10 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1959
Page
1
Disjointed OCR fragment lists items such as tractors, drills, rakes, and accessories. Mentions include electric motors, belts, tires, and miscellaneous farm equipment. Several names or terms appear garbled, but the core shows a catalog-like assortment with no cohesive narrative.
Erie County commissioners set 1960 property assessments equalized at 40 percent of true value, boosting total to 300 million from 190 million. The move aims for uniform rates across townships but falls 20 percent below the districts’ request for 60 percent. Tax effects vary, with city property potentially paying more while Millcreek faces millage constraints. officials pledge to reduce county taxes next year and urge local bodies to follow. Representatives from Millcreek Harborcreek and Lawrence Park urged 60 percent valuation for bonding power to fund more schools.
Ludwig Erhard pressed Konrad Adenauer over the chancellor's plan to remain in office while aiming for the West German presidency. As economic minister and CDU power broker, Erhard questioned his rival's grip on the party and indicated possible resignation while meeting party leaders Krone Hoecherl and Rasner.
Supreme Court Justice Whittaker granted a stays of execution for Charles Starkweather, Nebraskas 20 year old killer, delaying the electric chair while lawyers file a petition for review with the full court by June 17. The stay holds if a petition is filed until the court rules. Washington attorneys filed the brief petition Tuesday seeking relief. Baptists Elect Wey Harmon Gezork as president of the American Baptists Convention in Des Moines Iowa.
President Eisenhower urged doctors to set reasonable charges to curb inflation while addressing the 108th annual American Medical Association meeting in Atlantic City New Jersey. He linked fiscal responsibility to a strong republic and freedom urging physicians to lead in promoting affordable care and economic stability.
A tornado struck Fargo North Dakota ripping through the city with winds up to 15 files an hour, leaving about 75 homeless and causing thousands in damage. No Fargo casualties were reported though a broader weather system killed one person in eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. An 18 year old Mexican migrant worker Belica Alonso was killed by lightning east of Ardoch. A tornado funnel touched down near Hector Airport and the storm damaged ten buildings with hail and phone outages reported.
In Tallahassee four white youths face rape charges against a 19 year old Black coed as juror selection begins. Circuit Judge W May Walker vows no bias and expects verdict by Saturday if juries are chosen promptly. The case draws national attention amid linked Mississippi murder case coverage and hospital picket clashes near Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital.
Geneva AP reports the Soviet Union proposes a one year Berlin moratorium if the West negotiates German settlement on Soviet terms. The United States calls the plan totally unacceptable and accuses Moscow of trying to prompt a breakdown of the Big Four talks. Fears rise a collapse could lead to a new East West crisis and Khrushchev’s separate peace with East Germany.
Spring Creek property values surge after Warren County wide re evaluation. 1958 figures are dwarfed by new assessments, with 1959 values rising despite warnings that taxes may not rise proportionally. Officials say millage drops offset higher assessments, while local boards face strict income increase limits.
The caption lists Mary Ann Cusma and Rowena Neegie with a group including David Simeone and David Hilkires. the visible text reads Afar left to right and mentions a sequence of names.
The fifth Corry Area High School commencement saw ten graduates win scholarships from local and national sources. Valedictorian Phyllis Butters received multiple awards including the DAR girls prize and the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. Mary Etts Rizzo earned two honors, while Mary Elia Rizo won the Mercy Burst award of 1700 dollars. Other recipients included David Hillstrom, Caremen Merritt, David Simimon t, Rowena Beagle, Mildred Logan, Thelma Greene, and Mary Ann Cosmo with various local and national scholarships, as the Alumni dinner-dance approaches.
Police cite Christineen and George Christensen in Columbus area crash involving a gasoline tanker and a westbound truck. Collision on East Columbus Avenue and Wayne Street caused about 62500 in damage as Christineen allegedly failed to yield the right of way.
Baton Rouge report surveys Louisiana politics after Earl Long confinement to a Texas mental clinic. Rumors persist that Huey Long’s lineage may fade as a sanity hearing looms. US Senator Russell Long and others are noted as potential successors amid questions about the December Democratic primary.
The Corry central school band directed by Ronald Bate opens on June 25 with registration by Music Boosters Club members. Erie Markham Music Co reps will assist in instrument selection five days later, offering three month rental with option to credit toward purchase. Lessons are free if the summer program proceeds.
INDEMENUENGE, Cantor a jobless truck driver who boasted of a crime spree by slaying his father and the law, died by his own action in Death Valley. Las Vegas sheriff said Richard A. Pritchard, 26, shot himself as deputies closed in in the desert. He was sought in connection with the disappearance of James Marrow, last seen over a week ago. Officers said Pritchard claimed he killed Marrow and hid the body near Los Angeles. The search for the missing man continues.
FBI data show overall crime fell by less than one percent in cities with populations above 2,000 during the first three months of the year. The PDT Oday reports the national trend, noting declines across major crime categories in large urban areas.
Corry Elks plan Flag Day services with Hag as keynote speaker and Merrill Patterson announcing public invitation. The observance honors the Continental Congress design adopted June 14 1777 and marks changes in the U S flag including the 50th star for Hawaii to be added later.
U S employment climbed by about a million in May to a record 66,016,000 with unemployment dropping to 3,884,000. Secretaries Strauss and Mitchell attributed the gain to stronger job growth, noting factory hiring and seasonal farm work.
Theodore McMaster, 35, of Duncansville, charged with involuntary manslaughter and driving in the highway deaths of six members of a Williamsburg family. Police say his small pickup veered and was pushed into a cement truck. Victims include Mr and Mrs Wikner and four others. McMaster held in Bisly County Jail.
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