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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1959
Page
1
Classified ad fragment listing estate sale items and contact details. Mentions bed, furniture, decor, and various items for sale with vague locations and phone references. Contains multiple initials and scattered numbers, indicative of damaged OCR.
In Geneva AP report Western Powers press the Soviet Union to abandon threats to West Berlin and negotiate a four point Western proposal. Four power ministers planned a secret session at Paris area official Maurice Couve de Murville villa with a dinner. Gromyko expected to discuss points and possibly reshape or substitute his own plan.
Washington AP reports Pennsylvania's congressional delegation pressed to reverse a House Appropriations action removing 1.4 million dollars for the Kinzua Dam project. Fenton Jensen and Gavin voiced opposition, while Senators Clark and Scott moved to restore funds and seek extra money for a Meadville food survey.
Corry area potato growers led by van Miller of Beaverdam road near Beaverdam plan to plant about 425 acres. After a wet spring delaying work, growers say the 1980 planting should be about normal with Miller’s fields finishing by tomorrow or Saturday and neighboring farms ending late this week or early next.
Harrisburg AP report on House Bill 1108 as proposed by school boards to balance funds for Pennsylvania's 2300 districts. Officials question the price and source of 200 million dollars in new taxes while noting current revenue limits under Act 481 and the state budget squeeze.
In Omaha Charles Starkweather, 20, awaits possible reprieve as three United States Circuit Court of Appeals judges hear his petition for habeas corpus. A prior stay halted his execution for 98 minutes. if not renewed, the state may proceed with the death penalty for Jensen’s slaying. Fugate, 15, serves time for a role in the rampage.
A German artillery lieutenant recalls D-Day from Avranches near Caen as Allied landings open the Normandy campaign. He and Unit 1154 march toward the Orne, endure naval bombardment, and face a grim, exhausted defense while acknowledging the war’s lost outcome.
Twenty Corryites have reserved space on the Erie Railroad Lake Cities train for the Erie Railroad Corry Evening Journ vacation trip to New York leaving at 9 38 tomorrow evening. Four more may join, seats available until train time. A A Carbone ERIE ticket agent advises reserving seats soon as possible. The tour offers bargain prices 40 50 for adults and 30 50 for children five to 12.
Harrisburg reports Senate Republicans pledged support for a House passed plan to restore the 50 cent exemption in the 2 percent sales tax on restaurant meals. Senate GOP leader Berger predicted final passage next week as the House vote totaled 1981 with one no vote by Rep. Auker. Gov. Casey indicated support for the exemption despite revenue loss. lawmakers noted prior reductions hit low income people hardest. House Speaker Andrews appointed four Democrats to a tax talks committee, but GOP reaction was mixed as Johnson said the caucus would decide next week.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce works to create a city archives depository by securing space at the Corry Public Library for old records. Mrs Porter Auer plans to donate space, while residents and organizations are urged to contribute books letters photographs and histories for cataloguing and preservation.
Federal court case in Erie over a 1967 truck crash near Loctaville ended on a settlement of 14750 damages. Edward Keller $10000, Blanchie Keller $2000, Kenneth Keller $750, Mary Stahl $2000. Plaintiffs from Celoron and Lakewood suing Pennsylvania defendants.
CAHS seniors bid farewell with a four to five day series ending June 9 featuring dances at the Corry Country Club and Moose Club, Baccalaureate in the school auditorium, commencement practice, and Commencement. Hosts include Armours Hillstrom Cemps and Hillstrom, Gordon and Staples families. Alumni dinner dance closes week in the cafeteria on June 9.
State aide to speak at the Industrial Development Council summer meeting at Chiberton Hills on June 10. William R. Duyfin, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Commerce, will headline the event alongside Drexel University economist Davlin, with prior positions noted. Reservations have been made by BG Bennet, Chanley Bracken, Roger Brown, Martin Keppel, A Lang, C K MeLvin, Richard Rossbacher, Mayor J Pred Kintey, and others.
In St Louis the scooper ride malfunctioned sending four schoolboys and a woman sprawling from cars. Ana Cosaway, 43, described the forward lunge and fall about five feet while others in the rear car were tossed about twelve feet.
Kenneth Pierson 52 of Washington died after a head on collision with a Grider truck near Anandaale. Driver G David Geher 24 faces reckless driving charges and a $1,000 bond.
Dr Capp a Kane chiropodist facing a technical charge of violating licensure rules was brought to trial in McKean County Court. Indicted by the February grand jury, the case drew public interest as Judge Walter P. Wells of Potter County opened panel selection for a 28 juror pool last night.
A Thor missile launched four mice in an Air Force bid to orbit a satellite and retrieve them. The craft failed to transmit after 13 minutes and presumably burned up on reentry. Officials said the attempt aimed to inform Project Mercury planning two years hence.
Los Angeles AP reports a key witness in a California fight game probe was badly beaten Wednesday night. Jackie Leon, promoter of Hollywood Legion Stadium, was struck after leaving a neighborhood drug store in Northridge. Leonard, seriously injured, had testified that Frank Carbo and Frank Bichky Palermo pressured him in dealings with welterweight Don Jordan. Police escorted him home, then he went for a newspaper. His wife found him later unconscious in the yard.
A collision at Center and Washington streets caused about 1000 in damage. A 17 year old, Charles Skinner of East Columbus Avenue, and 34 year old Aland Burrows of 103 Brook Street were involved. Skinner, traveling north, attempted a left onto Washington and did not see Burrows approaching from the opposite direction. A 22 month old passenger, Duane Vanderboot, was in Burrows car and sustained minor facial injuries.
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