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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1958
Page
2
City and Vicinity reports a fatal dynamite mishap at a Madley home. McCoy was cleaning a well when a dynamite charge exploded, killing the resident instantly. Other items note local events, meetings, contests, hospital updates, and small town notices across the region.
The Elgin Beaverdam Hose Company completes plans for its first annual bazaar running Wednesday through Saturday. A parade of firemen and equipment closes the event at noon Saturday. Highlights include a 1 to 4 p.m. chicken barbecue and activities each day such as a kiddie parade, pie eating contest, and a water battle. Proceeds go to aiding the hose company.
New York Times reports Justice Department documents in Gerald Lester Murphy’s handwriting link the American to the 1956 disappearance of Columbia University lecturer Jesus de Galindez, a critic of Rafael Trujillo. Murphy vanished December 3, 1956 in Ciudad Trujillo. Dominican authorities later said he was killed. Morris L. Ernst, hired to probe, issued a report refuting Murphy’s involvement.
A high school girl Helen Dolles, 16, and her teen boyfriend David Horne, 17, were found in Petersburg Virginia hotels after running away from New Jersey. They had planned to marry, saying they loved each other, but were detained by state police. The couple had been missing since last June and registered as man and wife in a Petersburg hotel. Their families and authorities were surprised by the reunion.
Betty Hanshberger, a secretary, told police a man telephoned her home and threatened to kill juror Miss Harshberger after the Frank Parrotto bribery trial where the jury convicted Parrotto on multiple counts. Parrotto’s attorney said he will appeal.
Mary Lucas five years old died yesterday when struck by a car just outside New Castle. The driver was Carmen J. Papa thirty one of West Pittsburgh, Lawrence County.
At The Hospital Report lists admissions and discharges with numerous names and addresses. The page notes an inability to summon a physician in emergencies and provides a contact number. Several individuals, including Sal William and Mrs. Ralph Kinney, appear among the entries with varied locations across Columbus, Clymer, and Pittsfield.
In New Delhi Prime Minister Nehru called the execution of Imre Nagy and three associates distressing and questioned whether it would cancel the planned summit. He asked why anything should be called off and stated no immediate decision on the conference.
Secretary of Defense McElroy says he can disagree with Adm Burke’s testimony on defense reorganization without rebuking the officer. He disavowed any plan to rebuke Burke and said his earlier remarks about the testimony were misinterpreted. The remarks came after Burke expressed reservations about parts of the reorganization plan at a Senate hearing.
McElroy aides stress the defense secretary may feel disappointment and regret parts of an officer's testimony without broader implications. They note the secretary previously described Burke as a fine officer and mentioned he has plans affecting Burke's position.
A bomb exploded in a busy Beirut shopping area killing five people including a woman and her child. The blast occurred opposite the fruit bazaar as an empty bus parked at the curb shielded many shoppers. The attack followed days of calm while UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold was in the city.
UN headquarters in New York said the United States will provide two helicopters and Sweden four light planes for the UN observer group. In Lebanon the mission plans a watchdog team in Bekaa despite rebel warnings. Col. Brown said rebels did not stop positions, while Hussein Oweini urged caution. De Mille hospitalized for circulatory disorder. condition listed as satisfactory.
Fragmented OCR lists multiple fatal and injury incidents across towns including Mt Pocono and Philadelphia. Names: Barbara Bo Clarion, James D Li bondale, Michael J Tu, Harry Perlin, Lucas, Willian Bils dock, Mai A Wilcox, Richard G. Drowning and vehicle crashes appear tied to various dates and locations.
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