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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1960
Page
4
Corry Journal lists publication schedule and pricing. It notes Associated Press rights and local editorial control, with mail rates for year and half year, plus carrier and weekly advertising deadlines.
The article argues for legal horse racing and gambling to fund Pennsylvania, citing an association claim of $1.02 billion yearly from taxes and fees. It contrasts with Nevada’s crime-linked profits and warns against immigration of criminals, urging acceptance of tax revenue through betting as a preferred path.
Phoenix obituary reports the death of Dr Eric Philbrook Kelly a 75 year old retired professor and author formerly a reporter for Massachusetts papers before joining Dartmouth in 1921. Born in Amesbury Massachusetts he taught English and later journalism at Dartmouth.
Meadville area family faced a carbon monoxide incident when a clogged furnace pipe caused poisoning in a residence. Emilio Cadena and family, including 4 year old Johnnie and others, were saved after neighbors alerted authorities and oxygen treatment was given. Fire officials found the furnace chimney pipe blocked with soot and rusted metal.
A Sumihil Township family, Mr and Mrs Frank Rough and a child, lost their home and possessions when a frame dwelling burned near Dennisons Corners. Estimated losses total about $3,500 with no cause yet known and insurance on the property. The Linesville Fire Department responded around 5 40 p m and the family planned to stay with relatives in Blade Ash for the time being.
The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co in Reno was robbed over the holiday weekend with more than $100 in small bills and change taken from a large floor safe. A clerk discovered the burglary yesterday afternoon after going to the office to prepare invoices. Entry was gained via a side door and the safe pried open. State Police described the method as amateurish and noted no power tools were used.
Washington AP reports that in 1960 Richard Nixon faces his toughest year as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination. Democrats will hammer him, while GOP scrutiny will be intense. Eisenhower's use of Nixon boosts his stature but may leave him sidelined until the convention.
Lions Club gift rink in Meadville suffered damage as local children poked holes in the plastic ice surface. President Dr. K. K. Lane noted the ice remains too thin to skate and urged cooperation of families to prevent further harm.
A two story frame dwelling owned by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kachermeyer was badly damaged by a fire starting in the first floor apartment. The blaze spread to the second floor unit occupied by Mr. and Mrs. David Becker. Three rooms in the Kachermeyer apartment burned out and one room in the Becker home was damaged. The Kachermeyers lost nearly all furniture and clothing. Damage could run into thousands.
Widespread interest followed President Roosevelt's nomination of Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson as Attorney General to succeed Frank Murphy, who was named to the Supreme Court. The pick would form a solid majority of Roosevelt appointees on the high court. The report notes Jackson's local ties and long service in Erie district and outlines the broader cabinet reshuffle context.
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