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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1956
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lists partial words and names, mentioning towns, people, and dates in a newspaper snippet. Readable items include references to Mah and Beedle with vague place names and unclear actions, suggesting an unfinished notice or advertisement without clear event or outcome.
Egypt rights claim ignored in London talks over the Suez Canal. Western diplomats weigh a multi nation conference on the waterway as Britain and France seek a peaceful settlement amid U S pressure. Egyptian President Nasser studies implications while London and Washington push for consensus at the August meeting.
A public groundbreaking ceremony is planned for tomorrow afternoon at the site of the new YMCA on North Center streets. Speakers include Rov B Kelly Greitinge, D Armour Hillstrom, Dr Elmor OM fur, and ceremony hosts David A Willstrant and FBO Whittingwy.
The article reports Dr Burney named Surgeon General by President Eisenhower, awaiting Senate confirmation next year. It notes Burney's expertise in radiological health and public health leadership, with mentions of prior roles and the Public Health Service.
Hong Kong reports deny Chinese troops have invaded Northern Burma while broadcast claims say 500 troops may hold 1000 miles of frontier. Burma government criticizes Chinese incursions as a potential move toward wider conflict with negotiations urged to settle the border dispute.
The Atomic Energy Commission authorized construction of a controversial 40 million dollar nuclear plant near Monroe Michigan. The development company includes 26 industrial concerns, many utilities, with power to be supplied by the Detroit Edison. Construction must wait until December 15 1955 or 1956 and the project will focus on a neutron breeder reactor, with safety studies to follow before operation. Admiral Radford arrived in Tokyo after a trip from South Korea.
In a tense Warren County Democratic meeting at the courthouse a bribery attempt surfaced as Donald Beckwith and his wife admitted offering 200 to vote for Chester Walker of Clarendon. A second vote backed co chairmanship but protests and party strife overshadowed the session led by Louis Rosenberg.
Beaver County highway maintenance chief resigns amid scandal after department finds workers were on steel mill payrolls. Investigators identify several employees including Tony Domionive, Taurence Linighlin Jr, Eriihls J. TAugtlin, Honey Krayniowski, Robert Glast puri, Steve Chilis, and others as caretakers and laborers. Payroll theft totals $487 during the period.
A car left Wellsburg Cutting Foodline Road and sheared a Pennsylvania Electric Co. pole, dropping live lines over 12,000 volts. Occupants were uninjured as the driver, Lets Gh Fay, failed to stay on the curve about a mile east of Wattaburg. Wreckers freed the vehicle after a pole crew from Corry repaired the line.
A local fraud case develops after police arrest an individual tied to a complaint by Richard Huffman of B D regarding questionable vehicle title transfer. The hearing is scheduled for later this week as prosecutors pursue charges over the sale of a vehicle and related tax or ownership disputes.
Weather across the Mid Continent shows a broad cool to warm swing with a humid zone shifting from the Northeast to the West and South. Temperatures rose near 100 degrees in parts of Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska while the Northern Rockies and Washington state saw warming trends. A thunderstorm pattern persisted with gusty winds and brief rain in the vicinity of Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Readable lines describe a civic leader's death in Petersburg and a farming community optimistic about sunny weather. References to Amiostillo of America and Charles Weller hint at local store history and family ties. Vague notes mention rain relief and ongoing preparations for planting.
New York reports signings end the stop work actions as United Steelworkers strike pact with major firms. Bethlehem Steel, Republic Steel and Jones and Laughlin sign early today with awards and job protections. Multiple mills in Gary, Pittsburgh, East Chicago, and Lackawanna resume operations. full restoration expected in weeks with 30 plus firms concluding deals.
A one year old girl was found naked and severely beaten in a Fourth Ward Corry barn by neighbors who heard cries. Three boys aged 6, 5, and 4 were detained as police pieced together the assault scene. The child, Barbers Jean Hazeltine, is in satisfactory condition at Corry Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries and possible concussion. Authorities say no sexual assault was indicated, and the case is being investigated as a brutal infant assault with the youths held for questioning.
Bennie Gabriel 32 of Grindstone Pa is held on charges of assault with intent to kill after a wounding near the Pennsylvania Maryland line. The woman, Miss Quemife Stinpan, 17, and another man were treated. witnesses described an argument over who should drive and a misfired revolver discharged.
Parents of Marines express anger and grief over a military court ruling. McKeon found guilty of negligence and related counts after a drowning incident during a disciplinary march led by S/Sgt. Matthew Melseon. Relatives from Bay Shore and Brooklyn react, calling the outcome a whitewash and urging real reform or harsher punishment.
Mediation service pressed to restart negotiations between Aluminum Co. of America and United Steelworkers after 18,000 USW members walkout across 19 ALCOA plants over wages and contract terms. Negotiations stalled since strike began Wednesday. union, firm at odds on wage hikes and job protections.
Federal mediation commissioners John R Murray and Robert Walsh said a settlement is near in the 294 day old strike against the Western Electric plant at Lake Dord, as talks continue between management and union officials. A session yesterday saw the union strike and the company accused of downgrading workers. A meeting is planned for Monday to finalize a writing agreement and present it to the union.
PARRIS ISLAND, 5 April. A court martial jury retired at 9:14 am today to decide the fate of Marine Sgt. Matthew C. McKeon after convicting him of negligent- homicide and violation of a general order in the death of a recruit during a training incident last April. Prosecutors expect possible prison time, but minimum penalties are unlikely. defense urged mercy citing his clean record and family, religious devotion, and seven weeks in prison after the tragedy. Deliberations continued as details surfaced from the trial and witnesses, with sentencing to be announced later.
A 59-year-old American Roman Catholic missionary Bishop Ambrose Pinker has been freed from prison in Red China after a five-year sentence. He is reported to be in poor health and is staying at Shanghai's Franciscan mission before repatriation. timing for return remains unclear. He confirmed weight loss and expressed cautious remarks about his release. Ten Americans, including five Catholic missionaries, were named in the reports.
A national restaurant installs oxymeter stations two miles east of the Bedford Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The devices dispense oxygen to drivers, aiming to improve mental alertness and overall well being. State police officials declined comment, noting only that installation is to be evaluated for safety and effectiveness.
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