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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1959
Page
10
NEW one scar ue is responsible for about 101,000 deaths a year in the United States among children under 15 years of age. Congenital malformations account for a large majority of these deaths. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease cause about 300 of the deaths and all other diseases of the somewhat over 800 death total.
The federal gasoline tax increase effective October 1 will raise Erie County motorists’ 21 month cost by about 1,011,800 dollars. At 12,000 miles yearly with 15 mpg, the owner pays roughly eight dollars more per year, or fourteen dollars for 21 months. heavier drivers pay more. Erie gas stations reported 1957 receipts of 190,446,000 dollars versus 19,598,000 dollars in 1968, showing no drop in car use despite higher fuel taxes.
Dr. George MacCollum of the Vermont Extension Service warns that flies are draining about $750,000 in annual profits from Vermont dairy men through wasted feed, reduced milk production, and damaged hides. The loss estimate reflects ongoing pest pressure and ripple effects on farm economics.
Moscow reports a plan for expanded peaceful atomic energy collaboration between the United States and the Soviet Union. Chairman John McCone leads a U S delegation inspecting Soviet plants, with a Soviet tour of U S facilities planned for November. No exchange agreement is anticipated.
New York AP reports Canadians complain the Canadian dollar is too strong, trading at a premium over the U S dollar. Analysts say U S currency issues stem from imports, foreign aid, and U S military expenditures. Canadians fear cheaper goods here harm their business. The dollar’s status has not weakened but shows neither gain.
The article notes Canada’s dollar remains premium despite U S borrowing flows. Canadian dollars gain from investments heading north, while U S and Canadian provinces and municipalities borrow abroad. American borrowing to fund growth boosts loan demand and raises interest rates, increasing tax burdens.
The Thruway Authority reports 48 people killed in New York tollway accidents this year, more than double 1957. Officials cite recession reducing travel and drinking as factors in the drop to 17 deaths last year.
The Dairy Improvement Club reports 27 herds totaling 156 cows tested for butterfat and milk production in September. Top producers include Gerald Scouten of Centerville at 1 085 pounds and 40.9 butterfat, N J Gates at 1 040 and 38.0, Lawrence Wade at 944 and 35.5, Russell Darrow at 939 and 35.4, and Milton Bloomfield and Son at Spartans GT8 and Ay 7. Note: milk pounds second, butterfat value second.
In Wood County a committee chairman confronted a laundry bill labeled Judge's Laundry for $8.10. A rural supervisor questioned paying for the county jail's laundry until a city supervisor clarified that Dude's Laundry is a local cleaning shop and the charge covers jail laundry work.
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