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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1957
Page
4
The article reports a survey of auto buyers showing the typical owner of a new luxury car is a married 51 year old with about 30 000 income from a small manufacturing business. It notes a range from 15000 to multimillionaires, includes professors and even one in ten is a woman, with no class bias in ownership bedoeling.
Gov Thomas B Stanley of Virginia urges Congress to reject federal aid for schools arguing it intrudes on states rights and risks independence. Speaking at a New York forum, he cites Virginia’s history and stresses that states and localities can meet educational needs more economically without federal intervention.
State chief argues federal control over internal affairs threatens state rights as Virginia faces court rulings on segregation. The plan would allow tuition grants for parents transferring children from integrated public schools to private options, while withholding some late aid in fully integrated districts.
Yesterday's: Memories of Corry recalls the 1956 total output at 419 billion with a 424 billion quarterly rate, linking to the President's cautiously optimistic 1957 forecast amid inflation risks. Also recalls 1937 tax return prompts and local incidents, plus a Union City water rate tweak and a police note on a crime suspect.
Clinton N Howard billed as the greatest temperance speaker of the day addressed a capacity audience at the First Methodist Church last evening on his subject Mrs Hannah Hayden widow of the late Andrew Hayden of this town was found dead in bed at her daughter's Engle street home this morning having died during a period of heavy business and labor in the wage price era The Board of Directors of the Board of Commerce last night endorsed plans to change from glass to plastic bottles and warned of potential harm if not adopted
A record of social visits and small events in Ravelin Hill. Mrs Amos White and Mrs Robert White hosted a Friday gathering with family. Visitors from Bradford and Hamburg joined local families for weekends and hospital stays. A baby shower honored Darlene with games and gifts, and plans were noted for moving and farm purchases in the area.
The piece surveys rising living costs and potential government actions versus market self-restraint. It notes Eisenhower era doubts about federal controls, discusses England and France responses to inflation, cites Bank rate shifts, and highlights wage and price dynamics in the United States. It quotes the public sentiment that “the other fellow should do it.”
Mill Village damage estimated at $500 from a fire last night. Mill Village Volunteer Fire Fighters acted quickly to limit damage at the Vern Graham residence. Waterford volunteers were summoned but flames were under control upon arrival. Fire Chief Eli Yovich said the blaze, likely from defective wiring, started in a front clothes closet. The Graham family were in the kitchen then smelled smoke. Loss mainly included clothing and bedding.
William J. Camlin, 87, longtime editor of the Scottdale Independent Observer, died yesterday. A Scottdale Tribune alumnus since 1883, he later worked for Pittsburgh dailies before joining the Scottdale Independent in 1907 and retiring in 1950. Funeral services are set for tomorrow.
A fragmented listing shows a Saturday TV schedule with multiple time slots and program names such as Captain Kangaroo Mighty Mouse Playhouse Gunsmoke The Lone Ranger and Jackie Gleason Show. Several entries are garbled or truncated, indicating OCR damage and missing details for a cohesive lineup.
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