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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1959
Page
3
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The States Highway Department posted a 35 mile per hour speed limit on approaches to the death curve at East Titusville after two double fatalities within three weeks. Four youths from Titusville died on that curve in prior years, including April 24 and May 6 incidents involving Rid dle, Latshaw, Collingworth, and Keyes. A broader Erie County news roundup follows with local results and notices.
The Columbus Boys' League opener drew over 100 spectators at Mather Park as volunteers prepared the field. Organizers plan a girls softball league with registrations at Dean School and a Saturday smorgasbord fundraiser at Columbus Community Church from 5 30 to 7 30 PM.
Jefferson County police detained James F. Hecker 23 and Joseph B. Hecker 17 as they traveled toward Fern Creek to visit relatives, after warnings they carried homemade bombs. Gerald Hecker 20 was arrested Sunday in St. Louis after a bombing at the St. Louis Arena. James, a Washington University chemistry major and former Army demolition squad member, and Joseph, a recent high school graduate, were tied to plans that could have sparked as bombs exploded upon arms rising. no injuries reported.
Washington AP state that steel industry negotiator R. Conrad Cooper says a July strike could be averted but no final agreement exists. The Steelworkers Union rejects current offers and cites inflation concerns. Finnegan says government plans remain informal, with talks in New York and no intrusio. Senators described discussions as informative with no conciliator role.
San Jose Mercury and News resume publication after a 128 day shutdown spanning a 124 day strike. Contracts signed by the San Jose Newspaper Guild and the Stereotypers Union end the strike which began February 14.
Harrisburg AP reports the Pennsylvania House voted 158 to 40 to ban billboards within 660 feet of interstate rights of way on new highway signs since July 1 1956. The measure seeks 5 to 10 million dollars in potential federal aid and moves to the Senate amid doubts.
Bradford girl Hazel Brocious, 12, died in a two car crash on Ohio Route near Cortland. Passenger in Rhea Brocious car, the relationship unclear, as Gerad Swank of Sandusky drove the second vehicle. Both drivers and two passengers treated, none seriously injured. Indian Newsman Dies in Madras. Kastuiri Srinivasan, 72, editor and publisher of Hindu, died yesterday.
Mrs C Wassink a former Clymer resident died in Union City yesterday at age 95 She was born December 28 969 in Clymer daughter of Wander and Gertrude Oonk Damkot Her husband Henry H Wassink died in 1941 She belonged to Abbe Reformed Church Clymer Survived by nieces and nephews Visitation at Spitzer Funeral Home Clymer today 7 9 p m tomorrow 1 4 p m 7 9 p m Funeral at Abbe Reformed Church Thursday at 2 p m Rev Barclay Fishburn to officiate Bur ial in Holland Cemetery Clymer
AP reports Red China warns millions in Canton area of Kwangtung province that flood crests on the North and West rivers will strike Wednesday. Communists say floods may be one of the century’s worst, risking a sharp blow to economic hopes this year.
In Rome Township a May 19 primary beer referendum recount was halted by a court stay ordered after an appeal to the State Supreme Court. Judge Herbert A. Mook had allowed the recount and rejected a bid to strike the ballot opening, while residents Helen Fisk Florence Clark and Florence Bauer challenged the recount process. The official tally showed 196 no and 126 yes.
Atty General Gremillion urged Lt Governor Frazar to assume acting governor, but Frazar refused, keeping the state leaderless for weeks. Secretary Wade Martin Jr wavered before recognizing a governor, and Long sought a writ of habeas corpus in Galveston after alleging removal to a psychiatric clinic under force from Baton Rouge.
Beaverdam Mennonite Church hosts Bible School a joint effort with Wayne Valley Evangelical United Brethren and Elgin Methodist Church. Attendance peaked at 148 with classes and a Thursday evening program. Superintendent Rev Richard Hostetler leads a staff of teachers and bus drivers transport students to and from sessions.
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