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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1958
Page
1
Washington AP reports the Air Force plans to add a radio based speed correction device to the second stage of the moon rocket. The aim is to recover from early trajectory errors that hindered the Oct 11 flight, though success odds remain no better than one in twenty five.
Governor-elect Edmund G. Brown heads to Palm Springs for a post election vacation as Democrats claim a broad victory. Knight blames Knowland for GOP setbacks and vows continued political life. Brown looks to a Democratic slate including lieutenant governor and attorney general. California’s delegation shifts to 17-13 Democrats while Prop 1 and tax measures fail.
Pittsburgh police search for a man who wounded Patrolman Herbert James, 30, in Terrace Village. James says the assailant fired at close range after an attempted questioning, fled, then was detained at Mercy Hospital for treatment and x rays.
Southern Democrats will keep most Senate and House committee chairmanships in the new Congress as Democrats gain control after Tuesday’s vote. The pattern shows Southern conservatives likely to influence policy, with seniority dictating chair assignments and only limited changes in key posts.
United Fund totals reach 51 950 as the campaign enters final days. Workers and management at the Corry Jamestown plant report 100 percent participation, with a combined gift of 14 000 and an average of 10 per worker. Donations by division include Advance Bills 116, Corporations 1510, Retail employees 104, Industrial employees 16 180, Service Stations AI Clubs, Government, banks and utilities, School Laid House to house efforts continue. Substations are being set to aid the drive and full reports are expected next week.
A 19 year old Corry girl, Mrs Hazel Fisher, was injured in a Halloween night crash near Jackson Michigan. She was thrown from her car and dragged 53 feet after another vehicle driven by Clyde Yancy failed to negotiate a drive and struck a utility pole. A second car driven by Manus Searcy swerved to avoid the pole and appears to have run over the victim. Michigan police are investigating.
Secretary of State Dulles must seek closer cooperation with Democratic leaders in Congress for effective foreign policy during his final two years. aides expect cooperation on foreign aid and resisting expansionist moves, despite Democratic gains shifting power at the Capitol.
Patamont West Virginia AP report says Slut Siow a 35 year old pilot from Hatean Far ferrying arms to Cyber trobed forces faced charges of transportation of Moten property and violation of the Notonal Pre Am At. The plane was seized at Morcuntoys Municipal Airport after landing, with 29 Garand rifles and a 30 caliber machine gun valued at 10200 aboard. Police noted the arms had been stolen from the Nation Guard Amore Canton Ohio on October 14.
A day-long Greyhound strike crippled operations across 20 northeastern states before negotiations with the Amalgamated Assn. of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employes produced a settlement white, no contract terms released. Operations resumed gradually as authorities urged workers back.
Stormy weather looms as strong winds sweep through the region. Snow threatens the Upper Lakes while rain touches the Lower Lakes. Corry’s high was 62 yesterday, low 39 with gusts making it feel older. Temperatures may dip to near freezing tonight with partial clearing possible tomorrow.
An Air Force C45 crashed near Wown Creek two miles west of a northwest Alabama village. Lt Col Ralph W. Mitchell, 36, of Atlanta, the pilot, was killed. Three other airmen were injured and taken to Sheffield hospital. The aircraft, en route from Orlando, originated from Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery.
In Harrisburg the Democratic administration faces a split legislature as Republicans gain Senate control while Democrats hold the House. A statewide vote produced a 24-22 Senate margin for GOP and 107-103 for the House, with recounts and re-elections shaping the post election balance amid close races across districts.
Waterhouse of Corry, former General Assembly member and Congressional hopeful, failed to win the House secretary post as Democrats gain control after Tuesday's election. Ford O'Dell of Harborcreek won the seat, with Albion’s Skuntey Blale also re-elected. Waterhouse had campaigned across the state but remained unopposed for reelection to his earlier seat.
A Renovo truck driver was killed on the highway between Snowayhe and Renovo last night while standing beside his truck when struck by an oncoming motorist. Dr. William H. Drebellis, deputy coroner, listed the victim as W B Greth, 65. State police identified the motorist as Amandas Sherry, 70, Ebensburg, saying he was blinded by lights.
ANCHORAGE Alaska 21 marooned men awaited rescue as a polar storm tore their ice island Drift ing Station A in two The Alaskan Air Command prepared a rescue once weather cleared The station 940 miles northeast of Barrow Alaska and 6000 miles northwest of Thule Greenland lies on a 2000 foot runway half on each half of a mile long floe The ice island serves as a floating Arctic scientific base since spring 1957 with various observations
Captain Ad Davitates reported to ship owners in Oslo that the tanker Stora collided with an unidentified vessel. Four crew members and two passengers aboard survived with no injuries. A fire erupted after the crash but was contained with no casualties.
A Cuban Airliner carrying 28 aboard disappeared over eastern Cuba on Wednesday night after taking off from Havana for Guantanamo. Rebels have diverted two Cubana planes since Oct. 31, with one crash killing 17 of 20 aboard. The search and political tension intensify as Fidel Castro's movement targets transportation to undermine Batista.
Federal agents arrest 20-year-old Chicago truck driver and professional wrestler Thomas Duddy known as Jungle dirt after police recover over 24 fur items with wholesale value above 30 000. Furs stolen November 1 from Max Azen Pur Co and Sonny Pur Co in Pittsburgh. Item list includes mink coats and sable furs. one mink coat valued at about 3 900.
The Army conducted Redstone test launches across the Atlantic from Cape Canaveral to the U S arsenal. The 63 foot missile was aimed as a long range weapon with ballistic capabilities and the event occurred last night.
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