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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1959

Page

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Uneasy Truce Emerges Between Reuther and Meany

In San Juan Puerto Rico AFL-CIO leaders, led by Walter Reuther against George Meany, declared an uneasy truce after a behind the scenes revolt during the winter meeting. Reuther and CIO allies hope their voices shape policy in the merged federation amid plans to address unemployment with a public show rather than a mass march.

Reuther Meany Afl-Cio San Juan Puerto Rico API Walter Reuther George Meany Federation CIO Wemil Washington Apl-Cio America Aml-Cio Executive Council AFL Renther

Derailment Disrupts Erie Line Near Union City

Rail crews from Salita and Meadville with two grant cranes toil around the clock to repair about 300 feet of mangled track after yesterday’s Erie Railroad derailment near Union City. Westbound trains reopened by 6 pm. only two passenger runs diverted. Damage runs into hundreds of thousands, with refrigerated cars at risk. officials expect exact losses days away. Police and state troopers cordon off the wreck area as a small fire in a freight car is extinguished.

Salita Meadville Grant Railroad Erie Railroad Union City New York Chicago

Violence Escalates in Harriet-Henderson Cotton Mills Strike

In Henderson North and South plants crowds of about 250 gathered as violence rose. A union representative Boyd Payton of Charlotte was beaten at his motel. At least 15 stoning incidents reported. arrest made for simple assault after a protest outside the North Henderson plant. Strike began November 17 over contract arbitration clause. mills reopened February 1. Fire destroys Adams House Hotel and adjoining building in Bangor forcing evacuation of about 100 people.

Boyd Payton Charlotte Cavalinas Textile Workers Union of America Payton Struce James N. Roberson North Henderson Roberson TWUA

Toddler Smokes Five Cigarettes Daily in Peoria City

A Peoria two year old, Lawrence Smith, began smoking after finding a lighted cigarette. Now he averages five cigarettes a day, troubling mother Mrs. Lawrence Stith who plans medical advice. She suspects a babysitter introduced the habit. Lawrence does not light them himself and manages ashes with care, even using an ash tray on his tricycle.

Peoria Lawrence Smith Lawrence Stith

Aero Group to Attend Navy Airframe Meeting in Washington

Six key engineering personnel from Aero Supply Mfg Co will travel to Washington for a Navy Bureau of Aeronautics meeting of airframe manufacturers set for February 25 to 27. Led by Chief Engineer Willian Kafferlin, the group includes B F Pain William Smyers George Downey Robert Forrester and Edward Boggs. The Aero team will discuss aero built filters linked to an impending kynose signal and seek possible subcontract agreements with Navy participation.

Aero Supply Mfg. Co., Inc Washington, D. C Navy Bureau of Aeronautics Aero Willian Kafferlin Capital B. F. Pain William Smyers George Downey Robert Forrester Navy Washington

Last Of Latin Despots Fights War Of Nerves

A Paraguay dictator Alfredo Stroessner faces a nervous war led by exiled priest Ramon Talavera who calls for a National Liberation Front. In Asuncion fear pervades daily life as refugees plot overthrow with church leaders opposing tyranny. Bishop Deswaxieres dies in Lille after organizing a leper refuge in China.

Jose Maria Orlando Montevideo Uruguay South America Alfredo Stroesaner Paraguay Stroesaner National Liberation Front Stroessner Stroussner Asuncion Lille Prance — Mier Gues Fave Deswaxieres Pakloi China Shek-iung

Five Major Posts Open In City This Year

Frat day to elevate public offices prompts talk of candidates for mayor and council. Carlton Supith, city treasurer for nine years, will seek election. Abbey and Dering likely run for re election. Three county commissioners may announce. GOP backs N A Carlson Jr for county treasurer while W W Waterhouse may run for state senator next year. Continued on Page 51x

Ehehlate Corry Tuinltsy Carlton Supith City Trenadier Republican Princey Gay Abbey D. Bt Dering Streets Vacahcy Cliff Cupwell Abbey Hhunce Cornell Corey Hoge Hubert Vaughn W. W. Waterhouse Waterhouse Erie County Ben. C. Arthur Blass Erie Binss

Ike Rebukes Dulles Critics

President Eisenhower said determining if John Foster Dulles can continue as secretary of state is his responsibility. Senators Symington and Humphrey had urged a cabinet replacement, with Dirksen and Halleck noting the discussion began at the weekly Republican meeting. The final decision rests with the President.

Washington Eisenhower John Foster Dulles Congress Dulles Stuart Symington D-Mo Hubert Humphrey D-Minn Everett M. Dirksen Ilmnois Dirksen Chaves A. Halleck Indiana

Cuban Bloodbath Ventura Headed Butchers

Havana reports describe Maj Esteban Ventura, Cuba’s national police chief and Batista ally, as chief executor in a system that killed thousands. The piece outlines Ventura’s brutal operations at Havana’s Sth precinct, SIM, and the Bureau of Investigation, including a notorious basement jail used for torture and coerced confessions.

Batista Cuba Associated Press Robert Berrellez Havana Aui Esteban Ventura Maj Ventura Castro Pulgencio Batista Pidel Castro Dominican Republic Sth Mary East Ride Tole Israel Hernandez

Oscar Race Tight Among Actresses in 1958 Field

Hollywood chatter cites Tracy and other leading ladies as the tightest race in the 1958 Oscar field. Nominations center on Dietrich and Hepburn style rivals while male contenders like Niven and Newman are mentioned. Poitier and Curtis also noted in a crowded field.

