28 Aug 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1957
Page
1
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William Proxmire wins a surprise upset to capture the Wisconsin U S Senate seat from Republican Kohler by a large margin, filling the post for 16 months. The victory is described as a repudiation of President Eisenhower and the GOP, with reactions from party leaders in Washington noting the significant political shift and ongoing campaign implications.
In Busan executives of the Teamsters revisit the union's future relation to the AFL era. James R Hoff leads the talks amid ethical charges against union officials and calls for reform. A decision by the Ethcial Practices Committee and the AL-CIO Executive Council looms next week as probes continue. Michigan bean dies Ar
Washington reports a White House backed plan to boost production of bombers and missiles as part of a broader effort to outrun Soviet advances. Officials cite technological lead and timing with London talks, while critics warn of escalating arms race pressures and slower domestic programs.
Harrisburg officials reported that about 97 percent of votes favored merging the State Employees Retirement System and the School Employees Retirement System with federal Social Security. An estimated 5,000 to 6,000 employees are expected to retire by December 3 as a result of the referendum, with about 30,000 yes votes statewide to qualify for social security payments.
The Corey Chamber of Commerce announces tickets for Tuesday's Spud Dinner at Corey Area High School. Tickets available at The Fountainette Prye's Drugs Jansen's and Leed's. Dwight M Ludington will speak on federal highway legislation and its impact. State Potato Blossom Queen and festival dignitaries will be introduced. Owen J Barkley and Ullington Tyan Miller participate. MC S B Anderson. Reverend Williams Selts Jr offers invocation and Rev Leon Dolesti delivers benediction. Leonard R Gelgen, longtime Teamsters Local 84 president since 1948, dies. probe appearance noted.
New York study shows hidden taxes push a middle income family toward $1,043 in combined federal and state levies, with $450 earnings taxed by Uncle Sam and $367 by the state, while local costs raise totals to about $2,607 for a Corry family. The report argues direct and indirect taxes total far more than visible levies.
Western diplomats expected Russia to exit the UN disarmament talks after a sharp Soviet rejection of Western proposals. Soviet Delegation led by Valeria Zork cited the five-nation subcommittee as stalled, insisting on immediate nuclear test bans and first stage disarmament. Moscow reaffirmed its terms for a limited pact and condemned Western evasions in the arms control process.
Twenty four applicants indicated a desire to take the postal examination. Two clerk-typist openings at Cory Park Office were announced for September 7. The posting noted the job involves assisting and delivering mail between the railroad platform and the office, with duties on the messenger rail line.
Police probe two break-ins. Colin Aula Supply on Franklin Street reported missing about 300 dollars from a safe after a locksmith style entry. A second burglary at Corry Auto Wrecking on East Main Street involved generators batteries and radios with a broken window and fingerprint checks underway.
The article reports Nikita Khrushchev’s scathing critique of Malenkov, branding him a tool of Lavrenty Beria. It cites a recent issue of the Communist magazine accusing Malenkov of shadowing Stalin’s policies and betraying the party.
In a reformatory riot, 125 prisoners clashed with guards near Los Angeles. One guard was killed and four wounded as authorities moved to quell the disturbance. A separate trial update notes a confidential lawyer claiming to have curbed a “war” with Hollywood amid libel cases, with testimonies centering on editorial plans and attempted blackmail involving figures from the film industry.
An inmate was killed and four others wounded in a 45 minute prison riot at Buena Vista Colorado State Reformatory as about 125 inmates seized the cell block. Two guards were beaten unconscious and later rescued as 60 officers responded. the slain inmate was 23 year old Evaristo Gober. Names of wounded guards and inmates are given, with governor noting possible cause tied to work conditions.
Washington health officials announced 1,149,610 doses of Asian flu vaccine cleared for military and civilian use since August 13. Sargent Burney said production may reach 80 to 85 million doses by January 1, with a goal previously set at 60 million by February 4. The Association of State and Territorial Health Officers met to plan for a possible large winter outbreak as Navy reports show 15,000 to 90,000 cold and flu cases globally with up to two related deaths.
A Route 6 collision eight miles west of Corry near Pine Woods Inn left two people with slight injuries. Herbert Ellerman 40 Hurkuttaville Ohio and Frederick Alliot 66 Lafayette Illinois were unable to stop as a car pulled into the highway. both were treated at the scene and released.
A 1 year old man died after falling from a scaffold while painting a house. Witnesses said Bauer tumbled from the scaffold as Allen Carlson, 58, of Evie, described the fall. The incident occurred near Malling, with coworkers Gidrnel Warner and NGL Kabwrence A. Bader among those affected.
The governor signals Joseph Lawler, secretary of Highways, to be named as successor on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission with a $20,000 salary. Lawler’s 10 year term would need Senate confirmation. the post vacancy follows Torrance’s ouster amid turnpike probes. Williamson’s commission departure is reported imminent as a replacement search begins.
A Crawford County grand jury indicted a Corry area youth today on burglary charges tied to a May theft from a barn and two auto tires. Milton Swanson, 19, of Clymer, pleaded guilty to the same charge. Also indicted was Robbt Weed, 82, of Union City, accused of posing as a polio doctor and visiting homes in a campaign.
Firemen stressed the need for clear directions at a Merest home blaze after a stalled street signal and unclear access hampered efforts. No injuries reported as residents fled and four are left homeless. damage estimated at $10,000. Fire Chief Charles Collier noted risk at intersections and urged improved mobile guidance for responding units.
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