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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1959

Page

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US Navy boards Soviet trawler to check cable damage

A US Navy team boarded the Soviet trawler Novorossisk about 120 miles off St Johns Newfoundland. They found no evidence linking the vessel to five damaged transatlantic cables. The captain was cooperative and the action followed an international agreement allowing ships to inspect others suspected of damaging cables. Moscow reaction was not indicated.

Washington U.S Moscow Natron Novorossisk Navy United States Defense Department U.S.S.R Newfoundland Pentagon Atlantic Fleet Adm Jerauld Wright Roy O. Hale St. Johns

Community Aids Genna Family After Plum Island Fire

Newburyport mass residents mobilize to house and aid 11 members of the Genna family after a Thursday fire destroyed their Plum Island home. The community seeks living quarters within a week with appliances and furnishings donated by local clubs and churches. William L. Plante Jr. led the drive, noting the family’s need.

Newburyport Mass Genna Anthony Genna Plum Island Newburyport News Ior Junior Chamber of Commerce Christopher Kiwanis Club Rotary Club Salvation “Army William L. Plante Jr

Couple Convicted in Death of Sick Baby in Maryland

HAGERSTOWN Md a Bible quoted couple Ollen Craig 96 and his wife Lillian were found guilty of manslaughter in the death of five month old Elaine from pneumonia. A People's Court jury deliberated 40 minutes before convicting the Craigs who are Church of God members. Bail set at 1000 each. Craig previously faced a manslaughter acquittal in the death of another child. The judge said reasonable doubt existed as to whether Craig knew of the pneumonia. Meanwhile Corry Chamber of Commerce outlined annual activities focusing on cleanup beautification and reunion-site promotion. The report cited City Park beautification street sweeper purchases unsightly-property actions, Clean-up Paint-Up-Fix-Up week, tree planting, city sidewalk resurfacing, and a new roadside sign on Route 6. Major improvements included remodeling Citizens National Bank, a new Firestone store, and a front on the TOOF building. The Malle son Historical Congress met in Corry, with plans to return for its annual convention. Various groups also met at Mead Park for private reunions. A strapbook review of activities was prepared for judging with others from across the state.

Hagerstown Ollen Craig Lillian Elaine People's Court Craigs Church of God Raymond Corry Chamber Aang Women of the Moose Hospital Auxiliary Northwest High School Mead Park Review of Artivics

Neighboring Firemen Vote To Buy Truck

Neighbors of the Elyn-Beaver dam Volunteer Hose Company voted two-thirds to purchase a new fire truck estimated at 14000 dollars. Directors backed the decision, 36 members attended, and a fundraising campaign plus a March 14 pancake supper were planned to support the truck fund and station operations. Walter Davis was elected to the board to fill a vacancy.

Elyn Beaver Dam Hose Company Dhédd Ofriclale Wayne, Concord and Union Elgin-Beavirham Hose Company Walter Davis Clarence Daley

Bowater chair cites possible newsprint price hike

Bowater Paper Co. Ltd chairman Bowater says there may be an increase in newsprint prices due to rising production costs. He spoke to reporters arriving from England aboard the Queen Elizabeth liner, noting uncertainty about timing.

Rew Vuren Ale Bowater Bowater Paper Co. Ltd England Eizabeth

Dirksen Warns Against Hasty Action On Berlin

Senate Republican leader Senator Dirksen cautioned against rush to action in Berlin amid tense U S Soviet talks and Khrushchev hard lines. He urged restraint and warned headlines and hurried moves could jeopardize ongoing negotiations as Macmillan and Eisenhower weigh developments. A Navy boarding near Newfoundland sought cause of cable breaks adding to bilateral strain.

Washington Sofk Everett M. Dirksen R-Ti Berlin Capitol Hil Eisenhower Dirksen Senate Nikita Khrushchov Khrushchev Moscow Harold Macmillan St. Johns Newfoundland Navy

Army Fires New Jupiter Missle On Full Range Test

Cape Canaveral reports the Army Jupiter missile with a 1500 mile range began a full range test, lifting off at 12 49 a m after a storm delay. It marked the 14th Jupiter launch, a key asset for the Army moon probe and two other major U S space ventures. The flight carried no payload. A ship watched the downrange area to record data on re entry of the missile sections.

Cape Canaveral Atlantic U.S

Green Jr and two others acquitted in gov ernment fraud case

Bulletin from Lewisburg reports Rep. William J. Green Jr. and two co‑defendants were acquitted by a U S District Court jury after deliberating nearly three hours. The acquittal came at the end of the trial’s seventh week before Judge Frederick V. Follmer.

