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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1959
Page
6
A nationwide wave of food poisoning outbreaks sickened hundreds during large gatherings and company outings. Reports detail thousands affected across multiple states with hospitalizations and investigations into contaminated food supplies.
A boy admits involvement in a grave incident described in mixed reports. The account references a Black girl and a shrine area, with mentions of a high lethality event and a companion tied to the case. Names cited include Negron and Porte Klean in a troubled, unclear scene.
President Eisenhower visits Britain France and West Germany with aims to ease Atlantic tensions and unify allied strategy toward the Soviet Union. He seeks private talks with De Gaulle while balancing French British and German aims, including Algeria, nuclear power, and NATO cohesion ahead of East West talks.
In slippery Rock area three autos collided on Route 78 near Butler County. one person died and two were injured. Victim was Mrs. Margaret Finney, 56, of Glenshaw. Injured were her husband Oliver, 56, and Rev. William B. Claney of Meadville. Driver Earl Dague of Butler escaped injury. Police said the Pinney car tried to pass, skidded on wet pavement, and struck Claney’s vehicle before a third car rammed into both.
A Bradford County woman died after being struck by a car Saturday while walking along Route 528 about 0 mile west of Coaldale. The victim was Mrs. Minute Mekiwer, 7, of Defiance.
Louis AP reports cancer doom remains a factor yet Dr. A. Donley vows to return to embattled Laos where he runs a hospital near front lines in the battle against Communist rebels. A malignant melanoma removed from his chest carries a bleak outlook yet he plans to return. He travels to New York for further diagnosis while family ties anchor him amid the Southeast Asia crisis.
Democratic led Appropriations Committee trims requests to essential state services while plans emerge for school subsidies. Johnson and Republicans propose amendments to cushion districts from revised real estate valuations, with talks on tax adjustments and funding levels. Kessler criticizes boosts as ballooning costs and opposition to new charges persists.
The Indians beat the White Sox 7-1 in game one as Tito Francona homered twice and drove in three runs. Nellie Fox and Billy Pierce suffered in a rough night for Chicago, while Francona and Doby starred for Cleveland. In the nightcap, Detroit music washed out part of the schedule as the Indians and White Sox also split the double bill with late rally support spelling a tight finish.
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