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12 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1958
Page
1
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Washington charged that Moscow refuses to secure freedom for nine American soldiers held in East Germany and accuses the Soviet Union of using the captives as leverage to pressure the United States. Deputy Undersecretary Robert Murphy said the Soviet government allows East German authorities to use the prisoners as blackmail while denying Russia’s responsibility for their return. Murphy warned the dispute could damage U S Soviet relations and cited a separate protest over June 27 Soviet fire on an unarmed U S transport plane, seeking punishment and compensation for the crew and aircraft.
UT scientists Dr. Wilson Stone and Florence D. Wilson estimate human recovery from heavy radioactive fallout could span 600 to 900 years. Their fruit fly study, conducted under Atomic Energy Commission contract, links long genetic damage to generations and implies slow human genetic recovery after thermonuclear exposure in Pacific proving grounds.
A Thor intermediate range ballistic missile launched from Cape Canaveral at 1:36 a.m. EST on a test aimed at recovering a prototype nose cone. It was the 16th Thor fired in the Air Force TRBM program begun in 1957, with the nose cone set to detach during flight and a search for the nose cone’s booster vehicle ongoing in the Atlantic.
48 year old farmer Rus sell Higginson of Palmer Lake Colorado amputated his right arm with a pocketknife after it was caught in a baler. He instructed his 1 year old daughter Beverly on farm operations before being taken to a hospital in Colorado Springs. Polly Monahan a nurse treated him at the scene until an ambulance arrived.
In a Sandpoint incident last night a 73 year old man killed a woman and himself and wounded three men. Ruth Tanner, 63, was killed while dining at a Sandpoint tavern. Owner Robert Hunter, 48, was wounded in the neck. Bud McMertery was wounded near the back door. Sandpoint Police Chief George Elliott was shot in the chest and leg.
Senator Knowland Republican leader of California announced he will oppose a Kerr amendment to extend the Reciprocal Trade Agreements law. The move would give Congress final say on whether the President may accept or reject Tariff Commission recommendations for higher tariffs or quotas amid claims of injury from imports. He urged preserving presidential discretion as part of a three year extension under debate in the Senate Finance Committee.
A 15 year old Sharon resident died at the scene when two cars collided near the Sciota road North Center street intersection. Mrs. Charles Hyde 87 said he turned from Sciota onto North Center as the other auto driven by Mrs. Babcock approached. Three others injured were treated and released. total damage about 2050 dollars.
Pete Huff of the International Association of Machinists joined strike talks at the Corry Jamestown plant to resolve the 12 week dispute. Accompanied by Claude Townsend the negotiators met with Grover Stainbrook federal conciliator as both sides plan another session next week to push production back. The report also notes Faubus seeks Supreme Court review of the Little Rock High School injunction and a Court of Appeals hearing set for August 4 on related desegregation cases.
Rep John Bell Williams signals contempt citation for Bernard Goldfine may be delayed as the House subcommittee seeks more financial information from Goldfine relating to his ties with Sherman Adams. Williams said no act now, aim to complete the record, and a contempt vote hinges on further testimony. Goldfine weighs responding to the subcommittee request before next Tuesday’s hearing.
A suburban Bethel Park woman, about 50, identified as Mrs Jean Rosenthal, died when her home burned after she returned from a Florida trip. Firemen said the blaze started on the second floor but the cause was not determined. Her husband and daughter remain in Florida.
The Senate rushed a $2.475 billion omnibus housing bill to the House, expanding federal programs beyond President Eisenhower’s recommendations. It passed by voice vote after swift amendments, adding major new authorizations for urban renewal, public housing, and veteran assistance, signaling a clash with the administration.
Civil Air Patrol CAP plans a practice test tomorrow at Lawrence Airport starting at 1:90 p.m. Squadron 504 of Group 60 led by Mrs. Witham will simulate aerial message pickups and ground evacuee moves to the New Castle area by CAP planes. Twelve cadets compose the local squadron. The exercise, weather permitting, aims to demonstrate field hospital setup and evacuation procedures. Public attendance is invited.
Dr Milton G Eisenhower, president of Johns Hopkins, leaves on a delayed Central American tour arranged by President Eisenhower. Security concerns keep itinerary private while embassies await word. Panama invites five Panama University students to meet him. student group declines.
In Pittsburgh area, 14 year old George Nayles shot himself at his Pleasants Hills home after personal troubles with a girl. A 22 caliber rifle lay nearby as his brother found the body. Detectives say a note left by the youth described his girlfriend problems.
Mrs. Gertrude Sherlock, 83, of Spartansburg, was rushed to Corry Memorial Hospital with undetermined injuries after wandering from her son Isaac Sherlock's home during the night. Relatives said her condition remained serious this afternoon.
An eight year old boy was seriously injured after touching a 35 000 volt power line while looking for a bird nest on the Isle of Wight off England’s south coast. The incident caused a island wide power outage lasting about two hours affecting roughly 100 000 residents.
Philadelphia police detained Samel West aged 56, an investigator for the Pennsylvania State Sales Tax Department, on an extortion charge. He allegedly accepted 300 pounds from a builder seeking relief from a sales tax delinquency.
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