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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1959
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment mentions cattle, heifers, chens, and various numbers and places. It references terms like cows, calves, and farm equipment along with partial department and church references. The text is garbled and offers no clear event or outcome.
Two lives lost and property damage estimated at $400000 across six fires in Pennsylvania over the weekend. A major blaze gutted a Reading warehouse housing Burl Inc and an adjacent toy store stock worth about 43600. Fire Chief Russell Bowers pegged total losses at 273000 to 300008. Exeter Borough blazed two-family home fire killed a eight year old girl and injured an elderly visitor. The blaze began in the first floor apartment of Mrs Pete ronella Sharkus. Ursula Kazlauskas, 74, was rescued by Andrew Socash, with wife and three children escaping unscathed. The incident coincides with reports of a deadly airliner crash near Managua with 19 aboard, 15 dead including four Americans.
Democratic members of the Senate House Economic Committee urged easing monetary controls and revising foreign and farm aid, while Republicans argued the report shows partisan bias. The panel split along party lines over Eisenhower’s 1959 economic message, with Democrats stressing full employment and restrained monetary policy and Republicans warning inflation risks and defense cuts.
In Walpole Massachusetts authorities foil a two hour prison hostage scene. Six inmates seized six hostages including Warden John A Gavin and Catholic chaplain Edward F Flanigan. Police stormed the metal shop with 25 troopers, using rifles and riot gear. the inmates surrendered.
The crash survivor from the Clymer area, Ronald Stone, 26, was discharged from Corry Memorial Hospital after treatment for exposure and shock. His car plunged into French Creek after missing a narrow bridge entrance. two passengers William Rice, 30, and Joyce Houle, 25, drowned. Stone, who drove the vehicle, was hospitalized briefly. workers recovered the car and bodies about two hours after the crash.
Erie sailor injured, two others from Forest City, Pa, hospitalized after a late night crash at a road intersection near OAK NY. Driver from Newport, BT, not seriously hurt. all three sailors detained for inquiry.
Paris AP Prime Minister Harold Macmillan begins a diplomatic tour to consult allies on Western policies toward Germany and the Soviet Union. He travels to Bonn and London before a March 18 meeting in Washington to coordinate stance with De Gaulle and Adenauer. The aim is a firm but flexible policy toward East and West Germany and Moscow.
Iraq remains a focal point in Middle East politics after Premier Kasim's July coup. Nuri Said's federation faction challenges his rule while internal unrest grows. Conflicts include the assassination of key figures, royal family turmoil, and shifting alliances with Nasser's Arab nationalism or communism. Oil revenues continue to fund development amid protests and punitive measures against traditional rural leaders.
Harrisburg legislators labored on a broad tax program to balance Gov. Leader’s 31.9 billion two year budget. Rep. Albert W. Johnson warned July first adjournment hinges on avoiding a tax clash. Democratic leaders aimed for Wednesday final passage of sales tax changes and sought to raise the cigarette tax to six cents while contingency measures aimed at disaster relief were discussed.
In Washington Democrats renew calls for stronger defense and increased military spending as they discuss security and spending plans. President Shower reportedly opposes broader gun restrictions, while lawmakers push for higher funding and longer term development of weaponry and defense capabilities.
The city treasurer salary is proposed to rise to 4725 dollars, with a 238-dollar jump from 4000 and total increases across tax districts. County finance leader Abbey notes prior blanket raises and aims to standardize pay before the May 16 primary election as Carl Smith continues as sole announced candidate.
Arthur Jackson of Jackson's Floral Gardens reported that a truck carrying Corry Florist merchandise ran off the Corry Clymer road shortly before noon and overturned into a field. The driver was unhurt, the truck damage estimated at about $200.
Thomas Richard Speed Evkins, 85, longtime news editor of the San Diego Evening Tribune, died Friday in Twenty Nine Palms California after a lengthy career in journalism. He retired in 154.
In BEMEUT, AP reports rebels declare marching on Premier Kasnem's Communist government. In Mosul, Kassem forces bomb oil center. conflicting broadcasts say Shawaf is dead, alive, or fleeing. Baghdad radio claims loyal troops control Mosul amid ongoing revolt rumors.
Desperado William Smothens, wounded in a hospital after a tense chase through Alabama Georgia and Tennessee, was slain in a field near U S 11 in Wildwood community. Police Chief Ho Mullings and Sheriff Allen Blevens led the pursuit after Smothens overpowered a highway patrolman and hijacked a car near Kilby Prison. The suspect was killed by a single shot as he resisted capture and authorities recaptured a vehicle from the crime scene.
The Corry YMCA and the Cory Chapter of the American Red Cross will jointly sponsor a senior lifesaving course starting Tuesday evening and Thursday at 7. Open to youth 13 years and older. those completing the course will receive certification and lifeguard readiness. Nonmembers pay a service fee. members may enroll free. A junior course for under 18 is planned for an upcoming date.
Mrs Florence Hinkie of RD 1 Putnam Valley died when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight collided with her car as she and her husband tried to cross a private crossing near their Allegheny River cottage. The coroner cited fatal injuries from the impact. Funeral services set for Warren with burial at Warren County Memorial Park.
Four youths Irving R. Rosenbhin aged 19 Ernest Parr aged 20 both of Mastic Karen Skarka 15 of Mattituck and Sandra Samuelson 15 of Mastic Acres Long Island killed when their foreign car left the road struck a tree early today on a highway police could not determine why the car lost control
Newell Beckwith Arthur Cohen and Dr John Mohr enter GOP petition drive for school directorships. Democratic slate narrows with one candidate, Mrs John Williams seeking party approval after resignations of A Loni and Hubert Vaughn. Seabee Captain C Reid Johnson dies at 67 in San Diego after WWII Normandy service.
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