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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1959
Page
1
Shore Flood Relief Bill Through Pa. Legislature
In Harrisburg the Pennsylvania Legislature moved to aid flood-ravaged areas, approving three million dollars in unusual spending powers and pushing a four bill package for emergency expenditures. The bills authorize the governor to spend up to 2.5 million dollars for the Pittston mine disaster and additional funds for flood relief, water removal, and food control planning as Governor Lawrence orders swift action. The Luzerne County delegation backed the measures, while action on the state police commissioner nomination was deferred and a budget recess was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
David L. Lawrence
House
Senate
Pittston
Tagedy
Lawrence
Mines Department
River Slope
Luzerne County
House Appropriations Committee
Ito
Frank G. McCartney
Lunsford
GOP
William L. Balt Jr
Secretary of Labor and Industry
Grand Jury Indicts Four Corry Men In Arson Case
A grand jury meeting at the Evie County courthouse returned a true bill charging four Corry area men in an arson case. Robert Bemis and Russell Bemis of Corry and Donald McKuhn of RD 4 were held for trial after a Clark Lindsey farm blaze on Halloween. Merle Hulmes of Warren Street and Ronald Baker of Harborcreek were indicted for related burglaries. a third man has entered a plea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evry
Evie County
Robert Bemis
Wayne Street
Russell Bemis
R. D
Corry
Donald McKuhn
RD. 4
Las Fall
Clark Lindsey
Akam Roid
Merle Hulmes
Warren Street
Ronald Baker
Harborcreek
Hulings
Baker
Erie
Drop Reward For Playboy's Killer
The Rubinstein murder reward of 25000 was withdrawn on the fourth anniversary of his death. Serge Rubinstein, a 46 year old playboy and financier, was choked to death in his Fifth Avenue mansion. The police still list the case as open. Estate attorney Stanley N. Zwolnik said the estate is valued at about 14 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playboy
New York
Serge Rubinstein
Rubinstein
Fifth Avenue
Stanley N. Zwalk
Coroner rules Stiltz blameless in Switzer slaying
Moses S. Stiltz testified Alfie Switzer shot in self defense after a jackknife threat. Jack Pratt and Iquitier testified a fight with Stiltz occurred after an alcohol incident last Wednesday night. Switzer claimed Stiltz owed him $50. Stiltz denied it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Alfie
Moses
S. Stiltz
Our Gang
Carl (Alfalfa) Switzer
Jack Pratt
Iquitier
Stiltz
Switzer
TV Western Sponsors Fade In As Dinah Shore Tops
Trendex weekly audience surveys show Dinah Shore as the top sponsor identified for TV Westerns with 87.3 rating. Lawrence Welk Pat Boone Ernie Ford and carmakers also rate high in sponsor familiarity while Gunsmoke remains the general audience favorite. Conductor Dimitri Mitropoulos remains in serious condition after a heart attack on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Wouw
Abi —Onirk
Dinah Shore
Lawrence
Jack Benny
Trendex
Miss Shore
Lawrence Welk
Pat Boone
Ernie Ford
Hart
Council Seeks Bids On Snow Removal Unit
The city council approved re advertising bids for a new four wheel drive snow removal machine after street director J R Dearing questioned the model and urged reopening bids. He later endorsed a six cylinder unit and explained interchangeable buckets for snow removal and gravel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Uhe
City Council
J. R. Dearing
Dearing
Streets Department
Ice Jams Threaten Meadville Area Sparks Blasting Plan
Meadville officials and state Leader Maurice Ky Goddard visit flood zones to assess ice jams near Cochran Town and Meadville. Blasting a mile and a half long jam near Meadville is proposed to ease flooding while authorities await Governor Lawrence’s emergency recommendation after discussions in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Pollowith
Pline
Pnn
Maurice Ky Goddard
Foresta and
Waters
Goddard
Harrisburg
Lawrence
Mexdville
Frenchy, Creek
Ula Sanday
Cochranton
Vutr
Kidnaped Baby Found Alive As Abductor Held
New York AP report details the recovery of Montimouth John Tavares, abducted a month earlier by Ascension Ortiz and her husband Angel Ortiz. Investigators say Ortiz confessed to kidnapping to cope with her miscarriage, while the Tavarez family and police trace the child to a basement apartment where a misleading identification occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Montimouth
John Tavares
Ascension Ortiz
Angel
Miners Trapped As Floodwaters Halt Wyoming Valley Rescue
Crews dismantle the shaft mouth superstructure to install pumps drawing millions of gallons of Susquehanna River water from miles of tunnels under the Wyoming Valley. Twelve miners remain trapped, with 33 escaped. State Mine Inspector says pumping will start after 48 hours, with five pumps available and more sought from manufacturers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Wyoming Valley
Excelsior
Knox Coal Co
Hallingto
Andrew Wilson
Knox Company
Allis Chalmers Co
Port Griffith
Red City plans one-way Maple and Mul streets with a curb rule
Khrushchev Reveals Reds Building ICBMs. City officials consider Maple and Mul streets becoming one way with a parking limit and curb adjustments. Discussion to resume Monday. Officials weigh parking meters on Mul and Main near Maple and an all day ban between 2 and 6 pm on signed streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muli
Kinley
Connell
Maple Avenue
Guy Abbey
Ley
Min Street
Parkers
Faneuli
Bist Main Street
Maple Avenia Headoo
Atlenight
Park~ng
Khrushchev Claims Soviet Lead in All Progress
Moscow reports Premier Khrushchev announcing the Soviet Union has begun serial production of intercontinental ballistic missiles as the 21st party congress opens. He touts Soviet science gains, praises unity with socialist nations, and pledges higher living standards amid peacetime growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Moscow
