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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1958

Page

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Kennedy Sees Three Weeks Of Hearings On Labor Reform Bill

Senate labor subcommittee opens hearings on an omnibus labor reform bill with Chairman John F Kennedy declaring a Senate mandate to report promptly fair and effective legislation. The plan follows a heated pension and welfare fund debate and pledges three weeks of intensive hearings.

Washington Senate Labor Subcommittee John F. Kennedy D-Mass Senate Kenney Service Lyndon B. Johnson D-Tex Frank J. Lausche Dohio Kennedy Teave

Bradley backs defense plan changes to streamline command

General Omar N. Bradley told the House Armed Services Committee that the current system allows delays and miscommunications between the Defense Department and field commanders. He supported Eisenhower's defense reorganization to enable direct orders from the defense secretary and Joint Chiefs to unified field commanders, while urging repeal of the provision requiring separate administration of Army Navy and Air Force. Bradley asserted no danger of one service domination or an all powerful general, with Congress overseeing defense operations.

Washington Omar N. Bradley Congress Defense Department Bradley House Armed Services Committee Eisenhower Defense Secretary Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Navy Air Force 12Th Army Cops Army Chief of Staff

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Improves After Heart Attack

Vladimir Semyenov, 87, who suffered a heart attack nine days ago, was reported improving in Bonn Germany. He is to participate in signing a trade pact as part of a Soviet delegation.

RED Bonn Germany Vladimir Semyenov Semyenov

Starkweather Murder Trial Begins Today

Starkweather faces first degree murder charges in a lifelong crime spree described in a Nebraska courtroom. Jury selection will begin the trial, with possible three days or more. insanity defense anticipated amid family reluctance. Co defendant Caril Ann Pugate, 14, slated as a provocation witness in the Bennet case involving Robert Dengem, 17.

SJM Charles R. Starkweather Lancaster Tial Zor Muster Nebraska Althouh Bony Starkweather Caril Ann Pugate Bob Starkweather Caritre Robert Dengen Bennet Lincoln

Violence Flares As Colombians Elect Liberal Leader

Colombians largely backed Alberta Lleras Camargo for president amid violent attacks that killed at least thirty three voters near Tolima and in western regions. The Liberal leader, 52, pledged to unite factions and stabilize an economy hit by civil conflict, following a 1957 unity agreement between Liberals and Conservatives.

Buuula Calombia Colombia Alberta ‘Lleras Camargo Tolima Hulta Gaueha Bogota Llevas Laureano Gomez Levas Bogala Leyva Lieras

Soviet Summit Proposal Rejected By U S In Warsaw Note

Washington rejects Poland's plan to create a central European nuclear ban zone linking West and East Germany and Czechoslovakia. The United States reiterates open skies talks and insists Western forces in Germany remain armed to counter Soviet advantage. Poland's initiative is welcomed as a step but met with no changes to U S policy unless the Soviet threat shifts.

Washington United States Poland Soviet Union Warsaw State Department West Germany Europe Adam Rupack East Germany Grechoslovakia Jacob J. Beam Winiewicz U.S Germany Copenhagen Denmire VATO Puilden Spiak North Atlantic Alance Hagen Christenborg Pulwer Luxemboute Joseph Beeh Eh Jman NATO Coutws J. Bunsen Munsen NATO Kremlin Nori Atlantic Treaty Organization Europaan Selwytt Liegd Britain

Hold Corryite For Fraud In Corry Pa Case

Bashline 35 of 141 North Center street was ordered held on charges of cheating by fraudulent pretense and fraudulent conversion. Alton Bromley Jr sought wages via a car, while Lester Lopus of Western Auto complained Bashline took consignments without paying. Bashline pleaded guilty to cheating by fraudulent pretense amid related claims totaling 272 dollars. A separate Natrona Heights fatality report notes 62-year-old Joseph Zadecky died in a roadside auto incident nearby.

Yai Bashline North Center Street Alton Bromley Jr Bromley Lester Lopus Western Auto Associate Store Mit Tarentum Natrona Heights Joseph Zadecky Joseph Drespensky

Kidnaper Case Highlights Juvenile Court Hearing

In St Louis a 15 year old kidnapper is held for Juvenile Court after confessing to abducting and assaulting Kathy Hampton. The girl was found unharmed three days later, while Reich, 16, described the crime and said he feared returning to the house. The boy, small and frail, lived with his grandmother. his father is in a mental hospital. Kathy’s family and authorities await the court’s next step.

ST. Louis Kathy Hampton Robert Martin Reich Jr Kathy Reich Bessie Dillman Robert Jack Cty Hospital

Negroes Move to Register and Vote After Bombings

At St Paul AME Church in Jacksonville more than 400 persons backed seven resolutions urging turnout and a united organization to represent the 94000 Negroes in the 400000 population. NAACP head Glen B Washington announced a door to door drive to register voters as officials linked bombings in 21 cities to a single organization behind the crimes. Representatives of Negro civic and religious groups were invited to form the central group and meet Wednesday.

Inis St. Paul Ame United Action Jacksonville U.S. Justice Department Glen B. Washington NAACP Birmingham Miami Fla Nashville Tenn

Ex-Corryite Political Writer Joins Stassen Group

A veteran Scripps-Howard political writer from Corry joined the Harold Stassen entourage this morning. He plans interviews through Titusville and Pittsburgh including Mayor David Lawrence, Democratic governor candidate, with his opinions to appear later this week in the Scripps-Howard papers.

