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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1960
Page
1
Classified notice for a small auto shop and related services in Shady Ot, with a 2 car garage, address near 2616, contact Reed or caretaker. Mentions parking, business size, and inquiries for buyers. Includes dates and scheduling hints for meetings in March.
A damaging tornado struck Plant City near Tampa causing hundreds homeless and $100000 damage to airport buildings. At least 18 deaths were linked to storms sweeping the East and Midwest as heavy snow and frigid winds disrupted travel and shut schools and airports across a broad swath of the region.
A late winter storm moving along the Atlantic Coast dumped 4 to 6 inches of snow across Pennsylvania, the fourth storm this month. Harrisburg area saw about five inches, with up to 6 in north central regions. forecasters expected more, while three deaths were linked to the storm. Snow and slush covered roads, temperatures rose to the mid 30s, and turnpike crews labored to clear routes.
Bear Lake borough officials seek a faster Corry Jamestown Warren airport by urging the Corry City Planning Commission to consider a Lloyd Price farm site between Columbus and Lottsville. The eight mile from Corry route would place the airport on Warren County’s high ground. The project aims to serve Warren Jamestown and Corry with Warren County pursuing federal funds. The Warren Chamber of Commerce has formed an airport planning commission to study the facility.
In Meadville, a head on crash between a school bus and an auto near West Mead Township killed the auto driver, Mrs Harry Hope 20, of Meadville. One pupil, Charles Marley r d 6 Meadville, was treated and released for a facial laceration. Bus driver Roy Knipper said high wind and snow reduced visibility and that he veered into the wrong lane.
A Nassau County blaze claimed the lives of mother Lottie Gottart and her four children Martha Peter Willan and Lydia in a flash fire that swept their Franklyn Square residence. Father Paul Gotturl survived and was hospitalized in serious condition at Meadowbrook Hospital.
A New York Central locomotive ran aground near Garland around noon yesterday. Spokesman said most of the engine remained on track with no damage to the 10 carriage unit. Pennsylvania Railroad wrecking crew from Oil City assisted by rail from Titusville to recover the engine.
CAIDC led by a negotiating committee eyed securing a plastics plant locally. An option on a building has been obtained and a lease purchase over 20 years would bring the plant to town. CAIDC directors criticized procurement groups as unprepared to move quickly. Next Tuesday CATDC will move to Meadville to support a $750,000 appeal.
In the Canoes Park district, Anodles jais A couple and one child were found shot to death. A second child was critically wounded. Police say Mari Anne Breidenbach, 22, shot herself after killing the two children and the father Eugene, 26, who lay dead on the sidewalk. The two other children Linda and Laurie, 3, were shot in their beds. Linda was alive when officers arrived. Breidenbach was found dead in a hallway.
The 10 nation disarmament conference in Geneva hears calls to ban weapons in outer space and to audit missile flights. Western powers push for a pact before scientists deploy space satellites. British minister David Ormsby-Gore warns against orbiting nuclear missiles and urges a general agreement to prevent satellite bombs.
A three car crash on Onley Street yesterday around 6 p m left one woman slightly injured as icy roads contributed to the collision. Total vehicle damage was about 195 dollars with Drace Sargent and Schramling among those affected.
In Los Angeles American Aviation's Rocketdyne unit says experience saves money on Thor and Atlas engines. The company reports Thor and Atlas engines cost the nation 45 million dollars last year, but would have cost 12 million more in 1987 without the savings.
Police probe into the Riverside based deaths of three prominent Chicago area women at Starved Rock State Park focuses on a blood stained tree limb and red cord found at the cave site. Investigators believe a sexual motive may be involved as two suspects were briefly questioned and crime lab analysis continues.
The NAACP urged Negroes nationwide to withhold spending from chain stores that refused to serve Black customers. Demonstrators faced fines and jail in several Southern cities as authorities tried to maintain order. The move followed President Eisenhower’s call for lawful, peaceful protests and amid segregation clashes in South Carolina and Texas where San Antonio stores began integrating lunch counters.
Washington officials began a cautious review of Konrad Adenauer's idea for a West Berlin plebiscite on whether the Allies should stay. Adenauer said he raised the proposal after a White House meeting with President Eisenhower. The State Department called the plan interesting and anticipated Western Allied deliberations ahead of the Paris summit on May 16.
An Air Force T-33 trainer crashed into houses near Weir Cook Municipal Airport after a missed approach, killing two airmen Maj. Dowd P. Cooper and Lt. Lloyd Cogdill. A civilian woman Lily Pritchett and a 19 year old ant Larry D. Crabtree were injured but survived with minor wounds. Witnesses reported the engine cut out suddenly and the plane ran out of fuel during a first approach.
John F Howell, 40, vice president of Columbia Broadcasting System, was killed yesterday under a subway train. Police say they do not know whether Howell fell or jumped, and investigators are pursuing the mystery surrounding the fatal incident.
First Area Fire School planned for June 1 and 2 at Edinboro will draw volunteer firemen from Corry and across Erie County. Jack Downey says three 16 hour courses cover base fire fighting rescue and first aid with top state instructors. Jerome Davis notes it as an excellent educational program, with May 20 registration deadline.
Washington reports show a one percent drop in output from January peak while American incomes remain nearly flat. Officials debate whether the dip signals a temporary pause or a weakening boom, with weather distorting February data and some private notes hinting at brighter spending as conditions improve.
Corry Area Joint Schools plan a tuberculin testing program in April for first and tenth graders. Miss Eva M. Kepler, school nurse, notes past year testing with 3,000 checkups and 2.5 percent positive reactions. Tests, vaccine, equipment, and x Rays funded by Christmas Real funds. Consent slips must be signed and returned promptly.
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