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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1960
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR shows a sale of farm stock and equipment including cows calves pumps buckets and wash items. Names Titus Eckels Scouten Spar 2to-11 appear as attorneys or organizers. Totals show multiple dollar amounts and a final net sum.
A sweeping winter storm battered the eastern states from Georgia to New York, bringing heavy snow and sleet. The system caused statewide disruptions with transportation halted, hundreds of closures, and at least twenty storm related deaths across multiple states.
Snow lightly blankets Pennsylvania as a coastal storm veers east. Accumulations reach one to three inches in most areas while eastern counties report slightly less. Roads remain hazardous and Turnpike speed limit reduced. schools few closures. Twelve year old Robert Printy injured in bicycle accident on icy road. Temperatures fall below zero across the state with no relief in sight.
A year end dip in employment from mid-December to mid-January decreased by 109,500 jobs across all industries. The drop was smaller than typical for the season, aided by increased building following the steel work stoppage. January employment reached 4,194,500, about 100,000 higher than January 1959. Weekend earnings rose due to gains in miscellaneous and chemical products manufacturing.
Soviet Pravda denounces the U S Senate filibuster on civil rights, running over a column with a photo of Felton Turner who accused whites of assault. The piece comments on alleged wrongs against Negroes and cites U S political tensions.
Nineteen Corry civilians and eleven high school club members received Red Cross lifesaving certificates marking ARC life saving’s 50th anniversary. Mrs. Norman Tarbell led both courses, with CD personnel completing a 10 day program and high school students finishing a 17 week standard course.
Dr. William E. Rodemeyer said a draft 1960 61 budget will probably be presented to the Corry Area Joint School Committee and School Board Monday. Costs rise with enrollment and higher prices for books, services and utilities, while the district plans to cut sections to fit funds.
Weather Bureau says recent eastern snow buildup poses no immediate flood danger though warm rain could alter conditions. Forecasters note up to 50 inches in the Appalachians could yield floods if melted rapidly, with 10 inches of snow roughly equaling one inch of rain, threatening rivers along the Potomac valley.
The Combs family faces a state child welfare ruling opposing Alice’s adoption, fearing the child’s intelligence and surrounding publicity. Reporters chase the story as California and Canada trigger interest, with three men in a Trenton court to decide if the girl remains with her foster parents.
SACRAMENTO Calif AP a marathon twelve hour hearing ends with an 8 7 defeat for Gov Edmund G Brown s bill to repeal the death penalty The Senate Judiciary Committee s narrow vote may end Daryl Chessman s last bid to avoid the gas chamber The hearing closed at 1 am after witnesses discussed the case and Barbara Graham s confession to the 1955 murder The report notes no witnesses named Chessman during the session and the bill faced little Assembly action before his scheduled May 2 execution.
Franklin AP report on Venango County crackdown on bingo and carnival games. Firemen warn volunteer departments would struggle to operate even with a two mill fire tax. Sheriff and city police pledge warnings before enforcement. no arrests yet. Members plan a meeting to discuss proposed fire protection funding and safety measures.
A ten year old new employee faces a fast moving industry task and poor writing skills. Superintendent Rode Meyer's report argues that writing is essential for clear communication and career progress, urging schools to restore emphasis on expressive writing and thought organization.
Washington news reports a Senate petition to invoke the cloture rule to cap debate on civil rights, a move driven by liberal senators amid a 4 week struggle. The House debates a different civil rights bill, while Southern opponents oppose both sides. filibuster tactics and looming House action shape the clash.
NASA halted the Pioneer V launch after fueling problems near Cape Canaveral. The 90 pound probe aimed to study Venus by looping near the Sun, with a new launch date not yet set as officials assess minor equipment issues. A seismic report from Peru notes a damaging quake in Arequipa leaving one dead and twenty injured.
Logan West Virginia AP reports rescue crews extended a few hours beyond the target to reach 18 miners trapped four miles inside the fireblocked Island Greek Coal Co no 22 mine after a slate fall and smoldering fire. No contact since Tuesday noon as telegraph lines failed. Temperatures linger near zero and over a foot of snow blankets grimy mine buildings.
In Rabat rescue teams extracted five weak children from Aga ir rubble ten days after a quake that nearly destroyed the city. The 6 to 15 year olds included one Muslim and four Jewish children, boosting the three day survivor total to ten as engineers pressure the debris with air hammers. Moroccan soldiers and a contingent of American engineers now lead the effort, with France offering 700 sailors if needed.
New York Herald Tribune says Charles Chatman Dun Doerfer of the Federal Communications Commission prepared a resignation letter and was to present it to President Eisenhower, possibly today. He testified before a House subcommittee that he accepted broadcaster hospitality during a Florida vacation, spending six nights on a yacht owned by George B. Storer and flying to Florida and back on Storer’s plane.
A Polaris missile test near Cape Canaveral reportedly carried fighter weight flight control hardware and touched down over 900 miles, signaling progress toward operational status for submarine Hock 3.
A Mineral Township blaze badly burned three people in a six room dwelling owned by Charles Reseh. Ruby Dickert, 42, was saved from the flames by neighbor 29 year old Mrs James Nheeten. Dickert suffered severe burns and is listed in fair condition at Franklin Abspill. Reseh and his son Jay suffered burns and were in fair condition. The two occupants outside, Mrs Wheeter and Dickert youth, were lightly clad as they stood in the snow. The fire broke out about morning and sparked from Ube blaze. Continued on Page Threat.
Directors of the Corry Area Industrial Development Corp met at noon to review potential industrial sites in and near Corry. State commerce planners urge communities to acquire options on industrial property as Oil City and Erie lead with large parks and shell buildings for lease. CAIDC will meet next Wednesday to review sites and discuss a possible out of town industry. Representatives from a firm will be in the city later this week to discuss lease-purchase terms on a building already under option.
In Portland Oregon Democrats hope widow Mrs. Neuberger will fill the late Sen. Rich Neuberger’s seat. She indicated willingness to accept an appointment to complete his term and decide on a full six-year bid later. Two leading Democrats say talks with her suggest she will pursue the party nomination in the May primary. Neuberger, 47, died after a cerebral hemorrhage. The Oregon Democratic party executive board met Wednesday in a split vote.
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