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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1958

Page

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Begin Recovery Efforts For 24 Lost In Bus Tragedy

Army engineers began search operations on the Levisa Fork river to locate a submerged school bus with 23 students and the driver. Divers reported some contact with the wreck but details remained unclear as state reports conflicted over dead and survivors, with 24 confirmed dead and 16 escaped. the disaster was hailed as the worst highway crash involving children in U.S. history.

Caniy Army Levisa Big Sandy U.S. Army Virgil O Timer National Safety Council John, Mundy Coast Guard

All We Have Is Gone Tragedy Hits Floyd County Families

Prestonsburg Kentucky mourns as a school bus carrying 29 children and the driver capsizes into the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River. The Goble family loses three children, James Edwardy 12, John Spencer 11, and Anna Laura 9, with survivors like David Wright helping in rescues. The event devastates a close, hard working farming family noted for their involvement in school and Scouts.

Big Sandy River John Derosselt Prestonsburg James B. Goble Gobles Floyd County Levisa Fork Goble Lower Cow Creek James Edwardy John Spencer Anna Laura David Wright Wright Allen Boy Scouts

Lion Wins Over Lamb As March Arrives In City

Weather reports describe a unsettled weekend with wind and chill across the region. Snow showers may emerge as a mild thaw yields to wintry mix. rivers remain high and ice jams feared along Route 6. In other news, Hayden B Patchard, Bangor, director of Northampton County Tax Chim Bureau, died.

Lion Lamb March City Maren Wear Sene Mid-West Warren Franklin Meadville Allegheny Mill Village Nho Route 6 Bethlehem Hayden B Patchard Bangor Northampton County

Reuther and Kohler May Be Called In Probe

Washington lawmakers expect to question Walter Reuther and Herbert Kohler next week in a Senate Rackets probe into violence linked to a 45 month UAW strike at Kohler Co. The inquiry, which seeks mass picketing and vandalism details, may test tensions with Goldwater who criticizes Reuther. Local incident reports include a separate fatal crash near Dekalb Junction.

Reuther Kohler Washington Senate Walter Retther Herbert Kohler Retther United Auto Worker Union Wisconsin Plumbing Fixtures UAW Kohler Co Wis Rohler DAW Robert FP. Kennuly Wit Robler Senator Goldwater R-At Rewther Parlier

Fire Wipes Out Family Members in Canton Hospital

Fire destroys home injuring George, 21, admitted to Edward 1. Noble Hospital in Canton. Two other family members were away at the time. Aalster Joy, 18, formerly stayed overnight at the Methodist Church parsonage near Dekalb Junction.

Area Motorist Severed Pole In $400 Crash

State police detachment said a soft berm along Route 8 caused a woman driver to swerve off the highway and crash into a telephone pole four and a half miles south of Wattsburg. Helen Snyder, 32, Wattsburg, reported no injuries. Vehicle damage was about $200.

Sryupeto Ve Autovis Wattsburg Helen Snyder Route 8

City's Property Tax Notices Go Out Today

City taxpayers receive 1958 property tax notices compiled by William Miller. Assessments total 18.468 million with district allocations including First Ward 20 16, Second Ward 84 983, Third Ward 32 299, and Fourth Ward 18 746, payable May and June with a 2 percent rebate if paid by April 30 and 5 percent penalty after July 1 due to snow removal costs. City Treasurer Carl Smith says early payments are needed to replenish funds.

William Miller Carl Smith

U S Urges France and Tunisia Concessions in Algeria Dispute

The United States presses France and Tunisia to concede in their stalemated clash over Algeria. Washington weighs brinkmanship with a UN Security Council showdown and seeks a path via easing a deadlock, with Robert Murphy leading efforts to revive direct talks and reduce tensions. Bourguiba demands French forces leave Tunisia.

Washington Tanvolve United Nations Security Council United States Britain France Tusia State Department Department Robert Murphy Pelix Gaillard Habig Bourguiba Murphy Bourguiba

Demand for Mack Ouster Grows as FCC Probe Expands

A broadened inquiry by House investigators into FCC Channel 10 in Miami intensified calls for Richard A. Mack to resign or be ousted. Mack, facing sharp criticism as the probe shifts to other contested TV channels, ended two days of testimony by saying he would seriously consider stepping down. He was told to return Wednesday as the subcommittee plans further lookups into possible pressure in last year’s award to Public Service Television Inc.

