, Willys, GE washer, cherry bedroom sets, beds and tables. Appears to be a classified sale or estate listing with scattered names and ad components. unreadable segments limit details.
A new Waterford development firm formed to acquire 10 acres and construct a 150000 building for Elgin Laboratories, a subsidiary of Erie Resistor Corp. The project requires 170000 to buy land and erect the plant with a 20 year lease to Resistor, financed by 100000 bank loan and 70000 stock sale. Local officials attended a Lions Club sponsored dinner to discuss the venture and future growth.
Erie AP report says two young women tried to swim from Presque Isle to Long Point Ontario, a 28 mile trek. Mary Maley quit after nine miles in rough water while Hafey, Edinboro State Teachers College instructor, started last night with companions but faced choppy conditions and little headway in final hours.
Mrs. Paul Ammett of Harrisville brought a misplaced set of false teeth to the police station yesterday. Found in a plastic container inside a paper bag from J C Penney on Route 8 near Franklin, the undamaged teeth will be returned to their owner from the police lost and found without charge.
Harrisburg AP The administration highway safety program suffered a major setback when a bill to double the $10 speeding fine failed in the House by one vote. The day featured broader tax and fee proposals, including a gasoline tax hike and a $2 annual license fee increase, with部 station wagon classifications and other measures under debate. Four Republicans had switched votes but one, Edwin Eshleman, reversed, blocking passage.
Vice President Richard Nixon believes Governor Nelson Rockefeller will run in 1960 and is likely to decide by November. Nixon expects a hard fight and plans limited campaigning, with September stops in New England and possible New Hampshire meeting with Rockefeller. He aims to focus on governance duties until late in the year while preparing for national races.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce board laid groundwork for a public information program to address criticisms from the Gannon College attitude survey. Three new committees were appointed to prepare material on chamber structure, industry influence, on attracting new plants, and personal business contacts. A steering committee will plan the overall effort, with a finance committee, a membership group, and a publicity panel to inform the public of future moves. The survey led the board to pursue a restructured, more transparent chamber plan.
Washington AP reports ending of the Kingua mood control dam dispute as House and Senate conferees approve an additional 1.4 million dollars to resume work on the 113 million dollar project. The move follows earlier approvals and Seneca opposition over flood of 9,000 acres of reservation along the Allegheny River.
Harrisburg AP The Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators endorsed a plan to impose a 3 percent sales tax on clothing to raise about 90 million dollars for state school aid over two years. Sponsor Rep Albert Straga said bipartisan support is essential to meet the schools financial crisis. Business leaders and key education groups offered cautious reaction as lawmakers debate higher state aid totals and how to fund them.
In central Cuba a small group of anti Castro conspirators remains at large while government raiders seize about 3,000 people suspected of plotting against Fidel Castro. Officials reported possible further captures as Castro aims to quell the dissent amid land reform tensions and foreign accusations about aid to rebels.
President Eisenhower said Soviet Premier Khrushchev may tour U S installations during his September visit, with options on sites to see. He hopes the trip improves East West relations and will show Khrushchev American life, farms, and housing, and even a Washington helicopter tour. He noted no intent to negotiate or act as Western spokesman.
A one day strike by 62 unions led by followers of ex dictator Juan D Peron ended at mid Might. Thirty two Democratic Wtiens and 39 pro Communist groups had refused to join in The strike affected textile factories went pecking houses feed plants and metal industries May. It seemed normal otherwise.
In Little Rock Arkansas three Black girls entered Hall High School as city public schools reopened under federal oversight. Police pledged order after sparse spectator presence and segregationists planned a Capitol rally. Half-day classes started at all four high schools with full schedules to resume later in the week.
Aero Supply Mfg Co warns that an Air Force rule denying certain costs in direct government pricing could hinder operations. Leo Strauss reports ongoing wage talks with Local 1508 TAM nearing agreement by September 17. Backlog remains steady despite a large order taken on a profit basis. plant visits planned with Rudge organization to survey employee attitudes.
The fall festival of the Elzin Beaverdam Fire Department opens tonight at 7 PM and runs through Saturday with a full program for children and adults. Activities include rides, games, barbecue, water battles, and a country store auction. The Ladies Auxiliary conducts the store and an auction on Saturday.
School officials clarify that tax exonerations do not forgive back taxes. Superintendent William Rodemeyer and solicitor Frank McKnight agreed that approval relieves collectors of enforcement, while the board will rewrite notices to avoid future confusion.
In a small town in Zambales Province near Manila, a man killed a woman and three other residents after failing to obtain help for his ailing son. He attacked their house with a machete and fled, prompting a manhunt.
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