Sales and Debts Open in Morning Markets
Fragmentary text notes sales starting at a.m. and power debts looming as auctions or holdings are described. Names and places are unclear, leaving apatchy sense of market activity and financial prompts.
16 Dec 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary text notes sales starting at a.m. and power debts looming as auctions or holdings are described. Names and places are unclear, leaving apatchy sense of market activity and financial prompts.
President Eisenhower relaxes aboard the Des Moines in the Mediterranean during his 22 000 mile goodwill tour. He plans talks on world problems in Tunisia and a 24 hour cruise to Toulon before a Paris summit.
The Civil Aeronautics Board awarded new routes and amended existing ones to boost air service in the Northeast. Allegheny gains a permanent extension beyond Harrisburg to the Washington and Baltimore co terminals. A Read In is added between Lancaster and Philadelphia. Mohawk secures three year woven routes linking Allen Rome Syracuse and Cleveland via multiple New York and Pennsylvania points. An additional Boston to New York Newark route via Providence and White Plains is authorized. CAB also grants authority to serve Binghamton and Corning along Route 7 between the East Coast and Chicago.
Frank Walker 64 of Spartansburg was arrested early today on a loitering at night charge after entering the home of Albert W. Stedman on the Corry Spartansburg road to use a telephone. He was held until police arrived and lodged in Crawford County jail for further action.
Corry Chamber of Commerce urges all members to submit application forms for budget planning. Many have already sent in forms and dues. others plan to pay after year end. Chamber manager A Long says it is not essential to receive the check immediately, but all members who have not filled out the form should do so today.
Corry State Police report Wil lie Hunt, 47, westbound on Route 426, swerved to avoid a deer that appeared on the road from the left. His car struck the ditch, injuring Hunt and ripping off the right front wheel. He was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital with an injured right ankle. Vehicle damage estimated at about $200.
The Navy fired its Polaris submarine missile in a night test the first solid-fuel night launch here. Observers noted a bright white plume contrasting with previous orange glow from liquid rockets, with Air Force requests to study exhaust color and intensity for optical tracking needs of the Minuteman program.
Federal investigators move toward Corry as unions and clubs face a $200 license fee for coin operated gambling devices. The crackdown prompted machine removals in Titusville and warnings to clubs to sign forms admitting harboring gambling devices. Club operators fear financial ruin from losing machines and past bans on similar devices.
Donald Houser, 36, an Air Force dental technician, acquitted of smothering his pregnant wife Rene Turner in their Andrews AFB apartment. The jury ruled insanity, and the judge ordered Houser confined to St. Elizabeth's Hospital as he was deemed mentally unfit at the time.
Eli E B Pizer aged 29 of Indiana died in Indiana Hospital where he was admitted Sunday after injuries from a traffic crash on Route 119 near the town.
In Harrisburg the Senate rejected two Democratic nominees to the State Tax Equalization Board after a five hour filibuster. Herbert J. McGlinchey of Philadelphia and Mayor Raymond E. Gardlock of New Kensington were voted down 20 to 25. GOP leaders argued appointments were political while Democrats defended them as official duties. The rejection halted Bevee from a second term, leaving Cochran as successor and raising questions about board function.
Paris AP reports Soviet rocket buildup fears and U S charges France misses defense pledges. The United States and France clash over NATO structure, with Herter pushing for integrated forces under a single command and France seeking a national entity preserving each nation’s control. Continued on Page Eight.
At a general meeting of the VW Building Association plans were outlined to add four to eight bowling alleys to the current four. A committee led by John Chillock will study construction and costs for a special report in 30 days. Three new directors were elected Russell Mallory James Walters and Raymond Grabowski with Walters re elected. The new board then chose officers Lawrence C. Nichols president Robert Sanders vice president Reymond Grabowski secretary and James Walters treasurer.
Corry Postmaster James P. Sullivan urges residents to mail cards and find packages early as Christmas volume nears record levels. Washington officials predict the season will be the highest on record, with Civil Aeronautics Board plans to move all first class mail by air to speed operations. The local office aims to deliver before Christmas Day.
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a measure by 28 to 22 to place a referendum on legalizing pari mutuel betting at harness racing tracks. The House previously passed the bill and the Senate added a provision tying the referendum to counties where betting is proposed and to be held at the primary election.
Storms soaked the south central states with more rain and snow while western Washington saw easing floods. Up to 18 inches of snow fell in New Mexico, four inches at Las Vegas. Texas iced severely, schools closed, and roads blocked. Rivers rose in Washington Oregon and along the Texas Louisiana border, forcing evacuations for many families.
Police say seven people including four children died in a two story building fire sparked by an explosion just before dawn. Victims include Lorraine Woodridge, 13, and several elderly residents. Investigators search for the source of the blast and the fire’s origin.
Rockefeller drew a mixed response in Wisconsin as Nixon supporters urged the VP’s nomination while Rockefeller faced uneven crowds and questions at World Affairs Council and Marquette University events. He pressed on through Madison and Milwaukee with a steady, if cautious, stance.
Jamestown: William Banach 36 of Williamsville died at WCA Hospital after a three car crash on Route 60 north of Jamestown. His passenger Lt. Margaret O Neil stationed at Travis Air Force Base, California, died at the scene. Coroner reports Banach’s death due to internal injuries and multiple fractures.
George Loomis 16 of Mydetown died from a self inflicted ice pick wound, found by his son in his home. Deputy Coroner Dr. G Mt Sonne said death was by own action with no note left, Loomis had heart conditions and long illness.
Two Jamestown area fires yesterday destroyed a newly remodeled tavern on Route 17 and a large barn on Simmons Road. A wind aided the barn blaze, killing 16 cattle and damaging hay and equipment. loss over 25000 dollars. The tavern owners plan to rebuild. fire crews from Lakewood Celeron and surrounding districts fought both fires.
Jesse Brown, 28, is reported in satisfactory condition at Cory Memorial Hospital with a shattered right knee after being accidentally shot by companion Durwood Rogers or Buddy Vanderhoff during a deer drive near Spartansburg. Vanderhoff admitted firing the shot. Brown underwent surgery after arrival just before 3 p.m. Possible charges pending as Elmer Simpson continues investigation.
Smethport High School in McKean County was evacuated yesterday morning after an anonymous call stated an explosion would occur. Police, fire, sheriff, and state police searched the building with FBI to assist. no device found.
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