03 Apr 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1957
Page
1
Two neighbors clash over a wall boundary with rent terms disputed and a court filing detailing ownership and responsibility. Local officials advise mediation as owners seek a formal resolution to the boundary issue.
A clipped OCR fragment mentions radio hosts and stations with scattered words about programs and listeners. Specifics are unclear, but the item hints at broadcast scheduling or program notes. No names or places are readable in full.
A historic storm drenched drought states, delivering heavy snow from Colorado to Wyoming and Nebraska. Denver set high snow marks while towns like Cheyenne and Colorado Springs reported record accumulations, alleviating drought concerns momentarily amid ongoing recovery efforts.
A 17 year old boy died while trimming a power line, another youth injured, and a third involved in a late night incident. Investigation by local authorities began, with reports of wires and a fallen body found near a driveway in Domitas County.
Secretary-treasurer English of the Teamsters Union met with Senator Kennedy in the Teamsters Building after Kennedy sought English help to root out corruption tied to Dave Beck. The session, described as friendly, occurred as Kennedy prepared for a weeklong tour of New York Chicago and possibly Seattle.
Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion warned Parliament that Middle East peace seems unlikely while Egypt's President Nasser and current Arab rulers stay in power. He cited Nasser's waning prestige and warned of renewed Arab military threats, urging UN action and potential Israeli security steps.
A two hour gunfight outside a village ends with the killing of a man who slew Anita Carroll. Tribes claiming tribesmen armed by the government pursued the bandit Ghaderdad and others, while a ministry spokesman said the targeting was to track down Mrs Carroll’s killer and the attacker’s aides. The report cites a separate incident involving Ghaderdad near Bunet village as authorities pursued the rest of the group. The date and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text.
A garbled historical report discusses Senate examination of Yugoslavia loan suspensions and Communist influence, mentioning Eisenhower advisors and a public hearing. It notes concerns about international aid policies and potential shifts in stance amid Cold War tensions.
Area counties in northwestern Pennsylvania including Erie Venango Crawford Mercer and Lawrence appear generally free of wholesale milk price violations, the State Milk Control Commission said after a secret hearing. John P. McShea, counsel, said dealers have begun to cooperate to eliminate violations while hearings also probed possible practices of advertising rebates to retailers.
The body of Erie pilot John Zysk was found in the Beechcraft four place wreckage northwest of Milford, Union County, yesterday after the plane crashed seconds after its last radio contact with Selinsgrove. Coroner Harry D. Beck identified the victim from partially buried papers. widow and son live at 1803 West 21st Street. Civil Aeronautics Administration notifies BAY p.m. Monday. The search team reached the wreckage after navigating mountain terrain.
Directors at the Corry Country Club approved paving of a street and a $50,000 purchase for new recording equipment and power tools for the clubhouse. The clubhouse kitchen is being repainted and set to reopen mid May. Two partially completed shelter structures on greens Fant 7 face future impairment amid a broader renovation plan.
A mangled report describes a large fire in Japan that stranded about 190 boats and damaged a Tate yard facility. Police began an investigation into the blaze and its marine-related losses, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in value affected.
Pennsylvania State Employment Service reports March placements rose to 40, with 69 employer calls and 272 women among 516 total active applicants. Nine placements were in professional fields, half of March placements in unskilled jobs, clerical and sales also filled. 22 claimants were declined compensation for various reasons amid a cautious outlook for summer.
Mrs. Lyle B Smith twenty three, wife of an Army sergeant, was held in connection with the fatal stabbing of her husband Morris A. Smith, twenty five, found dead in their Nawha ville Tennessee apartment Monday night. Police said Mrs. Smith telephoned her husband's company and fled to a neighbor's apartment before being taken to Landstudt Army Hospital for psychiatric examination.
Pakistan will receive 60 million dollars under the Eisenhower doctrine to support a military and economic program. Government officials led by President Iskandar Richards signed the agreement last week, with U.S. envoy Honorable Bipot Howe present.
Washington officials studied a reply from Egypt to U S proposals for revising the Suez Canal operating plan. No details were released. Secretary Dulles said he would learn whether serious negotiations for a final treaty were possible. He noted the reply could shape Egypt’s future relations with Western nations.
The Haitian army gained firm control as Provisional President Franck Sylvain faced palace arrest amid an arms plot probe. Brigadier General L. M. Gantaye may assume presidential powers while elections set for April 26 proceed, with Francois Duvalier a leading candidate among nine rivals. Public protests erupted, then cooled as the army pledged neutrality and order.
A 9 year old girl suffered first degree burns from injuries while in the care of her mother Lydit Lopez Forres a 35 year old factory worker charged with felonious assault The child was burned after being held against a radiator as punishment for taking $15 from the mother's purse Fire and police reports reveal the mother admitted burning the child and the alleged theft involved $18 from a $43 wallet The incident prompted removal of the child from the hospital to the aunt's home and the case is pursued by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children The article also briefly notes a separate Morrocan US treaty event recorded in the same piece
President Eisenhower rejected reports he will resign before his second term ends and hand duties to Nixon, calling the rumors the worst rot he has heard since taking office. He defended his health and readiness, noting a Gettysburg trip drew media attention and that his speed limit orders were routine.
Corry area sees eight inches of snow during March and a 12 degree rise in average temperatures. Total winter snow reaches 53.5 inches with 101 inches of precipitation, 1.47 inches below normal. Temperature extremes include a low of 2 and a high of 72 on different days amid ongoing seasonal conditions.
A massive black tornado ripped a 21 mile path through Dallas yesterday killing nine people and leaving many missing. About 98 treated in hospitals as police estimate losses near 15 million dollars. Tornadoes also struck Southern Oklahoma and near Paris Texas as crowds watched in stunned awe.
In Santiago the capital, about 1,000 protesters clashed with soldiers as riots swept the streets under emergency law. Armored cars fired as students led demonstrations against inflation, leaving dozens dead or wounded and prompting a nationwide broadcast by the president.
Defense sought quashing of the indictment before witnesses could testify. The judge ruled the murder indictment remains active, leaving it to a panel of 10 men and a jury to decide the fate of Dr Joh Bodkin Adams.
Police investigate a reported left front brake failure blamed for a collision involving 17 year old Karin Sinare of WM Weal Colimhile Avenue. She was traveling south on North Genter Street when the vehicle reportedly veered and struck another vehicle at the West Irving North Cruiser intersection. Cargo of details unclear due to garbled text.
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