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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1957
Page
10
Turkeys dominate meat ads as Thanksgiving nears. Record 1957 turkey production near 1 million birds enables bargains, with prices holding through next Wednesday. Higher prices for chicken pork and eggs push turkey purchases, while fruits and vegetables offer strong buys such as lettuce peppers and citrus.
Harrisburg officials issued a warning after a reported tularemia case among Lancaster County hunters. Health Secretary Dr Berwyn F Mattison said transmission occurs via handling infected animals, undercooked meat, or fleas and ticks. Symptoms appear within three to five days, including headaches and fever, with a long convalescence.
London telegrams note Buckingham Palace well wishers and police marks ten year wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Palace spokesman and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan send messages praising their service and popularity. A small family dinner and a quiet display are planned for the evening with about a dozen relatives.
Cornell economist C A Brutton reports New York dairy farmers with one and a third million cows invest over 340000 per farm. Average per-man investment about 322500, nearly double typical industrial worker capital. Total per cow about 1200, with land and buildings most of cost. Cash receipts near 1900 monthly, milk per cow 871 annually. Expenses run about 1000 monthly, or 349 daily, including Sundays. Average farmer earns about
The report notes earnings of $2400 monthly for labor and management of a $40 000 business. It gives statistics on the labor force with under two persons per farm, an average of 34 cows and 20 heifers per farm, 255 hens, and 98 acres of cropland per farm.
A 1924 Babbs Switch fire killed 18 children and 18 adults after a Christmas party. A candle toppled a branch, a kerosene lamp exploded, and a curtain caught fire as Santa distributed gifts. Authorities blamed inward swinging doors, barred windows, and crowded space, prompting safer egress and building code lessons.
The National Board of Fire Underwriters called for fire safety precautions in six assembly sites. The note argues special measures are needed during the Christmas season to prevent a repeat of Babbs Switch. It stresses minimizing fire danger and ensuring safety in case fire occurs.
Executive Director William Voight of the State Fish Commission announced an expanded program to locate good fishing areas along major rivers. Initial steps include plotting locations, then identifying owners, setting fair prices, establishing boundaries, and negotiating purchase or lease. The program is funded by raising fishing licenses from $2.50 to $3.25 per year.
Former General Electric president Gerard Swope, 84, died at his New York home. He led GE for 18 years and later served as honorary president, leaving a lasting mark on the company and era.
Transistors are seen by many radio industry men as the coming replacement for tubes within a few years. Engineers cite reliability and heat reduction, with fewer parts and fewer failure points. Despite higher upfront cost, operating costs are lower and battery power makes transistor sets portable and lighter to carry.
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