16 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1960
Page
1
Partial OCR text shows mixed fragments including dairy product references and a New York contact. It mentions a February schedule, an association center, and a street address line. Names and exact items are unclear due to damaged text.
Republicans led by Sen. Kenneth Keating move to force Eisenhower civil rights program out of the Democratic Senate Judiciary Committee. The maneuver, designed to fail, aimed to spotlight GOP backing for minority rights amid party maneuvering. Johnson, Senate Democratic Leader, warned of the political context as the item continued on page three.
Nixon campaign manager says Senator Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania could be a viable vice presidential pick based on his public and political record. A treasury official noted Scott as one of several possible contenders, while Scott himself downplays the endorsement as just a confidence vote. In Harrisburg and Washington, GOP leaders spar over the delegation chairmanship and the process behind the endorsement, with Bloom denying any manipulation and promising cooperation.
Local grocery outlets report bread price increases, with white loaves up one to three cents in supermarkets and one cent in independent stores. Dark loaves remained steady while bakers raised prices across the county, prompting a shift toward whole wheat and rye options.
David W. Lesch, 34, escaped from a District Court room as jurors weighed his case. The verdict found him guilty of possessing firearms, ending a brief absence that took place during jury deliberations.
NBC announced Jack Paar will return to The Jack Paar Show on March 7 after a three week vacation. NBC President Robert Kintner and chairman Bob Sarnoff said they persuaded him, with Paar and his wife having left Bronxville for a warm climate.
In Miami Beach a peace justice weighed releasing Albert Bracy and Roberta Raini Orr Brady, the pregnant socialite couple accused of abducting to Southhampton, after Rocni Karli mothers lawyers said charges were filed in distress and New York officials may drop them. The pair, found with the help of state police, faced socialite abduction and theft charges as their case moved toward resolution.
President Eisenhower asked Congress for 4.175 billion dollars in new foreign aid to defend the free world against a rising communist threat. He outlined 2.0 billion for weapons aid to allies and 2.175 billion for economic and technical assistance, urging no drastic cuts and citing his December goodwill tour. The message emphasizes the aid program as essential to world progress and security.
City authorities renewed notice of a claim after a fall on a North Center street sidewalk in front of Leed's Women’s apparel store last August. Mrs. George Nagel of Wayne reports tripping over a protruding sidewalk grate. City solicitor Roger Brown said notices must be filed within six months to allow city investigation. building owner Max Goldberg of Buffalo and tenant Arthur Cohen of Corry share responsibility. Insurance carriers Kinsey-Dolan for Goldberg and Hoyton J. Davis for Cohen would reimburse Corry if city pays. Brown says the notice helps correct conditions that caused the fall.
Erie realtor Ronald Ketzel asked Corry City Council to authorize land purchase for a modern one floor brick shopping center at Fourth Ward. The project, likely to cost 100 000 to 160 000, would include 16 000 square feet and ground parking for over 75 cars. Work would start after demolishing the old structure, with zoning changes needed before construction in 1960 61.
Sixty YMCA members enrollment planned as workers meet tonight to launch a membership drive. Gerald Lane says the MGA is a membership organization funded largely by dues. Campaign targets lapsed members and guests, with a dinner at the annual meeting. The drive stresses broader religious influence and personal well being.
The Corry Salvation Army under Capt. Richard Dean aided Abram Lent a 19 year old from Nicholson ill and penniless after he was arrested by Corry State Police. Lent admitted a warrant and theft of 25 dollars from his stepfather and is to be released in coming days. An additional item notes a 15 year old boy died in a Jeep crash on Route 108 near New Castle.
Mountain View Calif A Navy jet crashed into a house killing pilot Grdon N. Blake 36 and Margaret Halmi 44 wife of Dezso Halmi. Blake radioed engine vibration before the training flight. Halmi and family were in Mountain View Union High School classes. Halmi’s husband worked as an electronics engineer in Palo Alto.
Brazilian cities Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo brace for President Eisenhower visit as Brazil showcases a self suited economy. Brasilia, the new capital begun by Juscelino Kubitschek in 1958, sits 600 miles northwest of Rio with a planned layout and mild year round climate. The story previews the first stop in a four nation tour and notes future coverage on Argentina Chile and Uruguay.
The Curry Cancer Committee finalized a panel discussion for April 6 at Curry Avena High School auditorium, leading into the Cancer Crusade starting April 7. Roy Reed announced completed window display plans and city mailing segments covering industrial, recruit, profession, and private addresses for the campaign.
Anchorage AP reports a silvery object flashed across western Alaska skies Sunday, leaving many questions. Witnesses from Nome to St Michael described flame belching, varied speeds, and different altitudes while Alaska Air Command and Elmendorf AFB officials sought explanations. A NORAD spokesman offered no report yet on the unidentified object. The incident follows a late breaking alert from military authorities.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Rangoon on a two day state visit, greeted by President U Win Maung and Premier Ne Win. He said discussions would cover peace and global concerns, then to Indonesia and Afghanistan. About 1,000 lined the airport route.
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