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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1958
Page
1
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A fragmentary OCR item mentions port city entries and a rental note. Specific names, dates, or precise actions are unclear, but the text implies a listing or notice related to ports and rental terms.
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President Eisenhower declares Republican prospects bright for November if the party works. He urges both parties to back world trade, foreign aid, and military reform while warning against Communist threats. He pledges support for GOP members and calls for unity to win next November.
The Maritime Safety Board reports 14 fishing boats from TORU wero list nin ls held at sea for two days. Authorities say all vessels were outside Chinese restricted zones but may have entered military operation areas established by Peiping.
In a town 7% miles south of Rome a Catholic landlady allegedly bricked in Rev. Um horto Righetti inside a palace room. Righetti, leading a Church of Christ congregation, rented space eight years ago and faced an ultimatum as workmen showed the brickwork yesterday. The minister refused to exit and the door remained blocked.
Corry Mobil station owner Hall at 424 North Center Street was attacked from behind while cleaning a store room. He recovered consciousness to find his wallet with $800 and $50 in smaller bills missing. Police interviewed witnesses but found no suspects or weapon. Hall had ordered fuel for today’s delivery and said he had no saleable motive apparent.
House Democrats weighed compromise as senior colleagues sparred over President Eisenhower s reorganization plan. Rep Clarence Cannon urged an end to bickering between services and wastage claims while Rep Carl Vinson pressed for military structure changes. Observers expect a mix of proposed reforms that would shift some power from Congress to the executive branch within the Defence Department.
Astronomer Alfred Mikesell and Cmdr Malcolm D Ross rode a Navy balloon from Crosby Mine Pit to a landing eight miles southeast of Dubuque at 7 26 p m CDT. The flight reached over 40 000 feet as observers tracked the ascent. It was Mikesell s first balloon ascent and paired astronomical observation with a rare studied method.
Civil defense forces across the nation totaled mythical deaths and injuries from the largest Operation Alert mock nuclear attack in five years. More than 60 imaginary bombs and simulated radiation fallout affected 85 key cities and about 0.5 million civil defense workers, with Memphis using river boats for evacuation craft and Illinois schoolchildren evacuating nationwide. President Eisenhower sheltered as drills continued.
President Eisenhower asked Arthur Flemming of Ohio Wesleyan University to succeed Folsom as head of Health, Education and Welfare. Folsom, former Eastman Kodak treasurer, cited personal reasons and will leave cabinet between July 16 and August 1.
The Erie area reports 4200 killed and 300 injured in a make-believe nuclear attack warned as a Pennsylvanian alert. Major blasts hit Erie Clairton Philadelphia Pittsburgh and smaller hits Johnstown York and near Linbiry Power and Light. Public apathy noted as nine minute alert passed with little traffic movement. In Washington, Sidney Lewis collapsed and died of a heart attack while testifying before the Senate Racket Investigating Committee.
AP writer Pat Morin, who battled a heart attack in 1955 and returned to journalism, won the 1958 Pulitzer for his reporting on the integration violence in Little Rock. Morin’s comeback, after months of recovery and renewed assignments in New York, marked a dramatic return to frontline coverage and recognition of his resilience in a demanding newsroom.
City police presented a monthly activity summary to the City Council. Police chief H. M Denke reported parking tickets slightly under the prior month and listed numerous larceny over $40, disorderly conduct, and other cases under investigation. The report notes several arrests, accidents, and general patrol activity with totals for incidents and complaints during the period.
Weather forced Franklin track meet postponement, with the event moved to Thursday May 15 as two teams adjust plans. Meadville will visit the local field for the rescheduled contest, while the Benvers prepare for their next appearance on Friday.
A two year old girl Lilly Breedon fell under a bulldozer during suburban construction work near her parents home. The machine operator says the child was in a hallway when the incident happened. she suffered severe injuries and died at once. Police and authorities investigated the accident as a tragic construction site mishap.
The article outlines the YMCA campaign leadership with Rob Olt as president of the Rovers and Alton F Onhistrandwy Chalumay of the Industrial Division. The opening date for the campaign is set for Wednesday May 28, followed by committee reports and a June 17 meeting. The Corry Area Ministerial Association endorsed the Finish the Job effort at its May meeting, with strong support noted. Gerald Lane reported official tallies showing attendance exceeding 40,000 across January February and March activities.
State Farm Price Index falls four points from mid May to mid April due to lower dairy prices per the State Agriculture Department. Excluding dairy, the index rose five points. day index down 17. Rainy weather delayed fieldwork. farmers mending snows damaged fences. Allentown area reports six inches of rain. crops like oats sown and early tomatoes planted. Overall index 16 points higher than a year ago.
The Gerlay-old child of Willard and Yirleen Stems, members of Jeho val's Witnesses, was ordered a blood transfusion by the court after doctors declared the infant born with a condition risking death or brain damage. County Judge Chorley G Seidel granted permission as parents opposed treatment.
State police announce the arrest of Birur Gleehinberg, 62, Danish embassy trade adviser in Bonn for almost two years, as a spy case tied to NATO and postwar talks with the Sayiey Union. He was brought from West Germany for questioning amid unnamed improprieties in state papers.
NATO foreign ministers in Copenhagen unite to reject Moscow bids to dictate ground rules for a possible summit with the Soviet Union. The Western Big Three pledge unity with United States Britain and France signaling continued negotiations in Moscow while resisting Soviet veto threats. The ministers also note plans to bring some partners into East West talks and stress unification disarmament and East European status as key issues.
AP reports mixed results from early primaries in Ohio Indiana and Alabama with few upsets. Republican candidates solidified leads while Democrats backed Michie Disalle in a bid to carry the party banner. Alabama sees Patterson and Wallace in a tight race for governor, with Bricker and Yount among other contests shaping the party lines.
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