27 Sep 1958
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1958
Page
1
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A large Nationalist convoy reached Quemoy delivering anticipated cargo after a night bombardment. From Linolo Beach observers saw 18 amphibious vehicles unload, with capacity estimated up to 54 tons and possibly 150 to 200 tons today.
Four youths from the four party area were arraigned in Warren County on charges of property destruction in Erie and Warren counties. They pled guilty and were released on 300 bond each, with next quarter sessions court in Warren. Earlier in Erie County they pled guilty and were released on 1500 bond each. Vandals wrecked gravestones and a railroad signal, with damages around 350 dollars following a beer party.
Police reported a man and his brother barricaded in a Lemon Street room and opened gas. Officers found the women and tipped one for a mental evaluation. He was admitted to North Warren State Hospital. A nearby report notes the man moved from Erie recently. Dr Emil G Schmidt, 63, a Maryland University biochemistry head, died in his Baltimore apartment on Thursday.
The 22 pound Vanguard weather satellite launched aboard a Navy rocket reportedly is lost in space. Dr John P Hagen says a remote possibility exists it could be circulating the globe but orbit seems unlikely. Telemetry data is being reduced by Navy scientists to locate the satellite. The launch appeared successful but the satellite’s signal faded to silence shortly after liftoff.
London favors a long range settlement that could see Nationalist held offshore islands go to Communist China while Formosa itself may come under a UN trusteeship. British officials seek a cease fire as a first step and warn U S Warsaw talks may fail. The plan centers on a middle path to defuse the Formosa crisis without renewed conflict.
V Krishen Menon, India’s veteran mediator, seeks a Formosa settlement by turning Quemoy and Matsu into a no man’s land while negotiations proceed. He reports to Peiping and works with Lloyd, Gromyko, and Lodge as U.S. and Red China talks resume. A cease-fire remains a sticking point before any settlement.
DETROIT AP General Motors and United Auto Workers negotiate as GM sticks to its offer matching Ford terms. UAW chief Walter Reuther joins the talks after a brief Chrysler standstill as 45,000 GM workers face a potential strike with no picket incidents reported locally.
Hurricanes with 125 mph winds push toward Myrtle Beach and Georgetown. Thousands flee beaches as one death is reported near Whiteville, N C. Weather officials warn of 10 foot tides and severe flooding along the coast.
Multiple appeals strain volunteers who sustain health and welfare services. The piece argues for a United Fund to replace many campaigns with a single, broad drive, aiming to rekindle community volunteer enthusiasm and leadership.
Virginia officials petitioned for a one year delay in desegregation as Warren County High School in Front Royal and six Norfolk junior and senior high schools faced court orders. An emergency session of the Fourth U S Circuit reviewed appeals from Warren County and Norfolk after Chief Judge Sobeloff rejected temporary postponements and called for full court review.
Mrs. Lawrence C. Nichols of Center Street and Mrs. Peter Glavis of Seventh Street will take over Eve's Restaurant next Wednesday morning. The pair have run the Moose Daily Kitchen for over a year and plan no major changes at the eatery.
Corry Scouts held their annual roundup where Richard Farrs and Paul Dye earned the star award as troop scouts, with honors for Ricky Hammond and Richard Parver receiving merit badges. New scouts James Carrig and others joined as John Daekenn and peers were recognized for service and time in roles. Refreshments included hot dogs and marshmallows.
Election officials expect a heavy turnout for Little Rock referendum on allowing Negroes to attend all district schools. About 42 000 eligible voters include 8 000 Negroes amid rising tensions. Governor Faubus denounces integration advocates and warns private schools may escape court rulings, while church groups urge approval.
Corry OOF Rebekahs head to Erie for the statewide Inter-durational Degree rally expected to draw about 4000 attendees. The program opens at Memorial High School auditorium with multiple degree teams from St. Catherines and sessions by the state grand lodge.
General Ne Win, anti Communist leader of Burma’s armed forces, moves to halt political feuding and prepare free elections. Premier U Nu plans to resign in October so Win can be named premier, aiming to maintain Burma’s neutral foreign policy amid a 1,500 mile border with Red China. Army seizes key points to preserve order. Win, 48, has been deputy premier and defense minister.
General Ralph KK Rotet, assistant commandant of the Marine Aircraft Wing, station visits Formosa and Japan to inspect facilities and operations. He is on a tour of the wing’s facilities and staff.
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