09 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
1
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Jewell, held in Warren County, admits stealing a 1955 Plymouth from a used car lot on July 18 1987. Police recovered the vehicle in Spring Creek Township and found parts and tires tied to other burglaries. He faces burglary and larceny counts with potential penalties up to 25 years in prison and appears Wednesday before Justice of the Peace Fred Barry.
A late night fight at an Elks Club in Chevy Chase district Indiana left Benjamin Long aged about 48 of Sagamore Arm strong County dead from four chest wounds. Indiana County Coroner Russell Gardner said Long died minutes after the altercation. Andrew Scott of Tadisnn 9 pertander in the eff was held for questioning as state police investigate the incident.
Private Willem S. Girard and his wife Candy depart Yokohama aboard the Gen. A. R. Myerson after release by a Japanese embarkation officer. A court convicted a man in Ottawa of fatally shooting a scrap collector. he received a three year suspended sentence and probation for a fourth year. Girard will travel to Fort Sheridan, with enlistment due to end January 27, discharge possible earlier.
Pittsburgh's transit system returned to operation today as trolley and bus service resumed after a 50 day strike. Streetcar signals rung again as 2,200 operators accepted a new two year contract, easing jams and restoring riders, while fare rose to 23 cents per ride with potential future increases hinted by officials. City leaders celebrated the end of a long disruption that affected merchants, commuters, and the holiday season in Pittsburgh.
Belgrade sources report President Tito told U.S. envoy James Riddleberger on Brioni Island that Yugoslavia will maintain an independent foreign policy regardless of events. He said Yugoslavia renounces U.S. military aid due to repeated reassessments, while seeking friendly economic and political ties with the United States.
Washington bulletin reports the United States halted military aid shipments to Yugoslavia at Marshal Tito s request. Officials disclosed Tito asked to pause the program that began in 1950.
A hunter’s albino button buck with only one inch antlers was fined $100 after a hunting check west of Corry. During a 13 hour roadblock from 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. yesterday, 50 deer passed. one violation was recorded by Game Commission and State Police.
Olin Bracken Jr, president of Corry Chamber of Commerce Pennsylvania, writes Harrisburg executive director William Voigt Jr renewing effort to replace Columbus Dam on Brokenstraw Creek near Columbus Warren County. letter cites recreation, youth access, industrial development benefits and prior failed attempts.
Lincolnville garage owner George Geer reported burglars entering the yard and garage around 1 am. Several men fled to a nearby car as noises drew his investigation, and an unknown number of used car batteries were stolen. State police and Geer are investigating the incident, noting batteries are largely worthless to explain the motive.
Washington reports that Army scientists push toward space efforts with minimized publicity to avoid glare while preparing a satellite launch. An informed civilian source says the Army has orders to proceed, amid ongoing Soviet Sputnik activity and prior no confirmation of active missile deployment.
A high speed head on collision 25 miles south of Sebring, Florida, left six dead. A soldier hitchhiking home for Christmas died in the crash along with a couple in another car. five victims were in one vehicle and a sixth in the other. The Carrs three injured children were Jolene, Linda, and Gary, with Gary in critical condition. The driver Threlkeld, 3, of Sebring, and Patrolman L Wayne Pike, 21, of Minnesota, also died. Weather and exact timings are unclear from the fragment.
Harrisburg auditors report over one million dollars in bonuses to Pennsylvania community hospitals from unspent 1955 57 tolls aid. Corry Memorial Hospital receives 2438 dollars while Bradford Brookville Kane Elk Hamet Kane Summit Spencer St Vincent Erie Titusville Zem Zem totals show widespread allocations pending Welfare Department approval.
Daniel Toplovich of Columbus R D 1 reported hitting a deer on Fast Columbus avenue at 2:20 am. His car skidded to the right, struck two mailboxes and a hedge, then went down an embankment. One mailbox belonged to Fenstermacher. the other to Martin Keppel. No injuries or damage details were available.
A 14 year old boy died after a kidney transplant between identical twins failed to save him from a congenital kidney infection. His brother Jerry had donated a kidney. the operation, performed at a hospital on September 2, followed by complications. The surviving twin Peter Benk Brig, and Delores Huiskey of DeSatn Missouri, among others, were noted in the report with ongoing health concerns.
A subway workers strike in New York halted most service and left thousands late to work. Emergency transit options were set up. commuters faced severe disruption across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx amid conflicting claims of effectiveness.
District Attorney plans to weigh charges as Lydia Deen, widow of Sgt. Ronald Dean, is held in Venango County Jail Franklin after the death of the 29 year old corporal. Dean recently returned from a 17 month England tour and was shot as he stepped on a couch at his parents home. Police say his wife claimed he sought a divorce to marry another woman in England and that papers to bring the English girl to the U S were found. The Venango County Bar Association offered counsel.
Emanuel Baldi, 20, of Jamestown, struck a deer about three and a half miles south of Spartansburg along Route 77. The collision caused about $10 in damage to Baldi’s car. the deer carcass was removed and Baldi reported no injuries. State police cited the incident as an accidental collision with wildlife.
Police capture three men and pursue a fourth after a Sherman bakery robbery. A stolen car with whisky and goods is seized, and a fifth suspect remains at large. Police across the tri state area alert for Richard T. Elsliger as the investigation ties to Brookfield and Warren tavern burglaries. Evidence includes a 1964 sedan and stolen revolvers.
L P Baker of Susquehanna died at Corry Memorial Hospital this afternoon after an incident at an unsporting event. A complete obituary will be published in tomorrow's journal.
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