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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1958
Page
8
A grand jury report evaluates a potential county jail expansion and site reallocation. It notes the current courthouse could be enlarged within five to ten years and suggests acquiring property west of the jail for a new facility. The hospital sections and infirmary receive praise for efficiency and upkeep.
Rain and floods menace the South with overflowing streams and four major rivers. Hundreds evacuate as Red River overflows and crops suffer. In Louisiana two deaths are blamed on floods, while 100 families leave Marksville area near Shreveport. West Virginia, Kentucky, and Florida report worsening conditions and rising river levels.
A rare unmanned Naval balloon test conducted at altitude over Minnesota and Wisconsin lasted two hours. Navy medical officer Caplin Navman described respiration and heartways as monitored via telephone. The operation demonstrated tracking capabilities for the first passengerless satellite from a Washington suburb facility.
The Commerce Department reports inventories of manufacturers wholesalers and retailers fell in March after seasonal adjustment. Manufacturing and wholesale sales slipped modestly from February to March, while retailer sales remained unchanged. Total seasonally adjusted inventories dropped by about 10.8 billion dollars from a previous level, with retail sales near 816 billion and wholesale figures down around 200 million.
An old style advertisement touts Don's Pills as the solution to bladder discomfort and urinary issues. It promises quick relief from frequent urges and back pain, claiming benefits for kidneys and overall urinary health, appealing to lasting consumer trust with a broad, generic testimonial tone.
The article covers questions about Harold Stassen’s eligibility for the Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial race in the 1948 primary. It details filings, residence, tax issues, and potential rulings by officials including Attorney Geneva Mel Hilde and Albert Herman. It notes Ward’s request for a Justice Department ruling and mentions past associations with President Eisenhower and university ties. The piece highlights concerns about residency and tax records tied to Philadelphia area residents.
Titusville did not participate in the district defense test yesterday as new alarm systems were not yet ready. Children in schools took cover in hallways and basements while police stopped traffic. officials said alerts would have been harder without sirens. Nearby Pleasantville Centerville and Hyde Farm joined the test.
A National Fire Protection Association survey reports teenage rocket accidents injuring and maiming youths in a two month period from March to April. Four children were wounded in the weeks studied, highlighting a rising danger and the need for safety awareness.
The family of Joseph L Peck thanks leads neighbors and friends for flowers and sympathy during his illness and death. Special thanks to Corry Memorial Hospital Dr Hugh O Hare nurses Pilates Torrey and Hays Pilner at Home pallbearers and Rev Charles A Puller.
New York stocks opened irregularly with heavy trading. Small gains noted for U S Steel Chrysler American Motors and several oil and chemical firms while losses appeared for Youngstown Sheet Kennecott Commonwealth Edison General Electric and other industrials. Egg prices in New York wholesale markets held steady to firm with whites and browns showing varied values across quality tiers.
U S Treasury agents arrested Rube Jamés and Cary Stinson at a Mt Washington duplex where a moonshine still was found along with 1000 pints of mashed liquor. The pair were charged with violating the alcoholic tax law in what officials called the largest illicit operation uncovered in years.
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