Nikita
Khrushchev
Soviet Union
Soviet Communist Party
Chietain
Jeb Aviation
Kruhchev
U.S. Defense
Neil H. McElroy
Defense Department
United States
Lalter Mcilroy
Stuart Symington
Dmo
Eisenhower
Tor
Corry Area Students In Spelling Bee
Seven sixth grade spellers from Corry Wright Conelway and Columbus schools vie in a spelling bee held Saturday after noon on TV station WSEE at 4 45 PM The Erie Times News sponsored event features top winners from a complete schoolwide spell down with five finalists and two alternates named for Wright School Caneway School Columbus Dean School and sponsor details provided The Bee director Lee Walshman notes the studio is small and will permit only 11 attendees including seven pupils and four adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Corry
Wesleyville
WSEE
Writ
Conelway
Columbus
Eriey Times-News
Wright School
Martha Houser
Dent Houser
East Pleasant Street
Thomas Rapp
Dale Rapp
Snyder Circle
Jerry Kennedy
John Kennedy
Wayne Street
Dune Palmer
Arthur Palmer
South Center Street
Canelway School
Carol Jacksion
Columbus’ Dean School
Ann Hanson
Wilber Hanson
Lee Walshman
Batista Denies Cuba Atrocities in Miami Interview
Former Cuban ruler Fulgencio Batista, in exile in the Dominican Republic, tells Miami Herald editor George Beebe that he did not sanction atrocities in Cuba and blames Fidel Castro for wrecking the economy, tourism, highways, and sugar fields while denying any plan to reclaim power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MiaMi
Win
Surgent Do Batista
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Caldad
Trujillo
Dominican Republic
George Beebe
Miami Herald
Beebe
Batista
Castrop
Isis
Castro
Condemn 2nd Havana Show Trial to Death for Batista Officer
Havana reports the second Havana show trial found former Batista army Captain Pedro Morejon guilty of assassination homicide and robbery after a ten hour proceeding. Three Fidel Castro officers deliberated 34 minutes and sentenced him to death by firing squad. Morejon showed little emotion as guards escorted him away. The trial contrasted with last week’s spectacle and featured a bare room with limited attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Batista Army
Pedro Morejon
Assassinas Lion
Morejon
Brasay
Sports Palace
Cienfuegos
Castro
Plan For Y Annual Meet At Cory YMCA February 9
Jon Lorie of the International Committee of YMCAs in the United States and Canada will speak at Cory YMCA's annual meeting on February 9. The board heard plans for the yearly session from William Leaby. The dinner will be served by the Auxiliary. Enrollment drive begins February 2. Elwin Poller and Robert Olt Jo oversee four divisions. Dr. J. Guy Butters reports backoff meeting next Monday. Paul Bauer outlined youth discussion meetings mid February. Secretary Gerald Lane will attend the Hastern Region Conference in New York February 10 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon Lorie
Peneteech
International Committee of Ymcas
United States
Canada
Cory Ymca
Long
Philippines
Direct's
North Center
Plas
Sesson
William Leaby
Wlven
Wlao
Elwin Poller
Robert Olt Jo
J. Guy Butters
Fey
Paul Bauer
Plums
Gerald Lane
Hastern
New York
Corry Chest Elects Officers For Next Year
Corry Community Chest held a meeting at the Raymond plant naming new officers for the coming year. Robert Bracken is president, Frank McKnight vice president, Wayne Berlin secretary, and David Nichols treasurer. The United Fund committee includes Bracken, Rossbacher, and McKnight. Board members include Rossbach, Beybrum, Nichols, Graybill, Smoski, Slattery, and Ray Weber. The Corty Red Cross chapter also met to name its United Fund representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
William H. Graybill
Frame McKnight
PB. Smoski
Frances Slattery
Robert Bracken
Ray Weber
Corty
The
Red Cross
United Fund Committee
Merchants Plan Dollar Days Promotion
Merchants met yesterday to discuss arrangements for the Dollar Days promotion scheduled for February 2001 and 21st. The program will welcome merchants citywide and the newspaper advertising deadline is set for Wednesday, February Vth. The next meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, February 2 at the Rite Restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wavlols Ety
Rite Restaurant
Eleanor Roosevelt backs Adlai Stevenson for secretary of state
In her "If You Ask Me" column Eleanor Roosevelt endorses Adlai Stevenson as the Democratic choice for secretary of state. She cites Stevenson as the party’s two-time presidential hopeful, noting the February issue of McCall's features the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor
New York
Eleanor Roosevelt
Adlai Stevenson
McCall's
Savings and Loan Assets Climb Over Year
Savings and Loan Association showed assets rising by 212000 to 4971000 in 1958 from just over 500000 in 1948. Shareholders received 85340 in dividends at 3 percent. The group approved 144 loans for home and business construction and remodeling during 1958. Founders date April 8 1924. Officers elected included Lloyd Stowe president HT J Davis vice president Homer Butard secretary Norberta Kane assistant secretary Adna Blanchard treasurer Wallace Hammond assistant treasurer W L Peake solicitor. Appraisal committee: Davis Slowe Hum bond alternates Bulard Ellen Simmons P T Hovey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reul
Lne Warry Savnaw
Lloyd Stowe
Ht. J. Davis
Homer Bu~tard
Norberta
Kane
Adna Blanchard
Wallace Hammond
W. L. Peake
Davis
Slowe
Hum
Bulard
Ellen Simmons
P. T. Hovey
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TV Westerns
York
Dimitri Mitrolos
Metropolitan Opera
New York Aspital
Meadville Area
Reds
Pedro Mornjon
Wl Habriedy
Carn
Hibertad
Moreton
Deing Xanad
Kremlin
Corry Area
Sosa Blanco
Ricardo Lis Grito
Corry Chest
Tokyo
Bihoro
Asaht
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