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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1958
Page
3
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The State Highways Department won federal approval for a disputed section of the Anthracite Expressway. The US Bureau of Public Roads endorsed the department’s route from Gordon in Schuylkill County to a site near Wilkes-Barre, about 44 miles. The project includes 53 bridges and two 12 foot lanes, with interchanges planned to serve Frackville, Vulcan, Kelayres, McAdoo, West Hazleton, Conyngham, Nescopeck Pass, and Nyangola. Remaining discussions cover Harrisburg to Gordon and Hanover Two to Scranton segments.
In Fort Lauderdale a joint law enforcement action intercepted a boatload of more than 30 uniformed men headed for Cuba. About 31 to 34 arrestees were held, one hospitalized with minor wounds, after shots were fired to stop the Harpoon as it tried to flee Port Everglades. The vessel, owned by Captain Bill Wright, was under surveillance for days and aimed at Cuba where rebels oppose Batista.
A five year old girl, Ruth Rumbaugh of Karns City, was killed in a Route 6E collision with a truck near Chicora. Her brother Richard, 17, the car driver, was in serious condition at Butler County Memorial Hospital. The younger brother Jack, 1, was in fair condition. Truck driver John Luncas of Baxter, Jefferson County, escaped injury.
A civil action seeking more than 25 000 against slain killer Miner Davis heads a docket of 100 civil cases slated for trial starting October 6. Davis, serving an eight to 20 year term at Western Penitentiary for the shooting of 26 year old Donna Dikello in January, would be required to appear in court if the case proceeds. Alfred DiBello, father of the victim, filed the suit after the January 30 shooting, alleging the slaying was without provocation and deliberate.
Tuesday's primaries produced decisive wins for Winston Prouty in Vermont and John Kennedy's backers in Massachusetts. New Hampshire's Gov race narrowed to Powell and Gregg with a recount likely, while McNichols faced no GOP opposition in Colorado. Washington's Henry Jacks led a Democratic sweep and Banta claimed the Republican Senate nod.
State plans a new park in Porterville area south of Mercer featuring a huge reservoir as its centerpiece. Dr Maurice K Goddard announces site chosen from several for the Muddy Creek reservoir to be built by funds between 3 and 4 million dollars. Route 19 will be relocated west of Portersville to bypass the lake site, and the dam and land purchase will be financed by the next legislature. The lake will be the largest entirely within the state, larger than Pymatuning Lake.
The trial of two Dunkirk residents on charges of attempted murder of their 4-year-old son was put in abeyance as Judge Rollin A. Panchor considers a defense motion to disqualify himself. The couple, Mr and Mrs Wilfred Rose, also face first and second degree assault charges and endangering the life of their son James. Police said the boy was found gagged and bound on May 24.
HARRISBURG AP The 1 year old son of Pittsburgh Mayor David L Lawrence returned his driver's license after a July 27 speeding charge. The claim of a technicality prompted his father to defend punishment. The speedometer issue was tied to a state trooper vehicle overdue for periodic checks. The charge was dropped August 12 after the instrument was found faulty. The youth had been stopped on Route 19 near Porterville Butler County and had been acting as chauffeur for his father. He paid the fine and costs, and said he would comply with traffic laws.
Fragmented report quotes the president on Adams responsibility amid Republican divisions over leadership and connections to Goldfine. Containing references to Adams, Goldfine, and party fallout, the piece notes a nationwide party mood shift after midterm defeats and possible leadership changes.
New Zealand press notes James Brown of Asheville NC, chief electrician at McMurdo Sound, grows tomatoes beans peas and radishes in Antarctic boxes. Soil from Connecticut, warmed oil, and shower moisture create a makeshift greenhouse to offset dry polar air and supply fresh vegetables.
President Eisenhower meets with national security aides Gordon Gray and Brig Gen Andrew Goodpaster to review confidential reports on the Formosa Strait danger and the international situation. Cray and Goodpaster fly in from Washington for reassessment.
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