06 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1960
Page
1
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A regional health facility releases updated testing results from Isis Lab. Officials confirm the data addresses patient samples collected this month and outline ongoing quality measures and timelines for public release.
Dr R Bernard Pinch testified in his defense recounting his dying wife Barbara Jean’s last words and his sobs as he kept vigil. He described the room's silence broken only by his voice and the whispered plea to take care of the kids. The dramatic testimony preceded a weekend recess as jurors ponder a murder case that could end in a first degree verdict.
Four members of a northeast Philadelphia family die in a house fire that trapped smoke and heat in the living room. Victims identified as Peter Danksha 44 his wife Jane 40 and daughters Kathleen 5 and Mary Ellen 10. No survivors. Fire confined to the sofa area. sofa burned through and heat left a hole in the floor. Cause listed as suffocation and anoxia with intense smoke. Neighbor George Sheasley reported discovering the blaze. Friends described the family as wonderful neighbors.
ALBUQUERQUE N M AP Sen Lyndon Johnson created a stir at the Western Democratic conference by saying he will not seek the presidential nomination He also said he would decide on accepting the bid if it came at the Los Angeles national convention in July Johnson stated he will not seek the nomination and offered no firm move toward supporting any other candidate He predicted a liberal candidate would be chosen to lead the ticket while noting others have a right to their opinions
Two men died and six others were overcome by escaping furnace fumes at Pittsburgh Coke and Chemical Co on Neville Island. Frank Gottschalk, 59, died attempting to adjust a valve. Ronald Minnick, 45, fell from a ladder and died. Several others were hospitalized with exposure. masks failed to stop the fumes. Ed Reeder, 99, died last Sunday from furnace fumes at the same plant. Another incident in Long Beach left Malcolm Graeber, 24, dead after a fan blade struck him.
Longtime legislator Waterhouse announces candidacy for the State Senate on the Republican Moon ticket this April. He previously served six terms in the House, held the secretary post, and influenced major state projects and tax policy under Governors Pine and Ladder. Support from county and rural district factions boosts his bid against two rivals.
A morning basement fire at the Volunteers of America store in Union City caused smoke and water damage to two neighboring businesses, Press's Lunch and Taylor Jewels. Firefighters from Union City, aided by Corry with masks, contained the blaze to the VOA basement, preventing further spread. Pete's Lunch suffered smoke and water damage while Taylor Jewelry was smoke damaged only.
The annual report shows 1 884 sewer connecting permits issued by the city engineer's office since 10y, with eight issued last year. There are 22 miles of combined sewers and 46 miles of storm sewers, totaling 24.6 miles.
A fire caused about 250000 dollars in damage to the main building of the H. M. Fenati Brick Co in New Castle Pennsylvania yesterday. No injuries were reported.
Havana AP report describes a brief gunfire episode during the Soviet cultural exposition opening as A J Mikoyan moves are hushed by officials. The incident followed a anti Communist student demonstration that challenged Fidel Castro’s pro Red stance and land reform. The veteran Soviet leader urged workers and peasants to hold the line while the capital quieted the scene.
McInnes Steel Co begins a 50 by 78 foot expansion at its East Main Street plant. Rogers Structural Steel will furnish and erect the addition to house heat treating, annealing, and a larger 8000 pound forging hammer. Completion expected after May 1. The project supports high temperature alloy steels for government missile and nuclear programs and also serves commercial clients.
Western Democratic conference in Albuquerque NM draws attention as candidates Johnson Humphrey and Kennedy campaign across the region. Nixon tours the West defending a school aid vote while weighing his own appeal to voters. Johnson says he will not seek the nomination but leaves open a possible draft.
A year old boy used a toy pistol to rob a Dallas grocery store, escaped with 60 dollars on a stolen bicycle, but deputy 1 S Hood captured him minutes later. The bike basket held a cap pistol and the loot. The boy told detective J R Leavelle he staged the holdup to buy a car.
Police arrested two young women in a week-long vice sweep. Rose Marie Salamone, 18, of Harborcreek, pleaded guilty to prostitution and related charges and posted $500 bond. Linda Takach, 18, of Erie, was scheduled for arraignment on similar charges as officers Marin Bagnoni, Harry Gana, James Hayes, and Tony Buranwski carried out the operation.
Corry celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Boy Scouts movement with a week of events. Cub Pack 181 holds its Blue and Gold Banquet at the Corry Area High School on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Scouts from Cub Pack 161 and Troop 161 join a communion breakfast at St Edward's School and Mass at St Thomas Church. The observance honors the worldwide growth of Scouting since 1910.
Two airmen Capt Elwood Keeran and Lt Jack Cook were killed when their Tad Jet trainer crashed into a residential area near Lowry Air Force Base in southeast Denver. The crash destroyed a brick home where Mrs Aime Marie Schoen worked in the basement. a boilerkeeper fled flames from another home. Cook ejected but his parachute failed to open, injuring bystander and damaging nearby properties.
Workers from Barnhart Wrecking Co began razing the old Corry High School site. Crews ripped up classroom floors and cleared debris as Elwood Heaster of Conneautville holds the contract. City officials aim to have the lot leveled and cleared by July. Some desks were bought as signs advertised items for sale.
The destroyer Daly headed to Norfolk with three of five survivors from Thursday disaster in which ten sailors were swept from Meeks by a giant swell. Two others were rescued by the tanker Alabama and one man was killed. An air sea search would continue as Daly and two other destroyers head to join the Reserve Fleet for possible repairs. The ship rolled 65 degrees after a 200 mile offshore swell.
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