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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1958
Page
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In Philadelphia Pennsylvania elected its first Negro Congressman and 10 incumbent House members defeated the opposition in yesterday's primary. Democrat Robert N. C. Nix defeated Cecil B. Moore for the Democratic nomination and Harvey Schmidt in a contest to win the unexpired term of Earl Chudoff. Nix also beat Schmidt for the full two year term next November. Moore won the Republican nomination. Schmidt was endorsed by notable leaders as party rifts arose. Green Jr. retained the Democratic chair and won the nomination again. Page Two continues.
The family of a 2%-year-old girl killed at a Washington zoo plans to sue. Harmy Jackson, grandmother, said legal action is needed and that safety for children is a priority. A wire mesh was installed after the incident, and the girl reportedly climbed to the cage area before the tragedy happened.
Indonesia's government declared victory aims to end the months long rebellion. Rebels are now concentrated in east Indonesia after Jiwit capture in Sumatra. Paratroopers and seaborne troops recaptured Morotai, 150 miles north and 200 miles east of Menado, the army said.
Premier Pierre Timlin wins broad backing as National Assembly approves emergency powers for Algeria crackdown. De Gaulle forced into opposition as deputies rebuff him and pledge to restore Paris authority. Timlin to send emissary to Algiers while Salan gains full charge, amid unrest and calls for strong leadership.
Captain Jules Ro McCoy, sole survivor, described the crash from a hospital bed after a Chicago to Baltimore Capital Airlines jet collided with a National Guard jet over the Potomac River Valley. Four crew, seven passengers died. McCoy was hurled from the turbine but his parachute opened, saving him as the jet exploded. An investigation board and air safety reviews are underway.
Final arguments begin in the Starkweather murder trial with a jury of eight women and four men to decide if the mass killer faces the electric chair. Starkweather admits involvement in 11 slayings, including 10 in one week last January, and the shooting of Robert Jensen.
Mead Park directors announced Mead Pond will be stocked with hundreds of trout and bluegill as a new summer attraction for young anglers. Caretaker Clifford Long reported evergreen and Rodin trees planted near the Little League field and Mead avenue, a hedge along the park entrance, and new rest rooms foundations and expanded parking. Directors and local scouts endorsed conservation projects and city mower use, with improvements planned for memorial lane and park facilities.
Voters in Philadelphia delivered heavy losses to incumbents seeking re election to the State House. Five Democratic lawmakers were defeated in party nominations, while Republicans in Duliphin and Pike counties saw contests for nomination. In Philadelphia, 11 Democratic incumbents won nominations, and one Republican also secured a nod. Senate races showed fewer defeats for incumbents with several unopposed. Overall, 118 Democratic and 129 Republican House nominations occurred without contests.
Mrs. Ching Kai-shek travels to the United States for her first visit in four years. A government release says she departed today for a medical checkup and has often been treated in the U.S. for a persistent skin ailment.
Voters dodged the polls with only 1264 ballots cast amid weak interest. Lawrence, Pittsburgh mayor candidate, clinched the Democrat nomination 308 to 42, while McGonigie and Spiegel drew mixed local support. Precinct returns note weak local campaigning and high apathy across districts.
Senators Mansfield Smith and Aiken argued anti American demonstrations in Latin America could bolster Eisenhower's foreign aid program as the Senate Foreign Relations Committee directs a full background inquiry into regional incidents. They noted Caracas where Nixon was attacked and described House cuts to aid as opposite of a strengthened administration case.
An Army officer discussed evacuation plans for American civilians from France, noting repeated tests and uncertainty about their effectiveness. The plan urges military families to stay ready for a sudden move, with guidance to avoid Paris unless necessary as tensions rise. Over 4000 Americans live in Paris, plus many more elsewhere.
Lai Jowi, age 41, a leading member of the China Communist party, reportedly died in Hong Kong. He served on the Central Committee and chaired the All-China Federation of Tribe Unions.
Lester Wright, 19, and his wife Vera, 19, died in a flaming collision at a country intersection near Bridgeton. Vera was seriously injured and hospitalized. both were unnamed in a learner’s permit case. Police seek Walter Robinson to explain who drove the car.
Ajax Iron Works announced a staged four and a half day work week starting next week. About 0 employees will work Monday through Thursday with the rest off, then repeat as conditions allow. The staggered schedule may extend to other divisions if business conditions warrant a review.
President Eisenhower told the nation that an economic upturn is possible, though no exact start date was given. He warned inflation and deficits remain dangers while signaling tax cut proposals may be decided soon and urged industry and labor to curb prices and wage rises.
Panamanian unrest spread to Colon as students and other demonstrators stormed the national guard headquarters with stones and bottles. Six guardsmen and four youths were injured. The protests began after a youth mass meeting and a funeral in Panama City for a 16 year old student killed in class contact.
Senate debate on a compromise postal bill to raise rates moves toward White House action. The plan would raise first class letters to four cents and postcard rates to seven cents, retroactive to January 1, with impacts on about 500000 postal workers and a projected annual revenue near 915 million dollars at full implementation.
Harold Stassen’s Pennsylvania bid collapsed as Arthur T. MacGonigle won the governorship race in Reading by a wide margin and Hugh Scott secured the U S Senate nomination. Philadelphia backed Mayor Lawrence for governor and Leader for Senate as the party slate dominated the GOP and Democratic primaries with large margins across precincts.
In Schwabach Germany a death occurred after a boy, Jerry Svear-ald son of a U S officer, locked a playmate Klaus inside an airtight steamer trunk during a game. Police found no trace of Klaus. authorities did not identify the boy due to age.
The Tunisian government accuses France of aggression after four French jets allegedly landed at Gabes, signaling a tense regional confrontation amid claims of arms shipments to Algeria by the Algerian National Liberation Front.
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