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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
4
A mix of economists editors and foreign correspondents published A Look at 1958 predicting a cautious rise in general business. Led by Dexter Keener, the group foresees some industries slipping while others advance, with higher production and potentially balanced budgets amid defense spending.
The United Nations pioneered dental care protection for its 3,500 employees, adopting an experience chart to cover dental costs. Individuals pay $1.65 and families $6 monthly, demonstrating that dental coverage completes a full prepayment health plan and could spread to other families.
The United States Education Office notes no coercion in science and math career paths as it launches the first nationwide census of college juniors majoring in sciences and mathematics. It covers about 1,200 colleges and universities after a test run.
Bradford plans a 1958 budget of 877,123 in spending up from 659,000 this year. The plan includes 57,000 for debt service on 650,900 municipal debts and 25,000 for wage increases. New items include 8,600 to set up machinery for earned income tax collection and 5,000 to hire two women parking meter attendants. Parking meter revenue is projected at 70,000 next year, with 54,000 earned in the first ten months of this year.
Franklin North Carolina. Weaver Wikle 30 was walking with two friends when an empty beer bottle from a passing car struck him causing a broken shoulder and unconsciousness. He woke in a hospital and authorities seek the responsible driver. The incident is noted amid an annual affair discussion as part of public safety concerns.
Washington faces an anticipated public debt peak near 37.7 billion dollars within two months. In Corry a Baptist Church concert introduced a new Hammond organ with pieces by Chopin Gounod Kreisler and a self titled Storm. A regional tuberculosis report shows 262 percent infection among Corry pupils in 1936. Corry auto owners gain a two week grace period for 1938 licenses extended to January 16 by Revenue Secretary Boardman. The Acacia Club staged a large dance at the Masonic Temple with 90 couples.
Two high ranking Republicans pledged support for Auditor General Charles Smith in a dispute with Attorney General Thomas D. McBride over a $15,000 libel suit. GOP leaders George I. Bloom and Harvey Taylor criticized the suit as political theater and said it should not derail the campaign.
Frank B. Fostes, 79, of Bayer, a longtime figure in Pitheburgh areaster riveles for 60 years, died Saturday at Rochester General Hospital after a heart attack. Dancing followed from 10 to 1 with George Weber's orchestra. Arthur Schoppner was installed as Kiwanis Club president, succeeding retiring Theo B. Williams at the Hotel Corry.
Samuel Ewings, 63, of Brookstor south of Sheffield, died when fire destroyed his three room home early yesterday. Authorities say kerosene used to start a wood fire caused rapid spread. Ewings was found dead in the ruins. Police and state troopers investigated. death ruled accidental.
Newcomers seen run-yuanne Wondiland and Andy Griffith voted as best actress and actor of 1987 in a File Daily poll. Mrs Woodwart chosen for Three Facts of Eve while Griffith stars in A Face in the Crowd. Both marked first screen appearances.
Hollywood reports the crew of a Pacific weather ship 1,000 miles out received an improvised Bob Hope show beamed from the comedian’s plane at 17,000 feet. Hope, returning from an 18,000 mile Christmas tour of American forces, described the impromptu broadcast over the plane’s radio to the lonely Coast Guard crew.
Harrisburg report notes manufacturers would receive a 52 million dollar tax break tied to two 1958 laws. It describes shifts in corporate tax incentives, unemployment costs, and the impact on county and statewide economies as lawmakers consider extended relief. The piece references the 1955 legislative framework, payroll changes, and state compensation funds.
In Truckee California an empty tanker truck ran off an embankment after missing a sharp turn. The driver Edward Silva was unhurt and drove the vehicle away.
Alberta Moorcroft 31 of MS Jewell released after jailing on a bad check charge here before Justice William Bunce. She failed to post $500 bond and faces charges for passing multiple worthless checks to a children's shop a utility company and others in Mt Jewett Bradford and Clermont area during a week. Police Chief Bernard Rose led the week long investigation ending with her arrest at her father’s camp near Clermont and transfer to prosecution.
DuBois police report a skidding auto killed 14 year old Earl Yokules on Route 219 as he tried to hitch a ride home after a dance yesterday.
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