12 Sep 1960
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1960
Page
1
A garbled obituary style listing blends estate sale items with scattered names and dates. It mentions a Ralph DIES age 54, a winter spring beef catalog, and multiple household goods such as furniture, dishes, tools, and toys. The fragmentary text hints at rooms and items for sale across a residence, but is sparsely legible.
Hurricane Donna battered the New York area with high winds and heavy rain. Evacuations reached four thousand residents of Fire Island as coastal warnings spread from Long Island to New England. Coastal towns prepared with storm shutters, sandbags, and National Guard standby while schools and bases issued safety advisories.
A two year old boy from Pittsburgh drowned after playing near a duck at Conneaut Lake on Saturday. He was pulled from the water within minutes by a family member and transported to Meadville City Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Authorities ruled the death accidental. physicians and local rescue services responded at the scene.
State troopers investigated two single vehicle accidents over the weekend near Union City. Grant K Price of RD Union City suffered a cut above the eye and was treated at Union City Hospital after his car ran into a parked road roller on Route 8 north of Riceville Corners. Damage estimated at 550 dollars. Faye Popovich of Union City lost control on a gravel road and struck a curb, suffering a head laceration and car damage estimated at 700 dollars. she was treated at Union City Hospital.
Robbers entered St Sebastian Roman Catholic Church in Ross Township during morning services and stole two money boxes containing between $500 and $600 after the 7 and 8 a.m. masses. Rev George Haber, pastor, called the act bold and noted multiple entry points. The theft occurred prior to the 8 a.m. mass after ushers had consolidated the 7 and 8 a.m. collections.
Florida cleans up after Hurricane Donna as officials plan major disaster declarations and mass repairs. Military and civilian agencies mobilize. bridges, power lines, and roads damaged across the southern peninsula. Emergency crews evacuate towns, set up patrols, and prepare for continued relief efforts. Police, sheriff’s deputies, and Navy personnel coordinate with Red Cross and civil defense to restore service and safety.
A bus carrying 22 passengers plunged from a road into a river about 18 miles from Cordoba last night, killing 20 people. The tragedy reduces the group to two survivors, with authorities investigating the cause of the crash and the fate of the remaining passengers.
UN Security Council faced a Congo crisis as Lumumba and Kasavubu factions jostled for power. Leopoldoville radio disputes surfaced while 14,000 U.N. troops secured Leopoldville to prevent civil war. Dag Hammarskjold and Hareshwar Dayal reported Lumumba pressed to cede control of radio. Kasavubu aimed to name Joseph Tied premier.
A dawn settlement ends a 12 day dispute with the Pennsy Railroad and two unions the Transport Workers Union and the System Federation of Labor. About 9 000 workers are affected across 11 states and the District of Columbia as service will be partially restored by Tuesday morning with gradual steps to full safety and reliability. Key figures include Philadelphia's Dilworth and O Neill Jr. who brokered the deal while Michael J. Quill praised the bargaining process.
The Governors Committee on Education reports that graduates from larger high schools have better chances of entering college than those from smaller schools. The 1959 survey of 60 schools found small schools produce more students entering the armed forces or work, while larger schools show higher college access and white collar job prospects. The study cites funds and facilities as limiting college entry and notes about 3,000 of the brightest 1959 graduates did not enter college.
A four time Capital Airlines plane en route from Minneapolis struck three deer near Greater Pittsburgh Airport. The incident left the aircraft undamaged overall though its propellers were bent. Passengers aboard were not immediately known.
Fragmented text covers Cold War era terms, Stalinist figures, and Communist actions. It mentions Nikita and UN context, with unknown details and partial names. The piece cites political maneuvers, occupations, and secret police references embedded in a damaged OCR segment.
Aero Head gains influence as Elin Watch's board shift unfolds. Shennan and proxy ally Margolis clash over leadership at Aero Supply Mfg Co in New York. In 12 weeks to May 24, the company earned 988,059 dollars on 37 cents per share, while a 309,883 loss hit the prior quarter. George J. Dalyer named executive vice president and treasurer, with plans for a new chief executive officer.
In Leopoldville amid upheaval the Congolese government faces mounting strain as Patrice Lasmanita is pictured jailed and a new administration replaces the faltering Communist-backed regime. Foreign observers note UN involvement and regional instability as tensions mount and delays persist.
Over the weekend Corry Memorial Hospital treated three fall injuries and one bicycle accident. Cora Miles was transferred to Humot Hospital in Exlo for a left wrist fracture. Lyle Gabriel, 36, of RD 1 Clymer, injured his left shoulder but released after treatment. James Balok, 6, of RD 3 Corry, suspected left wrist fracture. admitted and released. Clay Carter, 17, of 245 Franklin, suffered multiple facial contusions, left wrist, and right knee. released after treatment.
Sig n 1ON Matter, longtime vice president of the Cleveland Cliffs steel firm, died Sunday after a lengthy illness.
The Pittsburg plaintiff sues the Beer Company over an allegedly improper label. The case seeks redress for trademark or branding concerns and seeks damages including a reported sum of $250,000. The action names Berne’s distribution and a production facility, with details unclear due to damaged text.
PRR agents say Pennsylvania Railroad activity may resume in Corry as strike-impacted workers return. About 26 Corry-based employees, including trackmen and signal operators, faced layoff with service disruptions. Federal compensation was denied for some drivers, while local industry like Corry Foam Products suffered from halted shipments. Erie Railroad helped offset some slack after the strike ended.
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