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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1955
Page
1
Negotiators for General Motors and the CIO United Auto Workers expressed confidence they will reach a contract settlement before Sunday’s strike deadline. Ford, GM walkouts subsiding but thousands still idle. unions warn penalties for idle time.
Police investigate a theft from a visiting salesman’s unlocked car parked by the Phoenix Hotel on East Main Street. Items stolen include a gray sport jacket, light blue sport coat, dark brown suit vest, gray ballpoint and fountain pens, and a ballpoint pen. labels Berber and Tsiavs may help identification. Chief Harley Drake cites the loss as late last night and notes the owner is Joseph Gritty of Onondays, N.Y. The car was left unlocked overnight.
Hugh Carey, 76, of Bu Di Stoneboro, died last night after a collision on Legislative Route 42052 two miles west of Stoneboro. Ruth Leynhon, 49, of Sarver, operated the vehicle. Carey died at Grove City Hospital. Mercer County records show this is the eighth traffic fatality of the year.
A Swedish tanker Johannishus collided with the Punamunluss trelpht off Buccaneer near Goodwin Sands. Of 43 aboard 20 feared dead after crew leaped into burning sea. rescue ships saved 21 and one woman crew member died on arrival. Captain and several officers feared lost. Survivors hospitalized. two tugs towed the burning vessel toward Fishing.
Police report former Corry resident Frank Carpenter, 21, who fled last year after a grace period to pay court costs and damages. Held in Crawford County for recent Titusville property damage, Alderman Gordon doubts bringing him back is worth the cost. Carpenter had previous charges of malicious mischief and forged entry to a home, with plans to return once his welcome wore out.
A rock slide near the Sayre Towanda highway in Millan, Phi, yesterday killed Foster Horton, a bulldozer operator working along the new route. Responding crews investigated the scene and authorities confirmed the fatal accident.
Two more of the Big Six basic steel producers asked to bargain on wage increases as USW President David J. McDonald led talks with U S Steel, Jones and Laughlin, and others. The union seeks a sizeable wage rise for about 600,000 members earning around 293 cents per hour under the current two year pact. Bethlehem Steel and Republic Steel were approached, Inland Steel to meet next, with Allegheny-Ludlum announcing expanded widow pension benefits under a plan tied to Bethlehem. Further talks loom as wage demands extend across major firms.
A northeast wind drove a massive blaze through Seaside Heights New Jersey leveling a four block area and causing about a 1 million dollar loss. Firefighters from a 15 mile radius battled flames that swept along the boardwalk threatening a hotel and resort area. The Carousel and several boardwalk buildings were destroyed as smoke filled the area and two firemen were reported overcome by smoke. Authorities traced the fire to a faulty electric car at the Pier restaurant on Dumont Avenue.
Sens. Humphrey and Crober t urge President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles to present a clear and complete agenda for a projected summit with Russia. They criticize White House hesitations and call for firm stances on wartime promises and Soviet behavior, insisting on concrete ideas and early initiative.
AP News Briefs notes 103 confirmed polio cases today amid family contacts and the Salk vaccine era. Secretary of State Dulles names Pierce J. Gorety to lead the refugee relief program under Scott McLeod, with full authority for operations and responsibilities.
A discussion at the Llintyach Airport about an air show held Sunday and a Phoenix Hotel meeting highlighted tentative plans. The Airport Authority approved a six jet formation demonstration and a low level timing display. The event would feature a breakfast with high altitude planes from nearby communities. Public passes and parking were planned with Aero Supply sponsoring and a visiting jet plane for demonstrations.
Suburban Brighton residents the Skinners faced a break in as intruders entered their home. A talking parrot cried out from the text room and startled the thieves, allowing the family to seek safety while the attackers fled the scene. Police later investigated the incident.
The San Jose Mercury reports Vernon Pick, a former California insurance representative, now a realtor, plans a major uranium find and a 3840 square foot laboratory at Welch's ranch in Saratoga. He aims to develop Pick Laboratories with Kump designing the lab and a Grand dunction line moving operations to start promptly.
A large assembly recognized 33 students for instrumental achievement. Awards honored saxophone and violin sections, with prizes including small statues and pins. Special prizes for an essay contest were given to Carol Betts, Hulon Cole and Betty Fleming. Police department certificates acknowledged school safety patrols. Continued on page eighty.
City Council announces plans to resurface East South Street from South Center to Concord Street. Project funded by state fuels tax and city revenue, with work to begin after a June 20 council meeting.
Queen Elizabeth II opened Parliament as Britain faced a lengthy general strike in 1926. In a speech drafted with Prime Minister Eden’s Conservatives, she urged continued cooperation with the United States and Soviet negotiations while promising to protect essential services under a state of emergency. The opening included a carriage entry, and the Queen’s birthday honors were announced, highlighting Roger Bannister and Alec Guinness among new Order of the British Empire recipients.
Police investigated a midnight incident on Wet Plenusnt street near South Second avenue and West Pikusant streets. A resident identified a man as the local window peeper and described actions, but officers could not arrest without proof of a crime and a warrant from an alderman.
Bonn reports Chancellor Adenauer prepared to meet Russian leaders as West Germany signals possible policy changes. An official spokesman described planned exchange of views with Soviet experts, with a meeting likely within weeks and Moscow awaiting a reply from Adenauer in coordination with Washington.
Senate subcommittee pressed Chicago hat maker Leo Levy and associates as it probes possible graft in armed forces clothing purchases. Testimony centered on ties to Marvin Aubin and Lev Levy, with allegations of bribes and contractor payments linked to Uniform Cap Co. in Chicago and Natick naval apparel roles.
Workers at the plant in Johnsonburg Pennsylvania signed a one year contract after accepting new terms. About 1,000 employees will be affected by the deal. The workforce, linked to United Mine Workers Local 12918 and related unions, will see basic wages around 150 a hour.
Washington officials assess that Russia may accept the East West division of Germany as permanent. The move could realign the Big Four talks at Geneva, affecting diplomacy with West Germany and East Germany. Soviet policy watchers note trade and alliance dynamics drive Moscow toward tying Germany to Western powers. The visit by Adome to Washington next week is expected to elevate discussion of Soviet Bonn Moscow relations and the future of a unified German state.
Longstreth weighs quitting the PUA and mayoral bid as last minute decision looms. W Thacker Lonustentty contemplates GOP standard bearer status amid ultimatum and party pressure.
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