Wears Ulltley Ylte Scripps - Howard Harold Stassen Corry Lucey Stassen Titusville Pittsburgh David Lawrence Tacey Scripps-Howari

Stassen Campaign Keeps Up Erie County Tour for Governor Bid

Stassen presses bid for the Republican nomination as he tours Erie and Crawford counties with Harold Stassen stating broad support from Corry voters. He faces organized opposition led by McGonigle and the party machinery, aiming to block Nixon prospects in 1960. The tour includes Franke Hilton and Senator Pechan as they push a high level campaign.

Sahkisburg Taro Stassen Oma Penergytyanin Oxena Arthur T. McGentele McGonigle Cappet Dieser Harold Stassen Corry Hotel Corry Franke Hilton Pechan AUERU Sylvanta Namies Ao Vicw Nixon Keystone Warlorit Stussen Pennsylvania Grouth Grovee M Williams Livengood Jr Mer

Local CD Readies For National Test

Porty with rest of ration, Winarrow will take part in the Civil Defense test Operdon Alert 1958 to familiarize the public with standard alarm signals and self protection. The drill tests attack warning systems and devices across state and local levels. The start will be marked by a public Alert signal. Students district wide will join the exercises lasting about 10 minutes during school hours. Sirens will signal Take Cover and later Alert again indicating air danger status and resumption of normal activity. Civil Defense centers will continue drills for staff training and problem solving under attack conditions.

Winarrow L. M. Douglas Riit

Special Session Seen To Approve Jobless Benefits

In Harrisburg a special session may be needed to extend unemployment benefits under a federal bill now before Congress. Attorney General Phoia McBride urged readiness, noting the bill would allow loans to expand weeks of benefit payments by up to 50 percent, potentially requiring legislative action. About 44,100 Pennsylvanians could be affected. a regular session would consider the matter in 1959. McBride also promised faster collection of more than three million dollars owed for state hospital care and said he would coordinate with the Revenue Department on unpaid BIITs.

Marrisburg Pennsylvania Congress Phoia McBride House Senate Sials McBeidy Revenue Department

Gunman Kidnaps Four Hostages Killed at Roadblock

A gunman identified as Thomas Hull, 36, on parole from California, kidnapped four locals and commandeered their car before police shot him at a roadblock just north of the southern Oregon coast town. The four hostages and a young girlfriend were unharmed. the girl Dorothy Louise Decker of Lynwood, California, was later identified. The incident ended moments after a midnight pursuit, with deputies recounting Hull firing at officers before he was killed.

Gross Sdi Thomas Hull California San Quentin Shin Dorothy Louise Decker Lynwood Calif Reno New Oregon Satur Ross Bates Biltes Kenneth Hemmerting Hill

Reds Build Missile Bases In Central Europe

West German Defense Minister Franz Josef Strauss accused the Soviet Union of threatening the West by building missile bases in Czechoslovakia and Hungary. He spoke at a news conference after ceremonies marking the U.S. Air Force turning over a rural Bavarian air base at Neubiberg to West German control. The base was the first American facility in Bavaria since U.S. personnel were withdrawn.

Munich Germany Franz Josef Strauss Begiet Union Grecheslovakia Hungary Struss Air Force Neublbere Bavaria Trans Iver

Death Probe in Polish Refugee Waitress Case in Boston

Boston police probe the death of Charlotte Widean a Polish refugee and waitress found dead in a West End apartment. Examiners report the 25 year old woman died from exposure after a long illness and possible exposure, with investigators and firemen unable to revive her. The case remains under investigation with no clear motive or suspects reported.

Boston Polke Henel Wen Charlotte Brust Ester Jan Syvavan Tyville Speetyr Siesta Anti Valial Posure Klilyes Pulyee Teave Spurler Hup Donovan Saughg Spevter

Minor Damage in Riceville Crash

A collision on Route 77 near Riceville Saturday at about 8:45 PM caused minor damage to the Revelus car while no damage was reported to the other vehicle driven by Lorning Whister, 25, of Knox, Ohio. Police noted the incident as a two-vehicle crash with no serious injuries.

Motensi Cenpea William Hyovetnl Wes Striele Lorning Whister Knox

Week End Road Deaths Rise to Eighteen Across States

A summary of weekend road fatalities reports eighteen lives lost over the two days. The incidents occurred on Pennsylvania highways and nearby routes with drivers and pedestrians among the victims. Authorities note increased hazards from wet roads and heavy weekend traffic as winter conditions persist.

Major Flood Threat Expands Across Louisiana River

Baton Rouge authorities warn of major flood along the Red River from Shreveport to Alexandria over the next 10 days. Governor Lether Framar and Earl Lane urge all state agencies to ready emergency responses as heavy rainfall swells the river and breaches threaten roads, farmland, and livestock. The 1000 mile basin has already been inundated across Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana as the river carves a erratic path, with breaks widening and floodwaters rising in low-lying areas.

Baton Rouge Red River Shreveport Alexanstria Lether Framar Fran Earl Lane Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louistann Shyeveport Trayl Louistania Alexyanda Pligts Dmnaydalunie Foktanels

Livengood Backs Right To Work in Pennsylvania

Harrisburg report indicates Livengood supports a right to work law and will push for passage if governor. He argues the policy would improve business climate and attract investment amid partisan scrutiny from GOP opponents.

Livengood Harrisburg Pennsylvenia Sewkine Republic Arphyll McGonlale

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