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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1959
Page
6
Six year old Paragraf Boppy, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Curmings of Wayne Street, was treated at Corry Memorial Hospital Saturday evening for abrasions to the right forearm back right knee forehead and cheek after being struck by a bicycle. He was not admitted.
Volunteers swarm in Mountaly Michigan as deputies, search teams, and residents hunt forCarel VanFtutia of Niagara Wisconsin after she wandered into dense forests near the Wisconsin border. A helicopter joined the effort from the Air Force base to aid the search.
Pittsburgh steelworkers expressed cautious optimism as the current contract was extended until July 14. President David J. McDonald of the United Steelworkers announced the extension, hoping to avert a strike, while workers like Albert Eller and Harry Dailey weighed the chances and warned timing remains critical.
The Air Force reports Airman Davison of Williamsport Pennsylvania is detained by Japanese police over seven 45 automatics and two submachine guns stolen from Yokota Air Base near Tokyo. Japanese authorities arrested American civilian Joseph Thompson in Tokyo, with firearms recovered days later. Davison, and a Japanese counterpart Hiroko Kanaya, were involved in a motorcycle incident leading to minor injuries for a woman. Davison allegedly assaulted a police officer during attempted escape.
Corry's business leaders clash with the Chamber of Commerce over attracting new industry. The CAIDC aims to lure plants with land, tax breaks, and site readiness while critics call for better communication and action. Local executives defend efforts highlighting Aero Supply funding and industry support. The article notes the need for clearer outreach and taxpayer involvement to secure future plants. Meanwhile, actress Terry Moore marries Stuart Cramer III on a California yacht honeymoon follows ceremony at Forest Lawn.
H L Buchanan of the State Game Commission stated the agency has no plan to acquire Keystone Ordnance Works lands. He said Meadville City Council’s opposed resolution is unfounded and emphasized the commission’s focus on aiding industry and industrial expansion using lands already set aside or leased.
The General Assembly advances a bill to stiffen penalties for Sunday sales of nonessential items. The measure, already approved by the Senate, would raise fines from $4 to $100 and ban retail Sunday sales of clothing furniture home goods appliances hardware tools and similar items. Novelties and souvenirs would be exempt. Governor Lawrence backs the measure if passed.
A fragmentary sporting note describes a 4 2 Sunday game with Chicago and Athletic A, mentioning pitches by Wynn and Battey and a late rally by Lola. It references Coates, Perry, and Don with unclear roles, noting a victory and early defense but lacking coherent sequence or full names.
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