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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1960
Page
1
In Washington a civil rights bill stalemate pits Republicans who call the package too harsh against Northern Democrats who say it is too weak. Senate Leader Lyndon B. Johnson hints a bipartisan move to sidestep debate and proceed to a vote, aiming to avoid a marathon filibuster as parties test compromise.
Police seek Annette Adams and Margaret Buell, both 15, who left Corry Area High School Wednesday morning claiming to visit relatives. They planned to travel to Cleveland then to California, using aliases Karen Jean Johnson and Joyce Marie Johnson. They were described as Buell 5'3" 115 pounds brown hair blue eyes, Adams 5'6" 140 pounds brown hair blue eyes. last seen in print blouse tan skirt fur trimmed galoshes and blue glasses, white blouse blue suit brown coat respectively. Parents said they would pursue them.
Southern Negroes push sitdowns and demonstrations at lunch counters despite arrest threats. About 200 students from Allen University and Benedict College demonstrated in Columbia South Carolina after denied service, with smaller protests in St. Petersburg Florida and Norfolk Virginia. Officials warn trespassing charges may deter actions as Nashville arrests rise and other cities study measures.
Andrew J. Jagta 44 of Wattsburg entered Route 7 area when obstructed by a parked truck. Carl P. Rebele 31 of Grove City struck Jagta’s vehicle, sending it across the street where it struck Charles N. Matteson 75 as he was stepping onto the road. Matteson sustained bruised right side but no hospitalization. Damages: Jagta truck about $30, Rebele wagon about $200. Lorry State Police provided the account.
W Baldyga and Saveal, both boilermakers, received six day suspended jail terms in city court yesterday for throwing a bowling ball through a restaurant window on February 5. Baldyga said the act followed a disputed order after a waitress allegedly served him a square putt instead of a round.
A severe winter storm lashes the Northeast causing widespread snow, trains delayed hours, and school closures across Crawford and Erie counties. Five to eight inches pile up, with Corry escaping the worst while surrounding areas endure heavy drifts and travel hazards. Public and private schools suspend operations as buses return children home before roads freeze further.
C P Barnes president of the Associated Spring Employees Association outlined the group’s future objectives to 600 Raymond plant workers in two 3 PM sessions and again with foremen and key employees at Hotel Corry. He discussed the association’s history well–being and where the company is headed, aided by color slides.
President Eisenhower, fatigued after 12 days of travel, plans to report on his goodwill mission to Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay at a Caribbean American Assembly session near Dorado Beach Puerto Rico. An in-flight engine problem delayed him two hours but he remained unhurt, switching to a different jet en route to the base. Secretary Herter said no increase in aid or a change in policy was planned at this time.
Strong winds and heavy drifting from a major snowstorm crippled Pennsylvania. Up to 30 inches fell in some areas with seven deaths reported. Roads blocked, transit disrupted, and airports shut. Crews cleared runways as officials urged motorists to use chains or snow tires. Most schools remained closed with reopenings planned Monday.
Women, who asked for anonymity, say a man matching the description given by two 10 year old girls accosted them on West Main Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues Wednesday evening. The driver followed, blocked the car, and the women fled. This follows Tuesday night’s first sightings near Aero Supply, with additional Fourth Ward reports aligning with the same suspect. Police conducted a search but found nothing.
Gov. G. Mennen Williams of Michigan, nicknamed Soapy, says he will not seek re election after 12 years in office but would be honored to be considered for vice president. He plans to work for world peace and does not actively pursue a nomination.
A 15 year old from Hummelstown is in Dauphin County juvenile custody after a false bomb scare at a high school last week. The youth, arrested by state police as he entered the building, was identified by the principal’s secretary by voice. He admitted the hoax and implicated three other pupils.
HOLLYWOOD AP Lucy Ball and Desi Arnaz Hollywood couple in divorce court at Santa Monica charge mental cruelty. Ball states separation occurred Feb 26 1959 after 19 years of marriage. Desilu empire size noted. Arnaz 43, Ball 47, living apart with two children Lucy Desiree and Desi TV.
Corry Area High School will seat about 130 students in the tenth and eleventh grades for two examinations in English mathematics social studies and natural sciences. Roughly 30 juniors will take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Examination, progressing to a semi final and then a final test with potential financial aid. About 100 freshmen and sophomores will take the National Educational Development test, a voluntary five area exam with a $1 fee, scored nationwide. Results will take time to determine. Canadian exec James A Eccles, 79, a business executive and philanthropist, died after a long illness. Eccles was born in Cambridge Massachusetts.
Huai amateurs Club of Corry will start a new series of ham operator classes in the club room behind Slocum Electronics on East Main Street. Instructor Geld Owens of Spring Creek says the sessions aim to prepare students for ham radio licenses, with both adults and youths, including Boy Scouts seeking merit badges in code and radio topics. Owens, a licensed operator at station K3KAP, notes there are about 305 such stations in the Corry area. The first class starts tomorrow at 1:80 p.m, with subsequent sessions on Monday nights at 7:90.
A savage snowstorm and freezing winds battered the Northeast after sweeping the nation east of the Rockies. As of dawn New York City logged 14.2 inches with 21 degrees, while deaths rose to at least 61 nationwide from heart attacks and accidents amid transport disruptions. Schools closed, commuters were stranded, and transit systems struggled to move people home.
A Wattsburg woman escaped injury when her car collided with another on Route north of Wattsburg. Mrs James Wells of 314 Gould Street and Mrs Geraldine Rawn of Wattsburg were involved. Damages totaled about 400 dollars. Possible charges may follow after police investigation.
Mrs Margaret Mayberry of Mount Pleasant is held without bond on aggravated assault and battery with intent to kill after a shooting during a quarrel with her cousin Donald W Mayes. Police say Mayes was wounded in the abdomen and Hayes was about to enter his rest in Mount Pleasant.
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