Wastlington Federal Communications Commission Prospect Sts Richard A. Mack FCC House Werk Mack Miami Subcommittee Harris D-Ark FCC of Channel 10 Public Service ‘Television Inc National Airlines Public Service Thurman A. Whiteside Whiteside

Church Leaders Call For End Of Cuban Rebellion

In Havana church leaders urged a national unity government to end the Cuban rebellion led by Fidel Castro. They appealed to President Batista to include opposition groups and sought a peaceful return to normal political life, urging violence to cease and offering moral support.

Havana Roman Catise National Union Fidel Castro Fulgencio Batista Paris

Khrushchev Backs Plan To Modify Red Farm System

In Moscow Khrushchev defends a detailed plan to reform the Soviet collective farm system while denying retreat from communism. He rejects claims of abandoning state ownership and reiterates that socialist forms of ownership cover agriculture, amid opposition within the party.

Khrushchev Moscow Nikile Khruslys Ehev Russia Communist Party Aps Phir Hest Stolir Lenin

Churchman killed in Lebanon auto crash near North Jamestown

A Roman Catholic priest and brother to Godwin Patrick FSC died from injuries after a vehicle crash on the Pennsylvania turnpike near North Jamestown. The deceased was 31 and connected to the Philadelphia Protectory for Boys at Phoenixville, Pa.

Lebanon Urpike Nort Jami Godwin Patrick FSC Philadelphia Protectory Phoenixville

City Council to Decide Fate of Daylight Saving Time

The Pennsylvan ia Chamber questions DST timing as confusion over September or October affects transport schedules, TV programming and daily business. Mayor Kinley notes the issue at Monday night meeting as City Administration reviews last year’s earlier shift and the impact on nearby towns.

Sue Yusouyer Ve Tiel Ty Jared Kinley Pennsylvania State Chamber of Commerce DST Warren and Jarvis Titusville

Army Probes Mistreatment Of Korean Boy

An Army inquiry examines allegations that a 14 year old Korean boy was beaten and stabbed by soldiers at a base in Ascoin City. The boy reportedly identified Kemp of Kilai city Mus as the attacker and said the assault occurred as he was found with stolen items. The Army commander in Korea, Gene George Seeker, said he regrets the incident and promised appropriate action. The boy was hospitalized in reportedly satisfactory condition after the alleged attack and related events involving removal from a vehicle and threats during transport.

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Russia Agrees To Foreign Ministers Meet

The Soviet Union proposed a limited purpose foreign ministers session about two to five months ahead of a summit to set subjects, date, and participants. Western powers likely push for at least some agenda items to be discussed before heads of government meet. The note to Western ambassadors outlined a cautious path toward a broader conference, with ongoing diplomatic steps expected to shape dates and attendees.

Musa United States Moscow Pur Llewellyn ‘Thompson Andrei Gromyto State Department Proming Buluanit Nenbower Mit Ieetine Mikhail Men Wbikov Bulgonin Eisenhower

Wholesale price changes ripple through Esso and Socony firms

Esso and Socony Up Wholesale Price leaders announce new wholesale price movements effective today. Prices rise by fractions of a cent for various products, with adjustments noted in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and surrounding regions while New England and Delaware pricing remain under study.

Hsso Standad 211 Co Socony Mobil Oil Socony Esso New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Unser Suciny New England

Traffic death case held for further action in May time

A traffic death case from Dungansville involving Crees J Edwardtuly of Dutenville was ordered held for grand jury action regarding an involuntary manslaughter charge. Closson of Duncwnaville appeared in Pu- Cur court yesterday. The May 1967 timing is noted for the incident.

Dungansvilum Closson Gravid Jung Crees J Edwutuly

North Korea Says It Will Return U S Pilots

Pyongyang announced it is prepared to release two American pilots aboard a South Korean airliner seized en route to Pyongyang. The statement, delivered via North Korea’s radio, said the release would occur at an appropriate time and in compliance with U S and German requests routed through Moscow. Also to be released were two German men and other passengers, with handover to U S and German officials at Panmunjom or another agreed location. The South Korean passengers were to be handed to South Korean Red Cross at Panmunjom or another agreed site. The broadcast indicated medical treatment had begun for those injured and suggested a power struggle over the plane’s custody.

Tokyo Con Korea Pyongyang Pyongyang Radio Foreign Office U.S Moscow Suillit Koves Plod Wils P. Hobbs Vallejo Calif Air Force Howard W. McClellan Spehanun Mich Korean Inneyage Broadcast Board U. S Sanmunjom North Korea Red Puma Beaul Seoul

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