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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1958
Page
4
The Corry Journal reports Algeria shifts toward French hegemony as ten million inhabitants Europe and Muslim unite for equal rights. Moslems and Europeans form a quasi-insurrectional front, with Paris’ General Assembly debating reintegration and De Gaulle seen as key to Algeria’s future.
A readers survey from an economic mobilization conference reports optimism that the worst may be over. Executives from General Electric Whirlpool Bell and Howell American Telephone and Telegraph Corning Glass Works Jewel Tex and others discuss higher orders lower inventories easing tax impacts and rising capital investment and product launches in early 1958 with projected job gains and consumer spending strength.
The Master Photo Dealers and Finishers Association held its 24th annual convention in Chicago showcasing new gear. Highlights include Heiland Futuramio Strobonar electronic flash units with built in lamp components, Kodak flash generator systems, Konak Kodacolor films, auto load movie projectors, and new printing and splicing tech. The event underscored industry confidence amid recession, with broad plans for store modernization and job growth.
Police scoured the Sherman Findley Lake area for Richard McQuay a 20 year old farm hand armed with a 22 caliber rifle and bullets after he threatened shooting into the air and fled into woods. Deputies from Chautauqua County guarded the Plumb farm and detoured traffic as night fell. McQuay a former Air Force member was last seen near the farm and was believed to be holed up within a mile of the house with authorities hoping he would surrender.
William Hutchinson, 62, longtime manager of the Washington bureau for International News Service, died yesterday of a heart attack. He joined INS in 1920 and served on the Washington staff since 1921. Born in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Washington reports New Desi administration interference in Democratic primary contests and coercion of relief workers. Roosevelt says he is keeping hands off. Riveville Corners Junction accident kills a 4 year old magazine seller and wounds three others. Local church conference renews preacher licenses and begins tax levy planning. Industry shifts to fast time for summer to align clocks. Birth announced in Corry Hospital to Mr and Mrs Warren Titus.
An Erie Uniflow employee returned to work today after the company and a union committee reached an agreement. Union members voted Saturday to accept the deal, which includes a two cent daily wage increase effective today and boosts fringe benefits including hospital expense coverage. Announcement came from Ralph Courtney, district director of the United Mine Workers of America, and Thomas Kuebler, Uniflow vice president.
Householders are urged to aid letter carriers by preparing boxes. Seven tips cover repair and adequacy, placement for easy access, locking valuable mail, labeling for multiple residents, arranging for package delivery, leaving delivery notes, and displaying the house number prominently.
State police chased a speeding car for about ten miles from Pem broke to Route 98 where it crashed into a billboard five miles south of Batavia killing George James Jy 45 of Crittenden Erie County and seriously injuring James P Fellhans 20 of nearby Corft. The vehicle reached speeds over 100 mph before the fatal impact at Route 98. Route and local road details are noted by troopers.
Six year old Richard Scott Cowden of Conneaut Lake was struck by a westbound car on Route 22 in Meadville and died from a fractured skull at Hamot Hospital Erie after transport and surgery. Driver Robert Griffin 17 of Clark, Richard was injured and hospitalized. Erie County coroner Warren Wood withheld verdict pending further investigation.
Erie coach firm announces ending all Sunday and holiday bus service effective June 15. Myron Proser, president, cites steep losses and low passenger counts as rendering operations in the red. City officials unclear on blocking the move. PUC possible investigation if complaints arise.
A readable fragment notes a local rental matter involving a person named Bil and a daughter. Details are incomplete but indicate a property or tenancy issue handled in a small community context. No dates, places, or organizations are clearly specified in the available text.
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