12 Mar 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1959
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment reports disjointed phrases about Ford hines, rails, and numbers like 190s and 213 March. It mentions names or terms such as Reed and Hall and references a value or price and drills. The readable content is too incomplete for a clear event.
A major snowstorm swept the region with up to 31 inches in New York City area and heavy accumulations across Ohio Pennsylvania and Connecticut. One death in Ohio and widespread travel hazards prompted highway closures flight cancellations and school shutdowns as officials warned of dangerous conditions and prepared plowing crews.
Night storm dumps nearly nine inches of snow over the city causing slick streets and school delays. City crews including Streets Department and police report main highways open but slippery with secondary roads hazardous. Colleges and plants faced late arrivals while vehicular traffic resumes as conditions improve this morning.
The House ready to concur on a four year peacetime draft extension with one amendment. Senate already passed the bill extending draft related manpower programs to July 1 1963. Senator Langer opposed the extension. The House and Senate discuss a possible conference avoidance.
Detectives say a faulty air brake connection caused a Brentwood Motor Coach Co bus to accelerate into a crowd near Smithfield street and Forbes avenue, killing two and injuring sixteen. The bus struck a Kaufmann's window after jumping the curb as police inspect maintenance and safety practices.
An American plane crash report in the English Channel prompted a large search but was later deemed a false alarm with no wreckage found and no casualties reported.
Union City man Glenn Lyle, 58, is hospitalized at Corry Memorial after a fall at the Corry Jamestown plant No 3. He reportedly suffered broken ribs after stepping between a boxcar and a loading platform and was taken to hospital by Bracken ambulance.
Washington reports that Western nations may offer Nikita Khrushchev a summit this year after an earlier foreign ministers meeting to advance Berlin crisis talks. There is some London opposition to direct talks but allies want negotiations to prevent a nuclear clash. Eisenhower signaled no ground war in Europe but did not rule out nuclear options if diplomacy fails. The West plans a unified approach, with a decision expected by early next week.
In Washington the Senate passed the Hawaii statehood bill 76 to 15 after a day of debate. The House sponsor Rep Lea W. O’Brien urged conformity with the Senate version as President Eisenhower’s signature would lead to state elections and two Hawaii senators plus one representative.
A 24 year old Youngsville man died in a truck crash outside Minerva New York while en route from Montreal to Youngsville with lumber. He drove down a steep hill failed to turn and plunged over an embankment. He was employed by Williams and Bon Youngsville trucking. He had served two years in the U.S. Army and was recently discharged from service. Survivors include his mother two sisters and a brother. Youngsville Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Jubilant Hawaiians celebrate as the Senate approves statehood. Reports describe crowds gathering at conzer to mark the historic vote and anticipation of rapid action to admit Hawaii as the 50th state. The response from leaders and residents signals strong support and expected swift integration into federal programs.
National Bank of Cony president Marti H Keppel announced the purchase of the LV Davis outlet Ellin Day store and Ford parage properties on North Center street. Transactions near closure include plans to raze the buildings for expansion with frontage of 105 feet on Center street and 455 feet depth. Day appliance store and Davis outlet aim to relocate to new North Center street locations, while the Powell farm produce yard remains vacant after previous changes.
In Harrisburg AP report the House caucus backs a plan to raise the sales levy from 3 to 4 percent and lift the hotel room tax to 4 percent. Democratic leader Rep. Stephen McCann says the caucus agreement includes passage of all tax measures, but Gov. Lawrence has not committed to the changes. Continued on Page Four.
Music Boosters Club advances plans for district chorus festival to be held April 16. Officers led by John Freno outline roles for ticketing housing registration and publicity. The group invites all singers to attend evening performances and notes extra pecans for resale to benefit the organ fund through a spring concert by the Senior high school band.
A large blaze struck the Abadan oil refinery causing extensive damage to offices and a spare parts storeroom with no immediate casualties reported. Firefighters contained the flames overnight with personnel evacuated and the cause under investigation.
The Buffalo diocese plans to discontinue the youth concert series next fall citing time demands and standards. Monsignor Holbel said the decision followed long deliberation and will be accompanied by continued orchestral youth performances by the Philharmonic Society, though Millen, president of the society, defends the programs as chosen by school music teachers.
Nikita Khrushchev ends a barnstorming tour in East Germany and West Berlin with calls for a peace treaty and the end of Allied occupation. Harold Macmillan heads to Bonn to reassure West German leaders that talks do not weaken resolve to defend West Berlin.
Eight new meters on East Main Street limit parking to 15 minutes at the Corry Post Office area. Installed under Mayor Kinley’s traffic and parking ordinance, meters operate daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Friday extended to 7 p.m. Sundays and holidays also covered.
President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan plan talks on the Berlin crisis at Eisenhower's Camp David retreat in Maryland. The sessions may last March 20 through 22 with possible extension, while Secretary Dulles remains hospitalized.
Veteran film and stage comedienne Mary Boland age 74 was reported resting well after surgery at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. She underwent the operation yesterday to treat an abdominal hemorrhage, and her condition was described as satisfactory.
Ford Motor Co confirms it will introduce an economy model this fall to meet demand for smaller cars. Henry Ford II and Ernest Breech say the car will compete with other economy models, with wheelbases about 10 inches shorter than standard Chevrolet and Ford models.
The Republican National Committee branded Sen. John F. Kennedy a political chameleon in a GOP broadside against potential Democratic 1960 nominees. The attack is part of four battle line broadsides aiming to shape the race.
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