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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1959
Page
3
A powerful east storm caused fatalities and widespread disruption as rescue teams search for missing residents. Officials warn of continuing danger from flooding and downed power lines while local agencies mobilize flooding barriers and relief supplies.
Sparta merged high school will host its 72nd Commencement with a Baccalaureate service Sunday at 8:15 p.m. in the school auditorium, featuring Emma Jones as accompanist and Rev. Doleski, Johns, Meneely as speakers, and selections by the Triple Trio. Tuesday’s 8:15 p.m. commencement address by Dr. George W. Huffman caps the year with diplomas to 26 graduates and a senior class roll.
Streets Commissioner Edward Burns reports the Clean-Up Day netted the borough a profit of 76.81 after costs. 23 loads removed, fuel and labor cost 103.21, salvage 74.45 from junk, 8 credit for batteries, 21.76 drive cost, burlap bags unused. 150 paid previously to a private collector.
Club owners back a new third major league to recompense top minor leagues for cities taken and realign baseball. Candidates include New York Buffalo New Orleans Dallas Fort Worth Minneapolis Saint Paul Montreal Seattle Mexico City and Toronto with 10 qualification rules: territorial, financial, park capacity at least 25 000, 154 game schedule, no salary cap, major league agreements, pension plan, and city population thresholds.
The document lists students Susan Flusch Larry Reagle Ronald Reed Jessie Reese David Rifenberick William Rigby Ann Louise Rowley Clare Theuret Cherie Tillotson Janet Tillotson Sandra Tobe Wayne Troyer Phoebe Yuu er among those honored. It notes academic honors and mentions commercial honors in a brief civic listing.
Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell remarks to graduates that education and training are key to work prospects. He notes unemployment gaps between unskilled and skilled, and contrasts outcomes for about 800,000 peers who drop out. He cites recent labor studies showing the value of education in a recovering economy.
A study of nearly 25,000 youths shows high school graduates secure better jobs with higher pay. Dropouts endure unemployment rates three to ten times those of graduates, underscoring the economic value of remaining in school and pursuing education and training.
The X15 rocket plane completed its fourth flight suspended under a B62 bomber near Edwards Air Force Base California. The Air Force reported all went well as the craft aims for a 100 mile altitude and speed beyond four thousand miles per hour with a pilot aboard.
A PIAA district official said he will press for suspension of Chester High School at today's Board of Control meeting after a March 21 attack on Chester students by Farrell supporters. The action follows a Philadelphia state championship game incident and notes that Chester youths were involved. district officials cite evidence for suspension pending review.
Germany faced continued friction as Premier Gromyko pressed sharp attacks on Allied policy. U.S. Secretary Herter’s rebuke at the Big Four session warned that such conduct could jeopardize a summit. Western ministers prepared a strategy meeting to break the deadlock over a German peace settlement.
In Berlin the crisis deepens as the Biz Four prepare for Palace of Nations speeches on Germany. The Soviet Union seeks an immediate peace treaty with East and West Germany, while the Western powers demand full German unification first. Western alignment discussions continue with Couve de Murville opposing shelving the Western package and Lloyd urging no more waiting.
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