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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions sales events, buyers, an memorial or remembrance note, and references to places and names. The readable parts are scattered and noncohesive, offering no clear single story or outcome to summarize.
The UN General Assembly endorsed Western disarmament plans while Soviet delegates threaten a total boycott. The plan to raise the Disarmament Commission to 1028 members passed 60 to 9, rejecting a larger 323-member Soviet neutralist group. The Soviet proposal to open talks to all UN nations drew only bloc support.
Center street merchants join a canvass led by Kirk Sawyer to raise funds for downtown Christmas lights. Contributions plus last year’s $230 carry total toward an $800 goal as the plan aims to light Center street by December 4 with potential expansion to Main and South streets if funds allow.
Madison reports state crime lab chief Charles Wilson could not detect remorse in Ed Gein after five hours of questioning linked to the murder of Bernice Worden and the discovery of 10 human skulls at Gein’s Plainfield farm. Sheriff Warnerack identified a skull as Mary Hogan, missing since December 1954 from a rural Portage County tavern site. Gein admitted butchering remains but later claimed little memory of Worden’s killing.
Washington dispatch reports Army leaders push a three-year national program to build an anti intercontinental missile system using Nike Zeus components. They claim a nuclear capable defense could stop Soviet ICBMs within three to four years if funded urgently.
Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson says the probe will be driven by facts, not politics, as the Senate Armed Services Preparedness subcommittee plans hearings in the first week. Senator Bridges backs the inquiry while Anderson of New Mexico argues the U S trails in missile and satellite launch capability by about two years.
Congressman Moss says the Air Force received advance notice of Russia's satellite launch plans months ahead but the public was not forewarned. He criticizes government secrecy while Pentagon information chief Murray Snyder defends defense practices and calls for more openness.
Melvin Boden and his brother Harry Boden are held for grand jury action on murder and arson charges in the death of Mary Boden after a house fire in Rockwood Somerset County. Mary Boden died at Somerset Community Hospital after being found unconscious outside a bedroom. Autopsy found a head blow before the fire began and police say the fire was incendiary. Mary Boden owned Growall Thumbner Go at Rockwood and leaves two children from a prior marriage.
City council reviews sewage disposal fund for period Nov 1 1956 to Nov 1 1957. Beginning balance 87,843, receipts plus 89,666 state check yield year end balance 79,? Disbursements total 76,807 led by 46,000 to Citizens National Bank trustee for bond issue. Surplus transfer 14,547, leaving 3,086 balance as of Nov 1 1987.
London reports say top officials in the United States Britain and France plan urgent talks over Algeria as fears grow of a Soviet push in Africa and the Middle East. Officials warn extremist shifts in France could threaten Atlantic alliance and the Allied defense system.
Corry area postal officials predict hundreds of Christmastime pieces may end in dead letter offices due to improper or missing addresses lack of postage and other issues. Postmasters urge complete accurate legible addresses and full return details both inside and outside the item to ensure delivery.
Secret pact reportedly agreed by Dulles and Pineau during a three hour State Department walk aims to supply Tunisia with Western arms while cooling French tensions and preserving NATO. They insist arms must not reach Algerian rebels, with close consultation among Britain and Tunis.
Police request aid to locate three missing individuals. John Virgil Wells, 27, of Spartansburg, last seen Nov 6 en route to Yakima, Wash. Abandoned car found in Meadville. Raymond Hall, 13, Centerville, blue eyes and blond hair, last seen in green jacket and blue dungarees, may be headed toward Corry. May Hatty, 7, Erie, 5 ft 2 in, brown eyes, glasses, brown hair, disappeared Oct 5 1987.
The city treasurer reports bills totaling 175 paying notices for 444,451 with 82221 oil outstanding and a 4,020 city share for work at intersections. December deadline to avoid higher interest. Erie County bill for 1,403 relates to paving streets in front of county property.
The United States plans a 1959 launch for the NS Savannah a nuclear powered merchant ship. A $20 908 744 construction contract was awarded to New York Shipbuilding Corp Camden New Jersey with Babcock Wilcox supplying the propulsion under a separate AEC agreement worth about nine million dollars. The ship will be 587 feet long 78 feet beam 20 knot speed and 10190 deadweight tons and will include visitor facilities to study the role of nuclear power in commercial shipping.
Erie laborer Barletta received 6 to 12 year term in Western State Penitentiary for the August 4 slaying of his wife in Erie County. Judge Evans imposed the sentence and a $2,500 fine after Barletta was convicted of voluntary manslaughter following a family argument.
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus says he will not order state police or National Guardsmen to guard anyone in schools. He adds that Guard members must enforce federal integration orders or face court martial.
The Mead Park Association held its annual meeting in the Municipal Building with Norman Edinger presiding. Long park caretaker Gifford reported a busy season including skating days, Little League May 15 to August 15, tennis April 15 to October 15, and a twice stocked pond. Over 978 park reservations were made, with 30 000+ visitors from reservations and many more from unreserved use. Improvements noted include graveled roads, a 465 foot wall on Memory Lane, new restrooms, fireplaces, drinking fountains, a new water line to Ash, a pavilion, a stone bridge, ten awings, three trees, expanded parking, and repaired tables. The article notes future consolidation and study by the trustees.
State aid would fund the purchase of Aero Real Estate. The report notes a $400,000 price and a branch pilot project in Kam as City. Payroll is projected to cover 300 jobs at about 1.4 million annually. Expansion Drive calls for a 5 000 square foot building at 35 000 cost to aid American, Wavelty, Works makers of toys and homewares. A second Lewistown loan supports buying a factory building for 66 000 with 65 jobs expected.
Benny M. Margolis a director at Aero Supply Mfg Co adds 4100 common shares, raising total to 20395 directly or indirectly. Local interest grows as Margolis remains a key stockholder in the company amid plans for a midwest sale. News notes Aug tie B Kelley reports from Suburban Hospital Bethesda Md indicating critical condition of aides.
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