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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1958
Page
3
Fragmented text outlines a 1910s political ballot snippet. Mentions a Republican effort and a Democratic candidate, with references to the Senate and party lines. Vague names and phrases appear, but full details are obscured by OCR errors.
HARRISBURG AP The Commonwealth says Pennsylvania paid more than 42 million dollars in unemployment compensation in August, a record. Acting director Paul J. Smith notes the fund remains near 183 percent of payroll tax receipts, with 27 000 employers at the 2.7 percent ceiling and about 74 000 firms paying that rate. Extra federal benefits since July have aided some 154000 workers, while 25,100 exhausted regular checks turned to supplemental aid. Total unemployment is about 479,000, about 10 percent of the labor force.
A federal grand jury will probe reports that racketeers bribed high Pittsburgh police officials. U S Attorney Teitelbaum cites reliable information of long standing bribes. Safety Director Rosenberg and Police Superintendent Stusser will cooperate. Katz and Stupak face possible indictment over gambling tax stamp issues.
Westfield district engineer Colonel Loren W Olifistead announced the $75,606 Barcelona Harbor breakwaters and dredging project will begin this week. Al Johnson Construction Co of Minneapolis will drive steel sheet piling for 1483 feet of breakwaters and a 175 foot shorearm. About 49000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the entrance channel and basin. Bids opened June 17, project must finish by June 30, 1960.
A wounded witness testified that Arthur G. Schuck, a 41 year old Baden electrician, was at the scene of the ambush slayings of Vincent J. Quigley and William E. Engel. Quigley and Engel were shot to death April 27 in what the state says was mistaken identity. The Commonwealth seeks the death penalty.
The Meadville based TB Trust Fund, started in 1954 by Anna Mong to aid tuberculosis patients under 30 in Crawford County, now has 4744 dollars available for immediate use. Evan G. Swanson, president of the County Tuberculosis and Health Society, announced the figure. Eligible Crawford County residents with TB may receive financial assistance from the fund.
The topic centers on a police plot to arrest local racketeers on bribery charges. Teitelbaum claims some police brass remained on the take through the recent trial. A grand jury will determine who paid bribes who received them amounts and timing.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed new officers at its North Center street hall Monday evening. District Deputy Grand Patriarch John Murphy and Meadville staff oversaw the ceremony naming Frederick Beall chief patriarch Paul Auer high priest L Auer senior warden Pred Mixer junior warden Arden Baldwin past Chief patriarch Harold Shannon treasurer and Horace Leslie scribe. Arden Baldwin delivered the guest speech reflecting on the recent IOOF Home For Children event in Meadville on September 1. A business meeting followed by a social period and lunch closed the visit from neighboring lodges.
Services for Mrs Matthe O Lindsey were held at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev Earl Docherty officiating. Interment followed at Pine Grove Cemetery. Bearers included Hlora Gates James Bulerbaugh Eugene Canfield Theron Derby Albert Bowen and Donn Van Stee. Attendees from away listed Jamestown Lakewood Clymer Lockport Youngsville and surrounding towns with numerous Lindsey relatives.
A six person jury convicts Harvey Lee Hayden of breach of peace in a disturbance at a newly integrated school in Madisonville. Hayden, who had driven Black pupils to school, drew a five day jail term and fines totaling 75 dollars after being accused of threatening a white woman with a knife. He said he would appeal.
J Carleton Jones reports his 1950 light green sedan stolen again, the fourth time in 18 months. He says the car is worth about $1,000 to him despite likely market value under $100. Authorities and neighbors note repeated thefts and urge changes.
Claiming faster safer relief for backache muscular pains in neck shoulders legs and head from over exertion the ad urges worn out individuals to take Pruvo tablets as directed for rapid relief and a pain free day with Rexall Drugs as the point of sale.
Six Pennsylvania cities including Altoona Lancaster and Philadelphia report improved civil defense readiness to meet air attack. Public interest is tepid with attitudes ranging from indifferent to enthusiastic. The American Municipal Association notes broader national gains while urging shelters stockpiles and reception areas.
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