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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1959

Page

3

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Suspect Arson In Youngsville School Fire

Youngsville police and fire officials investigate a second floor fire at Youngsville Elementary discovered around 5 p.m. by janitor Richard Woods. Arson suspected after flames damaged exterior and interior of a door and closet area. Woods fainted aiding the blaze and was revived by firefighters. janitor treated at home. The 36-year-old school serves about 500 students.

Youngsville Youngsvije Priday Richard Woods Pire Merle Lee Chilef Ed Chappell Woods Lee Jesf Lyons Lyons See

Yardley Stars As Syracuse Blasts Old Teammates

Georg Yardley, aging 30, shines for Syracuse after being traded from Detroit for Ed Conlin. Yardley scores 33 points as the Nationals crush the Pistons 139 to 108 on home court, moving into strong position in the Eastern Division amid other Sunday results.

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Surprise Storm Strikes Scranton

Snowstorm hits Scranton Pennsylvania causing severe driving conditions and emergency crews deploying city and regional highway staff. Temperature drop expected with possible thunderstorms later, newspapers note the worsening weather picture and slippery roads across the area.

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Five Killed In Flaming Crash Near Callahan

Five persons died in a fiery collision between a 1956 model car and a truck north of Callahan. The Marine victim was identified as John A. Marlow, 22, of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The woman driver appeared to fall asleep, sending the car into the oncoming truck driven by Howard Lewis Bast of Cedartown, Georgia. A hospital report on the other victims was pending.

John A. Marlow Camp LeJeune N.C

Dulles Faces Third X Ray Amid Health Sparks

President Nixon and Allen Dulles discussed world affairs during pauses as Secretary Dulles began a third X ray treatment for cancer. Senators debated the viability of running the State Department from hospital, with varied views on his durability and patriotism. Medical bulletin noted no adverse effects from initial radiation. treatments to continue six days weekly for three to four weeks with Sundays off.

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Violence at Cotton Mills Strikes Escalate in North Carolina

In nonvenoud North Carolina, Stone throwing, a car tipped and a bombing followed the Harriett Henderson Cotton Mills lockout. An early morning blast at a worker’s home marked the third incident since the plant reopened February 16. About 275 of 1,200 workers returned to work as clashes continued over a management demand to drop arbitration provisions. Police said an explosive was discharged in front of a plant electrician Jack Orr’s home. a window assault on Jack Griffin occurred. an automobile was overturned and righted with no injuries.

Nonvenoud Harriett-Henderson Cotton Mills Jack Orr Jack Griffin Passeng

General Marshall Still Serious as Condition Worsens

In Bragg North Carolina AP reports General George C. Marshall, age 78, remains seriously ill. Army physician Colonel George M Powell says Marshall shows signs of pituitary gland involvement, indicated by increased kidney water output, complicating treatment. Feeding has been limited to intravenous solution and a tube feeding.

Marshall Ft, Bragg N. C George C. Marshall George M Powell

Marines Probe Chute Fatality in Hendersonville

Marines opened an inquiry into the death of Sgt. Robert Hess 21 of Johnstown Pa after a parachute jump at Hendersonville. Hess and three other Marines from Camp Lejeune used a private plane for practice. Hess was the third jumper. his chute did not open and he landed in a pasture about 11 miles away. Investigators said the parachutes were removed from the base without permission.

Hendersonville, N Rober D. Hess Johnstown Hess Camp LeJeune Hendersonville Privale

Accidents Take 17 Penn's Lives Over Weekend

Reported in Pennsylvania over the weekend are 17 fatalities from accidents. Thirteen occurred on highways including a fatal collision near Bedford where a car struck a tractor trailer. Other deaths include two youths drowned, a man killed in a hillside fall, and a boy fatally injured by an accidental shotgun discharge.

Pennsylvania Bedford

Fragmentary traffic collision note from damaged OCR

A confused OCR fragment describes a woman driver involved in a wreck with a fallen girder at a bridge. The text mentions a cane, a refinery, and possible injuries but is severely garbled with no clear names, dates, or locations.

Train Wreck Delays Dunkirk Rail Traffic $300000

The New York Central main line near Dunkirk remained blocked after a freight wreck of 36 gondola cars loaded with iron ore. The $300,000 damage occurred at a downtown Dunkirk overpass, with a broken axle blamed for the crash. the 20th Century Limited was just 17 minutes away when halted, and no injuries were reported.

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Rescue Story From Beacon Gone Wrong

A terse account recalls a family rescued from Beacon amid chaos on a cruiser. Survivors describe clinging to life as the vessel sank, with prayers rising and efforts by the crew, including Schmidt and Leslie, to reach safety.

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Two Hurt As Car Smashes Parked Vehicle

A northbound car slid onto a parked sedan on Route 277 four miles south of Cory causing two injuries. The parked car owner is Jesse Heese of Spartwin hy. The driver is Norma M Caslin of Stow NY. Passengers LN McCaslin and Maxwell Big sustained minor injuries. William Reese, 18, was uninjured.

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Son Of Corry Resident Dies In Erie Hospital

A Corry, Pennsylvania native died Saturday morning in St. Vincent's Hospital after an illness. He was a retired employee of Reed Manufacturing Co. Survived by wife Lina two sons Harry L. Siker of Chicago and Ralph Young two grandchildren his mother Flora Pralick of Corry a brother William He Silken and sister Mrs Williary Cheayser. Services were held today with burial in Erie Cemetery.

Unter A Anker Marl St. Vincent's Hospital Hines Reed Maufacturing Company Slikerty Lina Harry L. Siiker Chicago Ralph Young Flora Pralick Corry Wiliam He Silken M's. Williary Cheayser Praniin Miller Erle Cemetery

Reds To Launch Atomic Ship Lenin Ready For Sea

The Soviet Union plans to put the world’s first atomic surface ship to sea soon. Moscow radio cited the 16,000-ton Lenin launched at Leningrad in December 1967. The ship, powered by three atomic reactors, can develop 44,000 horsepower as it nears completion.

Soviet Union Moscow Radio Lenin Leningrad

Living cost hints from George and Martha Washington era

A reflective column notes that early America lacked modern price indices and laments how daily goods would differ from today. It imagines bread, milk, eggs, and produce in Washington’s time, comparing scarcity, storage, and winter availability to present costs and transport.

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Mount Vernon Foodways and Hidden Costs of Travel

The fragment recalls stagecoach journeys and the toll on travellers. It mentions Mount Vernon with a slaughter and smoke house, wonders about meat costs, and questions whether bargains or storage methods like deep packaging or pre cooked foods were common, noting the lack of a government index for the era.

Mount Vernon

Would-Be Holdup Man Jailed In Default Of Bond

A would-be holdup man, Blewart, was remanded to Warren County jail in default of a $1,000 bond after pleading guilty to attempted robbery at Epstein Clothing Store during a Friday holdup attempt. He was overpowered, and police report no further arrests in the area. In Washington Pa, a car rammed a mall guard, skidded, and killed Arthur Phillips, 35, of Pittsburgh, on Route 1.

Warren County Detwitt Epstein Clothing Blewart Wwe Washington, Pa Washington Arthur Phillips Pittsburgh

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