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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1959
Page
1
An OCR fragment references cows and milk with scattered dates and figures. Mentions May and a period between the 15th and 22nd, but details are incomplete. No clear events, names, or locations are identifiable.
About 1,400 strike technicians of NBC voted in seven cities to accept a settlement ending a stoppage that began April 27. The pact includes NBC gaining control over overseas broadcast tape and the union relinquishing jurisdiction. The vote was 5-1 in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Hollywood.
In Denton North Texas State College, student Slender Lester 19 tossed silver nitrate on Sheila Nelms 20 as she left a party. Nelms suffered extensive burns. Lester faces aggravated assault charges and possible maiming if recovery falters. Authorities expelled Lester. he is under parental custody.
In St Petersburg Florida AP report a motorist Vernon Donal Kelly 22 shot himself while driving sending his car into a taxi and into three pedestrians, Percy Lonsdale 70 among them, two others seriously injured. Kelly died at hospital.
Arthur Godfrey said farewell to public life for 60 days to recuperate from lung cancer surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He dictated a 1000 word statement from his Manhattan home thanking well wishers and noting doctors ordered no interviews for two months while he rests on a Virginia farm pending further recovery.
Seafaring oilmen propose the mohole to probe beneath the crust into the mantle. Drilling would start from a ship through miles of water and rock, with aims to reveal Earth's composition and early geological history. Global Marine Exploration Co. studies feasibility with Tom Redin as engineer spokesman.
Sunny skies and rising temperatures spread across the country while remnants of a midweek cold front linger in the north and scattered showers interrupt the warming trend, per Associated Press.
Rep. Carroll D. Kearns announces in Erie that he will introduce a new House labor bill next Wednesday to replace the Kennedy Ervin measure. He cites five aims including true democracy in unions and protection for workers and small employers from coercive tactics, and says Democratic strength amid House GOP support could help passage. Former Rep. Hartley also opposes the Kennedy bill and urges a veto if passed.
In October 1958 Russell Bemis 20 Robert Bemis 22 and Donald McKuhn 30 were arrested for arson at a Clark Lindsey barn in Cord Township Corry. The Bemis brothers were found guilty on May 4 but McKuhn's trial continued as his attorney sought dismissal for insufficient evidence.
Four persons jumped or fell from high places yesterday across San Francisco and Oakland. Three were killed and the fourth injured critically. The incidents spanned from the city to a 16th floor ledge across the bay in Oakland.
In Geneva the Western powers considered discussing Berlin apart from the broader Germany package to overcome the deadlock with the Soviet Union. The conference recessed with Moscow demanding demilitarization and withdrawal from West Berlin while Western states resist. diplomats search for a formula to govern the divided city as ministers travel and prepare point by point replies to the Allies plan.
A deadly fire killed five in Riverview north St Louis County including Robert Bennett Sr 24 Lawanda 28 and their children Dianne 9 Robert Jr 2 and Sherry 1. In Neelyville four Wray children Michael 9 Fer 7 Margie 11 Joyce 4 died. Toni 2 survived with their parents. Mrs Wray blamed faulty wiring though no stoves were on. Neighbor George Kieffer and J R Cosby described the scenes and rescue efforts.
Former secretary of state Dulles, 71, remains in Walter Reed Hospital with cancer spreading and pneumonia. His wife and Allen Dulles heads the CIA, joined by three children and three sisters. Public statements note further decline in his general condition after prior surgeries.
Marilyn Scott, a 27 year old divorcee, claims Bing Crosby's son fathered her 18 month old daughter and seeks $460 a month temporary support. Crosby disputes paternity and says he pays $350 monthly for a child he denies. The paternity action proceeds in court.
A 27 year old plumber helper was charged in Queen's Felony Court with burning the hands of two of his four sons by holding them over a stove. The sons Arthur Jr 5 and Donald 3 wore bandages as magistrate James F. Lo Piccolo voiced anger at the alleged abuse. The father was held for trial with $500 bail.
Darlene Rainer, 14, confessed to shooting her mother Lena Rainer, 38, during a family dispute over a boy and alleged threats. The gun was taken from a closet. the mother died instantly. Officers handed the girl to juvenile authorities.
Six Shelbyville teens and one Woodlawn teen died when a Central passenger train struck their car near Mattoon at a dirt road crossing. The victims named: Jerry Hill 18 Eileen Moon 16 Judy Keen 17 Lorraine Pfeltter 17 Lisle Pfeltter 18 and Jerry Hays 18. Dorothy Thomas 18 and Alvin Moon 17 injured.
Walter Williams, a Civil War veteran and the parade sole survivor, planned a rare appearance in Houston Texas. He would ride in an ambulance while a physician rode beside him in today’s Armed Forces Day event.
Fifty merchants are set to participate in Treasure Daze a two day event with many staying open Thursday and Friday nights until 9 PM. Chamber of Commerce manager A Long said final participation may exceed initial estimates while merchants were reminded to place ads by the Wednesday deadline. Proceeds or festivities include adult only activities and the event runs May 29.
An Atlas missile failed to launch during a 24th continental-range test. The 80-foot missile, a new model for troop deployment, stood on the pad and vented black smoke as Convair crewmen struggled with the malfunction.
West Pleasant Street resident was held on an open charge after a fight on East Main Street last night. Officers found a bleeding woman and a shattered barber shop window at Har ty Graves. Properato is on five year probation for burglary and car stealing. police will refer the case to probation authorities.
Ten Ajax representatives travel to the International Petroleum Exposition in Tulsa Oklahoma for the five yearly industry event. Raymond Weber reports the Cory plant will showcase field equipment including compressors and gas engines to a wide operator audience with many local peers already attending.
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