28 Jul 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1959
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Pett name and a date in a disputed line, reflecting unclear sourcing and potential misreadings. The readable items hint at a simple record or notice but lack a complete context or concrete actions.
A garbled OCR item mentions veterinary topics and town addons and a person named Joney, with unclear figures and dates. The fragment lacks coherent details but signals a local health or service notice involving a doctor and veterinary matters.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and Admiral Hyman Rickover pressed Soviet officials for full access to the Lenin atomic icebreaker near Leningrad. They faced restrictions as the party traveled from Novosibirsk to study the 16,000-ton vessel and its reactors amid Soviet refusals to disclose details. Geor gi Zhukov accompanied the delegation during the visit as tensions over transparency persisted.
Hawaii voters from Hilo to Honolulu cast ballots for two U S senators one representative a governor and a 76 member state legislature polls close at 10 30 p m EST Democrats vie for governor John A Burns against William F Quinn with Daniel K Inouye favored for Hawaii s lone House seat Two longtime island politicians Oren E Long and Wilfred C Tsukiyama contesting the other Senate seat Hiram L Fong faces Frank Fesi in the other race
A bill introduced in the House by Reps Pat C. Trusio Samuel W. Prank and Stanley A. Mehelchick proposes that every municipality and township hold a referendum on Sunday liquor sales at the November election. Voters would decide if sales are allowed in licensed hotels restaurants and bars up to 2 am and after 1 pm on Sundays, with current law prohibiting sales between midnight Saturday and Monday morning except in private clubs.
The Senate yesterday passed a bill creating the Coal Research and Development Commission with a two million dollar authorization. It advances to the House after rejecting a 56 to 27 substitute by Sen Gordon Allott. The bill establishes a three member commission appointed by the President to lead the study largely independent of other agencies.
Police officer Norman Judd jumped from his car to safety as a gravel truck began sliding down an embankment toward the Harbor Freeway. Judd leaped, but the patrol car blocked by the truck was struck, tolerating a severe crash. His action is credited with averting a larger collision while officials pursue the truck’s driver.
Geneva reports Western Allies will keep forces in West Berlin while Germany remains divided. Revised Western proposals demand a Soviet pledge not to act unilaterally against West Berlin in the future. Lloyd and Herter favor unchanged protection policy, as both blocs rewrite their Berlin terms.
City Treasurer Carl Smith reminded residents of $16,759 still due on 1959 Erie County taxes. June and July payments totaled $35,725 toward a $51,467 property tax duplicate, and $9,037 toward a $10,054 personal property tax duplicate. August and September will be at face value before a 5 percent penalty applies.
A Warren incident reports a thief forced entry at Oakview Tavern between 1 and 4 am Sunday, taking $500 in cash from a cupboard and wall case. The back door was pried open with no other damage. Owner Catherine VanTassell returned about 4 am to find the robbery.
A two car crash about six miles east of Erie on Route 5 killed a North East woman identified as Miss Rechiche and injured three others including her sister Mrs. Mary Michael. James Wilson and Eileen Akers, both of Erie, remained in fair condition along with Miss Rechiche’s sister. Wilson reportedly tried to pass another eastbound car when his vehicle collided head on with the westbound car driven by Miss Rechiche.
U S Steel Corp reports strong first half earnings that industry observers expect to set a new six month record. The figures fuel claims by United Steelworkers that profits justify higher worker pay, while mills argue profits fund plant upgrades and modernization amid pre strike inventory buildup in Q2.
President Eisenhower meets with GOP leaders to assess civil rights legislation before Congress adjourns. Senate Republican Leader Dirksen of Illinois says chances for action by the Senate are improving ahead of a White House conference.
Governor David J. Law rence leads a conference with Senate leader Marii,president Pennsysysa nia Association of Cities and secretary Willison Darlin. The map shows the slate's urban development projects as discussed with Eric Jones and others present.
New York AP report. David J. McDonald, president of the United Steelworkers of America, warns no quick aluminum industry settlement as the two week steel strike remains deadlocked. He says no contract means no work across steel and aluminum, with copper possibly eyeing a strike next month. Federal mediator Finnegan notes little change, plans separate talks. The Big Three aluminum producers face a possible walkout, while negotiations continue with federal help.
In Harrisburg AP the State House endorsed a council to chart Pennsylvania's economic future by a 193 to 10 vote. The House approved and sent to the Senate the economics plan and other measures including farm coop name changes and vehicle plate payment rules.
In Havana a treason charge against former President Manuel Urrutia was referred to Fidel Castro's Cabinet by Supreme Court Judge Julio Garceran de Val. The action places Castro in a position to respond to the allegation linked to Urrutia who quit after Castro accused him of treason during a TV speech. Raul Gomez Quintera, a lawyer and member of the revolutionary movement, filed the charge.
A misread dispatch reports Brazil intends to expel Lowell M. Burrell on charges tied to entering the country on a false passport. Burrell’s counsel says he will challenge removal and may return to the United States only if authorities can prove he traded stock and faces related theft charges.
A House move to tighten the state Sunday sales law spawns numerous amendments aimed at blue law penalties and clear items allowed for Sunday retail. The measure would raise fines for offenses and specify allowed goods, while exemptions for certain groups face debate as the bill advances.
Seven prisoners broke out from Newport City Jail early today. At least two were considered dangerous. five were believed held on federal charges, two local men. Names given include Demphis Lewis and Howard D. Glenn, under two-hyoay sentences, plus Joseph Dinard Elbert Wellman Lawrence F Adams, Carl Hf Webb, and Harry Lee Kite. No violence reported. Road blocks set on four bridges to Cincinnati and other routes as police check traffic.
The Senate-committee approved a bill to curb a potential TV blackout during the 1960 election campaign. It would override a FCC ruling favoring Daly a third party mayoral candidate, aiming to ensure equal broadcasting time amid protests by networks and stations.
The House Space Committee summoned the Air Force’s top chief to explain recent failures in the Atlas and Polaris programs. Gen Bernard is expected as first witness as the panel reviews unsuccessful intercontinental missile firings and submarine launched types amid a successful Atlas test last week.
Fires in the Saint Bernard des Lac region displaced many families in lumber villages. Strong winds pushed smoke across the Gi Peninsula trapping 28 men who were rescued as shifts in wind direction opened escape routes. Homes and garages suffered when flames breached the settlements and smoke filled the area.
Mia Yukiko Tamashiro, 35, a third generation American born in Hawaii, says her application for a job at Palis Church schools was rejected solely because of her Japanese heritage. She cites Superintendent Irvi Lehmitt remark that she lost out “simply because Pant nat, a Caucasian.” Tamashiro holds degrees from Wheaton College and NYU, with two years teaching in Middletown, NY before relocating in late February.
Democratic Senator Paul Wi Mahady of Westmoreland cited a sales tax loophole costing the Commonwealth money. He described a provision that makes home improvement materials taxed at wholesale price rather than the installed retail price, a practice he called incorrect.
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