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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1958
Page
4
The article discusses postal delays caused by misaddressed mail and late inking. It cites Robert K. Christenberry’s confession after two weeks as acting New York postmaster. It lists tips to speed delivery and notes general applicability across offices.
The Tax Foundation estimates 19 taxpayers support one federal nonmilitary worker. It notes 2.3 million civilian workers earn 11 billion while state and local employees total 5.7 million at 10 billion and active military payroll adds 10 billion. Total government payroll reaches 40 billion, excluding retirement pay, implying one bureaucrat is supported by about five workers.
John T. Connors, president of Merck and Co, urged a global competition among major powers at a pharmaceutical conference. He argued the goal would be to raise life expectancy to 75 years, contrasting the United States’ 695 years with the Soviet Union’s 67 years.
Pennsylvania unemployment rose to 520,000 in June, up from 473,000 in May, with seasonal factors noted to keep the level similar to May. Continued unemployment claims dipped to 292,000 for the week ending June 27, while new claims rose to 37,500 amid layoffs in apparel, metals, leather, textiles, and construction.
Hollywood Highlights reports Dean Martin rebutting lazy rumors while promoting his second serious film role in Rio Bravo as a sympathetic drunk ex-sheriff. He praises the draw skill, cites busy schedule of two films a year four or five TV shows eight Las Vegas weeks and 24 records annually. He recalls dealer days with Jerry Lewis era and notes earnings are five times what he made solo.
Helen Chappo of Greensburg Pennsylvania was injured in a light plane crash during an emergency landing near Grafton. She was admitted to Grafton City Hospital. Her physician said
Washington reports more than 550 million of its 765 million federal construction appropriation unallocated. The Public Works Administration asks cities to spend their funds while business backs the recovery push. Holiday weather varied as Corry and Unity enjoyed summer conditions during the Fourth with trips to lakes and resorts. A Swedish party of 600 visiting the U.S. greeted Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf and Crown Princess Louise, visiting residents west of the city.
Forty years ago on July 5 1918 Corry celebrated Independence Day with several thousand residents enjoying city events. Mrs Judson Blakeslee misstepped at home on North Center street tumbling down cellar stairs though she suffered no broken bones, the fall left her shaken. During the Fourth of July parade the large Italian flag was carried by Frank Renzi Rocco Morica John Malelli Vincent LaMarco Dominick Petroccio Jim Santi Mike Vinditti M Purpura Sam DiMauro and Gaetano Spordaro. E Miller who runs three war gardens picked beans on July 1 and anticipates a plentiful supply.
Two men drowned in separate incidents in Westmoreland County. Ord B. Woommer, 24, of Larimer, stepped into a 40 foot deep section of the Loyalhanna Reservoir near Greensburg while wading along the edge. Edwin George, 42, of New Kensington, drowned after being thrown into the Allegheny River near Arnold when two motor boats collided. the pilot A. A. Hill of New Stanton was unhurt.
Corry residents recall two former West Point entrants, including Maj. Gen. Dawson Olmstead now in Seattle, and the late Charles Ames who left due to ill health. Local chatter swirls over a postmaster appointment after 29 years of service, with townsfolk calling it politics. The column also fills space with scenes from life here, from vacations to sewer rates, roadwork, a brunch at the Lawrence Hotel, and a note on new four cent Lincoln stamps.
A column notes use of leftover three cent stamps for first class mail with new green one cent George Washington stamps printed for the purpose. It references Robert Sherwood linked to local families in Union City and Charlie Sherwood's marriage to Marjorie Ashley, with several second cousins remaining in the Union City area. A rumor circulates that a prominent local organization is several hundred dollars short in its bank account, with explanations pending.
Waterford native Judson King, 86, director of the National Popular Government League, died of a heart attack at his Takoma Park, Maryland home. King founded the Morning Sun at Denison, Texas, in 1902 and later served as a consultant to the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Rural Electrification Administration. He is survived by his widow. funeral services will be held Tuesday.
Coronet William McClelland set next Thursday for an inquest into the fatal stabbing of Peter Girel, 53, a Woodville State Hospital patient. Allegheny County detectives say fellow patient Fred Ches arow admitted stabbing Girel last Wednesday with a wire fashioned from a five gallon can handle. He reportedly said, If I killed somebody I figured there would be a way out.
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