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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1958
Page
4
The Pittsburgh Press notes President Eisenhower proposes 18 extra weeks of unemployment benefits funded by state borrowing and future payroll taxes. It argues the $8.5 billion in state reserves are already tied to federal bonds, making the plan fiscally reckless and politically dubious.
Congress may add 10 billion to the national debt as recession pressures deepen. Analysts note possible revenue drops of 2 billion, 2 billion more for anti-recession spending, and a 6 billion tax cut aimed at rapid economic recovery. Economists favor the tax cut as a quick fix to end the slump.
President Eisenhower sent a proposal to Congress to extend unemployment benefits to cover up to 80 percent for those who have exhausted their state maximums, with the plan outlined as a loan charged to employers via federal tax increases if states do not repay. The approach uses a federal fund to extend benefits until April 1, 1959, with repayment options through state treasury or unemployment reserves, and possible political pushback from employers and governors.
Concordville reports say Weldon B Heyburn a former state treasurer and US Senate candidate was roughed by two state policemen after suffering a stroke. The State Justice Department and State Police announced probes at the request of Col E J Henry the police commissioner. Attorney General Thomas D McBride will assign investigators after Henry submits a formal request. Heyburn reported he was pulled from his car and dragged to a State Police cruiser after his car allegedly ran a stop sign and he was described as in a stupor. Police offered no comment.
Three suspects Jerry Nognan Frederick Tighe and Nancy McKenzie were charged after police said they lured 97 year old John Smith of Centerville for a ride robbed him of 10 and assaulted him. Detectives Radaker and Buta reported Tighe and McKenzie admitted involvement. Noonan denied charges.
Coroner ruled the 3 year old child died from a ruptured heart after a collision on Route 4 near North East. Charles Dotson of Kansas City pulled out of a parking area and struck the rear of the semi trailer. The victim later died at Hamot Hospital after autopsy.
Berlin war news dominated the scene as Franco's insurgent army pressed Loyalists on the Catalonian frontier. Loyalists conscripted every man of military age in a bid to stem the Nationalist advance. An auto crash near West Church on Union Street damaged a porch roof and uprooted trees. WPA relief activity expected to cut district relief cases by 45 next week, per Robert Catlin.
The Good Roads Committee of the Board of Commerce met to plan Springfield participation in the Sisre Creek road project. The city agreed to raise a $5,000 pledge to aid Wayne Township. The American Brakeshoe plant closed for an indeterminate period after its last shift. General Manager W H Wilson and M K Ghier of Mutual Telephone Company visit to discuss system extension. Charles Ross, a British Army inspector at Standard Screw, leaves for Easter in Cleveland.
Local ministers present a Lenten meditation on Luke 23 47 where the Roman Centurion declares Jesus innocent. The sermon reflects on Pilate washing his hands and the crowd accepting blood guilt, urging cleansing, self control, and fidelity to Christ.
Eric Reiger, 19, committed to Farview Hospital for the criminally insane after a court-ordered mental exam at the Allegheny County Workhouse. Judge Burton Lavb signed the order. Reiger had pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and was previously sentenced by Judge Samuel Rossiter.
MAYVILLE NY John Zentz of Mayville will retire March 31 after 38 years with the New York State Conservation Department. He is regarded as one of the state’s best game protectors and plans to stay active with the Chautauqua County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs. Zentz recalls arresting over 3,000 conservation law violators and notes most offenders grow calm and category wildlife protectors.
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