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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1957
Page
4
The Corry Journal lists its staff positions and AP affiliation while reporting on a United States hospital issue. An article discusses paupers in the labor market and how voluntary hospitals struggle with staffing and funding. estimates suggest high daily hospital costs could prompt government aid.
Alf M Landon outlined a two year survey to map optimal land use for U S farming. Aged as a post 1936 campaign idea the plan would involve Congress and a committee of land grant college presidents directing study of about 400000000 acres to determine best crops and living standards under planned farming.
The article traces influenza pandemics from 1173 to the present, noting Asiatic flu’s emergence during World War I and a 1918 pandemic that killed millions. It highlights identified influenza types, ineffective vaccines against early forms, and a specific vaccine against the Asiatic flu now available. Public health authorities urge vaccination for immunity. The flu’s rapid spread creates urgency for protection.
A mixed notice column recalls events from two eras. It mentions British embassy motor cars near Shanghai amid a past air attack crisis, an Education Board vote limiting committee reports to recommendations, and an inquest into Mrs. Arthur McCarthy’s fatal collision. Also notes a 1917 auto accident involving Dr. A. G. Rees, a Riviera Beach church bus evangelism idea, and local injuries to E. McLean and Mayor J. B. Patterson after a Buenos Aires visit.
Rev Reynolds and the church board bought two 1949 vintage buses for 1350 total to shuttle parishioners to two Sunday services, Sunday school, Teen Youth Fellowship and other church activities. The Methodist group joins Lutheran Independent and Baptist churches in using buses to boost programs and youth activities.
In Corry area news residents worry over missing persons found safe after 24 hours in Ohio while reports note local figures such as Robert Williams of Saratoga and P. B. Whittlesey connections. Other items cover police sightings of a likely car model linked to a crime, business recognitions, travel plans to New York City, theater and fall entertainment, time-keeping debates, a failed $1000 baseball pool, concerns about disreputable fertilizer dealers, local industry honors, and various regional notices and promotions.
A3D bomber piloted by T Carl Ostertag of El Paso Texas flew from Alameda California to Barbers Point Naval Air Station in 4 hours 29 minutes, shaving 16 minutes off the previous record set last month by a rival A3D.
Louis DeMartino of Erie faced Alderman Michael Kinecki after fleeing troopers at night when stopped for a traffic incident that ended with gunfire and a pursuit through city streets. Police reported two bullet holes in the car trunk. He was charged with resisting arrest turning off lights to avoid arrest and reckless driving. His license had been suspended last year after a fatal traffic death. He posted $1000 bail and awaits the next criminal court term.
Corry Baptists set two weeks of prayer before an evangelistic campaign opening October 17. Rev. Robert DeBoer said Sunday School staff boards and classes will hold separate sessions in homes and church during week one, with cottage prayer meetings in city wards in week two led by the deacons. Congregational meetings will be held each Thursday evening. Evangelist Paul Levin of Carroll, Tennessee, and gospel singer Bob Findley of Cedar Rapids will conduct the services.
Mayor Arthur Gardner promises that added revenues will offset a 1968 deficit of about 384000 and enable a tax increase. Sale of Lakeview Municipal Hospital is proposed to raise funds, with an estimated 2000000 assessment increase anticipated to boost tax revenue by around 100000. Equipment may be included in the sale.
Suspected slayer Martha Long 27 of Erie was released on a $5,000 bond by Judge Samuel Rossiter pending action by the November Grand Jury. Prosecutor Herbert J. Johnson Jr. did not object, saying no first degree murder case yet. Long allegedly stabbed John Wakefield after finding a love letter from another woman.
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