17 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1960
Page
1
An OCR fragment mentions a home, a range, utensils, beds, ward 1, an antique air, and a conveyor. It references W. M. City Scou 2901 and a senator or official named Taylor, with an implied honor or decline. The text is partial and unclear.
Tito Francona and Fred Marsh joined Corry workers to kick off the 1960 YMCA Y membership enrollment drive. Meeting led by R Elwin Fuller highlighted the push for new members, with Alton Dahlstrand and Dr J Guy Butters speaking on benefits and mechanics. Prospect cards issued, with 69 workers assigned to sign members as the campaign runs through February 29. First report breakfast Friday at 7 15 a m to record initial results.
The Henneyhanna State Employment Service logged 57,799 non agricultural job placements in 1959. Corry office manager James A. Roseberry cites 191 placements for Corry, up one from 1958. Statewide totals show increases for older and handicapped workers, tests, and counseling interviews across the year. Fire destroys Boat House Restaurant in Reynoldsville. damage estimated at $40,000. no injuries reported.
President Eisenhower plans a multi country trip ending in Argentina where cattle outnumber people two to one. The AP describes a vast pampas landscape, limited electrification, and Argentines juggling two jobs to survive. The piece contrasts cheap food with modest living standards in Buenos Aires.
President Eisenhower said there has been no major variance with Vice President Nixon on national policies in seven years. He noted Nixon uses different methods and has worked closely without excluding Nixon from policy decisions. He added the NSC meets constantly and Nixon, by law, is a council member.
The Supreme Court rejected Daryl Chessman’s bid to stay his execution at San Quentin. Eight justices opposed Chessman with Chief Justice Warren disqualified. The motion to file a habeas corpus petition was denied, leaving possible clemency as the sole path.
Philadelphia dispatch reports two of the nation’s largest electrical product makers Westinghouse Electric and General Electric faced federal indictments for price fixing and bid rigging in a $200 million annual market. Also charged were Allis-Chalmers, TE Connection Breaker, and Federal Pacific. eighteen individuals named. Westinghouse called the indictments a shock and affirmed ethical standards beyond government challenge. GE chairman Cordiner outlined a firm policy since 1946 aligning with antitrust laws. Allis-Chalmers’ counsel said they had not seen the indictment. TE offered no comment pending review. The cases involve power switchgear and circuit breakers used in generation and distribution. In Dallas, a clerk Nathaniel Wyatt killed himself after shooting his girlfriend Sanda Booth Wilson.
Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo, 68, battles for survival as unrest spreads in the Caribbean’s oldest dictatorship. Encircled by foes in Cuba, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico, he crushed a June plot to assassinate him and jailed 1500 to 2000, drawing church protests.
A Portsmouth clash over segregation at a Rose's lunch counter sparked a brief brawl as about 500 Negro students attempted service. A white youth was hospitalized with a slashed face, three Negroes were arrested, and one was charged with assaulting an officer and carrying a concealed weapon. MLK urged sustained effort in Durham as sit ins continued in the Carolinas and Virginia.
Khrushchev pressed Burma’s leaders in Rangoon for possible Soviet economic aid to the neutralist state while signaling better ties with China. He toured a technology institute project and a 200 room hotel as part of a calmer, restrained visit after arriving from Calcutta.
Washington AP reports the Democratic Congress prepares to confront President Eisenhower on four major issues. A veto of a 100 million dollar water pollution bill is anticipated. Debate over removing the 4 percent rate cap on long term bonds and postal rate hikes could widen White House and Democratic rifts. A looming fiscal impact is seen if inaction on postal rates reduces the Treasury surplus. Foreign aid remains a contentious topic described as close to the President’s heart.
Mayor Kinley yesterday authorized the interior demolition of the old high school after confirming liability insurance coverage. Elwood Hensler presented a Lloyds of London policy of 50 000 per person and 100 000 aggregate, plus 25 000 property damage, with exterior work not covered and a 5 000 bond required for 25 feet of sidewalks. City seeks bids for a Fourth Ward Jet site sale to build a shopping center, with a Monday decision anticipated on February 29.
Iron Age magazine reports steel orders in New York are about ten percent lower than last month. The national metalworking weekly attributes the decline to deferments cancellations and a wary business attitude affecting demand.
President Eisenhower announced a 6 15 p m Sunday national radio and TV address to discuss national defense and his forthcoming South American tour. He defended defense policy against critics and said the talk would last about 16 minutes and cover Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay along with security issues.
Washington AP Gov Lawrence argues Eisenhower advisors sacrifice domestic programs for foreign aid. He urges the president’s aides to reassess spending and for Pennsylvanians to pressure Congress to push robust domestic programs rather than foreign aid. He tells the Pennsylvania delegation to lead on domestic issues.
The House Rules Committee informally agreed to clear a stale civil rights bill for House consideration, with formal action sending the measure to the floor likely yesterday. The plan mirrors the Eisenhower administration proposal, using federal enrollment officers to oversee registration and voting rather than court-appointed referees.
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