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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1960

Page

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U S Pledges To Head Off Soviets In Congo

U S strategists see Khrushchev seeking a two way propaganda victory in Congo. They expect U S caution and cooperation with allies to counter Soviet tactics. A State Department rebuke followed Khrushchev's call for intervention while Belgium and UN troops move to restore order amid Congo unrest.

U.S Congo Asmunuiun Nikita Khrushchev United States Mhers Kremlin Congo Republic Khrustehev Africa

UN plans 6000 troops to Congo to restore order

UN chief Dag Hammarskjold aims to deploy about 6,000 troops to the Congo within two weeks and keep them for nine to ten months to restore order. diplomats say 4,000 by week’s end and 2,000 more by month end, with most forces African led by Morocco Tunisia Ethiopia Ghana Mali Liberia Guinea and Senegal offering units as needed.

United Nations N.Y Deg Hammarak Congo U.N Middle East Leopold- Mille U.S Security Council Hammarskjold Morocco Tunisia Ethiopia Ghana Mali Liberia Guinea

VFW Leader Targets Gambling in Posts at Harrisburg Meet

State commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars told a Harrisburg convention audience he would fit post charters that do not curb gambling. Louis G. Feldman urged a statewide crackdown, naming delegates and post officials as observers while Corry Post 264 said no gambling exists in its clubrooms. The push mirrors a state police and governor driven effort to remove illegal gambling from VFW affiliated venues.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Harrisburg Louis G. Feldman Fitzelton Feldman Lawrence ©. Nichols Corry Leo Dolan Samuel Baressi Building Association Peld

Firemen Respond To False Alarm With New Wrinkle

Firemen rushed to Corry Jamestown’s Plat 3 on East Columbus Avenue at 4 30 p m to a false alarm linked to the Corry Water Supply Go pipe line surge A newly laid pipe caused a surge that tripped the valve triggering the alarm Chief Jerome Davis said the incident was not a fault of the plant or system and officials plan a review to reduce future nuisance alarms

Corry Jamestown Columbus Avenue Met the Eye Jerome Davis Columbus Davis Corry Jamestown David

Wild Ride Nets Bear Lake Man Reckless Charge

James May, 4, D, 1, Bear Lake, was cited for reckless driving after a 4:15 a.m. incident on North Center street. He allegedly roared through town, racing a police cruiser toward the curb and prompting Officer Kenneth Nichols to intervene near Hotel Corry. Alderman Cobett, Officer Keppel, and Hotel Corry manager Agnew witnessed the event.

Bear Lake North Center Street James May May Clinton Street Pranklin Street Kenneth Nichols M. 8 Cobett James Keppel David Agnew Corry

Police probe into parole violator ties in thefts

Brownsville officials are urged to investigate a parole violator's claim of a scheme involving two Brownsville policemen. The charges were relayed by Adam Shaffer, inmate at Western State Penitentiary, to Fayette County authorities last Friday through District Attorney John R. Hye.

Uniontown Brownsville Adam Shaffer Western State Penitentiary Dist Atty Gobn. R. Hye Fayette County

Kennedy Takes DemReins Sets Line On Church Issue

Kennedy binds the Democratic machine to fight the campaign on a Catholic issue while accepting the presidential nomination at Los Angeles Coliseum before 60,000. He vows decisions will be his own as an American Democrat and free man and outlines a New Frontier space age campaign, warning Nixon as the rival.

Los Angeles Joan F. Kennedy Kennedy America White House Massachusetts Richard M. Nixon Nixon Washington Thruston B. Morton The Times

Corry Man 22 Charged After Beating Wife

George C Pleas, 234 West Park Place, was charged with disorderly conduct after an alleged assault on his wife early today. Police responded to a distress call from Mrs. Ploss, who said her husband beat her and dragged her by the hair after accusing her of an affair. He fled with the couple’s son but was subdued by Officers Keppel and Nichols at the station. The case was to be heard that afternoon before Alderman Cobbett.

Bodine Wun Afitner Jai George C. Pleas West Park Place Ploss Kenneth Nichols Keppel Nichols M. 5 Cobbett

Duns Sent From Local Garage In Erie Misfire

Erie readers report dunning notices sent from a garage with no credit ties. Over 20 letters may have gone out. Receivers contacted the duns apologized, and the matter was turned to a local attorney to investigate the cause.

