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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1958
Page
1
Dag Hammarskjold arrives in Amman to open talks aiming to stabilize the region so U. S. and British troops may withdraw. He is greeted by Premier Samir Rifai and met at the king's hilltop palace. He plans visits to Cairo Beirut Baghdad and possibly Saudi Arabia.
President Eisenhower denied telling friends he favored slowing the pace of school integration. He warned that states closing public schools to block desegregation could trigger extensive litigation and said the Justice Department will participate in the Little Rock case. He acknowledged potential divergence between his views and the forthcoming department brief and cautioned against rapid changes.
On West Pleasant Street a Corryite named UKi , onan 19, was arraigned before Alderman M. Cobbett this morning on a fraud charge and ordered held for a hearing at 2 p.m. tomorrow. He was arrested on a complaint by Thomas Crowe, manager of the local Loblaws store. The investigation was turned over to the federal bureau, with agents expected later today.
The 49th state Alaska will add a star next Independence Day by law. Congress considered a bill detailing flag rearrangement steps, but it failed to pass before adjournment. No official plan exists for repositioning the stars, though a study may be announced. Meanwhile existing flags remain usable until worn out.
Members of the Ajax Tron Works union voted H4-16 to extend the working agreement with management for two years. The pact mirrors the expiring contract and preserves annual pay raises and cost of living adjustments. Negotiations at the focal plant have spanned weeks amid oil industry woes and reduced production.
Harold Zimmerman 24 of Union City pleaded guilty in county court to driving with a suspended license. Judge Samuel Rossiter fined him 100 dollars and placed him on immediate parole. The September grand jury indicted Raymond Miles 26 of West Pleasant Street on a morals offense involving a 5 year old girl. Edward Zysk of Clymer was indicted on a theft count for a 250 dollar winch from a truck owned by John Kohulsti. True bills also went to Eugene Pier and Theodore Kolstee, both of Corry, for armed robbery.
In Tokyo the top level U.S. Japan Security Committee met for a briefing on the Formosa Strait flareup and discussed modernizing Japan's security forces. Reports from Tokyo claimed Japan pressed for broader security pact coverage and revision of U.S. bases in Japan as part of the 1961 security framework.
Democratic district attorney Frank Hogan and Republican Rep. Kenneth Keating won pivotal nominations for New York's U S Senate seat held by ill Heath retires. Hogan's renomination followed a five hour Democratic bargaining session in Harriman hotel suites. Keating's nomination came after a White House push via Vice President Nixon and President Eisenhower. Liberal Pinletter and Thomas K Finletter drew lower support as the parties aligned behind Hogan and Keating.
Articles of incorporation for the Corry Area Industrial Development Corporation were filed at the Erie County courthouse today. The non profit group, formed under the Chamber of Commerce, aims to foster local industry and enterprise. Incorporators and temporary directors include Charles Bracken Olin W Bracken Jr Rasselas Brown Roger Brown Charles W Butters Earl T Cherry Merle Dodd C T Keith Stewart A Long Richard Rossbacher Clifford Buesink.
Two New Jersey state policemen, Sgt. William H. Wagner and Trooper Robert A. Miller, were injured when their car crashed into a utility pole after hitting the center barrier while entering the Pennsylvania Turnpike ramp west of the Carlisle Interchange. They were en route to Nanty Glo for the funeral of Pennsylvania state trooper Stephen Gyurke who died Friday.
Heavy Communist bombardment of Quemoy and the two Tan islets continued for the fifth day with over 8,800 shells fired on Tan islets, Erhwan, and Quemoy. Nationalists returned fire but gave few details, while claiming hits on Wu Yu Ting Tateng and dumps on Wuyu and Weitou. By noon, communists had fired nearly 100,000 shells since escalation began last Saturday. U.S. forces observed no unusual fleet activity.
President Eisenhower said he will campaign with a focus on cutting deficits and restoring economic health. He plans to review major GOP budgets before speaking, and offered no early pledge to campaign in New York or endorse tax increases, while praising Rockefeller and Keating tickets and noting a possible slow of school integration efforts.
Maj. Leonard Y. Bailey of Salt Lake City faces formal charges for beating comedian Timmie Rogers in the Baumholder officers club incident on August 3. The Army alleges Bailey struck Rogers on the head with a fist, kicked him causing a fractured rib, and acted with conduct unbecoming an officer while under restriction.
Prime Minister Nehru stated the U S 1th Fleet is conducting a routine cruise in the Indian Ocean and its presence near Singapore carries no military significance.
In Juneau Alaska with 113 of 297 precincts reporting the measure for statehood led 19 860 to 3 814. Two companion propositions about boundaries and land transfers passed by similar margins. Interior Secretary Seaton hailed the result as a hopeful sign for Alaska joining the Union. Ballots ran short at many precincts as polls closed.
The Supreme Court prepares for a historic session as Arkansas lawmakers debate race and school integration. Gov. Faubus seeks power to close schools or segregate within integrated classes while the Little Rock School Board warns it cannot operate Central High under current conditions.
Jack Downey, assistant fire chief of the Stanford Hose Company, was moved up to chief in a special election at the No 1 station. Charles Collier resigned after being appointed driver at No 2 station, leaving Downey to be recommended by City Council for appointment. Other promotions followed: Jerry Davis to first assistant, Al Apps to second assistant, William Halfast to captain, James Stowe to first lieutenant, and Richard Peebles to second lieutenant. Officers take office September 1.
The Pennsylvania Bus State Association concluded its 52nd annual convention today after a final business session and a downtown parade, marking the close of three days of meetings and festivities.
The Arkansas Legislature fast tracked 12 anti integration measures as the U S Supreme Court weighs the Little Rock school crisis Gov Orval Paulous named the session to empower state action to block forced integration Funds for displaced students could follow to their chosen schools Segregation provisions remain for classes if mixed race admission occurs Lawmakers expect swift passage and a signature by Paulous on Thursday
Plans for the 37th Sparta Community Fair are complete. The event runs September 10 to 15 at the high school grounds with daily schedules including exhibits, athletic contests for schoolchildren, free acts, booster badge drawings, and livestock removal. Booster badges are sold in different colors for each day of the fair.
An expiring oil stove touched off a fire at the Floyd Goodwill residence in H. PD. 3 Corry. The Floyd Goodwill home was extinguished by 10 o clock last night by the Stanford Hose Company freemen. Total loss estimated at 826 dollars.
Principal Lena Ayers announced that entering first graders at Conelway School will register next Tuesday to provide teachers a roster, assign buses, and ease afternoon ride returns. Students without Tuesday slots may register on Wednesday.
A Formosa factory producing toy atomic can nons exploded in central Formosa killing 23 people and injuring many more. Firefighters worked through the day as authorities investigated the blast at the cracker factory believed to be operating overtime to meet demand.
Washington AP report says Robert Barny Baker a 300 pound aide to Teamsters Union bosses suffered a severe heart attack just hours before he would testify in rackets hearings. Committee chair McClellan announced the illness as the hearing opened. Kennedy said initial reports were critical. Baker, son in law of former New York Democratic state chairman Jacob More, was to testify on alleged corruption and terrorism in Teamsters affairs and an envelope of $100 bills used for labor peace talks with Esco Motor Exhibitors Service Co. Witnesses Callahan and Weinheimer tied envelopes to Baker and a $100 bill, with Baker saying he did not recall receiving such funds.
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