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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1959

Page

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Hunt Sex Slayer Of Girl In Spokane

Spokane police press to close 16 day search for Candy Rogers a 9 year old Campfire girl found murdered after vanishing March 6. Authorities say the killer is sought in a grisly case marked by scattered mints, hundreds of tips, and a canyon search. Two airmen discovery led to a scene where officers collected evidence and prepared for a page three report.

Spokane Candy Rogers Clifford Payne Oor Hare Air Force Candy Fairchild Air Force Base Howard Lawrence Richard Borsgant Bert

Nasser Attacks Khrushchev and Kassem in Cairo Speech

In a Damascus broadcast Nasser denounced Iraqi Premier Abdel Karim Kassem for refusing to aid in a fight against Israel. He accused Khrushchev of backing Kassem and said Soviet ultimatums did not halt the Suez War in 1956. Nasser recalled Soviet inaction in earlier conflicts and urged Kassem to send troops to meet a potential Israeli assault.

Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser Abdel Karim Kassem Nish Israel Damascus United Arab Republic Kassem Nikita Khrushchev Nasser Egypt Feypt Suez Iraq Soviet Union Britain Prac France West Nasser Caid Tate

Postwar Economic Growth Seen Within Historical Range

Washington AP reports a Commerce Department study finds postwar economic growth roughly tracks long term history. Over 50 years output rose about twice as fast as population, with 1947 onward outpacing population by about 20 percent. Also notes wartime periods saw higher growth and a 1930s dip. In Pittsburgh a plant accident killed 50 year old Thomas Nieland at Jones & Laughlin Steel.

Washington Commerce Department U.S Department Wiliam Howard Tall Pittsburgh Thomas Nieland Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp

Girl 8 Fights For Life After Penknife Amputation

Eight year old Julia Ellis remained in critical condition after a car strike near Arnold Missouri. Dr Howard Soman amputated her right leg with a borrowed penknife at the roadside. sister Donna suffered fractures. Driver Robert Kemp, 25, faces charges of careless and reckless driving while drinking.

ST. Louis Julia Ellis Kirkwood Julia Donna Arnold Robert E. Kemp Lemay Clarence Billis Julias Jeg Howard W. Soman Emmett Welch

Six Children Die In Cabin Fire At Mississippi Plantation

In Greenville Mississippi AP six children aged from weeks to 11 years perished in a blaze that swept a plantation cabin Saturday night. Their mother Beatrice McGee said she was in Winterville on an errand when the fire began, apparently after the youngsters tried to start a fire in a wood stove with kerosene. Two other children were away at the time.

Greenville, Miss Beatrice McGee Winterville

Nehru says fighting subsiding in Lhasa and no Indian intervention

Prime Minister Nehru stated in New Delhi that fighting in Lhasa appears to have quieted and India has no intention to intervene in Tibet’s revolt against Chinese Communist rule. He cited fragile information on the Dalai Lama and noted India recognizes Chinese sovereignty over Tibet.

New Delhi Nehru Lhuxi Hament Dalai Lumna Hong Kong Times of India Yous Od Ageest Lhasa Pelping Tibet Gey Chang Ching Wu Persuude Dilat Lama Buddha Sebeh Nelaw Peiping Dalai Lama India Mas Jong China Hog Kong

Brake Failure Crash in Wattsburg Injures One

A two car crash in Wattsburg yesterday afternoon left both vehicles badly smashed and injured one occupant. Troopers said brake failure on Raymond Sieklucki Jr level drove into H Franklin Miller’s car from Wesleyville on Route 74. Miller’s wife Mrs Milley sustained head and knee bruises but needed no treatment. Total damage estimated at 400 dollars.

Wattsburg Corry State Raymond Sieklucki Jr Wattsburg-Cutting H. Franklin Miller Wesleyville Miller Milley

Summit Talks Boost Western Offer To Khrushchev

President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Macmillan shaped a plan to convey a Western summit proposal to Soviet Premier Khrushchev. The talks in Berlin covered German and European security issues as they prepared to brief Dulles and conclude discussions before Macmillan’s return.