Hollywood API Vollywouil Amimal Oakalya Dacare Bison Delorl Shieley Somme Chimie Davi Nivin Wil Spencer Tyiy Niven Bettie Wernen Mideater Remufile Tabanit Ledey Uni Oca Tony Curtis Sidney Poitier Pat Newman

Macmillan calls off hunting trip to boost top level talks

MOSCOW AP British Prime Minister Macmillan canceled a hunting trip and planned a full day of informal talks with Soviet Premier Khrushchev at the Kremlin villa. The move followed a visit by Khrushchev and aimed to advance four power discussions on Germany. Moscow papers highlighted Macmillan as a man of peace as they covered his reception and plans for further discussions.

Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Pelme Min— Lott Olaratd Macmillan Weat Germany Kheunhehey Kremlin Soviet Union United States Britain France Ormantates Yarnit Macmillan Benno Fontecorvo England Macmillan Maccmilan Pravda Moniday Moscow Radio Khrushchev

Proxmire Pushes to Curb Johnson Power in Senate Bid

Senator William Proxmire launches a one man drive to revive party caucuses and curb Lyndon Johnson’s authority, criticizing the leader’s expansive power without accountability to voters. He says Johnson wields immense power while Wisconsin’s Proxmire keeps backing off public airing. Other Democrats show tacit sympathy but avoid full endorsement, while Proxmire hedges on discussing his plan with colleagues.

Washington William Broxmire pWisa Ollo Lowder Tanndion Johnson Proxmire Senate Exil Praxmire Domions Solomon Chlefiain Hut Democrati Jc Fell Ib

Red China Could Join Nuclear Pact If Safeguards Weakened

Washington says inclusion of Red China in a global disarmament accord hinges on sound safeguards and proven violations in Korea and Indochina. A top State official warned that without robust controls, allowing Red China into the pact could erode Western vigilance and trigger new tensions over offshore islands.

Washington State Department Wallam S. Robertson Senate Red Chinn Korea Indochina Robertson Toni Red China Roberson Quercy Matsu Islands China

Southside Group Backs Sale of Fourth Ward Lot

About 19 members of Corry area business interests backed selling the Fourth Ward lot owned by the school district. Attorney Rozelle said buyers like Loblaw Inc are negotiating and a sale would spur local business activity. The Corry school board will review and hold a special meeting when a concrete offer arrives.

B Group Corry South Sidle Mnet Etty- Bulldaye Mourit Puch ‘Firma Ag Loblaw's Inc Southside Rozelle Corry Shoot Board

City Tax Notices Total $121,343 and Rebates

City treasurer Corbin Smith announced the tax notices totaling 121,343 dollars with a two percent rebate for payments made before April 30th and a five percent rebate later. The notices list assessed property values by ward with totals: Second Ward 86,150.90. Third Ward 5,600,500. Fourth Ward 3,208,960. combined four ward values reach 18,600,040 dollars.

OF Anti Wwe Smith

Fire at Union Motor Co. destroys building in Fitteburgh

A fast moving fire swept Union Motor Co. on Ohio Riv Boulevard destroying one new car and damaging a two story building. Fire crews from several communities fought the blaze for about two hours. Vice president L Puller estimated the loss at $200000 and cited damage to the parts department as the blaze origin.

Hits Motor Co Fitteburgh Union Motor Co Ohio Riv Boulevard Dumes L. Puller Antil

Dahlstrand Named Y President at YMCA Board Meeting

Dahlstrand named Y president as board of directors of the local YMCA elects William Leaby as vice president and Keith Hen Jon as treasurer. The report notes 7,801 individuals in 7 groups use the facility, with 89 members at month end and plans for interdenominational men’s discussion groups. Retiring officers D Armour Hillstrom and Tracy Whitehead receive thanks, with letters of appreciation read.

Aton Toottlesteind Nnw Dire Tom YMCA Wight Ubnual Miheling William Leaby Veith Redcken Keith Hen Jon Treqauiner Yeats Yeats Repovin Mubiilinel Wh Letheves Ning Ittoneasen Alraady Wilitk Ghulrnim Mtnen Oryuirty Iauthon Robt Brown Porter Rufik Sturgis D. Armour Hillstrom Tracy Whitehead Willhin Lebby Liwrencs “McCray

British Auto Workers Strike disrupts Ford plant and Wales unit

British auto workers walkouts cripple Ford and Sted Co of Wales with 7,500 hourly staff sent home and 10,000 quitting in a separate action. Ford halted operations after 300 employees refused to work with welder George Howard. Wales dispute centers on clerk David Jones amid protests of alleged inefficiency.

Ford Motor Co Sted] Co Wales Ford George Howard Teenyard Uniol David Jones

Charge Texas Universities Teach Atheism

A group of four Texas state representatives accused major universities including Southern Methodist University of teaching atheism. They demanded remedial legislation including a bilingual oath affirming belief in a supreme being. University officials disputed the charges and called the claims baseless and uninformed.

Austin Tex Texas Methodist University Bill Hollywell Grand Salle Joe Chapman Sulphur Springs Ben Lewis Dallas W.?. Dungan McKinney Robert Barblé First Unitarian Church Chapman University of Texan William Martin Lanter Cox University of Texas Uwuelit Sterling Wheeler SMU

Tqwile Salemy Mis Heist Drama Shocks City Yesterday

A confusing OCR fragment reports a high profile heist and a dramatic aftermath in Milnes, with officials and investigators assessing motives and seeking leads. Names and exact places are unclear, but the incident prompted rapid police action.

Salemy Milnes

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