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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1959
Page
6
Paragraf Ward died today at the WCA Hospital in Jamestown after a prolonged illness. Survivors include two sons Duard May of Corry and Hoyt May of Randolph, a granddaughter Mrs. Furgene Buesink of Corry, and a grandson Robert May of Corry. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at Myers Funeral Home in Randolph at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Steamburg, NY.
State Labor and Industry reports living costs reached a new all time high. Pennsylvania index stood at 159. The department noted a two percent rise since January 15, 1968 and prices for food and housing held steady amidst a recession. Also mentions a weather event with sea gulls blown off course near West Spring Creek and hospital news about Joseph Shamburg fat after emergency surgery for a hernia following a mild heart attack.
Tony Amorose, Rex Theatre manager, notes unchanged audience and a Saturday matinee, with Bayi Barret cited among prize winners. A Liberty Street resident, Car H. Linitheny, recently released from Tarot Hospital after a week’s illness, has returned home.
An Erie two vehicle collision left a Warren County couple injured. The crash occurred on Holland Street with a car driven by Lester McGee, 31, of RD 2 Eldred, and another driver, Richards Carrabone, 24, of Brie, both reported unharmed.
A man identified as Mohi, a year old steelworker from Birdsboro, attempted self harm after his friend Herbert Mote died by an embankment incident. Mohi returned home and shot himself in the stomach, is in critical condition at St. Joseph's Hospital. A separate Rural You incident killed Frank Melezkowski, 35, of Gibraltar.
The House advances a three month extension of federal unemployment benefits covering about 400 000 workers at risk of losing them April 1. Support is bipartisan though not a full renewal, with a Senate deadline of two weeks for action and some northern Democrats seeking a longer term extension.
13 year House veteran Kearns announced a resolution to create a select committee to investigate all aspects of employment favors for relatives and staff. The panel would hoist nominees by the speaker and report findings and recommendations during the current Congress.
Ottawa obituary notes the death of W. D. Matthews former assistant undersecretary of state for foreign affairs who led administration. Born in Toronto, Matthews joined the department in 1943 and served in senior roles. His passing occurred on a Saturday.
Wall Street sees profits climb as corporate earnings for early 1959 quarter show gains for most of the companies reporting. Strong sales, cost cuts, and investor funds drive higher profits even as unemployment remains stubbornly high. One farm equipment firm notably fell, while Internation Harvester posted a sharp drop.
Frantic storms lash the country with high winds across coasts and inland areas. Reports cite casualties and property damage, including cars swept off roads and structures collapsed. Officials warn of dangerous travel in affected regions as crews assess debris and power outages.
Fragmented OCR text shows jittery terminology about new plants and equipment seals amid fluctuating market activity. Mentions of penalties, Viking reference, and additional site costs appear as stray phrases, suggesting a damaged itemized report rather than a coherent event.
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