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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
1
A terse notice fragment references a 54 sale of nee in association with an advertisement. The sparse text provides limited context, listing only an old style sale note fragment without clear parties, place, date, or outcome.
Nixon returns to Washington from a South American tour to a roaring crowd of thousands. President Eisenhower leads a large reception with diplomats, lawmakers, students, and citizens. Pat Nixon first through the door as the vice president steps from the aircraft. security briefly set aside amid the festive moment.
In Honolulu a ceremony selected one of four unidentified Korean War dead to be flown to Arlington National Cemetery for burial alongside other Unknown Soldiers. The ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific honored fallen service members from Korean War burials in Hawaii, the Philippines, and other sites, with Lyle Sed picking the representative. Separate events planned to designate unknowns from World War II and World War I were noted, including a draw at Hickam Air Force Base and a future burial at sea or Arlington depending on outcomes.
Police identify four youths killed when they suffocated while riding a salt hopper car chute. Two escapees, Danny Lawler and Robert Fisher, survived. An engineer moved the car to free them but rescue came too late. Victims are Norman Clutterbuck 14, Ricky Gontardi 12, Jimmy Healy 13, and David Lachapelle 10, all Detroit.
Negotiating teams from Colry Jamestown management and the International Association of Machinists Union remained in conference with Federal Mediator Grover Stainbrook. Stainbrook had called today's session last week in an attempt to break the stalemate in a dispute now in its fourth week.
A youth tried to flee a city policeman after emerging from the rear door of Dr George Gould’s offices on Inst hlaht st at 9 50 pm. The youth gave the name Stephen Gates for Glatxt but was later identified as Julius Wotus by a spotter. A check showed missing pencils and other items, with the rear door found unlocked.
About five hundred people lined up at the State Armory to receive surplus food, including regular recipients and 300 Jamestown strike workers. Louis Miller, chair, and cochairmen Mildred Heiman and Marie Luis praised smooth distribution and thanked Civil Defense auxiliary police for traffic control. Continued sulphur foods will be distributed to Corry Jamestown labor union members while the strike lasts.
The Gary Chamber of Commerce states it is not connected with nor endorses Olan Mills, an out of state portrait company using a local address and phone for telephone sales. The chamber affiliate says the campaign operates within the law though some selling techniques are questioned.
Washington reports rising opposition in Congress to a broad tax cut with some senators preferring targeted excise cuts. President Eisenhower is cited as opposing general tax relief, emphasizing funding needs. Senators Kerr Gore Bricker weigh in on exemptions, excises, and rate structures amid rising consumer price concerns and a new auto price disclosure bill.
Maurice Stans warned the 1960s budget outlook shows a deficit in the general range of eight to ten billion dollars due to reduced income and higher defense costs. He urged a critical review of anti recession programs and added expenditures to prevent hampering from the recession. The speech, prepared for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress, stressed prudence and restraint in the work program.
A four engine RSV Super Constellation crashed into a hill in foggy weather in California last night killing five aboard and injuring three. The plane was ferrying from Ontario to Moffett Field near San Francisco when it exploded on impact. The Navy withheld casualty identifications awaiting family notification.
Paris reports say a new French government averted a possible Algeria crisis as Premier Pflimiin reshuffled the cabinet to appease nationalist demands. Riots and tensions persisted with security troops patrolling after clashes between extreme right and Communist left factions.
Lawrence presses final eastern campaign push in Norristown and Donora with pledges of labor support as Leader urges targeted aid and industrial development despite recession. Furman accuses a Highway Department driver of political pressure and ticket buy, but department says the worker was suspended after advisor guidance.
Administration sources say the Senate will be asked to exceed the 308 million dollars authorized by the House for the year starting July 1. The House passed the measle bill 259 to 184, sending the issue to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Chairman Theodore F. Green schedules closed sessions to draft a bill, with the Foreign Affairs Committee already trimming the request.
The government plans a 15 million dollar purchase of three four jet 707 transports for President Eisenhower and other senior officials. Delivery could be this year end. the planes are intended for long distance intercontinental travel and the White House notes the selection reflects best American jet transport with strong performance.
A 12 year old described as polite stabbed piano teacher Mrs Kirke Killian to death at her home in Little Rock. She died after 19 knife wounds from a hunting knife carried in a belt scabbard. Police report conflicting statements from the boy about the incident.
The Cham ber of Commerce discussed speeding courtesy to visiting motorists and placing special payment boxes downtown. A mid July You Auto Buy Low sales push was proposed with car dealers and retailers. A hospital auxiliary letter thanked the chamber for support at the Northwest District Meeting and aiding Mrs. Olin Bracken Sr. nomination. Plans noted for welcome signs and a Matteson Histories Congress event slated for 11-12-12 with 400 attendees. Former reporter Dale Cox, 56, dies in Chicago. he worked with Ester national Harvester Co after a Cleveland start.
GOP hopefuls T McGonigle and Harold Stassen pledged help for northeastern Pennsylvania coal country. McGonigle toured counties and urged better state services to attract industry and ease mine subsidence damage for homeowners while Stassen promised tax relief and coal industry study groups plus plastics uses.
UGS reach freighter President Hayes grounded 400 miles southeast of Hong Kong in the Paracel Islands after striking a coral reef. Two tugs aided, all aboard reported safe, refloating expected tomorrow and the 9271-ton ship has been stuck since Monday night.
Rioters threaten Lebanon as US arms and military ships move toward Beirut. The US plans to evacuate Americans, with 53 urged to gather in Tripoli and ships of the Sixth Fleet sailing east as NATO naval exercises proceed amid unrest.
Moscow reports the third and largest Sputnik weighing about 2,919 pounds, filled with apparatus to study the upper atmosphere. Tass says it orbits every 105 minutes, reaching 1,168 miles max, with no living passenger aboard. The satellite joins three American satellites in orbit as Russia’s prior craft re-entered and disintegrated.
A private plane crashed while attempting an emergency landing at aulfel Field. One passenger from Boonton New Jersey died on arrival at Wheeling Hospital. Four others from New Jersey were injured, including Donald Kurtz in critical condition. Pilot John A Doremus and all four men were employed by Aircraft Radio Corp in Boonton.
A Carry Music Boosters meeting explored scholarships for students with exceptional musical talent and those pursuing music careers. Curtis O Shell and Earle Bililey presented catalogs of area music colleges and a plan to inform parents and students. The club agreed to fund up to 17 dollars to cover two students joining the band trip to Toronto, with a fall organizational meeting set for September 30. James Drum nord Dole, founder of Hawaii Pineapple, died at 80 after a heart attack.
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