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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1958
Page
4
Local newspaper notice outlines AP reprint rights, mail rates, and advertising deadlines. Details include publication offices and pricing by mail and carrier with display advertising deadline at 9 p.m. per prior publication slate.
The piece argues U S support for Nationalist China over Formosa defends regional allies like the Philippines Korea Japan and Vietnam and notes Formosa as a historic staging area for Japan in WWII The article also notes Iceland politics with a Communist minister and fishing limits provoking NATO tensions and anti U S sentiment abroad.
A Communist Icelandic minister calls for withdrawal from NATO and sets a fixed territorial waters extension. Public anger could put US forces stationed since 1941 at Keflavik in a vulnerable position. The author urges avoiding family splits seen in Cyprus and warns against provoking Allied disunity.
Three wrongful death actions were filed in county court stemming from the March 16 crosswalk tragedy at the New York Central crossing near Manchester road. Each suit names the railroad and the driver’s estate as defendants with damages exceeding 5,000 dollars. Plaintiffs include administrators for victims G Bruce Wilkins Elmer Groff and Donald Glen Packe all of Erie. Allegations claim the train did not slow as it neared the crossing and Graff did not exercise proper caution.
Hollywood highlights report Lana Turner’s comeback in Imitation of Life after a stabbing scandal. Real jewelry valued over $1 million, including a $240,000 emerald ensemble from Laykin et Cie, plus $78,000 worth of gowns by Jean Louis and fur minks, lift morale and dazzle the crew as guards guard the pieces nightly.
Police rounded up nineteen juveniles and eight older youths after reports they armed themselves and cruised Perryopolis in cars. Officers found blackjacks ice picks iron bats screwdrivers and baseball bats in their possession. The juveniles were turned over to guardians and authorities.
Peter Holtz of Erie was aboard a 20 foot motor boat Jest when a Saturday night storm struck Lake Erie. Holtz, aboard during a chase with Nell D Coleman's larger vessel, disappeared after changing course. A passing freighter relayed his radio signal to the Coast Guard. Found about 15 miles southeast of Long Point Ontario, Holtz was towed to Port Dover and back to Erie Public Dock. He was soaked, shaken, and aboard for roughly 15 hours.
The Chinese Central Committee ordered full mobilization, unclear if for war footing or push toward industrial and agricultural buildup. Former Secretary Acheson criticized the Eisenhower team for drifting toward war with China and said the administration risks losing control to Chiang Kai-shek and the Communists.
Officials tell Fayette County juvenile authorities about a dispute between older boys and Perryopolis youths over girls at a skating rink near Uniontown. The boys, each owing $10, reportedly ate in Uniontown as feuding continued for weeks. The rink’s management closed the premises Friday night to prevent further violence.
New York AP notes cities seek new industrial plants to boost economies. Despite slower building tempo many firms still pursue locations, with communities and development agencies spending around 40 million dollars last year to attract industries. Some executives warn boosters misunderstand actual industry needs for a successful plant. A leading firm proposes a yardstick of required factors, while residential suburbs often protest industrial siting.
Elmer Linde, 55, Ellwood City machinist formerly of Titusville, convicted of first degree murder in the pistol slaying of Mrs. Ruth Nolan in Hempfield Township. Jury fixed life imprisonment. sentencing deferred. Police say jealousy sparked the crime. Linde testified he was wounded first.
Bane James Nelson age 32 of Greenville was found dead in his car on Sackett road about 12 miles south of Kane yesterday afternoon. Vincent Gaston passing by found the body. Coroner Francis De Panfilis ruled death from carbon monoxide poisoning. Nelson had been dead at least three or four days. Body moved to Greenville.
J C Cleaver president of Cleaver-Brooks Co Milwaukee outlines tests for choosing industrial sites. He emphasizes proximity to markets labor skilled trades and stable taxes plus civic factors such as schools law enforcement and local government support. He chose Stratford Ontario for a 900000 investment.
Albert Jones age 3, died Saturday on the Centerville farm where he was born October 11, 1874. He was the son of Edward and Susan Gibbs Jones, survived by his wife Nellie Thomas Jones and five stepdaughters, plus nieces and nephews. Calling hours at Willis Arnold Funeral Home, Townville, today, with services at 2 p.m. tomorrow and burial at Evergreen Cemetery, Union City.
British French and Belgian forces move toward possible war while signs emerge of cautious talks with Hitler about Czechoslovakia. Gene Hasbrouck suffers a fractured collar bone in a scrimmage. Corry High plans a backfield role for him. Corry Sportsman’s Day features listed and Travel Club seeks 50 members for a city branch. Rotary teachers’ night set for Sept 20. Raymond Manufacturing workers host annual Lake LeBoeuf picnic.
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