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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1960
Page
2
A collage of brief items from Erie area lines include a man held for grand jury action on two counts of malicious mischief after slashing tires, a Burgess Court fines update, parade and festival promotion, a songwriter’s rising recognition, and local ads for shoes, ice cream, and services. Also notes Mohawk Airlines service, a fight result fines, a hospital update, a camping program, therapy centers, and a chlorine gas death claim ruling.
The Corry Memorial Hospital notes admissions and discharges with patient names and addresses. Admitted include Mrs. John Fenstermacher 260 East Columbus Avenue and others on Mead and East Smith streets. Discharged list includes Mrs. Fenstermacher and several others from Grand Rapids Michigan to Sugar Grove Utah with various street addresses.
Hollywood. Highlights reports George Stevens plans to film The Greatest Story Ever Told in Hollywood with 20th Century Fox backing a ten million dollar production. Stevens cites landscapes from Utah canyons to Death Valley and Salton Sea to recreate biblical scenes, noting Western sites offer needed contrast and era impressions unavailable elsewhere. He credits cinema’s landscape power and downplays competition with King of Kings released in Spain.
Area hospitals report admissions for Mrs. James Skelton and Mrs. Harry Shatto in Union City, while Erie features a $15000 gift from The Erie Foundry Co to Gannon College. A thief targeted a St Pauls Cathedral locker wallet, Star Drive In vandalism hits ten speakers, Bethlehem Transportation ships Hyatta and Stackhouse idle, and local sales ads highlight Leg Tan and dry hair products.
An Erie man was mugged and robbed of 13 dollars early yesterday. William Ray Black, 21, told police two men struck him with a blunt instrument and rifled his pocket. Arthur O. Brueckman, superintendent of the County Infirmary, said July 5 start and finish by December 31, 1961 for the infirmary addition. Montgomery Construction Co. of Grove City plans to complete the project. Personal items and unrelated notices appear, including a dance night at Corry Armory, remarks by Dr. Elmer Hess at a national AMA convention, and Columbus firemen’s annual festival through June 25. Two other injuries were reported in Erie area accidents. Uruguay is noted as South America’s smallest country.
A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs James Skelton of R D 1 Edinboro at Union City Memorial Hospital.
During a board reorganization Edgar L. Alexander was reappointed administrator and Dr Arch ie L Tate named director of the laboratory. Drs Bacon Jackman Leehner and Nagle of Brie were renewed as roentgenologists. Four officers were elected for the coming year: Clare A Hillstrom president, R Elwin Fuller first vice president, Clarence Spitzer second vice president, and Sidney B Elston secretary treasurer.
Annapolis area native Admiral John B. Davidson was named the 41st superintendent of the Naval Academy in ceremonies attended by the Secretary of the Navy and about 700 faculty, staff, and guests. Davidson, 53, returns from a 14 month tour as head of the Navy group on the Joint Military mission to Turkey and succeeds Rear Admiral Charles L. Melson after a two year tenure. A 1929 academy graduate, Davidson received the Legion of Merit and Silver Star for wartime submarine command and has held significant political military roles in recent years. The move follows a pattern of relatively young admirals heading the academy.
One man died early today at Saint Francis General Hospital after a family quarrel at the Fabricated Products Inc plant in West Newton. John R. McKee 59 of Upper St Clair shot his brother George 49 of Bethel Park and then shot himself in the right temple. George remained in serious condition at Westmoreland Hospital after surgery along with the other victim. Police could not determine the quarrel's cause.
The piece argues that summit talks may continue under a future American president, likely after foreign ministers set agendas. Khrushchev’s style may persist, with preparations emphasizing avoiding humiliating moments, and lessons from Eisenhower’s Paris setback and the U2 incident.
A county judge in the Superior Court, Byelle J Younger, dismissed the manslaughter charge Tuesday after a letter from the defendant’s mother, Mrs. Frank Sword, urged dismissal. The mother claimed no good would come from a trial and Douglas would punish himself more than any law could.
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