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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1957
Page
4
The article reviews presidential travel norms comparing Eisenhower Truman and Roosevelt, noting Eisenhower's years away from Washington and Roosevelt’s warmer Springs inactivity. It discusses cabinet reshaping toward younger leadership and outlines state spending trends alongside federal budget patterns and welfare-era policy context.
A 60-year-old widow, reported to have been under treatment for a short illness, was found dead last night in a bathtub in Altoona. Coroner D. Harild Troxel of Blair County will continue the investigation into the death of Mrs Elvina de Schetker. The article also notes a separate fact about the largest of 53 bells in the earli ron of the Parliament buildings at Strawa, Que, Canada, weighing 22,0 pounds.
Yesterday's memories recall May 1 1937 as President Roosevelt plans to lead New Deal efforts after a brief vacation. A high school auditorium event features the Corry High band in a concert expected to outshine past performances. In a separate tragedy Albert Kolstee, 58, of Clymer, died at his home from an explosion while a milk-delivery repair, injuring his wife and five children who were hospitalized.
In Nashville a few days ago Carmen Hill subbed for Karl Bintk as the Birmingham pitcher. Nashville led 4-4 before Hill homered to win for Birmingham 7-4. Also notes on Board of Commerce election deadline and Red Cross drive plans. A six year old boy in Altoona survived emergency surgery after a traffic accident.
Erie police are without clues after a Pollards Motors break in netted thieves about 3675 in cash and numerous checks from a four foot safe. The safe was opened with chisels and a cyclone fence was cut before entry through an unlocked window. Detectives noted a prior failed attempt last September.
In U S District Court an $8500 award was ordered for the death of an 18 year old Lebanon girl killed in a train car collision 16 months ago. Judge Frederick V Follmer held Reading Co and Thomas E Boveridge Sr of St Marys liable. the driver was the son. Sheila K. Krumbeck was among the injured. William Keown of Haddonfield N J executors the estate to receive the damages.
New York report notes the U S Treasury faces cash demand as investors prefer cash to government securities. With a July 15 maturing debt, the Treasury offers 4 billion in new notes and bonds at 3 1 4 percent to attract funds, while many old holders prefer cash and tax installments loom. The situation reflects Fed influenced policy to curb inflation and manage the national debt. Local corporations and individuals weigh options as Treasury hopes to refill cash reserves.
The article notes upcoming short term debt issuances of about two billion dollars with another three billion in July as the treasury faces a heavy short-term rollover. It highlights Treasury’s difficulty lengthening federal debt due to demand for longer term investments and reports total government obligations maturing within 12 months at 78 million dollars.
Joseph A. Krivak was named area conservationist by Ivan McKeever state conservationist of the U S Soil Conservation Service. Krivak will supervise work in 14 southwestern Pennsylvania counties with Greensburg as headquarters. He previously led the Erie County district since December 1992 and replaces Paul Bowne.
Two Air Force lieutenants escaped unharmed after a rough landing at Black Moshannon Airport in the United States. The T-34 jet trainer was piloted by Lt. Ralph Marrioneaux with Lt. D. G. Arnold as co pilot. Both officers are attached to the 42nd Fighter Interceptor Squadron.
Lt Marrioneaux reported an explosion aboard at about 45,000 feet during a routine mission. The pilot performed a dead stick landing, the craft veered off the runway, crossed a ravine, and lost its wheels and undercarriage.
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