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02 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1959
Page
1
The readable fragments describe a miscellaneous local notice with unclear names and dates. It mentions bids and sections of an event, but essential details are missing or garbled.
Washington AP report on President Eisenhower facing a veto override vote as House Democrats claim they have the votes to defeat the $1.215 billion pork barrel appropriations bill funding hundreds of public works projects nationwide mainly river and harbor flood control. Eisenhower vetoed last week over funding for seven projects in twenty two states beyond his budget requests by about 30 million dollars.
Two youths Raymond Davies Clark 17 of West Washington and Allen G Styers 10 of First Avenue admitted driving cars over Corry Area High School property causing shrubbery and landscaping damage. Police dropped reckless driving. malicious mischief charges to be filed while held for juvenile court. Chief Harley Drake confirmed the actions.
Navy personnel attended a symposium on air craft filtration with demonstrations by Aero project manager George Downey and presentations by Robert Forrester and Leo Grumblatt. The program covered high pressure valving, system components, and plant capabilities as C. T. Keith outlined facilities. Attendees included Navy Department officials Robert Gartner, Evo Peters, Harry Neale, and Burl Smith.
Casby Kindred, aged 9, of Pittsburgh, drowned early today at Swine Wing Pymatuming Lake after leaving his vacation home for the spillway. Friends and rescuers attempted to save him, but he died. Kindred was described as a striking steelworker.
In Harrisburg the House passed a constitutional amendment for a graduated income tax up to six percent and repeal of the sales tax despite Senate opposition. The vote was 113 to 82 with GOP support helping Democrats advance the proposal through the lower chamber. Senate resistance suggested difficulty in final passage. A separate mass transit plan for Allegheny County and tax measures were also under consideration, with a potential late session to enact the bill.
A two car collision five miles south of Waterford at Route 6N and 19 injured four people, with one in critical condition. Emma Giannini of San Jose, 65, had internal injuries and possible skull fracture. De Paladino, 45, also from San Jose, and James Sixpari, 13, Newark, were injured. Louise Pifer of Cambridge Springs, driving the other car, was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital in Erie with a fractured pelvis and in satisfactory condition. Police say Paladino may have failed to see a hanging traffic signal at Hughes Corners. Damages exceeded 3600, about 1800 per car.
Police investigate thefts of gasoline from several school buses parked at West Sprain Creek Show area during the night. Initial reports claimed a school building break in but later found an open door left unlocked by a janitor. Bus ownership not determined at noon today.
Veteran AP report recounts the German seizure of Danzig on September 1, 1939, as Wehrmacht troops and shelling from the cruiser Schleswig-Holstein press the Polish garrison at Westerplatte. The arrival marks a repudiation of Versailles era borders, signaling a German bid for the “greater Reich” and the onset of global war.
The Corry United Fund campaign aims for 64 268 dollars, up from 59 923, justified by improved economic conditions to support many local charities. The total includes 33 535 for the Community Chest and 10 733 for the Corry Red Cross, with a large volunteer lineup and leaders from both the United Fund and local organizations organizing the drive.
Paris reports state Eisenhower's European tour shows unity gains but France poses the real test. The looming Paris talks with Charles de Gaulle focus on U S support in Algeria, France's NATO role, France's atomic ambitions, and unease over Eisenhower's Khru shchev summit.
The Legislative Action Committee of Corry's Chamber of Commerce will start a nine week series in practical politics for businessmen. The nonpartisan course runs two hours weekly, ending on election eve. About 15 local businessmen are expected to attend in the Raymond division conference room of Associated Spring. The program covers eight topics and features guest speakers from among area politicians to provide practical insights for participants.
Christian Rasmussen, a 61 year old grocer, faced a heart flare up following his daughter’s wedding to Steven Rockefeller. Doctors say his condition is not critical but requires rest in the near term.
President Eisenhower entertained 25 British guests at Winfield House in a cordial, laughter filled dinner marking the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Poland. Guests included Viscount Montgomery and Alanbrooke as Churchill and Macmillan joined them for a group photo. The mood relaxed past criticisms of wartime strategy as the hour ended with Montgomery waving to a cheering crowd.
AP report notes civil rights legislation as the main threat to Congress adjournment next week. Dirksen predicts passage of a skeletal bill, while Johnson remains less optimistic, hoping for motions to bring civil rights issues to the floor. Possible measures include preserving voting records and federal schooling for service families, with Southern opposition mainly to the school provision.
Franklin police report a 16 year old Garry Doyle of Thomas Doyle’s family was found critically injured in high weeds near his home after a traffic crash Monday night. His younger brother Ralph, 12, was riding ahead on a bicycle when a westbound car driven by John Henry Yeager Jr. swerved to avoid him, skidded, and struck the bicycle, sending the vehicle into a ditch. Garry lay unseen for over an hour before discovery. both boys were hospitalized.
Police arrested three youths after a night attack in the Bronx in which two one-year-old boys were stabbed to death. The captured suspect, Sal Agron of Brooklyn, nicknamed Dracula for wearing a nurse’s cape, faced questions amid a broad manhunt and calls for hardline crime action by New York officials. Agron and co-defendants are among several teens charged or accused in the killings and related violent acts.
In Trinidad Colorado a first day football practice accident claimed the life of Tom Gentner a 19 year old Trinidad Junior College freshman from Tucson Arizona. Gentner suffered a shattered larynx when struck by another player's elbow during conditioning drills.
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