10 Feb 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1959
Page
1
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Corry area school officials shift budget drafting to Supt W B Rodemeyer and Business Manager S E Anderson with directors to review. Wayne Township seeks to limit millage at 45. Reassessment may lower rates. Districts face mandated teacher raises and potential tax revenue shortfalls. Meetings set for March 9 23 and April 28 to finalize secondary and individual district budgets.
Secretary Ezra Taft Benson testifies before the hostile House Agriculture Committee on the administration farm bill proposals. President Eisenhower notes the 25 year price supports and production controls have failed and demands Congress address surpluses and costs. He urges abandoning old pegging methods and using market-based standards to set supports.
President Eisenhower said some American planes might have crossed the Iron Curtain by navigational error while he warned pilots to ignore false radio signals and follow strict orders not to engage or bait Soviet fighters. He was asked about unarmed transports shot down last September and affirmed clear prohibitions.
School officials warn that local districts are bearing more expense as state aid shrinks under a complex funding formula. Rural and less affluent areas may gain, while Pittsburgh and Philadelphia receive less aid due to tax revenue limits. Costs in the county run about 6700 dollars per elementary teaching unit and 7400 for secondary, raising next year’s tax burden. The district aims to lobby for a base raise from 5800 to 9000. A report on elementary supervision and upcoming arithmetic tests for grades 7-12 were discussed, with total test costs projected at 68 dollars.
City council opened bids for a high lift snow removal machine but delayed action. Bids ranged from 11,650 to 19,200 with or without trade, and the council sought lending options before approving a final purchase. Dearing and Williams to study bids and determine the best step, with no bids received for the old bulldozer sale.
The Corry city and school districts say strike benefits paid to striking employees are taxable and the federal government agrees. During a 16 week Corry Jamestown plant strike last summer workers received 160 dollars at ten dollars weekly. Tax authorities plan to recoup revenue lost from the payroll void for 1998.
The Federal-State Flood Forecasting Service warns that continued rain and warm fall weather may trigger renewed flood conditions in Meadville Sharon and other western Pennsylvania areas. Forecaster Vernon Houghton says the Shenango River at Simon may rise above flood stage tonight along with Meenville’s Mood Creek, threatening Pittsburgh’s Fifth Ward and nearby communities.
Corry VFW moves to speed payment of the Korea Bonus for local veterans or their next of kin. About 330,000 veterans in the state may be eligible. Post service officer Sam Baressi says Corry VFW will use its own questionnaire to screen and file applications, expediting processing. Public sessions with Post Commander Thomas Cru and Baressi are planned on radio at 5 15 this afternoon and four Mondays in March at the post home to assist with forms.
Nine Negro children entered three formerly all white public schools in Alexandria under court order with police on display though no incidents occurred. Alexandria becomes the third Virginia community to admit Negroes to public schools under court order, with precautions in place and predictions of no trouble.
A damaged police report cites a man confessing to striking a seven year old girl named Hebbie Toisan in December with a penknife and causing extensive wounds noted by about a hundred stiches. Police also reported similar abuse against eight other children and stated no molestation occurred.
Washington AP Secretary of State John Foster Dulles enters hospital for surgery after a secret ailment disclosed by President Eisenhower. He said he would be away only a few weeks and will continue to represent the United States in talks with the Soviet Union on the Berlin crisis. Acting Secretary C Douglas Dillon and Under Secretary Christian Herter will handle duties during his absence, with Herter set to relieve Dillon upon return from a South Carolina vacation.
Corry officials met to discuss selling the Fourth Ward playground after a Buffalo firm offered about 50 000 for the 206 by 280 foot lot. The board has about 31 500 invested as of 1845 and would not favor offers under 50 000. A Buffalo representative urged action before the Loblaw lease ends in October to allow relocation with parking needs.
Witnesses recall a blue flash and terrible roar as a cyclone struck St Louis early in the day. Buildings collapsed and many rushed to safety while bystanders observed widespread damage in taverns and cafes. Local residents noted the storm's power as authorities began assessing impact.
A Newport woman endured five days trapped inside a freezing apartment before neighbors summoned police who forced entry. She suffered dehydration and frostbite while her body temperature dropped far below normal. doctors described the risk as critical and may require hospitalization.
A large fire destroyed the General Stark Theatre and several adjacent businesses in Bennington Vermont, including the offices of the state attorney and the IRS, Joy's department store, an auto shop, sandwich shop, two flower shops, and the Bennington Social Club. The three story brick building on Main Street burned for over three hours before crews halted the spread. no injuries were reported.
Seven new directors joined the Corry YMCA board as members approved minutes from the annual meeting. The financial report shows costs of 93,608 exceeding a 139,350 budget, leaving a 1,082 deficit for the year though prepaid memberships and other income partially offset it.
Harold A. Bush, 46, of Prestburg Jefferson County, was fatally injured yesterday while working at a gas well drilling operation in Franklin Township Westmoreland County. He died from the injuries sustained in the mishap.
A powerful storm and tornado struck St Louis causing at least seven deaths and hundreds of injuries. Officials warned the toll could rise. Dozens were trapped as buildings collapsed in Brentwood Crestwood and downtown districts. The disaster echoed the city’s worst tornado in 1927 and rescue crews worked through the night to search rubble amid rainfall and widespread damage.
Washington AP President Eisenhower faces bipartisan doubts in Congress that his five year school aid program is not ambitious enough. Senator Cooper Republican from Kentucky on the Senate Education and Labor Panel says he will push administration bills but doubts will meet elementary school construction needs. Welfare Secretary Flemming outlined a 24 billion dollar five year plan funded by bonds over about 25 years. Senator McNamara advocates a two year, one billion dollar annual program and calls the administration plan totally inadequate. Senator Murray terms the proposal a legislative monstrosity and vows further action.
Mayor J Frey Karney announces Sunday parking ban on Center Street Hill from Pleasant to Grove. Police will ticket violators daily. council approved restricting parking during church services and all other times to prevent danger during Sundays and beyond.
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