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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1959
Page
1
Readable parts describe a sale at Barn and Ware with items listed as a mix of hardware and paraphernalia. Mentions shops, pumps, paper, and an address code 616, with references to times and various objects. The fragmentary text hints at a shopping or auction event with unclear specifics.
AP reports hundreds of officers using planes and bloodhounds hunted 19 armed escapees from a North Carolina prison near the Virginia border. One convict recaptured, others believed still at large as private planes and helicopters join the search across Caswell County and surrounding areas. A separate Memphis break in ends in rape, with suspects claiming affiliation to the escapees. Police describe the scene as tense with escapees on the run toward Roanoke after seizing prison garb and cash.
The Steelworkers Union announced a new labor agreement with American and Continental Can, covering about 45,000 workers. Wages rise 2 cents per hour annually over three years, plus hospital surgical coverage post retirement and boosted retirement benefits. Negotiations shift to aluminum makers in Chicago, aiming to build early next week. Steel talks progress slowly under government mediation, with emphasis on preserving work practice clauses amid disputes over manpower economies.
A North Sea storm overturned the Norwegian freighter Elfrida, leaving 108 dead or missing. Oslo reports wreck found bottom up with six bodies and two lifeboats. a raft with no occupants also seen. Rescue crews near the North Carr lightship search for seven more men amid multiple vessels in distress.
Ewe Union area motorists escaped injury at 8:25 p m when two cars collided on a Tonnline road five miles southwest of Union City. William H Thomas 34 backed from a private drive and paused on the road. Starley Doutt 40 could not stop and struck Thomas car from behind. Damage to both vehicles totaled about $900 with about $700 to Doutt car.
Harrisburg AP report on a proposed unemployment benefit boost. Governor Lawrence expected to sign into law. House approved 11 to 1 with Republican opposition. Measures include top tier tax increases and gradual benefit raises, with Senate revisions trimming some provisions. Absentee voting plan also passed in Senate, to be continued on page two.
New York reports CBS president Louis G Cowan has resigned under pressure claiming Frank Stanton used health as a pretext to remove him tied to his early work on The $4 00 Question. Cowan charged Stanton pressured his exit and refused to allow a resignation announcement aside from health wording. Stanton denied the accusation saying it shocks him to think motive was improper.
President Eisenhower's tour through Afghanistan and India draws massive crowds as Nehru hails a strengthened friendship with the United States. In Kabul and Delhi, millions greet the leader, with speeches stressing peace and anti communist warning.
Two off duty officers arrested 20 year old George William McClure of Spring Creek on two larceny counts after a chase through the West End. McClure alias George Lickens admitted stealing $40 from two Pleasantville service stations and was jailed in Venango County awaiting court action.
Chamber of Commerce board heard the membership drive would yield at least 18 new members, with final tallies possible up to 95. Stewart A Long reported the Up's news balance about 9300 cash. Nominees Clyde T. Keith Lars Cherr William Imitage and Dor Anthony were presented for directors with no further nominations, to be elected at pre set election day.
Tob L. Wells was named most excellent high priest in the FAM Chapter No 200 Free and Accepted Marans installation held last evening at the Incal Mabonie loser rooms. Others installed: Bort an Merson king Howard L. Blakeslee scribe Wallace M. Younk treasurer Tracy W. Whitehead secretary Richard H. Rosshautier Robert E. Brown Wilbur T Rickers trustees and Peter L. Swanson representative to Brand chapter.
VFW Post 264 held a brief regular meeting at its clubrooms to address Corry's fallen Christmas garlands hung along North Center Street. John Chilcock led the rehang, with a $300 addition to the display and reinforced supports. Thomas Cragg announced new blue uniforms for the firing squad and invited veterans to join. Emory Benson Crape, post commander and relief officer, urged interested members to contact him. A Building Association meeting Tuesday will elect three directors to fill vacancies held by Chillock, Duane Fogle, and Robert Sanders.
Bradford council adopts a $792,423.30 budget matching the 1960 level and plans a full one percent property tax. The property rate remains 22 mills with 15 for general funds, four for debt, two for recreation, and one for the Carnegie Public Library. The mercantile tax stands at 5 with a half mill on gross business for brokers and vendors.
Harold R. Clark Venango County Civilian Defense coordinator refused to sound sirens during a state civil defense drill. He argued public participation would confuse residents and that the exercise should proceed without public involvement. Clark said he informed state personnel he would not comply and that he was singled out as the only non cooperating CD official in the state.
State Police identified the driver as Paul F Watston 21 of Ithusville after an empty oil tank truck crashed on Route 6 west of Columbus shortly after 7 am. He swerved to avoid a slower vehicle but could not stop due to road conditions and ditched the truck causing about 800 dollars in damage. The tanker is owned by Trans Pern Oil Company of Tinsyne.
In Fairview Peter and Celestin Polurson mark their 61st wedding anniversary. Believed married long ago, he is 98 and she will turn 98 on the 28th. Seven of their 10 children survive.
A Soviet-era article contrasts collective farms with state farms, detailing worker participation, household allotments, and sale of surplus produce. It notes declines in collective farm numbers from over 250,000 in 1950 to about 70,000 today, and explains state farms are state owned with fixed salaries and full government control. The piece cites 1952 figures with ongoing pagination.
Los Angeles AP report says Sam Frank Locigho known as constant companion of ex mobster Mickey Colt confessed to killing Jack Whalen during Cohen’s dinner party last night. Locigno turned himself in with two lawyers and another guest Joseph De Carlo. Grand jury testimony linked a man seen beside Cohen to the shooting.
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