Erie Collection Duns Erie Concern

Drowns In Rain Water On Roof

Brooklyn apartment superintendent Albert Elen aged 49 died in a freak rain accident on the roof of his building after plunging arms into a blocked drain. Tenants complained of leakage from the heavy downpour. water surged into the drain and pulled him under. Edward F. Jones, 49, former city editor of the Washington Times Herald, also noted in recounts.

New York Brooklyn Albert Elen Flatbush Eigen Annapolis, Md Edward F. Jones The Washington Times Herald

Kennedy Faces Senate Test as Proposals Open

Sen Tod Kennedy, winning the Democratic nomination, faces a tough Senate opening on Aug 8. He-sponsored measures include a boosted minimum wage and an aged medical care program. He may push for 2 to 3 billion more on defense and an emergency farm income bill, but faces Republican and Democratic opposition. The defense bill had already been approved at 39.386 billion, with later increases pared in conference. Kennedy’s main task will be guiding the minimum wage bill to passage amid mixed support.

As Angeles Tod F. Kennedy Senate Mel Kennedy Bell Eisenhower House Kennedy Stuart Symington D- Mo The Missourian Labor Committee

Lawrence Predicts Pa Anti Republican Vote

AP from Los Angeles Gov David Lawrence predicts a heavy anti Republican vote in Pennsylvania to assure a Democratic victory in November. He cites voter disgust with the Eisenhower administration and says Pennsylvania will deliver its 81 votes for Johnson in the upcoming election. Lawrence says lawmakers will press anti administration policy and warns against warlike actions abroad.

Los Angeles David Lawrence Pennsylvania Lawrence

Columbus Dam Group Prepares Harrisburg Hearing On Dam Rebuild

A Corry and Columbus area delegation led by A. Long and B. G. Bennett heads to Harrisburg as the State Fish Commission opens its monthly session. They seek to rebuild the Columbus Dam wiped out 13 years ago, presenting photos of the dam and fishing evidence nearby. The group is joined by sportsmen and civic leaders amid political friction within the commission.

Loolumbus Warren Harrisburg State Fish Commission 5. A. Long Corry Chamber of Commerce B. G. Bennett Corry Chamber Joseph Goldstein Columbus Corry-Columbus

Dog Catchers Face $25,500 Suit Over Boy's Dog

AP reports in White Oak near Pittsburgh that 12 year old Mark Gottlieb filed a $25,500 damage suit in Allegheny County Court. Defendants are dog wardens Mr and Mrs David Hankins accused of taking and killing the Gottlieb family dog after a Sunday porch theft, with claims the animal wore a collar license and was killed to settle prior trouble.

Pittsburgh White Oak Mark Gottlieb Allegheny County David Hankins Mark Hankinis Sult Hawkins Gouiliiets

OAS Plans Special Session On Cuba Soviet Ties

The 21-nation Organization of American States scheduled an unusual Saturday session to discuss threats to hemispheric solidarity and democratic principles amid Cuba's growing ties with the Soviet Union. Though Cuba was not named, Fidel Castro's regime loomed as the probable focus of Latin American concerns over Soviet intervention in the region.

OAS Washington Cuba Council The Organization of American States Fidel Castro

City Grader Operator Hurt In Street Landfill Accident

A city employee, McCaslin, operating a small road grader at the West Washington street landfill site backed into a stump, a protruding point entered the back door and pinned him in the cab. He underwent noon surgery at Corry Memorial Hospital with a severe lower spine injury expected to be serious.

Dewn Delaware Street Corry Memorial Hospital West Washington Street Journal McCaslin

Space Needed For New Industry At Corey

Lawrence Thomas of Thomas Motors on Clinton Street says an Alabama industrial firm plans a small plant in Corey and wants 7,000 square feet on the second floor. The lease would not affect current vehicular storage or Frank Wise’s Prank's auto service on the first floor. Both men have received inquiries about how much of the building could be occupied by the industry.

Lawrence Thomas Ofae Thomas Motors Clinton Street Alabama Corey Thomas Prank Frank Wise Prank’s Auto Service

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