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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1959
Page
1
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Mary Philips a 35 year old former biochemist at Caltech was found dead in her Torrance apartment from cyanide and whisky after leaving a death note. Police say she faced a long history of personal loss including multiple spouses and children’s deaths. Her landlord discovered her body after she telephoned to say she could not continue payments and planned to end her life.
Federal investigators visited Titusville this week to inspect coin operated devices in clubs and public houses. The inquiry aimed to determine which machines function as gambling devices and whether proper licensing is observed. Police Chief Harley Deyke welcomed the federal visit and said actions would proceed if federal aid is provided.
CJ Corp announced three veteran promotions including a new traffic manager post. Joseph Gull will oversee traffic and transportation, Richard Fisk becomes shipping foreman, and Laynenge plus Hanseri receive Plant 2 and warehousing duties respectively, reflecting expanded duties across facilities.
Three convicts from a mass breakout in North Carolina were recaptured near Harlan Kentucky after becoming lost in the mountains. State police said one man was arrested downtown while two companions were caught by city officers shortly afterward without resistance.
A Chicago area interurban tram struck a Mallinckrodt High School bus carrying 45 students near Wilmette. Bus driver Mrs. Neuman steered last minute, ordering students to flee through the emergency door as the vehicle was jolted onto tracks and crushed a utility pole. Banser, the other driver, and Neuman attempted to flag the tram but could not halt it. The event prompted panic but saved all aboard.
A 22 year old named Chirente Swagger pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in the shooting death of his 49 year old father. Sentencing was deferred. Swagger reportedly told police he shot his father after the man beat his wife.
Corry merchants report a nationwide sales upturn in the Christmas season but note 1958 turnover remains below 1957 levels due to the 1957 strike. Since late last week retail growth appears solid as locals increasingly shop at home. Hard goods and clothing show gains, with five and ten cent field sales rising since early month. Merchants foresee a boost from impending bonus payments and mid month salaries, though building trades remain steady but not strong.
Ed ward Dunlap, 49, wounded in a burglary and stabbed by a switchblade, identified Erie youth Donald Parmenter, 17, from a hospital photo saying, He’s the one. Parmenter and accomplice Themes Strike, 19, were held in Daytona Beach and handed to FBI on warrants for transporting a stolen car across state lines. Parmenter faces assault with intent to kill and burglary charges. Strike faces burglary. Extradi tion requested to bring them to Erie County for trial.
Secretary of State Christian A Herter leaves for Paris to join a cabinet level NATO council meeting. He will push for greater European contributions to military strength and discuss easing U S defense burdens while maintaining unity ahead of a Soviet Khrushchev summit. The visit includes officials Anderson Gates and other aides.
An Indian tour signals a potential new Eisenhower doctrine shift. The president’s emphasis on peace, disarmament, world law, and a global anti hunger drive aims to repair U S influence in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East while courting Asian leaders and fostering recognition of U S leadership.
The Chamber of Commerce board begins new terms with four new directors Clyde T. Keith Milton Cherry Carl Anthony and William Armitage joining an aligned slate to reflect industry retail and miscellaneous categories. Reelects include three returning members while Anthony replaces Raymond Weber who leaves as city councilman Ajax Tron Works employees Anthony and Weber. The rest of the board features William Helmintolter Darwin Wolcott B G Bennett James Hammond Harold D Slaughter Frank Dodd William Peiffer and Dr Joseph R Furst. A 1960 budget planning meeting is set for December to approve officers and review finances as membership renewals lag behind.
Columbus Ohio Air Force Captain John S Lappo 39 Canal Winchester was permanently suspended from fleet after flying his six engine 5 47 bomber under the Straits of Mackinac bridge last April The action followed a courts martial and a week of Air Force approval The grounding costs him about 200 a month from his 660 salary and ends his flying duties with the service
San Diego California reports the death of Captain Peter H. Wold 17 ship commander famed for rescuing the glacier Pres. 4Pather flubbard in the Shellbore Strait during 1991. The cause and date of death are noted as Thursday. Authorities recall his long service and leadership at sea.
New Delhi prime minister Nehru hailed President Eisenhower's India visit as a pilgrimage in quest of peace. He said the visit is significant amid Asia and world events and stressed peace cooperation and freedom as central themes during discussions.
Erie County Board of Health seeks a 6 percent across the board raise for 31 health department staff. Commissioners voiced no decision on the 1960 budget, totaling 162,952, with salaries at 124,708 and other costs covering supplies, maintenance, and capital outlays. Corry district lists include Florence Pratt, Russell Jenkins, Vera Tiffany with specified salaries, plus two janitresses. Doctors Brown and Hileman serve clinics with a budgeted 9,209 for their services.
A Des Moines woman, Frances A. Thompson, sues Olson Sutherland alleging a 1957 used car’s speedometer overstated mileage. She claims the odometer showed 14,000 miles when the car had 54,000, and seeks $15,000 in damages, asserting dealers knew of the falsified reading and altered odometer.
Indian diplomat M. C. Chagla said Eisenhower’s visit would open a new chapter in world history. Nehru estimated crowds at seven million plus, far surpassing the Khrushchev reception in 1955. Eisenhower rested at Rajendra Prasad’s home and prepared to meet Nehru again Sunday, with a communique to follow.
In Albert Lea Minnesota martial law was declared to curb violence amid a 1000 member United Packinghouse Union strike against Wilson and Co. The move by Governor Freeman led to rapid troop deployment, plant closure, and removal of pickets. Adjacent Faribault County saw vandalism against nonunion workers as farmers demanded reopening.
A 11-year-old boy collapsed in a Miranda schoolroom after sustaining multiple marks. Michiel Kramer died at Humboldt County Hospital. The boy’s father Keith Kramer, 39, a logger, was arrested and charged with prayer and inhuman punishment of a child.
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