Bulletin Lewisburg, Pa William J. Green Jr Dpa U. S. District Court Frederick V. Follmer

Fourth Ward Property Sale Sparks School Board Debate

British editorial attacks Khrushchev over a Moscow conference failures as local notes report the Fourth Ward plot sale by a writ and possible Loblaw lease. The school board weighs offers, court approval, and timing for a new store and fall occupancy, with builders ready by spring and Southside businessmen urging sale to a business interest.

Hale Ps Ks Biebor He aLear Fone Bayer Jol Wis O Bulture Realtor Loblaw Fourth Ward Puthiy Stier Court Nott Center Street Fourth’ Ward Nct

London Papers Rally Behind Macmillan as Talks Falter

London observers say Khrushchev’s blunt speech shattered hopes for a British Soviet talk. Macmillan returns with limited findings after a reconnaissance visit, while British papers on both sides of the political spectrum deem the Moscow trip a failure.

London Today Nikita Khrushchev Harold Macmillan Moscow Macmillan Key Germany West Berlin Khrushchev

Rackets probe target Abner Zulliman hangs self

West Orange New Jersey onetime bootlegger Abner Zulliman 54 ended his life amid Senate probing of vending machine industry and tax trial bribery charges. His body was found by wife in the basement of his 20 room mansion. The McClellan Committee questioned witnesses including Jerry Catena as details of rackets and a $38 011 tax evasion case resurfaced. Zulliman had past bootlegging ties and a single prior prison term for assault and cheating numbers runners.

West Orange N. J Abner Langley Zwillman Public Service Tobacco Co Bleinbach Senate Jerry Catena Catena Runyon Vending Machine Co Washington Dy Bo Treasury Tran Iri Totay

Lawrence To Hold To Pa Tax Report

Harrisburg AP report says Lawrence plans to back a bipartisan tax plan to close a 1.25 billion dollar gap in his budget, with a sales tax rise to 8 percent. He will present a 1960s general and budget to the Legislature, outlining boosts in public instruction and welfare and anticipated higher highway and gasoline revenues. Newsmen will hear the plan at the executive mansion Sunday night.

Harrisburg Lawrence Laurencé Associated Press Public Instruction Public Welfare Department Beerelmy Harry Shapiro Commonwealth Executive Mansion

Sap Walks Do Not Run As Winter Stays

Sap walks and not running due to lingering winter keep maple producers in the Mike area waiting for warm days. Mrs. Harry Burrows of Waltsburg says sap-bucket washing will begin tomorrow on the Burrows farm, though most farmers have not yet hung sap buckets. Nine hundred gut off the May farm, once Ora Gibbonn property, remains noted. One large producer plans output cuts this year, while Arthur Harwood’s sugar house will resume business. Weather affects plans as winter lingered and some fear air freezes.

Harry Burrows Waltisburg Nui | Son

Area Man Killed By Falling Auto At Wesleyville Station

An area man, Howard L. Bush, a father of two from Marborcreek, was fatally injured at the Wesleyville Auto Station when a bumper jack slipped and dropped an auto cabin. The incident occurred today at the Wes leyville location.

Bena Wesleyville Howard L. Bush R. D Marborcreek

Dearing Seeks Council Spot in Republican Primary

Dearing city director of streets announced he will run for election in the Republican primary. He was appointed to the Council last September to fill a vacancy caused by Clairt Capwell’s resignation and his petition was placed in circulation. Also circulating were petitions for county officers handled by local GOP workers.

BR. Dearing Streets Dearing Pation Clairt Capwell Corry GOP

Cited Motorist After Accident On One Way Street

A motorist Elmer Comber 50 of Third Avenue was cited for traveling the wrong way on Maple Avenue now a one way street. His truck collided with Alton Bromley 19 of Northwest Street as Bromley’s vehicle T-boned another truck. Total damage to both trucks about 120 dollars.

Maple Avenue East Washington Street Elmer Comber Third Avenue Alton Bromley Northwest Street Gomber

Gary youth gets 360 days for jaw fracture at game

Gary youth John L. Patterson, 17, was sentenced to 460 days in Indiana State Farm and fined $570 after fracturing a teacher’s jaw at a basketball game disturbance. Two younger companions, ages 16 and 17, were sent to juvenile authorities for aiding the assault on Ernest Bennett, 88, Roosevelt School teacher. Patterson faces additional time if the fine is not paid.

Gary Ind Indiana State Farm A. Martin Katz John L. Patter Patterdon Katz Ernest Bennett Patterson Memorial Stadium Bennett Roosevelt School State Farm

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