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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1960
Page
3
Disjointed OCR fragments reference force and power in war, building a country, and attempts to pacify a nation. Mentions administration and leadership, but details are unclear and largely unreadable.
A Senate proposal to legalize bingo and levy a 5 percent admissions tax faced immediate tabling due to constitutional hurdles. Sen Charl es R Werner may push the measure in the House to bypass origination rules, while a new amendment limits session length. The plan funds licensing by a three member state commission and directs tax revenue to state and municipalities.
Army raises concerns over alleged excessive Warren payroll while LaTrobe Co. submits low bid of 1437.69 for the project. Project cost totals about 13 million including land damages and relocation work. dam cost estimated at 20 million with five year payroll projections around 75 million, and a 15 million annual payroll claim disputed.
The coastal liner Kong Sverre ran aground in fog near Stavanger. Passengers and crew faced five hours in near freezing temperatures on a rocky reef before a tug arrived to rescue them.
In Algiers, French forces clash with about 20,000 armed civilians amid battles over Algeria's future. De Gaulle faces strong opposition as discussions on severing ties with France continue.
A 200000 study on inflation unemployment and growth outlines policy ideas. It cites liberalized trade tax revisions education aid and stronger antitrust enforcement. The majority says growth could reach 4 percent in 15 years with wise policies, while Republicans dispute the framing and emphasize past administrations.
In Harrisburg AP report Democrats push to erase a GOP 70,000 edge as Pennsylvanians head toward the 1960 presidential election. Governor Lawrence says Pennsylvania is now a two party state and cites registration gains total Democrats seek a 100,000 lead statewide while Philadelphia Democrats run ahead by 120,000. Green warns against apathy and urges party rebuilding to deliver Pennsylvania at the convention.
A Piper Apache carrying Travis Air Force Base passengers crashed on a rain slick hill in Berkeley killing two men and a 12 year old girl. A 44 year old pilot Charles Edinger and J Messina died, Bertha Marenich 12, and Connie Marenich mother injured critically. Cora Glandon treated for head injuries. Other details include origin Tokyo and Hawkins, with riders from Martinez and Wichita. state party leaders discuss endorsements in Los Angeles.
A 28 year old Eldred man, James Rouse, faced a criminal negligence charge in Olean city court after a fatal traffic crash that killed Des sie Frost, 19, of Franklinville. Two other teenage girls, Diana Frost, 15, and Patricia McGill, 17, were injured. McGill in critical condition. Rouse posted 2500 bond and the case was adjourned to February 4. He allegedly ran a stop sign, causing the crash into a utility pole.
Mrs Carrie A Earl widow of Harry Earl died today at Serenity Manor Nursing Home Union City after nearly two and a half years illness. She was a Corry native long resident here with daughter Mrs Mary Flowers of Erie and husband’s family. Survived by daughters Mildred Nelson and Virginia Mass both of Erie, five grandchildren and five great children. Services at St Thomas Church 9:30 Saturday. Rosary Friday at 7:30 at Bracken Funeral Home. calling hours at Warren Wood Funeral Home Erie Thursday.
Medford Mass reports James McGaffigan 61 longtime general manager of Hearst Newspapers in Boston since 1955 died yesterday of a heart attack. He guided operations and editorial strategy across major Hearst properties. His death leaves a prominent figure in Boston newspaper leadership.
TV critic notes Kate Smith delivers a tuneful half hour with show tunes and 1990s hits backed by a large orchestra. Guest appearances by Pat Suzuki, Jonathan Winters and Alice Pearce add humor as Paar’s NBC special leads into M Squad and Garry Moore Show listings with晚 prime time.
Diana Barrymore, known for two troubled marriages and later a comeback attempt, died after a life marked by alcohol and scandal. Reports say she swallowed sleeping pills with whisky while married to Robert Wilcox. an autopsy was ordered at Bellevue Hospital. Her manager said she had chest pains and was under care. no estate value or financial distress reported. Her only survivor is stepbrother Leonard Thomas.
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