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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1959
Page
4
The Corry Journal discusses House Bill 1108 seeking higher state school subsidies. It notes statewide support from educators, newspapers, and media, arguing the bill would raise per unit subsidies from 5 800 to 9 000 dollars and shift costs from local to state funding. Opponents warn higher state funding may still be funded by taxes.
Investigation into a pollution outbreak on Coneyango Creek traces source to a sewage treatment plant in Shunestown. Dead and distressed fish reported along the stream from Russell to New York State line, with high acidity and low oxygen levels observed. Officials compare the incident to a similar event six years ago and plan broader tracing beyond state borders.
Ericago Voiniep B Fow Ji 62, public relations director for Elentro Motory Corp, died of cancer Wednesday at home after a long illness. He oversaw corporate communications for the firm and was noted for his work in the transportation sector.
New York AP reports deepening steel and copper disputes drive port tie ups from Maine to Texas, pressing President Eisenhower to consider Taft Hartley action as longshoremen and steelworkers resist concessions. Shortages loom as prices rise and railroads report August losses, with production delays feared for weeks.
A 15-year-old boy was fatally injured when he fell from a tree near his Baldwins Borough home last night. Police and emergency crews responded, and the case is under investigation with details pending.
Yesterdays Memories of Corry notes Armistice Day observance steps by Lieut Archie W Thompson Post 264 Veterans of Foreign Wars. A committee led by Walter Kittleberger will coordinate with other veterans groups for the World War close anniversary program. Capt W S Houghton of Company A may attend the National Guard Association of Pennsylvania convention in Washington, PA next Friday and Saturday.
William L. Ryan surveys the Berlin question as Khrushchev weighs a possible summit. Eisenhower hints obstacles removed while Britain and French politics complicate prospects. The piece weighs whether Khrushchev seeks attention or real agreement and if Berlin risks war or drift.
Forty years ago on October 4, 1919 Merrill Riddick, piloting a Curtiss biplane that had arrived that morning, lost control during his initial flight and crashed from about 75 feet. He survived with no severe injuries reported.
In his first news conference since July, Secretary Herter described Khrushchev’s U.S. visit as easing tensions with the Soviet Union. He noted the Berlin talks now allow indefinite future negotiations, though no new settlement plan emerged. Eisenhower may wait for Soviet concessions before a summit.
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