07 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1959
Page
1
Fragmented text mentions a built tower on a street and a 78 taper across vote 65 duty. It includes partial items like 104 Call dence and 85 alives with cards for Dr J. and contact references, lacking clear context or events.
A fragmented local report notes Steel, Ved A award today, with unclear figures showing varied stock levels and percentage changes. Mentions of BOS, Baty, and regional numbers appear amid a broad, jumbled summary of market activity, coal parts, and transport ties near Lake region.
Washington AP Democrats target Eisenhower foreign aid with a $1.6 billion military arms aid cut. Sen Ellender proposes a $550 million reduction in the first amendment while Dirksen predicts votes to block large cuts. Sparkman and Mansfield warn limited reductions possible. Eisenhower defends foreign aid as keystone.
A Bakersfield couple led a Green and Colorado river expedition that became a dramatic rescue saga. Phillip and Seeley joined 14 others to tackle Cataract Canyon in rubber rafts. After four days with no sign of the group, a large search by planes and volunteers ended with reunion in Hanksville. The Seeleys recalled lifting their heads above water and surviving the ordeal.
Preliminary tests by county health officials and city leaders may approve a new land-fill site near West Washington for garbage disposal. Raymond Weber says the higher wooded area could replace the Avenue A dump, with a temporary road and screening trees to shield views. Demonstration will be open to the public at noon on July 12, with talks and films before tours to the West Washington site. Also, George Montegu Black, 83, former 26-year head of Western Breweries Ltd, died in Winnipeg after an early start in Halifax.
Columbus School Board at five regular meeting last night approved the bus contract for the coming term. Hartley was chosen unanimously over alternatives after prior bids and changes, adding one bus to the five used. Repairs tied to state fire rules were discussed with Johnson Gray Associates preparing drawings for the brick building. Continued on Page Six.
A planned Retail Merchants meeting in the city failed to draw a quorum as only three of 64 invited establishments attended last night. No definite date was set for a rescheduled planning session for a Sidewalk Bazaar promotion. Last year’s event was considered highly successful by retailers, but this session produced no concrete plans.
City officials clash over hydrant access as Reformatory riot ends with 40 hostages freed by armed officers. Four convicts captured after tear gas and gunfire. inmates and visitors recount chaos and near-misses during the break for escape. Mary Turner, a hostage mother, and other witnesses describe the tense scene.
Richard Alwine, 19 year old Ruth youth, stands trial for the stabbing death of elderly grocer Frank DeMar in Butler. Alwine pleads not guilty by reason of insanity as jury selection completes before Judge Clyde Shumaker. DeMar was stabbed 61 times during a November incident in his small grocery.
The Soviet Union claims the latest one stage rocket mission launched last week carried a dog and rabbit back to Earth safely after their ascent. A leading scientist called it a major step toward manned spaceflight and predicted people will fly soon. Officials did not confirm orbit or altitude, but cited a previous 294 mile peak and likened the mission to earlier space efforts. The report notes Laika’s orbit in 1957 and ends with continued coverage on page four.
Soviet deputy premier Kozlov arrived in Detroit with a party to study capitalism and meet high level government and business leaders. Governor Williams planned to greet them in Michigan while Dearborn officials extended hospitality, with public reaction described as cautious and curious. The visit focuses on industrial sites in the Detroit area amid limited public demonstrations or broader propaganda effort.
Queen Elizabeth drew 1.4 million Chicago spectators and 2.9 million readers as she toured the city with Prince Philip. The monarch spoke warmly of American hospitality at a City Hall banquet and waved to cheering crowds in Grant Park before resuming plans to sail to Saulte Sainte Marie, Ontario aboard Britannia.
In a Bahamas air search, a Watrenite man and his wife Cecile disappeared after a private plane flight from Port Landerdale to Bleuthers Thai. Sidon Edwards, age unknown, and Cecile left at 1:80 Sunday as crews aimed to recover the fuel and locate the missing aircraft. Edwards, once employed by Cable Corporation of Kallimats at the Atlantic Missile Raper Station of Eleuthera, is a former resident of Warren, Pi.
An Ananotated Press report notes holiday boating incidents across multiple lakes, with at least 60 dead. A high fatality count includes six killed in a New cruiser collision on Lake Michigan near Munkegol, four of eight in a homemade boat near Corinth, and several other fatalities.
Solicitor Stoune Hetbird outlines that before spending 14500 for Gast development the council must clarify the plan and obtain a suitable agreement. Mayor Fred Killey explains federal aid terms as the Baker Company offers a phase one fee of 30030 with two-stage commitment while the city awaits a formal plan and budget.
An 85 year old man from Corry was found hurt in a barn about four miles from Stott’s showing facial and arm bruises. He was moved by ambulance to Warren Corry Memorial Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries and possible fall from a hay loft. Authorities believe he rolled from the hay loft and traveled about 15 feet before injury. Corry State Police investigated the incident and noted the barn location near Corry yesterday afternoon. The man was identified as James King, RD 2, Corry.
Victor Orn of East Pleasant Shire and Stewart Long of the Corry Chamber of Commerce were named chairman and vice chairman for Corry’s centennial observance. A 1961 resolution set the date for October 1, 1961 and authorized Orn and Long to appoint additional personnel for planning activities.
Space pioneer M Lee Lewis, eight, died during a manned balloon ascent when an open basket mishap caused a fall. Investigators report the accident occurred above ground as officials mourn the latest casualty of early space exploration efforts.
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