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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1957
Page
4
The Corry Journal notes the 21780 session rules on records custody and preservation. It argues the 168-year-old law supports withholding information for national security and counters claims that it imposes long standing secrecy.
A reflective editorial urges vacation drivers to treat others on the road as guests and to fix their own bad habits. It recalls Robert F Kennedy’s quip about Hoffa after a jury acquitted him of conspiring to spy on the Senate Rackets Committee and hints at sharp commentary from that trial.
July 27 1937 Peiping Japan and China were at war in North China with fighting at scattered points between Peiping and Tiensin. The city election was shaping into a heated mayoralty contest. Erie county officials disclosed no additional council school director and treasurer candidates. Plans were submitted to rebuild Roosevelt Highway between Corry and Range Carvers, promising about half a million dollars for Route 6 improvements toward Waterford.
Readiness surrounds a city tribute for Company A as thousands prepare to line the downtown district for a parade and ceremonies. Draft list copies circulated, but the local board has not yet received its official draft or duty instructions. A summer trend shows repeated arm dislocations for Pete Deschamp, with a third time reported after a bath. Goldwater comments on Joe Louis defense plans, noting the all Negro and white jury makeup and the high stakes of a potential conviction carrying years in prison and fines.
At a Jaycees meeting in Indiana Richard Maedje placed in the 111 contest in driving Road. Maedje scored 464 points as the winner had 503. Corry motorists report gas price drops with savings of about $1 per tankful. Rex Henton leaves Potato City Hotel to join Chevrolet Motors in Rochester NY. Harry B. London Jr. named operating superintendent of the Northern Division for Pennsylvania Electric. Ted Mowers buys City Cab Co. from Floyd Hammond. The city ponders pinball licensing as court testimony in Uniontown may shape Pennsylvania law on coin machines. The Erie County school tax suit and Community Chest contributions sparking debate. State aid for Corry jointure discussed, plus classroom needs for special education. Lt. John Spiegal undergoes summer training at Hancock Field. he is the wing’s legal officer and a PA Air National Guard member since 1953. Postscripts note Ivan Bennink added as First Ward assessor. No truth to Erie firm sale rumors. negotiations ongoing.
Zane Grey's widow, Mrs. Zane Grey, 18, died in Pasadena yesterday. The article notes her death and references the famed author of Western novels, outlining the end of an era for the Grey family and their literary legacy.
Mrs Kotanoski 63, a Poland native who came to the United States in 1905, died yesterday afternoon at Corry Memorial Hospital. She lived in Shenandoah and Cosy before moving to Corry in 1908. Survived by husband John, five daughters including Mrs Andow MeKeta and Mrs Joseph Ewing, two sons, and ten grandchildren. Requiem Mass at St Elizabeth Church today at 9 am. Burial in St Elizabeth Cemetery. A rosary service will be held at Brackery Funeral Home tonight.
Eastern and central New York dairy farmers vote to strike within a month over milk prices. DFA officers to be announced later as debate continues among 45,000 milkshed suppliers and the Farm Guild with 5,000 members also weighing strike action.
A man accused of stealing $800 in offerings at Gilly Graham's rally faced court after being arrested near Yankee Stadium. The 44 year old former salesman from Los Angeles was released on $2,500 bail. Police say he had links to a local evangelist event and promised to help a man find a job. Grisham spoke on the event's closing night to about 14,000 in the Garden, with 33 attendees responding to the invitation for “Decisions for Christ.” Archbishop Dorothe nis, 69, Greek Orthodox bishop of Athens, died yesterday in Stockholm.
A. E. Arrott Jr. of Randolph got lost in fog on a converted motorized sail boat on Chautauqua Lake and landed safely at Bemus Point at 1 a.m. after volunteer firemen, led by Fire Chief Raymond Miller, searched for him following a missing report from his wife. The boat, owned by Charles Carpenter Jr., was taken for a ride from Quisley Park and became hard to navigate as fog thickened.
Leon Trefonoff, 46, of Erie, arraigned today on a theft charge after police say he took $200 from his wife Alderman Meryl Calabrese. He was picked up by seven patrolmen following his wife’s discovery of a missing envelope with cash. The report notes political tensions around Cyprus.
An informal mis fete in Mn aug draws diverse attendees. Organizers promote community spirit and showcase local talent amid quiet streets and growing media interest.
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