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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1957
Page
6
The 40th annual reunion and community picnic will be held at Bear Lake on Wednesday August 7. Residents and former residents and others in the area are invited for an afternoon of sports and games with prizes.
The nation experienced varied conditions with clear skies and mild temperatures in many areas while southern and western sections saw rain. Drought damage in the east from the Carolinas to Maine remained in the millions. Cooler, dry air extended from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Seaboard with northerly winds reaching the southern Appalachians and south Atlantic states.
Middletown officials pass a new jail break ordinance after a recent one man escape exposed gaps in state law. Violators face 10 days to 6 months in jail for breaking out of city jails.
A detailed listing of WBEN TV programming for Friday shows multiple blocks from 6:00 to 11:30 including Weather News Playhouse 90 David Glory shows and finales with segments like News and Sports. The guide mentions programs such as River's End Captain Exmaroo and Love of Life with scattered times and titles.
Senator Clark of Pennsylvania blamed President Eisenhower for a revision that limited the civil rights bill mainly to voting privileges. He and Senator Martin opposed an amendment removing school integration from the bill and said Republicans deserted the administration.
Hungarian authorities announce the arrest of a new group of revolutionary suspects including former landlords and factory workers. The detainees are accused of plotting to destabilize the government before October’s revolt. The move follows a government probe guided by Interior Minister Bela Biseku and notes by Cardinal Mindrty. Estimates of total arrests reach around 500.
The bill authorizes 800 million dollars annually for five years to aid local schools. Grants distribute half by school population and half by need. It also authorizes 150 million dollars to purchase bonds for total school programs.
Corry angler Robert Sin Mianse n of 41 East Smith Street landed a 40 inch musky at Lowville. The fish weighed 15 pounds and was caught on French Creek while Merle Amy and Jack Miller accompanied him. Earlier in the month.
About 3,800 strikers disrupted Covent Garden fruit and vegetable markets and other London depots in protests over a new job reclassification law. Police escorted trucks as clashes with pickets continued, prompting Parliament calls for swift government action against unlawful picketing.
Investors snap up offerings as terms improve with the U S Treasury refunding of 24 billion in maturing securities. Rights to new issues sell at a premium and Tuesday alone corporate offerings reach 118 million dollars. A major bank reports 99 percent of 120 million dollars in new capital stock bought by stockholders and employees take the rest. Officials say the money market is healthy and tight money is good for the economy. Secretary Weeks notes current conditions.
Policy aimed at curbing inflation won’t prevent a recession. Dawon says 1957 may end as a strong year despite spotty economy. Mortgage firms foresee further rate rises in 90 days as government rates move up to 4 percent and lenders quote 5 to 6 percent on mortgages. Some say tight money slows construction. others see relief as money tightness winnows speculative buyers. Dr Francis J. Tschan, 76, longtime Penn State history professor, died yesterday.
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