07 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local sale or auction event dated February 15, 1983. Names such as John Vison and Foley are mentioned amid scattered references to assets, stock, and attendees, with partial place identifiers and associated individuals.
Washington AP analysis describes continued midnight to noon sessions as senators battle civil rights legislation during an election year. Senator Douglas urges an early vote to end the filibuster, while Senator Engle says he has six of sixteen signatures to file a petition for such a vote, signaling continued Senate gridlock.
Unemployment for February shows a high winter mark with 1 731 weeks claimed as of February. James Roseberry, manager of the Corry office, cites seasonal factors and claim exhaustions as reasons for the lower claimant count while noting new industrial layoffs but higher total employment in 12 major market firms than a year ago. Unemployment is expected to rise slightly in March with improvements anticipated in April. The office reports 86 new applications, 1 opening carried over from January, nine filled in February, and 12 unfilled or cancelled. Unskilled and labor placements dominate. some professional, clerical, sales, service and domestic jobs noted. Unemployment compensation activities totaled 131 new claims and 64 reapplies.
Political leaders from both parties in New Hampshire intensify the drive to mobilize voters for Vice President Nixon and Senator Kennedy ahead of Tuesday's presidential primary. Kennedy rallies draw crowds while Nixon relies on party organizers and radio appeals. Although the primary does not legally pit them directly, it shapes momentum for the national nominating contests.
President Eisenhower departs the Rashey retreat to Andrews Air Force Base for a noon departure. He returns to Washington to prepare a 15 minute radio television address on his 15,500 mile tour of Brazil Argentina Chile and Uruguay. The speech will air at 7 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on major networks.
Carbon monoxide fumes filling a South Side apartment on February 9 claimed a second victim after Roy Delp, 68, died in South Side Hospital. His stepfather, Andrew Delp, 80, was found dead in the same apartment.
Reporter Arthur Edson follows Senator Stuart Symington in Illinois where he greets Democratic supporters amid a snowy campaign swing. In Herrin and at St Marys School, about 600 locals welcome him as he pitches for the Missouri senator to win the party’s presidential nomination.
Corry Tot 5 Hurt By Car On East Main Street In Fair Condition At Corry Memorial Hospital After Being Struck Last Evening. James Deutschlander Son Of Mr And Mrs Gerald Deutschlander Of 925 East Main Street Was Struck As He Dashed Into The Path Of A Car Driven By Richard Sorenson 22 Of East Pleasant Street The Vehicle Could Not Stop In Time Due To Road Conditions He Was Dragged 16 Feet Before Being Stopped Car Brought To Scene By Driver Who Took Boy Home For Treatment Brush Burns And Contusions Reported By Dr Hugh O’Hare Admitted For Further Examination Ambulance Bracken Took Him To Hospital Firemen Emergency Truck 5 Not Needed City Patrolman Emmanuel Robertson alerted Authorities
U S denial of Castro accusation riles Havana as Cuba holds American photographer Donald Chapman two days. Castro indicted U S officials for sabotage after La Coubre explosion killing up to 70 people. Brad dock to deliver protest as relations near a break.
Police report a Saturday midnight street fight at South Center and West South streets. Robert Wilcox, 16, and a 15 year old unnamed Snyder Circle Youth were involved. Wilcox fined 10 dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct. youths’ parents face up to 25 dollars for curfew violation. Chief Harley Drake described a policy of leniency for youths under 18 out past curfew if returning home from school or events, but pledged to continue enforcing curfew for lingering or loitering youths.
A six year old boy opened a parked car door on East Main Street causing a collision with a westbound auto. Joseph E. Clark’s car sustained about 20 dollars in damage while the Vanderhoof vehicle suffered about 75 dollars in damage. Police noted the door opened as Clark was too close to stop.
Evn Helly Fourman of Boalsburg Centre County reports the assailant Poorman is charged with assault and battery and larceny of a motor vehicle. He was arrested Saturday by State Police from the Corry barracks after allegedly assaulting Paul Stramm of Spring Creek and Mike Dunkel of Spring Creek. Police say Poorman also harmed his wife and then stole a station wagon, later crashing near Youngsville and ending his spree with the Stramm and Dunkel incidents. He appeared before Justice Fred Berry and was jailed in Warren County awaiting a probable psychiatric evaluation to guide further action.
Temperatures plunged across Pennsylvania with many spots hitting 10 degrees below zero and Philadelphia at 10 degrees. The Weather Bureau forecast more snow and a five day cold spell with highs in the teens and mountains near zero, as parts of the state endure record cold and slippery highways.
The Screen Actors Guild declared the first strike in its history against major film producers, idling about 5,000 at MGM, Columbia, Allied Artists, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Warner Brothers and Walt Disney. The walkout, six weeks at least, rejects finishing in‑progress shoots and seeks a share of earnings from 1948 onward, with mediation requested from the Federal Mediation Service. Independent producers, TV shoots, and Universal-International are not affected.
Harold G. Skinner, 58, of East Main street, was driving north on Concord street when he tried to turn onto East Main street and swerved into the westbound lane. His car hit a machine driven by James K. Donaldson, causing about $200 in damage. Skinner was taken to a station hospital and pronounced under the influence. He was released on his own recognizance to appear before Alderman Cobbett at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
In ShawlNigan a 3 year old twin pair and their 6 year old brother were found dead at home. Police say they died from asphyxiation caused by a polyethylene bag tied around one child’s head. Father Jacques Nadeau, 35, cried beside the bodies as neighbors reported hearing cries and the coroner planned a mental examination for Nap deau.
Hollywood reels from the shock of Lucy and Desi filing for divorce ending nine years of I Love Lucy. The final 209th episode was filmed last month as Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz faced public scrutiny. Co stars Vivian Vance William Frawley and others watched misty eyed as the couple’s long marriage dissolved amid reported work and financial ties.
Night readings dipped to minus two degrees with a brief daytime rise to 37 as sun limited. Officials report refreezing risks persist on Corry area roads while crews clear heavy snow. Light snow fell in the morning and no heavy precipitation expected in the next day. Salt usage rose early today as days shorten.
Gus Larson, 62, of Park Street, fined for drank and disorderly conduct after being reported for bothering a store worker at Widmann and Teah. Assistant manager Miss Martha Lindstrom called police. Larson jailed briefly, then released after Judge Alderanon Porter Auer imposed a $10 fine and $9 costs.
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