10 Jan 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1959
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references probate matters in Corry, listing claims, estates and legal action. It mentions names and numbers that imply debt or inheritance proceedings and a filing deadline. The readable bits point to a court action concerning estate claims and possible denials or guardianship references.
A Mattoon hunter, Tolen, was fined 400 by Judge Alexander Flick after pleading guilty to shooting a man by mistake while deer hunting. He faced up to three years in prison and a 600 fine, but earned leniency as the district attorney noted his cooperation and Warren County’s intent not to deter visiting hunters.
Mrs. Blanche Stearns, 79, of 938 Eagle Street, suffered a heart attack at home and was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital in fair condition after ambulance and fire department response. Emergency vehicle faced roadblocks on First Avenue and Fifth Avenue during transport due to rain. driver rerouted via West Main Street.
A federal judge ordered the Lille Rock School Board to move forward with an integration plan for the closed high schools. The board must report within 30 days on affirmative steps taken to comply. The ruling stems from a December mandate and bars leasing facilities to private groups for segregated schools.
Lakewood Pennsylvania coroner reports Ed ward Garvey 60 of Vieningo Pa found dead slumped behind the steering wheel of his truck on the roadside at 450 p m yesterday near Jamestown Lakewood police and coroner’s office are investigating Garvey suffered what is believed to be a heart attack and pulled to the roadside before dying
Congress leaders outline plans to push their own restrictive program without President Eisenhower's public detailing. Senate Democrats argue the State of the Union report lacks a bold approach to urgent issues, while Republicans back the President. Critics like John Kennedy and Hubert Humphrey press for stronger defense and policy actions amid rising Cold War tensions.
Centerville last evening after a highway department vehicle and another truck collided at the Clarvierville junction on Route 1. James Meritle, 24, of Centerville, attempted a left turn northbound as Louis Hoffman, 44, Prybne, tried to pass. The crash damaged both vehicles but no injuries were reported.
The wife of Bam Mat malin of New Kensington was subpoenaed by federal authorities in a probe into alleged racket activities. She was hospitalized after subpoena, with a hospital call to her room reportedly answered by an assistant. Grand jury testimony continued in Erie with police officers and local residents called as witnesses.
Dennis James Moravek 14 of Spring Creek died at 1 45 pm in St Vincent s Hospital Erie after caring for a patient two months. He attended Corry Area High School last year and Spartansburg High School part of his sophomore year. He was son of Lois and John Moravek Jr and he is survived by his parents one sister Ann Davis and two brothers John R and Alan Moravel Also grandparents Mr and Mrs C V Pierce and Mr and Mrs John Moravek Sr R D 2 Warren. Friends may call at Bracken Funeral Home until noon Monday. Funeral at Dobbs Corners Church Monday at 2 pm. Interment Stanford Cemetery Grand Valley.
Retired Maj. Gen. Clements McMullen, 66, former commanding general of the Far Eastern Air Service Command during World War II, died yesterday of a heart attack after 37 years of military service. He retired in 1954 and lived in Largo, Fla.
In Havana the provisional government faces challenges from a rebel-backed directorate led by Faure Chaumont who seeks free elections within a year and resists one man rule. Castro denounces Chaumont on TV while publicly popular for stabilizing Cuba amid cabinet overlaps and legislative tensions.
President Eisenhower announced a defense, store development and mutual security budget totaling over 47 billion dollars for fiscal 1960. Democrats, led by Rep. Irvin Price, pressed for a detailed breakdown as House committees plan hearings to probe military needs before finalizing spending. Eisenhower reportedly seeks about 40 billion for defense in fiscal 1960.
The Associated Press reports a cold Eastern U S grip easing as warm air moves from the Plains to the Rockies. Temperatures cling near record lows in the Northeast while the Midwest and Ohio Valley see similar readings. A southerly flow forecasts a shift toward the Mississippi Valley with rising temps later. Show flurries dot the Great Lakes and Appalachians as light west coast precipitation appears from Washington to central California.
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan hinted in Chicago that exiled premier Molotov could receive a more prominent ambassadorial post, though not a policy making position. He praised Molotov yet criticized Beria, calling him an adventurer and schemer, in a speech to the Law Club of Chicago amid a day of talks and performances.
In a Senate showdown on filibuster rules, Johnson and allies held the upper hand after a 10 to 36 vote on a test of strength. Douglas proposed a substitute allowing filibusters to be halted by 50 votes or a majority of all 98, while Johnson pressed for two thirds present and voting. Debate wrapped in two hours per side with potential four hours more before final action, as supporters of Douglas warned of slim odds but hope for a three fifths alternative.
About 15 cars of a 7 car freight derailed and jackknifed against an empty mall train on the New Haven Railroad main line in Stamford. No injuries were reported. The mall coach was demolished and a fire caused by the wreck burned for about two hours. Traffic was blocked across four tracks. officials estimated rail clearance could take 24 hours. Meanwhile, a separate note reports China’s odd day with no shelling on the Quemoys, the first since the pattern began 10 weeks ago.
The Soviet Union proposed a German peace conference within two months in Prague or Warsaw with Western Big Three participation and a draft peace treaty. Moscow stated it would share notes with the Western powers, East Germany, and allied states, though no meeting date was fixed and the West resisted direct talks with East Germany.
A telephoned warning claimed a bomb would be planted on a United Airlines jet carrying Anastas Mikoyan from Midway at 14 10 local. Acting Police Lt. James Mc Laughlin said extra officers roamed the airport during the investigation and security was stepped up to prevent any attack.
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