Lamps and beds sale deal from price drop
A fragmented ad shows discounted items with lamps and beds priced around 29 dollars and a markdown from 59.95 to 49 dollars. The readable text hints at a clearance or sale event.
21 Jan 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1960
Page
1
A fragmented ad shows discounted items with lamps and beds priced around 29 dollars and a markdown from 59.95 to 49 dollars. The readable text hints at a clearance or sale event.
Dallas doctor Vernon Spears, once presumed dead in a Gulf of Mexico airliner crash, was seized by FBI agents in Phoenix on theft charges while investigators probe possible bomb links. Authorities seek details on travel insurance, a passenger listing, and ties to a Tampa man and a New York lawyer. The probe in two crashes continues with debate over bomb involvement.
Kingston report says a Avianca Super Constellation airliner from New York to South America crashed on landing at Montego Bay Airport killing 37 people and leaving nine survivors. Pilot and co pilot among the crew who survived. notable victims include Thomas Capehart and his wife Nancy from Indianapolis.
Some 490 inches of snow blanketed Cory with more forecast as area highways became hazardously slick. Blowing and drifting snow reduced visibility. five plows and as many cindey trucks operated with 20 workers rotating 24 hour shifts. Roads were open by 9 am as crews focused on fills and preventing traffic jams in Hills area and Corry. Veronica Stepuslha, 50, of Braddock, died from burns at Braddock General Hospital after a cigarette ignited bed clothing last Friday.
Fidel Castro, during a nationwide television address, ordered the Spanish ambassador to leave Cuba within 24 hours amid a volatile scene at a TV studio. Police and soldiers escorted Juan Pablo de Lojendio from the building as about 1000 protestors gathered outside shouting for the ambassador’s ouster. The premier threatened a complete break with Franco’s government and recalled Cuba’s own ambassador from Madrid.
Fire damaged St Edward's School furnace room with $750 loss before firefighters stopped it. Fire chief said spontaneous ignition from prolonged heat caused the blaze. Twenty men and three engines responded after a call from Rev Cyril Cooper. School closed for repairs. damage mainly to ceiling and contents estimated at $650 building and $100 contents.
County reports 1400 appeals after a county wide property re assessment with Erie contributing half and Corry 14. About 1.5 percent of 90000 notices were appealed. Hearings set after budget talks, likely in February, with 30 appeals daily three days weekly, totaling about 16 weeks. Townships Amity Concord Elgin Union and Wayne filed requests.
The body of John Crowley, about 65, was found yesterday in a water-filled pit used to clean concrete mixing equipment on Pittsburgh's North Side. Police said his death was accidental.
Jack Dietsch, 42, once of Corry, held in Broward County Florida on forgery and burglary charges tied to a $10,300 check swindle. Dietsch and James Nicholson, 45, allegedly used a forged James W Lee name to cash a check at a Miami bank after Nicholson bought two diamond rings at an auction. Police linked the men via FBI surveillance. one ring was recovered at Nicholson’s home. Dietsch faces sentencing February 1 for breaking and entering after pleading guilty to the Florida home burglary. other charges were dropped.
The Corry Memorial Hospital Board met last evening to review the building condition and patient care. The monthly report shows 268 patients received care, totaling 1105 days of service, about 36 per day, with 35 births and six deaths and 22 major and 49 minor operations. Directors Hillstrom Hawkins Wurm Sill Young Edinger Sample Fuller Slattery and Alston attended.
Four little monkeys survived a 48,900 foot rocket test in a space travel rehearsal. A female monkey named Miss Sam rode in a capsule on a Little Joe booster, which rose to 36,500 feet before the capsule parachuted into the sea off Virginia’s Eastern Shore. NASA said the animal appeared in good condition after preliminary external checks while inside the capsule, with full access awaiting opening of the chamber two to three hours later.
Nivy wexpayers and 189 others received notices for unpaid city taxes totaling 9286 dollars covering past years to 1950. Carlton Smith, city treasurer, noted 5921 dollars relate to the past year and 365 dollars remain unpaid for other years. Ward breakdown shows First Ward 1788.03, Second 1802.65, Third 89.16, Fourth 9531.11. Delinquent notices will be mailed next week with a March deadline. taxes due to county after that. Smith also handles Erie County taxes, which must be paid by March. city books close after settlement with the county in March.
Howard Grubbs Sr. 45 of OHara Towne was killed when a car slipped from a rack in front of his home yesterday, crushing him. Police report says no bystanders were injured and investigators are reviewing shop and parking area procedures. Local authorities cautioned residents to secure vehicles and racks to prevent similar accidents.
H. Richard Hanson of Sheffield was jailed in Warren on charges of assault with intent to maim and pointing a deadly weapon after a 14 year old sister and their sister were accosted while returning home. Diane Engard identified Hanson as the assailant who slashed a car top and forced her from the convertible. her sister aided by their father after Hanson fled into nearby woods. Hanson was treated for cuts at Warren General Hospital and arraigned before Peace Justice Vincent Sprague with a preliminary hearing set for Monday Brill, cash or property bond set at 2000/4000.
A Trans World Airlines Constellation with two passengers landed safely at 11:26 after circling for over two hours due to three gear malfunctions. The craft touched down at the Olathe Naval Air Station, southwest of Kansas City, under tight control.
The Corry area Industrial Development Corp. pledged aid to a local industry severely damaged by a recent fire. Ralph Morris of Spartansboro outlined plans to relocate and rebuild operations in Corry, with a new 60 by 100 foot concrete block or steel building, aiming for about 30 employees once back in production. The CAIDC named a five-man committee to study costs and building options and offered continued support.
Illness keeps 234 Corry area students out of class as winter illness and ski fever spread among the Corry Area High School seniors. Principal Sheen promises disciplinary action and checks show the high school has 98 absent, about triple normal. Other schools report varied attendance with flu as leading cause and no early dismissals unless bus routes become unsafe.
AP report details a theft at two Miami Beach penthouses. Victims included Marcus Jamey Aurelius of U S Steel in Pittsburgh, and Mr and Mrs Robert Menellly of Carnegie, with losses totaling about 29 600 including two 8000 diamond rings, mink, a pearl necklace and diamond stickpins. The incident occurred Wednesday at Fontainebleau and Eden Roc hotels.
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