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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1958
Page
6
The notice urges farmers to apply for contracts by Friday at Sree Brie. Priority goes to offers lowering land rents below maximum rates and those presenting strong bids. If funds run short, accepted contracts will be chosen by best offers and then signed after review.
A federal grand jury will hear about 40 witnesses starting Wednesday in an investigation into alleged racket payoffs to Pittsburgh police officials. U S Attorney Hubert Teitelbaum described pressure to downplay the probe, denied police department sources, and said bribes are supported by reliable evidence. Also reported death of Paul Beisman at 60, longtime theatre manager in St. Louis.
London AP reports 22 year old Soviet soldier Anatoli Ponomarenko who fled to the West was flown back to the USSR amid claims of kidnapping by Red agents. Emigre sources warn he may be executed after disappearing from a London hideout following his anti regime activities and asylum request.
The Japan coast guard reports 43 fishermen missing and feared drowned after the 39-ton Myoju Maru sank 200 miles northeast of Tokyo. 27 crew were aboard. 10 rescued by boats and a patrol ship. Debris from the vessel was found yesterday. The 40-ton Housei Maru with 20 aboard has not been heard from since last Friday.
Reported on page one the Red Chins believed to aim at major objective by extending a cease fire while proposing direct talks with the Formos government. The United States pressed for a halt in conveyance. the Chinese Nationalists rejected Red bid for negotiations, questioning the cease-fire and distrusting the Communists.
About 2300 striking workers at five Pittsburgh hotels will vote soon on a new contract proposal. Local 237's 35 member committee agreed to place the offer before members, with no date announced. The 20 day strike affects Penn Sherman, Pittsburgher, Roosevelt, Sherwyn and Webster Hall hotels.
Elbert Lilley longtime Concord Sparta Township resident dies at 76 after a year of illness. Born April 19 1882 in Cyne, he lived most of his life in Concord and Sparta Township, worked at Aero Supply from 1935 until retirement in 1936, and was married to Corcet Wire in 1910. Survived by a daughter Mrs W Irvin of Corry two sons Maurice and Roger of RD 1 Corry three brothers Harvey of Elin Frank of Corry and J Paul of Cleveland and eight grandchildren. Body at Punner Home with services Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Union City.
Continued coverage describes the Vatican conclave with diplomats from West Germany France Belgium and Britain represented by officials including Maurice de Murville Dulles and Clare Boothe Luce. Cardinal Spellman and Cardinal Tisserant assisted in the papal rites as the vast cathedral remained closed to the public and a ceremonial tiara crowned the altar.
Vice President Richard Nixon has assumed direction of the Republican campaign, signaling a strong push in the 1960 race. Democrats forecast gains in Congress and California, while Nixon faces risk of being overshadowed by a likely Democratic landslide. He clashed publicly with Eisenhower over foreign policy, but gained the president’s and Dulles’s support after several talks.
A head-on collision near Shickshinny Luzerne County killed Nanticoke resident Sophie Rogatski, mother of passenger Robert Rogatski, 26. Five others were seriously injured, including Virginia Olscewsik of Erie and Chester Zienty of Nanticoke. James Bombay of Shickshinny drove the other car. All injured were taken to Berwick Hospital.
Funeral services set for Marty C. James 77 former Bedford County judge and district attorney died at home Saturday after a long illness. Telegram mentioned in report.
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