Washington Elenhower Inter Camp David Catoctin Mountains Gettynburg Berlin John Foster Dulles Dulles

Pushes For Broader Laws To Aid Jobless

President Eisenhower plans to urge state governors to broaden unemployment aid laws or face possible federal standards. He meets with the Governors Conference executive committee at the White House to discuss improving the federal state system. Congress backs federal legislation as nearly five million unemployed prompt action. United States payroll tax funds most benefits. four billion paid in 1958 with temporary extensions. Weekly payments average about 30 dollars. typical state duration is 26 weeks, extended to 39 weeks under the temporary plan ending March 31.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Governors Conference White House Tisenhower House

Two girls charged after Nebraska escape and kidnapping incident

Peggy Ann Moore of Omaha and Janet Spegel of Lexington were captured in Balina Kansas after fleeing an industrial school in Nebraska. FBI said kidnapping charges will be filed. They forced farmer Jesse Richards to drive them, brandishing a knife and a .22 pistol, injuring him lightly. The girls planned to head toward Waco Texas before being stopped at a roadblock.

Balina Kan Peggy Ann Moore Omaha Janet Spegel Lexington Neb Nebraska FBI Jesse Richards Geneva Ned Peggy Janet Richards Main Street

Full Council To Meet On Bond Issue Tonight

Corry’s City holds a special council session at 6 pm to decide the bond issue many times raised from 58 000 to 111 000 dollars. Mayor Kinley, absent last week, plans to explain requests for 48 000 in expenditures presented to Finance Director Abbey. The meeting aims to settle the exact bond amount and address lingering questions.

Corry Vom D.fred Kinley Council Guy Abbey

Joint Chiefs Expand Cost 350000

The Joint Chiefs of Staff will have Pentagon offices reconstructed for the third time in 12 years. The expansion may cost about 350000, adding 70000 square feet for about 400 more personnel with new furniture and fittings.

Washington Joint Chiefs of Staff Pentagon The Joint Chiefs General Services Administration GSA

Physician 94 Dies Founder of Forest City Hospital

Dr. Middleton H. Lambright aged 94 and a longtime physician, died Saturday. Born in Summersville D C he was a founder of Forest City Hospital and served medicine for six decades. He was a Black physician who contributed to community health efforts.

Cleveland Middleton H. Lambright Lambright Summersville D. C Forest City Hospital

Lawrence Tax Proposal Still Hanging In Air

Lawrence faces a stalled 4 percent sales tax bill as Democrat leaders debate whether to muster 106 votes amid a slim 107 member House. Governor Lawrence meets with GOP and Democratic leaders to revive the measure, with Republicans signaling potential support if Democrats falter. The tax proposal remains a linchpin of a $400,000 program and faces continued resistance.

Stephen McCain Lawrence McCain Albert W. Johnson Armatrong County Republian Lawrenee

Seek Slayer Of Family Of 4

Anne Arundel County police pursue theory that an itinerant sawmill worker killed a Virginia family of four. Chief Wilbur Wade said three sites linked to the mass near Mineral and Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Gambrills, Maryland, are connected. Carroll V. Jackson Jr., 29, his wife, and two daughters vanished the night of January 11 as they drove home from a relatives visit.

Anwafolis Anne Arwindel County Nage Virginia Wilbur Wade Mineral Fredericksburg Gambrills Med Carroll V. Jackson Jr

Belgian King Baudouin to visit United States for ten days

King Baudouin of Belgium will visit the United States for ten days starting May 1, with Washington hosting the opening day of the trip. The White House announced the schedule to begin in Washington, while further details of the stay will follow. The invitation came from President Eisenhower. Edwin Balmer dies at 75 in North Tarrytown. longtime Redbook editor and novelist, he led the magazine from 1927 to 1949 and retired in 1989 as associate publisher.

Baudouin Belgium United States White House Washington Eisenhower North Tarrytown Edwin Balmer Balmer Redbook Magazine Chicago

Kidnaper Pays Price With Self Inflicted Wound In Jail

Charleston AP Richard A Payne a 24 year old former convict who bungled a kidnaping episode wounded himself with a razor blade while in Kanawha County Jail after holding a mother and three children in their car for 20 hours He vowed not to return to the penitentiary and blamed jealousy over a man named Burton Post for his actions In a six page last will and testament addressed to Governor Underwood he admitted his hatred stemmed from not having true love and described the events leading to the attempt.

Charleston W. Va Richard A. Payne Kanawha County Payne Burton Junior Post Walt Cecil H. Underwood

Tot Killed While Praying In Car

A two year old boy named Philip Dwayne Roberts was killed while kneeling in prayer on the front seat of a car driven by his father in a head-on collision near her. Seven others were injured as the family held an evening devotional en route to work. The father Gordon ae reports he was taking his wife to work when the crash occurred.

Philip Dwayne Roberts Gordon Ae

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