17 Nov 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1959
Page
1
In a troubling period for the Le Bhd group, internal struggles and mounting losses signal a downturn. Key figures are cited amid shifting leadership and market pressures.
Corry teachers present a plan to exceed the state mandated pay cap by 200 dollars in the coming school year. The proposal, drawn by a committee, outlines a schedule change from 180 to 185 days and a higher salary scale. Immediate cash needs and four‑year impact are detailed, with meetings and counter proposals planned as the board weighs the budget and staffing effects.
A patch of ice on East Main Street led to two crashes in Corry with injuries not reported. Harold Alam and Frank Popovich each sustained minor vehicle damage as cars slid and collided near 1West Main Street. Police said slick highways caused the accidents and forecast very cold conditions with continued snow.
UPI report from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park notes Iva continues to erupt with a roaring fountain in Kilauea crater. Despite only one original fountain active, jets of lava shoot over 100 feet, with steam and sulfur clouds rising thousands of feet. No threat to nearby farms reported.
The submarine Triton, the Navy's atomic powered undersea craft, is scheduled to begin its daily sea trials at Newport.
City police yesterday withdrew charges against Franklin D. Babcock after further investigation into a one car crash early Saturday. Babcock had faced reckless driving charges after his car overturned near West Main and Union, pinning him under the vehicle. He told officers brakes failed and that he rolled the car at Esso Hall rather than negotiate two sharp curves. Chief Harley Drake said brakes were checked and found nonfunctional. Babcock, who bought the car the day of the crash, was treated at Chaery Memorial Hospital and discharged.
Merrill A Bowen 44 pled guilty to driving while intoxicated after a Corry State Police arrest on Route 6 east of the city. He was examined at the Joca barracks by a physician and held on a $1,000 property bond pending a hearing in Erie County court.
West Bend residents discussed an unpaid 1948 paving bill now $455 with interest, tied to James Bell owner of Bell Auto Body. Bell alleged street grade changes caused garage water damage and costs to fix. Council split issues, noting paving requires petition support while accident claims fall to insurance, and tabled the motion.
London papers say Irish nationalists plot a kidnap of Prince Charles with heightened security. Scotland Yard dismisses the rumor, while The Daily Herald notes fear of a swoop behind the prince's extra guards.
The Corry city council seeks a settlement over Wright street encroachment on Edward Heckman’s Snyder Circle property. Heckman, backed by the city solicitor, notes about 20 feet lost. A pending agreement with Albert Wick hinges on resolving ownership and road alignment with settled street repairs and payment for land used as road.
A west bound freight rammed a stopped eastbound train on the Wabash Railroad near Elmira and Burlington in northwest Ohio. One crewman was killed, at least four injured, and 15 cars derailed as the wreck destroyed two locomotives. The victim was identified as W. C Meek of Danville, Illinois, a brakeman.
Washington AP report notes Eisenhower's 1961 defense plan favors more missiles and fewer troops. Budget remains about 41 billion dollars for next year starting July 1. Navy and Air Force to cut manpower by about two percent, offset by stronger missiles and nuclear submarines. Army and Marine Corps resist force cuts. potential troop recall debated for the future. No overseas redeployments in next 18 months. NATO parliamentarians hear further remarks as policy moves toward missile age.
The chamber of commerce membership drive is active with 18 workers contacting prospects and special forms distributed to sustain old members. A two part application and a new dues formula based on base rate plus $3 per full time employee aims to fund a vigorous program and gauge business size for dues.
Tupelo residents urged by Mayor James Ballard to avoid personal retaliation after three white men were stabbed by African Americans. Police ordered a 1 pm curfew as three suspects were detained. two appeared intoxicated. Victims Alonzo Dodson, 48, and Andy Mills, 16, were attacked Sunday night with one victim undergoing surgery while others showed guarded recovery chances.
Corry Savings Club distributes 211,881 in checks to 128 loyal savers on the Christmas Savings Club route. The National Bank of Corry and Citizens National Bank begin disbursements from 73 to 715 members, with 101,263 savers receiving checks. The annual distribution starts the yuletide shopping season and new clubs will start within two weeks at all three institutions.
Citizens and council members voiced concerns as legal guidance was unavailable, delaying key decisions. The meeting noted that solicitor Roser Brown would be contacted to address four major city matters including paving allocations for West Church and the Brey hymn project, as well as social security and planning cost analyses.
In Kentfield California on Monday the body of Lorna Lax age 12 was found in a secluded grove near a creek. She was stabbed in the chest and strangled with a rope tied to a tree. Coroner Harold J. Keaton reported possible signs of rape, investigation continues and the weapon remains missing. The girl had been invited to visit a friend the prior week and was reported missing by her parents when she did not return home.
President Eisenhower said space exploration funding tops his agenda and met with NASA Administrator Glennan to push requests for more money starting July 1. NASA aims to advance Saturn booster plans while Congress has already allotted funds, with military spending shifting toward missiles and equipment rather than manpower.
Typhoon Preda battered northern Luzon late today with 90 mile center winds. At least five people were killed and four were missing. About 26 others were injured. Readings indicate severe damage across coastal towns and cities. Local authorities ordered evacuations and mobilized emergency services.
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