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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1959
Page
6
A unexplained fire yesterday caused an estimated 600 dollars in losses to Henry Stage’s home on Route 20, about three miles west of North East. The house suffered 300 dollars of damage and 300 dollars to its contents. fourteen Fuller Hose Co. men responded at 10 42 p m.
Sheriff reports a man armed with a shotgun and masked attacked Dawson's home near Dixon demanding a $100,000 ransom. Charles D. McArthur, 40, was captured near Vacaville after a chase and shootout that shattered a windshield. Dawson and his wife were not harmed.
The President and former Secretary of the Treasury George M. Humphrey discuss hunting quail on vacation as Ike and Humphrey bag twenty birds. Weather promises continue favorable conditions for the outing and extended holiday.
Police fired on suspects in Sharon as two robberies occurred with one man captured on scene. Confusion in the report includes names and places, but authorities stated a successful arrest following the gunfire and a pursuit ending near a street by a hospital.
Rites were held yesterday afternoon at 1:80 at Pine Grove Cemetery for J Elbert Mixer with Rev Chorpe Myers officiating and interment at Pine Grove. Bearers included Bover Mevio Bayar Milter Howard Dotaild Gules and Gertd Mixer with many local relatives attending from Union City Cunbrdge Springs and Detowh.
Oklahoma residents revolt against prohibition while enforcement tightens. Officials like Edmondson push for a statewide vote on repeal. Bootleggers report rising whisky prices as roadblocks curb cross-border liquor flow from Missouri Kansas Texas and Arkansas.
Police pursue a knife-wielding youth in Tokyo after he slashed several girls, leading to the death of one victim. Authorities intensified manhunt and urged public safety measures as details from the incident emerged.
The Justice Department studies show concentration of power in auto, steel industries amid U.S. drive to curb corporate dominance. Proponents of big business say scale boosts efficiency, service, and innovation, while critics warn it hurts competition and leaves small firms at risk.
An official 1958 report lists 23 industrial giants with assets over one billion. Auto makers GM Ford Chrysler lead, while steel firms U S Steel and Bethlehem Steel follow. GM tops the earnings list as the only auto firm among the 50 biggest money earners. The 1000 largest sales firms totaled 214 billion dollars, about 60 percent of U S business.
In Melbourne, Walter Chiari states his romance with film star Ava Gardner is over, calling the relationship a beautiful friendship. The remark, reported from Melbourne, reflects the end of a high profile pairing.
C J Changes Warehouse Program Jamestown Mill Corp today announced change in warehousing operations. Robert Gulbreath named manager of dealer services to oversee warehouse operations. George Dawn leads Oakland facility. Walter Holley heads Memphis warehouse. two managers to improve geography and shipping costs. Joseph Guth to train Holley at Carr plant with first shipments expected today.
Roy Hill was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at the Bracken Fur rorit Tome with Rev. Cassis Armitage presiding. Pallbearers included Wil sop, Warud wid Jack Armitage, James Mit, Widiter Spitmad and Paul Wena. Attending from away were Mr. and Mrs. Meyle Donohue, Beret, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hil, Mish Jannda Hill, Miss Judy 1H, Mrs. Ruchard Cooper and Mrs. Flay Reed, Brie Alss, Providence residents, and R. J. Wilson Armitage. Shipping of Steel Age office equipment noted.
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