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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1960
Page
1
Fragmented OCR notes describe a sale or auction entry with partial phrases about property street names and quantities. The readable bits mention loan terms and a location on a street near a railway or circle, but details are incomplete.
City Council accepted a single offer from Roland Ketzel of Erie to purchase the old Corry High School property for 15400 plus a 100 premium. Ketzel plans a commercial building and has two years to start construction under a reduced 1000 square foot minimum. He plans to appeal zoning decisions later.
President Eisenhower told the Chilean Congress the United States stands ready to fulfill treaty obligations with strength and promptness if aggression targets any American nation. He urged steps to curb armament costs and warned multilateral limits will be difficult, while stressing sovereign choice on defense levels and the aim for stronger economic and political unity across the hemisphere. He reiterated support for democracy while maintaining nonintervention abroad and continued his South American tour toward Uruguay and Puerto Rico.
Washington AP The Senate voted 55 to 6 to continue the around the clock session on civil rights in a dawn test. Senators gathered rapidly for a middle of the night quorum call, rolling out of emergency cots to meet the 21 minute requirement and keep Southern opponents asleep at the wheel. Senate leaders aimed to break the deadlock as B Everett Jordan and Spessard Holland led the night’s effort with jokes about partisanship and credit.
City council moved to hire a new city engineer to replace the late Don Williams. An advertisement will be reviewed next Monday in engineering trade magazines as spring projects begin, especially sewer work on West Frederick. The goal is to appoint a new engineer before spring's peak demand.
A tranquil March arrival is described as a lion with cold, snowy conditions. Temperatures dipped to 7 degrees overnight and are expected to stay in the mid 20s with a 34 degree high yesterday. Snow and icy highways prompted warnings and snow removal by city crews.
At the annual meeting the North Center street facility reported 1959 operating fund totals. Gerald Lane, secretary, said 412 members enrolled in January 1960 should improve finances. 1959 expenses were $31,884.87 and income $29,504, leaving a deficit of $2,200.87 but a year end surplus of $1,293.28. Membership fees and Community Chest grants dominated revenue with 1960 prospects seen as solvent.
Indiana Pa AP State Police smashed and burned 8 single coin pinball machines on the Indiana County Court order of Judge Edwin M Clark after 13 persons pleaded guilty to maintaining gambling devices. Fines ranged 50 to 100 dollars. Machines valued about 5600 dollars, described as minus the levers. About 129 dollars found inside was turned over to the county fund. Confiscation occurred after police action dating from October 1959.
Safety Director Ray Weber detailed a six year review of city garbage problems and the Nichols contract. He urged 100 percent collection, billing by the city, and a shorter contract term, with health officials supporting the plan. council signaled opposition to six year terms and noted bidding for a private hauler.
Raymond Morris's handle plant on Shady Avenue is to resume normal production late this week or early next week after a fire caused about 23 000 in losses. Repairs by Morris and his company include a rebuilt plant, a new lumber mill adding five jobs, and a kiln now loaded with sticks.
The City Council unanimously refused a $107 bid for 14.88 acres overlooking Corry Avenue near the High School. P Merrill Tile offered cash and delinquent taxes, but councilors favored city ownership. The plot, last owned by Opal Purdy Scott, has seen prior efforts to deed it to others.
A pair of powerful earthquakes and a tidal wave wrecked Agadir Morocco killing hundreds. Officials fear 1,000 dead. at least 700 confirmed. U S and French forces join relief. plans to deploy the U S 6th Fleet if needed. Moroccan health minister appeals for blood as rescue continues.
About 80 Corry YMCA campaign workers heard the final report showing 412 members enrolled, 182 new and 220 renewals, surpassing the 950 quota by 17 percent. Division 1 led with 17 percent, and Frank Streis led individuals with 64 members, while Douglas Rozelle Jr. headed the top team with 66 memberships. John Kennedy received a cake reward for leading in the two week push.
Two Greenville men died in a three vehicle crash on Route 18 about eight miles north of New Castle. Charles Clark, 26, and Raymond Bates, 25, were killed when Clark’s southbound car skidded and collided with an oncoming tractor trailer driven by Edward L. Purey, 24, of Sharon. George Vassen, 43, of Middlesex sustained injuries and was hospitalized with shock.
Portland AP report notes high school principals urged to overhaul English curricula focusing on basic reading and writing skills. A 15 member panel drafted policy calling students to write with emphasis on grammar from grades seven to twelve, with remedial courses for those below level and teachers required to be strong readers and writers.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev arrived in Catcaty today for talks with Prime Minister Nehru amid border dispute speculation. He flew from Jakarta for a 40 hour layover en route to Afghanistan, meeting Nehru shortly after arriving from New Delhi.
The Air Force clinched the snafu title by relentlessly issuing manuals on everything from commoners in churches to bingo party rules. The campaign drew congressional attention as lawmakers questioned the use of manpower and the services’ forays into other fields.
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