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06 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1959
Page
1
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An Associated Press survey over the Independence Day weekend tracks 54 hours from Friday 6 pm to Sunday midnight. Traffic fatalities were under the pre holiday forecast though drownings rose, with total deaths expected to surpass 500 as final figures are tabulated.
Corry state police report a near accident-free Fourth of July holiday with only one local reckless driving citation. A three-car collision on Mead avenue near Elk street injured no one, with Parker cited for reckless driving and info filed with Alderman Porter Alter. An additional driver, Douglas Pless, was cited for reckless driving after tires squealed turning onto South Center street. A Erie-bound collision involving Clifford Denning and Walter Sipele caused minor damage but no injuries. Area roundup notes Chautauqua County’s 23rd fatal highway crash of year, with Jose Villalobos of Dunkirk killed and seven others injured in a high-speed crash near Cassadaga.
An elderly neighbor’s four dogs mauled and killed 2 year old Kevin Shockey in a brushy alley in a mining town. Police say no witnesses. the child died in a Kirksville hospital. State reports mark the second child death by dogs in six weeks.
Five Navy enlisted personnel perished when a car rammed a tractor trailer, struck a telephone pole, and overturned on Route 130 near Gloucester City. Victims identified include Kenneth Evans 22 Hubert Parrish 25 Clyde Phillips 23 Imogene Green 25 and Patricia Toms 19. Driver Clifford May 28 of Glassboro was unharmed. All died at West Jersey Hospital in Camden. may have been returning to Philadelphia Navy base.
The Dodgers Wyn n and White Sox Drysdale were named starting pitchers for the All Star game at Ports Field. NL publicity director Lew Bur dette of the Braves was noted as likely the second NL pitcher. Casey Brengel of the Yankees was preparing Hoyt Wilhelm for the AL start before switching after Wilhelm worked six innings Sunday.
The Corry Jamestown Corporation plant began paying hourly employees three per cent more today under a contract finalized August 16 for a two year term. The agreement also provides a 10 cent hourly increase for production workers retroactive to July 6, 1958, with the higher three per cent effective now.
JERUSALEM AP Ben-Gurion prepared to form a new government after his resignation capped a 10 day crisis over an Israel West Germany arms deal. The 15 member coalition quit Sunday but remains as caretaker. Four left wing ministers who voted against selling 250000 grenade throwers to West Germany triggered the fall. Ben-Gurion accused them of violating cabinet responsibility.
Weather notes for June report average high 79 degrees and low 55. Rainfall totals reached 7.55 inches with a heavy 3 inch downpour on June 25 in 45 minutes. Highs hit 96 on two days, lows bottomed at 38, and humidity was notable throughout the month.
The former Howard Tannery building in Corry is being prepared for Ecclesiastical Furniture, Inc. to start church furniture production this August. Daniel Rotthoff, founder, said orders backload for three months and future growth could employ 40 to 50 workers next year, with payroll reaching 75 to 80. The Corry Industrial Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce facilitated the move after securing the tannery site from owners including Philip Zalaneck.
Thieves broke into Morley’s Red and White Store in Youngsville Saturday night or Sunday morning stealing cash and shop goods. A similar break-in reported in Warren last week yielded about $500. Five other nearby locations were burglarized, including multiple shops near North Warren. Local police suspect connected burglaries by the same group.
Tokyo AP reports Nationalist sabre jets claimed to have shot down five Soviet MIGs and downed a sixth, during a patrol south of the Matsu islands near Formosa. The clash followed years of tensions tied to Quemoy and a rising East Asian crisis narrative.
In Washington Sen Mike Mansfield accuses Paul Butler of aiding Republicans with attacks on Democratic congressional leaders Mansfield says Butler’s comments will feed President Eisenhower and the GOP Butler urges move toward progressive leadership in Congress to bolster the party for the 1960 elections Butler cites dissatisfaction among Democrats over Congress progress and says Johnson and Rayburn face scrutiny without comment from them.
Wanda Beach, 27, a diabetic from Slanton Michigan, died Sunday in a Detroit hospital after stopping insulin to rely on faith healing she sought during Oral Roberts services. She had traveled to Detroit with the evangelist's group, told her parents she was cured, and drew away her insulin Friday night. A doctor reported diabetic coma on Sunday. a Roberts aide urged people not to abandon medical treatment.
London AP bulletin reports the Soul at Union launched a space foekrt carrying two dogs. The dogs were returned safely to Sarthy Moscow radio stated.
Soviet Union’s first deputy premier Roman Kuzin winds up a California visit marked by sparse engagement from capitalists and social figures. He travels east toward Detroit after a tour that included Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, amid limited local acknowledgment and a mix of formal dinners and informal events.
A blaze broke out on the Relutan offshore vessel six miles south of Cameron. The master and crew abandoned the ship as magnesium explosions prevented efforts to fight the fire. No injuries or deaths were reported, and lifeboats were towed to Cameron. The Anvers, from Antwerp, was towed ashore after abandoning ship. Coast Guard investigations ongoing.
Searchers located the body of a 22 year old American Mormon missionary who disappeared in the Alps on June 26. West German police confirmed the recovery near Waterman Mountain after midsummer snow rain and fog hindered initial efforts. The youth, son of former Arizona congressman Dick Hixless, had set out alone toward Letina W100-rook.
The Nationalist Chinese Defense Ministry reports 2400 lines of air facilities within 70 miles of the Formosa Strait at Canton and Shanghai as bases for Red air forces. A Formosa Strait air battle left four Nationalist Sabres claimed shot down by Communist MGs. Chinese press cautions against Communist plans to provide safety disks for strikes.
Chicago readies for the first visit of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with elaborate preparations. Crowds are expected along parade routes as workers polish landmarks, photographers display portraits, and officials coordinate events across museums and key venues.
A Brooklyn woman died yesterday from burns after telling police her husband doused her with gas and set her alight while she tried to take their children to safety. Wesley Robinson, 42, said the husband Joseph burned her in a fit of rage over asking for a collar for the children. The suspect was being arraigned in Brooklyn on felonious assault and arson charges when the details emerged.
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