16 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a sequence of words including a store in West Glare and references to a couple and a pale tail. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events, entities, dates, or locations to form a coherent news item.
Reads like a garbled 19 September notice with names and items scattered. Mentions persons possibly Tipe and Lynne Aine amid unclear lanes and routes.
London hosts a 22 nation conference on the Suez crisis as Egypt’s nationalisation of the canal looms large. Britain and Western powers push for international supervision while recalling the broader Arab protest mood. Diplomatic sparring, procedural debates, and calls for peaceful resolution mark the opening, with key figures pressing for a balanced role for all involved.
An official from Corty Area was chosen as head of the REA Electrification Cooperative. Cambridge Springs officers include Harry Birrows Cory as president John Nie Minh as vice president Paul Mumford as secretary and Henry Shooy as treasurer. Other board members listed include Liverne Doctor Harold Mori Jobin Quirk Greg Swaney AWD Stainbridge and Theti. Feb Taylors leads Boise and former Senator Tayla is noted in the primary coverage.
Massachusetts Governor Christian A Herter says if nominated for vice president at the Republican convention in San Francisco he will ask convention chairman Joseph W Murti to withdraw his name. He notes his support for Richard Nixon and says he remains open to a vice presidential role if asked.
Ralph Titus Cobnett, a Wattsburg laborer, faced alderman Melvin Cobbett with partial denials then a guilty plea for an assault alleged to have involved laying on of hands on young girls at his home over several months. He was held in Erie County jail and bound over to the next court term with bond to be set. The case, filed May 27, may proceed to trial if the district attorney chooses, and carries penalties up to 2000 dollars fine or five years in prison.
A hearing for five former Del nwate River Joint Toll Bridge Commission officials on misbehavior charges was postponed to September 11. Proceedings before Judge Hoe ended abruptly after a defense request for content. a brief conference in Milnor’s brick home led to a postponement agreement. The case resumes after a short adjournment.
The Association GF Machine announced a set August 25 deadline for strike action if a current dispute with Airlies is not settled. The Federal Mediation Board urged postponement of the strike while talks continue, amid unresolved differences and a renewed round of negotiations.
The Union City Municipal Authority replies to a July 3 county court complaint by the Citizens Group of Union City accusing it of improper use of about 100000 and waste in sewage disposal and water systems. The authority contests $408947.54 claimed as on the systems and disputes claims of necessary rates and bond surplus. The filing notes a surplus of funds on past dates and contends current rates are adequate, while accusing the Citizens Group of undue delay in filing.
An Associated Press poll found 50 of Pennsylvania's 70 Republican delegates favored Eisenhower for president with Nixon as possible running mate. Delegates largely available on the vice presidential question favored Eisenhower having the final say. A few named alternatives included McKeldin Thornton Herter Snow, J. Stennis, Warren, and McClellan as potential running mates if Eisenhower or Nixon were unavailable.
In Anna, New York, about 2000 workers at a Bethlehem Sigel plant ended an unauthorized walkout today after employees voted to return. The United Steel Workers union had urged immediate action and warned that about 3000 workers were affected by the dispute, which threatened to shut down the site employing over 20,000.
The National Democratic convention adopts platforms on civil rights foreign policy and domestic policy. It sidesteps endorsing the Supreme Court's school desegregation ruling while pledging to advance individual rights. It criticizes Eisenhower era policy in the Middle East and promises bold leadership against communist expansion.
Harry Bloomer is in jail awaiting federal trial on charges of kidnapping and raping a 17 year old babysitter. Police captured him at a farm home after a 15 state manhunt that began when Betsy Long said he abducted her from a Fillmount Springs residence. He faces arraignment before a U. S. commissioner with potential trial in Scranton or here.
Hurricane Betsy, a dangerous storm with a 30 mile per hour drift, heads northeast across the Atlantic. Weather authorities warn of continuing danger as the system moves toward cooler waters near the North Atlantic, with experts predicting strengthening or weakening as it approaches Bermuda and the mid-Atlantic region.
Gold discovery in the Klondike region is reported as a major breakthrough. The find marks a historic moment in the Yukon Territory with potential vast effects on mining prospects and regional wealth.
Democratic presidential hopeful Adlai Stevenson keeps the field for a second nomination open. Roger Tubby names six possible running mates: Estes Kefauver, John F Kennedy, Hubert Humphrey, Albert Gore, Robert Wagner, and Robert B. Meyer. Stevenson praises the list while signaling openness to a Catholic constraint and a potential pick to spark a late contest for second place.
In a Philadelphia scene delegates pledged to Harriman switch to Adlai Stevenson amid strong civil rights plank debate. Pennsylvania's delegation consolidates Stevenson support while minority views push desegregation and Supreme Court enforcement signals. A heart attack ends Newport talk with McCormick among attendees.
Corry school system reports 210 children require special care due to mental and physical disabilities in the upcoming 1957-58 term. Superintendent L M Douglas outlines the need for action by school directors before the next school year, detailing the exceptional children affected.
Typhoon Babs batters Kyushu and Okinawa with winds near 110 miles per hour. A Navy seaplane sank in Bucksney Bay during the storm. five men aboard are missing or held. No immediate reports of casualties or damage beyond the loss. Naval and Marine search efforts underway.
SCRANTON Pa bulletin reports air patrols locating wreckage three miles northwest of Wiloe Haver Pa. The plane is believed to be a small craft missing since Monday from Betoun Nid to Worly Fork Pa. Nearby rail news notes thirty freight cars derailing near Baltimore and Ohio lines, with limited injuries and disrupted service.
The hospital board will open bids at 8 o clock on August 21 for a new addition including recovery rooms patient wards examination and storage areas. Ford Foundation grant of 25000 will cover about half the cost of roughly 60000. Director attendance listed members include Young Nast Edinger Hawkins Hillstom Erminge Slavery and Elston.
Youth Michael Hall confessed to burglary at Chinowy's Clow Store and another on Fast Avenue, admitting about $500 taken. Police traced him and two accomplices, with prior incidents cited. Detectives noted proceeds sent to a store proprietor, with details from Captain Lampe.
The convention hall in Chicago buzzes as Governor Averell Harriman of New York presses a late bid for the Democratic nomination, urging delegates to unite despite rival Stevenson support. North Carolina and Kansas boosts push Stevenson over the top while Southern factions threaten a walkout. Harriman sends telegrams to state chairmen declaring determination to secure the nomination.
Four individuals tied to Maraoll Builders Greensburg were indicted by a grand jury on falsified FHA loan applications. Owner Toilie Goldstall and two salesmen James A Donnelly Jr and Eugene Silverman allegedly made false statements totaling 6100 and 2500 respectively. A fourth salesman, Jules A Kholos, pled guilty to 61000 in loans.
Fragmentary item reports Clare Luce returning to Italy from Pittsburgh in a disputed case. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but mention of a suspected poisoning 13 months prior and a beneficiary to remit duties. No solid confirmation of dates or sources available.
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