22 Sep 1959
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1959
Page
1
A damaged newspaper fragment mentions a sale action and local officials with partial readable details, indicating an upcoming public sale. The readable names and dates are unclear, but the notice centers on a local authority and a scheduled event.
A fragmented OCR passage lists various percentages and numbers such as 15 59 54 19 621 20 46 13 19 4bh 15M 934 B44 30 508 Sly 29 28 16 56 and references to weights like 60 Ibs. Mentions an ERMAN A ray along Latine key and a person noted as He was PLY 2st. The readable content is sporadic and lacks clear events or participants.
United Nations observers predict the General Assembly will shelve Red China’s bid for a U.N. seat after a day of bitter debate. The United States labeled China an outlaw, while Vasily Kuznetsov accused Washington of reviving Cold War tensions. Last year the bid failed 44 to 281 with nine abstentions. Soviet bloc members defend Khrushchev’s stance, while most nations hold their positions.
A 17 year old Bronx student from Morris High School was ambushed by eight youths in trench coats outside the school and died hours later after naming a blue raincoat as a clue. Police rounded up seven suspects, with Edward Perez identified as the shooter leader in a Royal Knights gang. Separately, a grand jury indicted eight Puerto Rican youths for the August 30 stabbing of two 11 year olds on a West Side playground.
A 14 year old York girl Katharine Bartlett died after an indoor pool incident at York Suburban High School. Coroner Dr Thoms Hart said she was not in a swimming class and was among a group practicing in shallow water when she exhibited distress. Instructors Peggy Zarros and others pulled her from the pool.
Five youths from Corry and Canadohta Lake confessed to planting a fake skull in a pool dig off East Church Street. They traveled to Canadohta Lake to dig up horse bones, used a World War II skull as a prop, and staged the scene to create excitement before stopping work last night.
Stormy seas hindered a Gulf of Mexico search for seven fishermen missing off the Florida coast. Two boats disappeared during the weekend storms as heavy rains drenched South Florida for weeks.
Corry educators heard a detailed briefing on House Bill 1108 at Corry Area High School. Dr William Rodemeyer superintendent outlined the bill as part of a statewide PTA program seeking relief from escalating state mandated costs without adequate reimbursement.
Stockholders of Erie Railroad and Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad meet to endorse a merger forming a 700 mile system from Hoboken to Chicago. Corry officials approve a resolution supporting the merger as a step in railroad survival. the plan would issue common stock swaps and preserve bonds. Abraham Flexner, founder of the Institute for Advanced Study, dies at 93 in Washington.
AP reports a dramatic Khrushchev appearance in a city supermarket with helmeted police, US Secret Service and Soviet guards surrounding him. Shoppers and reporters chased, crowds screamed, and photographers fought for images as the scene unfolded amid a riotous, carnival like atmosphere.
Khrushchev tours the West Coast on a U S visit. In San Francisco he praised the city as the best and said the people there made him feel among friends. He urged peace talks and disarmament while departing for the Midwest to view corn fields and farm plants.
City council authorized City Solicitor Roger Brown to sell personal property of residents delinquent on sewer tax back to 1957 to collect 199.43 dollars. Eight names were turned over by Alderman Cobbett after their suits and partial payments failed. Other actions included curb work, street resurfacing plans, and moves to address lighting complaints at a Mobil station.
Roswell Garst a Coon Rapids farmer corn expert and bank proprietor prepares to meet Nikita Khrushchev on his farm Wednesday. Garst aims to discuss food production and an arms inspection plan to reduce armaments while exploring how to boost American and Soviet diets with fewer people.
Cory city government parks and public property department led by Robert Grice reports stump removal at City Park for 100 dollars plus 40 dollars for extra stump. A diseased elm will be cut. Roofing sealer bought for 124 dollars for city warehouse roofs. Grice to meet Mead Park finance committee and report to Cornell on meeting reasons. Bond issue funds shift debated. remodeling Cornel chambers under 9,000 set aside leaves surplus. Fire station rewiring 4400 returned to general fund to repay bond. Tile floor bid for engineer’s room and Carnell chambers 628.25 to Merle McIntyre. bid under next lowest. Sidewalk program specs approved. work to start Raymond avenue Wright street area near city warehouse by 5001. Public advertisement for bids set for October 5 at 8:00 p.m. Overall sidewalk program to be studied in coming winter months and plans released in spring.
Titusville police filed charges yesterday against the owners of a suspected hit and run vehicle after a 3 am Sunday crash behind the Polish National Alliance Club. A parked 1957 Chrysler owned by Robert Kunz was damaged, with witnesses providing the Chevrolet's license number. The responsible woman, Miss Jacqueline DeJeans of Corty, claimed the Kunz car struck her vehicle, and she faces a summons to appear before a local alderman on the date to be set.
Havana radio Astion reported the army captured 40 ex-soldiers and civilians in a new conspiracy against Prime Minister Fidel Castro's regime. Official quarters refused to comment on the report.
VALPARAISO Ind AP Two twins joined at the chest and abdomen were in an incubator at Porter Memorial Hospital as parents and Dr. Thomas L. Dittmer debated when and where to perform the delicate separation. The operation was deemed necessary though success chances depend on how they are joined. The surgery may occur at Riley Children's Hospital in Indianapolis or at Children’s Memorial in Chicago. The twins Mary Helen and Marie Ellen weighed 10 pounds 11 ounces at birth.
Prime Minister Nehru of India, during a four day visit to Tehran, said Khrushchev's total disarmament proposal deserves consideration and will be studied seriously.
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