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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1957
Page
4
The Corry Journal discusses 1956 New York welfare fund regulation and its expansion this year to cover union and employer administered funds. It argues all welfare funds need full state oversight to prevent mismanagement and protect workers rights from malfeasance.
Senator Jacob K. Javits of New York predicts a major struggle for control of the Republican party before the 1960 presidential race. He cites attacks on Eisenhower’s budget as New Dealish led by Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater and notes signs of a renewed intra party fight after Eisenhower’s decision on a second term.
The piece argues that Eisenhower will remain ideological leader of the Republican Party and that close associates seek a Mackinac like policy conference to frame party policy for the 1960 election. It notes the 1958 congressional election context and the push for sustained presidential influence.
Assemblymen Julian Pulaski and Delbert Dalrymple push a House bill for a tunnel from East avenue to the state park. The underwater two lane tunnel would carry a highway. they argue a bridge could be destroyed by bombs and block the channel, making federal approval unlikely.
In Philadelphia a disturbance at the Friendly Restaurant escalated from a friendly quarrel to jeers and vandalism. A police sergeant was assaulted as officers arrived. six men faced disorderly conduct charges, later discharged by the magistrate.
Hollywood reports three unions of movie technicians surrounding studios with pickets threatening a two union shop strike. The action foreshadows tied up production as about 60 pictures may be affected.
G Barnett expert decorator from Jamestown arrives with two assistants to prepare the State Armory for a May party tonight. National Bank officials report the institution holds the largest deposits a Corry bank has ever seen, about 800000 dollars. City representatives say preparations for a show here on the 26th are underway.
A 28-year-old Centerville man faces reckless driving charges after a one car crash in Union City that critically injured his 29-year-old passenger. The vehicle struck a culvert at high speed, tearing away the car’s undercarriage and injuring both occupants. The passenger, Ivan Van Tassel, remained in critical condition at Stem Memorial Hospital, though slightly improved. the driver was treated and discharged.
A 1954 Ford wreck on Concord Road near Evergreen Cemetery left an elderly driver unconscious and later concussed. Hospital officials said X rays would determine the extent of injuries as spectators watched and investigators towed the damaged car to Shade.
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