20 Aug 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
1
A fragmented report mentions an Aunt, a friend or relative, and a distant event at a yard with a bus and a ball game. The text references a person named Ud and a location described as a town or place, with unclear sequence and timing. The garbled lines suggest a local note of civic or social activity.
Fragmented OCR text mentions wartime events and named places but is largely garbled. It references a Thursday meeting, fires, and possible bombardment language, with unclear names and sequence. The piece seems a partial report of war actions and local reactions, lacking coherent details.
Prospects of brisk proho m ie activity this fall without new borrowing or price boosts spark speculation that the Federal Reserve Board may soon raise the discount rate. No comment from the board on a potential move, but other sources suggest inflationary pressure could prompt action. The report notes steel industry price rises as a possible indicator and hints at broader policy steps.
A violent windstorm swept through the region causing two deaths and numerous injuries. In Meadeville area a toppled tree crushed a shelter where a family reunion was underway, killing Dorothy Dawk and Randy Wilkin and injuring others. Crews freed victims as damage spread through Crawford County and the Forest Cathedral area. The storm also damaged cemeteries and uprooted many trees, with portions of Titusville reporting severe effects as the frontier area endured.
The Maryland Democratic Party scrambles after Millard Tydings announces retirement and resignation from the Senate race. Reports say the party will nominate a new candidate to oppose Republican John Marshall Butler in November. Tydings, 66, cited ill health and long service, ending his four terms after a career spanning World War II era politics. A state central committee meeting is set to name a successor.
A 32 caliber pistol was used by a widow identified as Mrs. Clda Armatrong to wound herself in a downtown Los Angeles hotel early today. Police report she was taken to Morey Hospital with a chest wound. a clerk and hotel staff assisted, finding the weapon beside her after the self-inflicted shot.
New York labor columnist Victor Riesell links the Saturday slaying of truck driver Fred Michiner to a widening underworld murder wave. He cautions the crime spree could spread via trucking routes and alliances, noting recent killings and a suspect who allegedly offered a $1000 hit.
GOP platform writers seek labor votes by toutting record employment and living standards, claiming the Eisenhower era delivers high jobs and wages while Democrats blocked changes. The draft includes a civil rights plank and endorses the Supreme Court ruling barring school segregation, with little resistance expected at the convention.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reports earnings this year were lower by millions than in 1955, linking the steel strike start date July 1 to broad consequences for the company. The court noted the strike’s effects on business and anticipated further discussion on Page Five.
Pennsylvania’s 70 vote delegation at the Republican National Convention reaffirmed support for Richard Nixon after his address to a dinner. Senator James Duff, with other leaders, urged firm backing of Nixon and criticized rivals, while George Bloom led the party toward unity. The scene underscored a strong Philadelphia influence and the steady push for Nixon’s candidacy.
More than 21 million Pennsylvania school children are expected to return to classrooms as the 1950-51 term opens after Labor Day. Enrollment totals for public elementary and high schools are projected to rise, with about 1.832 million in public grammar and high schools and 1.582 million in elementary, plus 717,600 high school students. The overall public school enrollment is forecast to exceed 2,100,000, though birth rates suggest modest gains. Education officials cite teacher shortages and uneven distribution as ongoing challenges across roughly 2000 districts, noting many teachers may not be placed where needed. Continued coverage on Page TMirtte.
London reports a showdown between Egypt and the West over the Suez crisis, with delegates noting war risk fading. Krishna Menon proposes a climactic compromise as Egypt’s President Nasser and Western powers remain apart. Dulles and Soviet Foreign Minister Shepin Jovy discuss the Western stance for an international canal authority.
Gulf Oil Corp seeks international control of the Suez Canal, urging firm and reliable operation amid Egypt's nationalization actions. In a midyear shareholders report, President W K Whiteford and Board Chairman S A Swensrie say transportation through Suez is vital for Middle East crude markets and hope for stable toll charges under international control.
Amid last minute diplomacy voices diverge as a canal compromise stirs debate. A Western observer says Eden appears cautious while Menon presses a two tier system with an Egyptian directorate and an international body overseeing canal users, aiming for broader support though dangers of stalemate loom.
A mother Esther Renninger, 31, and her three children Eddie Gilson, 12 Judy Gilson, 10, and infant Res Renner, 19 months, died in a traffic crash on Route 3 near Mifflin Township. Pvt Foster Ott said Renninger attempted to pass another truck, realized she could not, and loss blooded brakes caused the collision with a second vehicle.
Orville E. Hodge ousted state auditor testified in Sangamon County Circuit Court sentencing on a guilty plea. He said he diverted more than a million dollars from the state for investments and political purposes, claiming heavy expenses and denying intent to defraud. State's Attorney Coutrakon pressed for a stiff sentence as Hodge faced federal charges related to a state check cashing scheme.
City crews started work Saturday to create a new parking area on the east park place curb. Dirt is being moved back as curbage is removed and the area levelled. The plan envisions an entirely new downtown parking space to ease congestion and may include traffic restrictions on Park Street and Hunt Street near the Fire Place intersection.
Vatican sources report the beatification ceremony for Pope Thlionent postponed to October after unclear scheduling. The observance, tied to Li Osserva Lote Romano, remains pending official Vatican confirmation and timing.
A Friday evening crash near Union City claimed Dale Griffith, 61, of Sucgertown, after he died early Monday at Stemn Me morial Hospital. Griffith suffered a crushed chest and other injuries, in critical condition since admission. The driver was Mrs. Donald Mer ait of Veninga, who also sustained serious injuries. another passenger, Arthur Haynes, 55, of RD 2, Sanger town, survived. Deputy Coroner Mark Glenn and County Coroner W. W. Wood investigated the death.
Police investigated a Saturday afternoon crash on East Main Street near North Center. Four cars were involved with total damages around 560 dollars and no injuries. Drivers included Albiri Messingers 10 of RD 1 Spirtanshiog Harold Chess 60 of Cleveland and Edgar Alexander 13 Skydet Circle. The crash caused several Fender damages and one vehicle skidded 40 feet. No arrests reported.
President Eisenhower shifts his travel and aims for San Francisco to meet delegates and friends ahead of the Republican National Convention. White House press secretary Ha gerty notes the change is not tied to Nixon’s potential nomination. Eisenhower leaves Washington tomorrow noon and reaches San Francisco at 6 30 p m, as Hagerty and aides discuss anticipated lineups and strategy.
A fragmented report notes Lawrence plans to invite Adlai Stevenson and Estes to campaign events. It mentions Mayor David Lavyreries and Nitey Seb Gates Betoliver preparing speeches at Suplpalelt addresses. The piece references Chicago and the Democratic National Convention.
Amid convention chatter, President Eisenhower weighs substitutes for Nixon on the Republican ticket. Reports say candidates like Christian Herter of Massachusetts are urged, while Stassen allies push for a broader list and Nixon aides seek solid assurances from White House sources.
A weekend disaster in Pennsylvania claims at least sixteen lives. Reports describe multiple drownings on highways and waterways, a woman and a seven year old killed by a falling street shutter, and broader storm-related hazards along the Shenandoah River Valley.
Text incomplete but reports a collision near Altoona involving Floyd Waslr nell 61 of Alfeobh and Gerside Fanner 78 of Altoona. Another victim, 19, of Altoona, died after the wreck. Authorities listed injuries and described the crash as severe with delayed medical aid.
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