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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1957

Page

2

Death by self in Venango County reports coroner

Kenneth Gell reports that Mrs Alice Welton 37 wife of James Welton of R D 2 committed suicide by shooting herself in the basement of her home. A note left by Mrs Welton and a daughter’s return home are noted in the coroner's summary. The report lists Dr Maurice Dinkers as coroner and mentions a truck driver as the woman's instinct.

Corry Journal Printing Dept Alice Welton James Welton R. D Kenneth Gell Maurice Dinkers Venango County VFW Meadville Icy Leveno~ Gen Linesville Crawford County Marie Furno Levensgen Pennsylvania Erie Kees Rocks Surrey Peninsula Frank Peltinsta Robert Lewis Reed Herman M. Rodgers Mercer County Berkshire Carroll Harrison Dougherty Ol Cuy Oi! City Titusville Spring Creek West Spring Creek Harrisburg State Highways Department Erie County New York

Area cafeteria project boost amid school board talks

Area schools received a boost as the district contends with funding for a cafeteria project. Estimates ranged from about 45 000 to 75 000 and up to 875 000 for the full plan, with the board weighing options and responsibilities without state approval.

Areanvilles Smpestorn Prapasen Threyuent Area Board Evie Peninsula Park Journal

Fire destroys Benwond warehouse in long blaze

A spectacular fire at Benwond last night caused an estimated $200,000 in damage to a warehouse and toys. Firemen battled the blaze for over ten hours before gaining control. four firefighters were hospitalized and investigators believe an overheated engine or defective wiring started the fire. Reports place total losses around $500,000.

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No New Federal Judges Seen This Session

Capitol sources say no new federal judgeships will be created this year. The Senate and House Judiciary Committees have proposed dozens of bills to add district judgeships and temporary posts in multiple states, but objections loom and none are slated for passage this session.

Erlier Chatrmie Geller Senate House Senate Judiciary Committee Cluh Dinos Arid

Hospital Report From Corry Area Discharges Several Residents

Hospital report lists multiple names and addresses in Corry and nearby areas with discharges and admissions. Entries include Ernestown and Clymer residents such as John Amorus and John Rubtoky, plus relatives of Fred Sehiyib Sr. and Susan Skmonthold.

Ernestown Bear Lake Mies Hoxton Warner North Center Stiert Mix Laura Janes Worth Fred Fred Sehiyib Franklin Street John Amorus Spring Street John Rubtoky Manion Street Richard Owens Randal Arthur South Street Susan Skmonthold Daugheer Skmonthold Daugheer of Mr Andl Me Harey Camper, Clym Hwvid Pussett Corry Neil Thompson Clymer Artis Lewis

Crackdown Closes Balinese Room Angers Galveston Natives

In Galveston the Balinese Room, long famous for gambling, faces closure after Attorney General Will Wilson's crackdown. Anthony and Vic Feritta, prominent operators, plan to sell the Balinese Room for about 500000 as authorities target illegal gaming. Anthony heads to Las Vegas Thursday to join El Rancho Vegas as guest hosts. Vic opens a beachfront restaurant, gambling now legal only in Nevada.

Texas Galveston Will Wilson Anthony Las Vegas Belden Kattleman el Rancho Vegas Preeter Vic Nevada

Toronto swimmer falls asleep during 60 mile river attempt

25-year-old Til Clarke, a telegraph operator from Toronto, fell asleep yesterday during her second attempt to swim 60 miles down the St. Lawrence River from Gananoque to Troquets. After eleven hours and twenty five minutes in the water, her coach Norman Surfrim ordered her hauled from the river following failure to rouse her.

Sayanumue Sae Til Clarke Toronto St. Laugrency Gananoque Troquets Norman Surfrim

No Asiatic Flu Epidemic Declared In Pennsylvania

State Medical Society reports no Asiatic influenza epidemic in Pennsylvania yet. Officials urge vaccination only if needed, noting vaccines and antibiotics can reduce mortality from secondary infections. Public health leaders emphasize careful monitoring during the annual public health conference.

Pennsylvania Tina Fanera Nomi State Medical Society Viuinan Pascal Physiduphie Yes Tonlight Elmer G Shall North East Beewyn FP Mattison Hed Cannes Dugchest Luechest

Tragic Dormont Youth Shot by Relative Revolver

A 16 year old Dormont boy named Robert Foolver was found dead from a gunshot wound to the face yesterday. The revolver belonged to a relative and the coroner’s office said the shooting appeared accidental as the father was away at work and the mother and brother were not at home when it occurred. The investigation will continue.

Pittsburgh Dormont Robert Foolver Edward Phcone

Hoffa Extortion Count Recalled in Senate Hearings

Hoffa faces old extortion allegations as Senate Rackets Committee probes Teamsters leadership. Kennedy asserts wrongdoing while Hoffa contends the charges are false. Witnesses allege Hoffa backed fake locals run by racketeers Dio Corallo and Bucks-Corallo to oust Lacey, with Beck planning a six week exit and invoking the Fifth Amendment.

Hoffa Teamsters Johnny ‘Dio Tony Bucks-Corallo Binary Mohn Beck Martin T. Lacey New York Teamsters Council Lacey John O'Rourke

Redesign From Bomber Fashions World's First Commercial Jet

In Moscow a new Soviet TU-104 jetliner is unveiled as the world’s first regularly scheduled commercial jet. The article contrasts lavish Soviet interior styling with a lack of safety belts and notes routes from Moscow to Prague and beyond to Tashkent and Peiping. The piece emphasizes speed and novelty over Western competition and hints at propagandist tone about Soviet aviation prowess.

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Ground in Rights Stall As Democrats Press Concessions

Miilin faced questions on Democratic victories and potential concessions to win Republican support for the bill. Rep Celler (D NY) urged responsible state action, criticizing GOP tactics and warning that any change from the compromise would meet adamant opposition in both chambers.

Miilin Mike Sohie Martin Rep Celler D-Ny Opmna Senate House

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