08 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1959
Page
1
Readable fragments point to a damaged clipping with scattered names and terms. The text hints at a partial event or notice but lacks clear subjects or dates, leaving the core action and entities uncertain.
Fragmentary OCR item hints at a public sale or auction. Readable names or dates are unclear. The text suggests a local notice about a large sale event but lacks concrete details for precise summarization.
A fragmented note hints at horses and a village shift. The readable text mentions horses tied to a future plan and a community setting, with limited clear details about people or dates. The item reads as a brief, faded historical clipping showing rural life and change.
City council approved a 1618 payment to the West Frederick street sewer contractor for work to date. The original 40 day contract stretched to an over winter agreement as quicksand and terrain faults delayed progress. Surface water runoff plans were discussed and a fire truck access concern noted. Delinquent payments on a bulldozer used at the site were raised, with a meeting arranged to address the issue.
Council heard that the city dump on Avenue A is in violation of state law. Health officials urged moving refuse to the West Washington street landfill site and burying trash, but councilmen doubt winter burying is practical and note many communities ignore the law without enforcement.
Donald Bethards, 16, allegedly dropped a seven inch dagger on a police desk and admitted stabbing his aunt Mrs. Raymond Erickson, 44, and her daughter Ruth Ann Erickson, 14. He reportedly attacked Mrs. Erickson while she spoke on the telephone and stabbed the girl as she ran to the kitchen.
Snow and gusts strand hundreds of pupils as eight to ten inches fall. Local districts close by 3 pm, buses struggle through, and some students reach home late. Corry and nearby towns report open roads by morning. city streets plowed and traffic moving, though snowpack slows travel. Weather outlook foresees sun then clouds with possible flurries and gale winds later.
The School Board elected Dr Arch ie Tate as president and Earle J Bliley as vice president for the 1960 1961 term at the high school meeting. Bliley temporarily served as president and swore in new members. The board approved reappointing Attorney Frank Mott for a salary of 450 per year and named John Mohy Lyle Ch to serve as carry representatives. The joint committee with five members will meet again in March to name officers.
President Eisenhower urged global partnership to enforce disarmament during a Karachi visit. He told 15 000 to 20 000 supporters there can be no winner in any future war and pledged sympathetic review of Pakistan and military aid needs. Ayub Khan praised Ike as a world peace leader and stressed U S support for peace and prosperity, noting the duty of the free world to advance these aims.
Titusville moves to hold line on taxes and worker pay with a plan including a personal tax of 6 and per capita tax of 3 for adults, a 1 percent earned income tax for residents who work in town, a mercantile license tax, and a $25 fee for each jukebox or amusement device, while repealing the $50 per machine pinball tax after a state court ruling. The outline lists assessing values and taxed entities, aiming to raise revenue for municipal services and worker compensation.
President Eisenhower plans a visit to India, the world’s most populous democracy. The article outlines India’s vast geography, diverse cultures, languages, and climate regions, from the Himalayas to central plains and deserts. It notes a 1,269,640 square mile area with about 400 million people and extreme heat, plus Cherrapunji’s record rainfall.
Two Union city youths David Peterson and Charles Rose are held in Shinnstory W VI for questioning in connection with the theft of 30 pounds of copper from a Spartinsboro purit. Troopers John Hornith and David Miller were en route to West Wirwisrtorommumnity to question the pair who were apprehended during a July check. Police called them for opeyistts. A cat with detentive bake Then, upon these the qukantis of copper, held them for Tarther questioning. Irwin sid whether the pair will be returned to Corry depends on questioning by Corly Ionpers. The ply b dh Ted any jurk in Meetz.
Editor notes short Lime on Soviet farm prospects led by Nikita Khrushchev's stance. Article argues USSR could outproduce the United States if drastic state backing and heavy manpower are mobilized, but current trends show weak farm worker output and reliance on hand labor. Continued on Page Fours.
A Cuban military tribunal sentenced Americans Frank Austin Young, 38, and Peter Jon Lambton, 24, to 20 years each for alleged acts against the Fidel Castro regime. Prosecution had sought death for Young and Bertot, while Lambton faced 30 years if not death.
Farmers' union leaders announce a general strike plan amid rising market pressures. The NFO urged producers to hold off on shipments while critics push for a coordinated demonstration following a major industry conference. Tensions involve supplies, commodities, and regional actors as unions seek leverage.
The third polio death in Ulster County was reported yesterday. The victim was Jean Bush, 24, a mother of three, with uncertainty whether she had received the Salk vaccine.
Miss Carpenter, a teacher, resisted a mugger who grabbed her purse on a city street. She hurled the bag to deter the attacker, who chased it before fleeing. A patrolman quickly arrested Gilbert Matys, 11, nearby and he faced assault and robbery charges.
Cars driven by John A. Catalfa and Julius Wotus collided on West Washington Street after limited visibility and parked vehicles. Damage to Catalfa’s car was 205.60 with no estimate for Wotus’s vehicle. A second crash occurred at West Main and Mendwyenne when a driver entered the roadway. Police filed no citations. Continued on Page Six.
A 50-foot blimp landed at the Naval Air Station after high winds kept it aloft overnight. Ground crews hoisted gasoline into the airship during the night while eighteen men spent the night aboard. The Navy said the operation posed no danger and that previous landing attempts failed due to wind.
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