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11 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1959
Page
1
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Art Metal Construction Co of New York disclosed it has purchased in cash the assets of Knoll Associates Inc Knoll International Ltd and Knoll Textile Inc all privately held by the late Hans Knoll The Knoll firms design and manufacture contemporary office furniture and textiles Art Metal a major maker of desks and filing cabinets operates plants in Jamestown Wabash Avenel and Spartanburg with main offices in New York Jamestown plants were idled for 25 days by a 1200 worker strike The assets were valued as of 1958 at 23 493 264 and last year the company earned 2 098 481 or 2 28 a share
In AY North Dakota a trailer court incident left three children dead after apparently crawling into a 12 by 12 foot incinerator whose door shut behind them. The victims are 6 year old Larry Dean Slater 5 year old Rodney Brenden and 4 year old Debra Rodney sister. The father Dean Slater found the bodies about an hour after beginning a search around 11 am. Police said there was no fire in the unit earlier that morning.
Police say Roxanne T Geller, about 22, mother of twins born in 1956 and triplets born in 1957, drowned when her car plunged into Cheat Lake near Morgantown West Virginia. Officials theorize she attempted to turn around on a narrow road.
Baton Rouge AP feature traces Huey P. Long rise from modest trader to dictatorial governor and the enduring two faction politics in Louisiana. It notes Earl Long's psychiatric confinement, the dynasty’s resilience, and the ongoing debate over Huey’s legacy and power.
Ivan Miller of Corry was elected president of the Pennsylvania Potato Industries at the annual meeting of stockholders and directors. Officers named include Vice President Joseph Fisher, Treasurer George Tallman, and Secretary Leon Epler. Executive committee members were Robert Aterl, Edward Fisher, and Frank Dodd. Directors re-elected include K. Mast, Hugh McPherson, Dr L Nixon, and others.
In Managua government forces demand unconditional surrender from rebels from Costa Rica after rejecting a safe conduct offer. Gen Anastasio Somoza expects surrender today as disintegrating bands face trials up to nine years. some holdouts retreat into mountains.
Roland T. Putnam reports Sparta schools run a solid program for local youths including home economics, while the district loses 410 000 in annual state aid due to missing certificated staff and driver training. The district avoided tax hikes and plans to operate as a separate entity despite DPI withdrawals.
Gov Lawrence withdrew his request to raise automobile license fees from ten to fifteen dollars citing better gasoline tax revenues. The withdrawal eliminates thirty five million dollars from his proposed sixty eight million dollar highway budget for the next two years.
The appeals court mandates Hoffa and the Teamsters to implement court ordered reforms by monitors. They may face contempt jail if compliance falters. Monitor enforcement could trigger investigations into Hoffa and purge key aides as reform measures proceed.
Washington AP reports Soviet officials may adjust Berlin terms after Western criticism. In New York, Vice President Nixon and possible contender Rockefeller mingle with Meyner and Wagner at Hudson River 350th anniversary ceremonies. Rockefeller then plans bipartisan State issues talk in Washington.
Geneva AP Soviet Premier Andrei Gromyko faced Western criticism as he hinted the one year deadline for Western withdrawal from Berlin might be negotiable and could be extended. Valerian Zorin urged Western counterproposals while Western ministers stood firm against any occupation deadline. A private session between Herter and Gromyko was planned as Geneva talks risked collapse within days.
A Columbus youth, Stephen Tinko Jr., 16, was admitted to Cory Memorial Hospital after being run over by a farm tractor while riding on its back. He suffered burns and abrasions and was in satisfactory condition with his arm in a cast from a prior fracture. He was to undergo X-ray exams.
A Miami dentist, Dr. Raymond J. Smith, survived after his brother Dr. Donald W. Smith pressed and released his heart for about two percent hours until it revived. Dr. Robert Litwak, University of Miami Medical Center, credited the lifesaving action as extraordinary and expects the dentist to recover and return to practice. The event occurred Saturday and was announced Wednesday night.
In Tallahassee Florida a jury of twelve white men was chosen to hear the case of a Black female student alleging assault by four white youths. Defense and state attorneys argued for mercy considerations. jurors were selected amid objections to capital punishment. The defendants include William Collingworth Patrick G Hearborough David Ervin Beagles and Ollie Stoulhmire.
Corry Chamber of Commerce announces a July 2 promotion with two cash prizes of 100 and 50 dollars. Registration runs daily from 9 am to 6 pm, July dates, with a drawing held at the chamber office to award winners who need not be present.
An aviation accident killed Father Ralph Diefenbach, 45, and three members of the Lockwood family, Ray J. Lockwood, 46, his wife Katherine, 42, and their daughter Patricia. The four seater plane crashed after takeoff from a small airport while en route to Galveston to visit a relative.
Columbus School Board members will meet Monday evening in the school to discuss repairs ordered by fire inspectors of the State Department of Labor and Industry. They will plan to hire an architect to estimate work and costs to meet state orders, amid broader area concerns over school budget burdens from fire code upgrades.
The Corry Cancer Society withdrew from the United Fund drive after a meeting with Community Chest representatives. Cancer leaders favored a separate appeal focused on cancer control while pledging support in other ways to UF efforts.
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