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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1960
Page
3
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a hat and coin swap, suggesting a small item tilting the scene. No clear names, dates, or places are readable, leaving the exact event and participants unclear. The readable fragment emphasizes a curious exchange linked to a hat.
Harrisburg AP. Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission chair Lawrence B. Sheppard pledged strict policing to keep organized gambling out of tracks with legalized pari mutuel betting. He rejected claims the system could be kept above reproach and said a thorough policing program would prevent corruption. He noted the April 26 primary referenda in 13 counties and said outcomes would shape enforcement steps. he cited New York’s $30 million yearly take and stressed Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as likely track sites while the commission must approve any county applications.
Western allies led by the United States Britain and France begin a four day conference to set formal ground rules for increased aid to less developed nations. Canada West Germany Belgium Italy Portugal Japan participate as the group plans to funnel about four fifths of a billion dollars annually and to boost assistance to Asia the Middle East and Africa in the years ahead.
Meadville ended 1959 in the red by 18 876 28 with 21 001 26 in bank, as Finance Director F Daniel Leary disclosed in the annual report to City Council. Receipts reached 719 455 58 against 718 457 estimated. expenditures 724 531 86, plus 5 076 28 shortfall and 18 800 for airport repayment. Khrushchev sends another personal message to President Eisenhower delivered by Ambassador Menshikov with limited details.
President Eisenhower received a thunderous welcome in South America amid mixed moments but offered few concrete follow ups. He voiced optimism about U S relations with Latin nations, emphasized self reliance, and defended aid within a common destiny while noting past ties with dictatorships and an upcoming busy political year.
Arthur Murray guarantees Bob Hope a hundred thousand dollars to Fight for Sight in exchange for Hope appearing as fall guy in a two part NBC program. The telethon style insult humor features multiple stars and is previewed by TV writers. Also notes Victor Borge to feature his children on his March 18 NBC show and Como Show guests.
GRANADA Spain AP A Spanish rescue team fought a blinding snowstorm to reach 10 of 24 survivors aboard a US Navy plane crash landed high in the Sierra Nevada No one was killed in the crash The 10 were unhurt though earlier reports said 22 aboard were injured Rescue teams from surrounding villages battled through the night to reach the CA4 which crash landed in heavy fog en route from Naples to the naval base at Rota Spain
A Titusville woman pled guilty to drunk and disorderly charges and was fined $10 plus costs of 10 days in Erie County jail. She directed police to a local friend who might pay, with the alternative of jail looming. Later this afternoon the Rockafellow woman faced Erie jail. Mrs. Aladdin Pallante, 46, wife of Lawrence Welk band violinist and vocalist, died yesterday of cancer in Los Angeles.
Seven men escaped death when a KC-195 tanker crashed near Carswell Air Force Base in dense fog after striking a power pole and a warehouse. Maj. William A. Krouse and Capt. Charles A. Forbes suffered burns, Maj. Raymond A. Yahr and Sgt. Robert C. Newman broken ankles, with several others injured. The incident disrupted River Oaks area power and service was restored within minutes.
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