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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1958
Page
4
The Corry Journal lists staff titles including general manager advertising manager and production manager. It notes Associated Press exclusive rights to local and AP dispatches, post office mailing terms, and advertising rates with deadlines and formats.
The Federal Reserve Board reports May industrial production rose to 127 from 126 in April, led by durable goods including steel and autos. Production gains occurred in furniture and television sets, with housing starts, employment, personal income, retail sales and rail car loadings up. The index had fallen from 145 last August to a low point before this year’s modest rebound.
Marion B. Folsom told the House Ways and Means Committee a cost of living increase for social security payments is desirable without raising payroll taxes. He proposed taxing earnings up to 4200 dollars but keeping the 2 1/2 percent rate. Pensioners on fixed incomes would gain, with varying amounts for retirees based on when they joined the rolls. He opposed hospital and surgical care for beneficiaries.
The text notes that 43 per cent of those over 65 have hospitalization insurance and argues a shift in thinking about retirement. As people stay vigorous past 65, many would rather continue working and earn full pay than retire on social security. It suggests an age-based retirement concept beyond small extra monthly checks.
The United States holds 21 billion dollars in gold while Britain, West Germany, and France hold smaller reserves. Britain urges using idle gold to finance trade growth, possibly via the IMF, with the United States acting as banker for expanding free world trade but with safeguards to prevent Soviet use.
Joseph W. Bobo, 23, was sentenced to 15 months to four years in prison at his own request after pleading guilty to shoplifting. He said he wanted to go to prison to pull himself together and get some religion.
Cynthia Lowry reports on how sponsors influence television plots and props, from a murder by stove gas to car makes and kitchen scenes. Advertisers check scripts for product placement, supply props, and even outdated models to ensure sponsor compatibility.
Gridley Adams 90 a leading flag authority and former director general of the American Flag Code Association died yesterday in Mahopac New York. He earlier ran an advertising agency in New York City and was a prominent figure in flag code advocacy.
Union Local 649 posted pickets at three Jamestown taxi company headquarters owned by James Bonfiglio after 14 drivers were fired for walking off the job in protest. The union plans further stations at cab stands as talks with the operator appear stalled.
Eleanor Ruth Rosage seven remains in critical condition at Westfield Memorial Hospital after a head on crash near Mayville on Route 432. Her grandparents Vernal G Carpenter and Brenda Louise age six sister, and Percy C Horne died in the collision. A separate fatal crash occurred hours earlier when Angela F Pellerino 23 of Jamestown died when a sports car hit a tree near Buffalo Street Extension and Falconer Frewsburg Road. The county road death toll stands at 18.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lola R. Campbell 85 were held at Powers Funeral Home Jamestown with Rev Norton officiating and interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. A former Corry resident she died in Jamestown Saturday born April 10 1672 lived in Corry early life She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Corry Survived by husband Clarence F. Campbell and four relatives all of New Castle Pennsylvania.
In Industry watchers weigh two looming shocks the steel sector faces. A new higher wage scale goes into effect next week possibly lifting steel prices and downstream costs. Detroit's auto firms loom over a possible strike or wage hike impacting 1959 models and family budgets.
The wage rise of about 2 cents an hour, equating to $11 a ton for steel, prompts concern over whether mills can sustain a $4 price hike. Government and observers worry it could trigger a general wage price spiral across industry if prices and wages rise in tandem after the current rush to beat a price increase subsides.
The Civil Air Patrol hangar at Port Erie Airport saw two single engine planes damaged Sunday night. Major William Shafer says fuselages are badly damaged and planes are unusable until repairs, potentially two weeks. cowlings opened, fuel possibly contaminated, insurance only for liability, CAP lacks funds for repairs. A separate Tokyo note reports a committee planning a Fourth World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs and for Disarmament set for August 12-20.
TUFFYS Kendall Service Washing Lubrication advertises car cleaning and lubrication services at the corner of Center and Phone Washington Streets, with phone extension 2-124.
In London England June 24 1938 Miss Jane Raymond daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Raymond of East Smith street marries D Armour Hillstrom son of Mr and Mrs David A Hillstrom of East Congress street The ceremony in the First Presbyterian Church at noon features a floral backdrop and the couple exchange vows under a peaceful wartime mood In other news Montgomery Ward manager H M Larsson announces bicycle contest winners Billy Hammond wins $5 Mary Joan Pitts $3 and Dick Williams receives an electric horn and light combination
Forty years ago on June 24 1918 the Camp Fire Girls led by Miss Mildred Crowell and Miss Virginia Waggoner departed for Findley Lake where their annual camp starts today. A heavy frost in the night damaged local crops. Mrs J D Murray and Miss Joe Lyons traveled to Fredonia New York for Miss Lucile Murray’s graduation from the normal school. Charles Whiteley Arlie Wynn and Rean McElroy returned from a fishing trip to Chautauqua Lake with several large fish.
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