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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1957
Page
3
Police report a youth of uncertain age was attacked and later died in hospital. Authorities say the victim remained silent during initial questioning while detectives pursue leads and potential suspects.
Reported private discussions between U S Secretary of State Dulles and Soviet Deputy Premier Zorin focused on disarmament. They met amid Western hopes for an expanded arms inspection plan tied to Eisenhower era policy, with no public agreement announced.
Transat service for Alex Giba was held this morning at the Brackon Funeral Howe with Rev. William Seite Jr officiating. Bearers were Horan Warner John Reed Leo Yaritzhy and Tony Payatn. Interment followed at Grove Cemetery.
Ivan Eastman of East Branch died this morning after a long illness at 76. He was born March 25, 1881, and spent his life on a farm in East Branch. Survivors include seven daughters Mildred Sorenson and Sarah Crane of Cory, Prank Mulligan of Erle, Lula Munois of Torpedo, Violet Myrtle Dora Mae Eastman at home, Gerald and Kenneth of Spartansburg, one sister Mrs Walter Kinney of Cory, 1 grandchild and several great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements may be announced in tomorrow's Journal. Interment will be in East Branch Cemetery.
Thomas Cronk, 21, of South Wheeling, was sentenced to death for the murder of his father in law James Mitcham. Judge David A. Mc Kee granted a 60 day stay to allow an appeal, delaying the September 13 execution date. An intermediate court jury convicted Cronk of first degree murder on July 22.
U S scientists prepare to fire four pound tiny earth satellites this fall as precursors to a larger 22 pound baby moon. The small moons may orbit up to two weeks, with launching set for November as tests of rocket types for future satellites. COMPOSER DIES THE HAGUE Dutch composer Sem Dresden, 76, known for Toto and Chorus Symphonique, died yesterday.
In Edgewater Park New Jersey a conflict over saying grace before lunch pits schools Magowan and Farmum against public opinion and legal authority. Attorney General Grover Richman Jr rules grace before meals in public schools as a religious exercise barred by law while permitting Old Testament readings and Lord's Prayer prior to noon meals. The case centers on 360 residents and about 400 students with 603 names on a petition opposing grace.
The Magowan school opened to honor a principal and teacher of 29 years. She notes 94 percent of people honor their children with grace and cites debates over school prayer and moments of silence. She questions the rule on grace before meals and remarks on Savion River’s optional participation in events.
Wholesale egg selling prices in New York moved lower amid receipts totaling 14 100 crates. Whites ranged from 40 to 41 cents for mediums, 26 to 27 for smalls, and 10 to 20 for peewees, with top quality whites at 47 80 cents per 50 pounds. Browns quoted at 48 to 50 cents for 48 50 pound lots.
A 1867 Buick and 1886 Cadillac collided near Titusville late at night injuring several occupants. Donald B. Hovis, 19, drove the Cadillac. others injured include Cory State Potter and Ellis Allenbuny among the five treated at Titusville Hospital.
Warren County Sheriff laments understaffing and warns that crime will rise without more deputies and county support. He cites core duties of county government and questions compensation disputes tied to investigations his office conducted.
In a heated exchange a county employee argues that the dispute over reimbursing criminal investigation expenses remains between the district attorney’s office and the commission, claiming to have borne costs for residents’ protection and facing denial from the board.
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