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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1957
Page
4
The Corry Journal carries a national notice from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce critiquing direct controls on consumer credit while warning of looming supervision. It cites a near one trillion dollar private and public debt, with figures breaking down gross debt and per-family and per-person shares, and argues prosperity could ease the burden.
Dr Martha M Biot with 33 years at the Children’s Bureau argues that family success means prioritizing children. She cites crime stats and urges that every marriage license should carry the message that raising children is society’s core duty. J Edgar Hoover notes rising teen crime, saying most juvenile delinquents come from a single segment of youth.
A fragmentary page recalls Corry events from twenty years back, noting municipal finance, crime, and social concerns. It mentions highway issues, a charity auction plan, police activity, and debates on parental influence and juvenile crime, with references to local leaders and budget items.
Northwestern district lawmakers in Meadville Pennsylvania voiced opposition to the Home Rule bill on a Saturday hearing. The debate centered on a city government overhaul proposing a commission style, mayoral, or city manager form, with critics arguing the plan lacks true Home Rule and ups costs. A May referendum and further steps were discussed, including resident involvement and procedural hurdles. Dr Richard R. Van Kirk of Oil City presided at the meeting.
Johnsonburg workers at the New York and Pennsylvania Paper Company plant ended a two day walkout after a dispute over time study and operations. Some 43 shipping department employees left, while about 1,100 total employees remained off Friday. The conflict was settled after talks with United Mine Workers District 15 officials leading to a satisfactory understanding and return to work.
Alex Zelinek, longtime Pittsburgh Sun Telegraph editor and assistant managing editor since 1954, is promoted to managing editor. John A. O'Brien, a Hearst Papers veteran since 1929, becomes executive editor. Promotion announced over the weekend.
Bradford area: William Bowler, a former local securities dealer, was ordered held for court on four larceny counts. Bond set at 2,500 by Clayton Carrollly, while Bowler remains under 5,000 bond. His securities license was revoked last November 14. Prosecutors prepare case ahead of McKean County grand jury opening February term.
Avene abe Sith was injured at 9 50 a m yesterday when her car overturned on Route 69 one mile south of Sugar Grove Joyce M. Johnson 16 of Pittsfield suffered a crushed left arm and a bruised right knee when she lost control and the car went into a ditch on its left side Miss Johnson was treated in Sugar Grove and then moved to Warren General Hospital for care State Police at Warren investigated the accident with the girl alone in the car
Hollidaysburg six year old Courtland Zutrod was killed yesterday in a two car crash on Route 219 near Johnstown. He was a resident of Hollidaysburg. The collision occurred late afternoon and involved two vehicles, authorities said.
Erie man Lynn Mathews Jr. is among more than 40 defendants in forgotten sentence cases in criminal court here. He pleaded guilty in 1951 to contributing to the delinquency of a minor and sentence was deferred indefinitely. The 1951 case was never brought up again. Mathews and Ronald Brown of Erie are held for a February robbery in the Corry area.
Mr and Mrs Robert Anthony and their three children of Pleasantville lost their four room home to a fire yesterday afternoon near White City Road by Redfield School. No one was home. contents valued at about 3000 dollars lost. no insurance. Fire discovered by Harry Hunt. Anthony away repairing a tractor. wife in Pittsburgh seeking help for son Lawrence who attends school.
Franklin attorney Forest B Irwin announced on Saturday his candidacy for the Republican nomination for mayor of Franklin He is the first to enter the race Mayor Bleakley will not seek re election and current city council members are not expected to run Irwin of Irwin and Grannis has practiced in Franklin since 1933 He has served on the Polk State School board of trustees and held roles with the Franklin Hospital Chamber of Commerce Salvation Army Red Cross and Community Chest
A joint communique from Dulles and Eban outlined continued talks on U S troop presence with Israel and a possible postponement of a debate, as the UN General Assembly considers a sanctions vote requiring two thirds approval. The memo to Israel from February 11 reflected the U S position and intent.
Dulles and Eban reached accord on Gaza issues with talks needed between Tarael and the US. Israel urged stronger guidance while UN forces should guard Sharm el Sheik if Israeli troops withdraw. Dulles warned only truce parties may change the Palestine deal, excluding the United States, while Gaza is administered by Egypt.
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