21 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1957
Page
1
A public notice from Lancaster County Pennsylvania announces the estate of the deceased and invites all persons having claims or demands against the estate to present them. It mentions wills and probate actions and directs interested parties to file by a stated deadline with the proper authority.
The British House of Commons approved NATO missile policy moves, with PM Macmillan claiming Britain keeps a complete veto on firing missiles based there. Senators Wickenlooper, Rayki, and Monroney weighed in, noting Britain should retain control amid a developing missile crisis and U S plans. The vote signals NATO unity but signals domestic political divides in foreign policy.
Retired 71 year old butcher Fred Schmied was beaten and robbed on his Philadelphia porch. He named his attackers before dying at Misericordia Hospital, saying they struck him for his wallet and money, while police investigate possible involvement by multiple suspects.
West Deer Township near Curtisville No. 4 reports five homes at risk from mine subsidence since Wednesday. Evacuations occurred as cracks appeared, water ceased, and two families faced loss of water and shelter. Residents John Baughman and Mel. John Baughman evacuated. Peter Mayall's home without water.
Elvis Presley draft into the Army would trigger income tax losses for the government estimated at around half a trillion dollars next year after his ongoing earnings fall to about 50,000 dollars per year from appearances and Paramount and other studios negotiate film deals. Presley’s agent Tony Parker of Nashville notes the income drop and the army pay of 784 dollars monthly, while studios pursue roles with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and 20th Century Fox to offset losses.
Texas court granted a permanent injunction preventing Garry M. Hoxsey from practicing medicine in Texas and from operating the Hoxsey Cancer Clinic or collecting fees from patients prior to May 1, 1967. The ruling bars him from entering lease or business agreements tied to cancer treatment with Dr Harry Taylor of Dallas, while upholding a landlord tenant deal that would keep him in the cancer business under Taylor's arrangement.
The Evie County Health Board will move the Corry clinic to East Smith Street, replacing the old East Smith stunt site due to parking and rent concerns. Owner Roger Brown of Cory confirms the building will house the clinic with rent at 885 per month and a January 1 opening delayed by remodeling. annual budget projected at 19000 with a administrator, two aides, and a clerk-typist.
A cryptic bulletin reports a large walk in vault at a Lockheed plant in Sunnyvale California containing a destroyed top secret missile drawings and records. The incident implies a serious security breach at a major defense facility. Investigators are assessing the apparent vandalism and potential leakage of sensitive information.
Emmanuel Episcopal, First Methodist, and Church of the Nazarene announce Christmas and Advent programs. Emmanuel offers choral Eucharist at 11 pm Christmas Eve and a 10 15 am Christmas Day service with youth choir. Midweek Holy Communion will be offered during the 12 days of Christmas for shut ins. First Methodist hosts carol sing, candle lighting, and a Christmas Eve service at 11 pm with solo and instrumental offerings and a Christmas Day sermon. Church of the Nazarene presents a combined Sunday service and Christmas program at 10 am with recitations, songs, and piano solo. page continues with student and parent participants.
Washington reports say Secretary Dulles doubts new East West disarmament talks will occur due to past Russian quibbling. In Moscow, Andrei Gromyko urges a UN special session to discuss disarmament and rejects a ministerial meeting under Western terms. Khrushchev challenges the West to sign a US-Soviet peace pact ahead of NATO discussions.
An art piece titled Study In Perspective critiques proximity of Corry Memorial Hospital to Land-Pul site. It depicts garbage flow, source of sets, and top outline of the Wowpliat while noting ongoing daily work. Mentions L C Nichiles contract and mayoral pledge to review disposal method and street scene in West Washington.
Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko urged resumed disarmament talks and a UN plenary conference while rejecting a ministers meeting. He said participation should include all UN members except Red China, with an international framework and security safeguards. Continued discussion noted on Page Five.
Detective Barney Halpern a 22 year veteran was killed during a gun battle with a fleeing robber at Algin's Restaurant. The suspect, Thomas E. Goodin, 30, fled into an alley as four officers fired on him. Halperin died after being shot in the chest as he confronted the robber. The incident occurred while Halperin, off duty, aided by two other officers, pursued the robbery scene.
Post Office hours in Corry extend to eight tonight with windows open at six on Monday and Tuesday. Postmaster James Sullivan notes a season record of 28 000 letters processed Monday, then declines to 20 000 yesterday as two regular mail deliveries proceed today. Heavy incoming mail may require a delivery tomorrow. Retired educator Willum H Steers aged 60, former head of physical education at the University of Miami and Rose Bowl participant in 1919, died yesterday.
Cof C announces new slate of directors for the coming year chosen from industry retail and service groups. Names include Clyde Smith Ray Weber Robert Gatuyeni Wil win Helmintollen B G Bennett Thomas Crowe Robert Davidson MIM Cherry William Peiffer Will iam Armitage Fra Bold and Charles Buttes. Organizational date set for December 9 at Hotel Corry with jets drawn to determine term lengths and officers to be nominated and elected.
Police report details a Thursday afternoon crash opposite the police headquarters at 1 35 pm. Horace A. Leslie’s car rear ended Corry Post’s parked delivery truck at South Center and West South Street, causing minor damage to Post’s vehicle estimated at 47.26 dollars. Delays stemmed from inconsistent statements by parties and lack of information.
State police said a Christmas Eve highway crash claimed the lives of two adults and three children. Names and ages given include Marilyn K Hace 10 and Cheryle Elanin Harris 12, with the parents identified as Mr and Mrs Charles F Hartis. The crash occurred after an early morning on December 17 near Charleston.
Ford Motor and Chrysler Corp plan holiday scale backs affecting about 75 000 automobile workers. Plant shutdowns span most plants from late December through early January with GM avoiding extended layups. Chrysler will close Dodge and De Soto lines and Plymouth plants in Detroit area and nationwide. Ford to lay off roughly 2 000 hourly workers including about 1 000 in Detroit during Christmas week.
Cameron returns to optimism after Hurricane Audrey devastation as Salvation Army distributes over 1000 toys and candy to survivors. Community leader Francis Guiliven cites shared effort and resilience, noting rebuilding costs and ongoing recovery with aid from Red Cross and government. Carter, local officials, and residents describe progress and resolve to rebuild despite loss of life and disruption.
The upcoming pattern signals the start of winter with a cool to chilly evening. Forecasters expect occasional showers and a brisk wind, with temperatures dipping toward the upper 30s to low 40s as a cold front moves through. The onset suggests a shift to wintry conditions later in the week.
The Air Force moved to seal off approaches to the Missile Test Center in Florida. Security chief Lt. Col. Sam Bruno said access to the center and a northern observation post on government land will be blocked once barriers and no trespassing signs are installed. The blockade follows a prior closure of the road to the shore-line nest near Cape for observers with cameras and radios. The action rests on an easement agreement the Air Force says grants rights to take necessary security measures to protect government interests.
State labor department reports 241000 unemployed on record high since March 1986 as 891 people filed for jobless benefits for the week ending December 13. Compared with the prior week and month, totals show sharp increases, reflecting seasonal layoffs and state hiring trends.
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