17 Dec 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1956
Page
1
Fragmented war report notes British and French forces completing withdrawal from Port Said amid ongoing violence. UN requests and Egyptian police actions shape the scene as troops depart under orders, with barbed wire barriers and street tensions evident in the harbor area.
Allies urge the United Nations to intervene over Egyptian actions in the October November invasion region. They accuse Egypt of deportations and terror against a party and call for a General Assembly debate to address alleged propaganda and violence. Britain and France defend their travelers and salvage efforts while opposing removal of equipment, amid tensions over Middle East transport and maritime incidents.
The Supreme Court today declined to review Dr. Samuel Sheppard’s conviction and the related naturalisation proceedings of Vito Glenbyona, described by officials as a New York racketeer, in a Republican era era context.
The Chamber of Commerce reports no financial support for the holiday turning off program on Main Street. Merchants were urged to join a joint effort to fund festive lighting but several shops have not contributed yet. A second similar action is planned if firms do not participate.
Britain imposes its first gasoline rationing day as drivers queue for coupons and a quieter weekday traffic emerges. Londoners report scarce petrol and increased prices, with many filling tanks and others stockpiling ahead of restrictions. Businesses and trucking firms protest delays in coupon issuance and government controls.
Paul Smith a 19 year old son of Floyd Smith of Beppake described the crash at Center street and Maii street as Howard Bielshner Jr 19 failed to turn and struck Smiths car. Bielshner’s vehicle sustained rear damage while Smith’s car had front damage. The incident caused minor injuries with repairs estimated around 380 dollars and 35 dollars for a related loss.
Paris report by William L. Ryan analyzes Egypt under President Nasser as Soviet pressure intensifies. It argues Egypt faces a trap between aligning with the Communist bloc or seeking Western support to resist Moscow. Russian economic leverage through bilateral trade pacts grows, while western options appear constrained.
A Soviet note to the United States accuses three American B 57 bombers of trespassing near Vladivostok in a reconnaissance flight. Moscow demands punishment and preventive steps. U S officials say they have no knowledge of the mission. The note claims the incident occurred December 1 and warns of consequences if repeated.
President Eisenhower and Indian Prime Minister Nehru arrived by motorcade at the Gettysburg farm for private talks on world issues including Russia and Red China. The two leaders planned an uninterrupted discussion from noon to tomorrow morning, aiming to improve Indo US relations while Nehru described India as a bridge between nations and reaffirmed nonalignment.
A weekend family fracas at a Richard Proctor home left Max W. Proctor, 24, with facial and hand injuries and Donald Fultz, 30, with forearm lacerations. Sheriff deputies investigated after a hatchet incident at French Creek, with warrants pending and the investigation continuing.
In Burbank a New York jewelry firm reports a $300,000 heist as masked robbers enter at night. They bound the jeweler and his staff, forced them to drive to a suburb, and fled with gems including diamonds and other stones. Police pursue leads on two suspects.
Dozens of Korean orphans arrived on a Pan American charter to begin new lives with American foster families. The group, including infants and toddlers, was welcomed at the airport as photographers and newsreel crews filmed the scene. Foster parents from Ohio and California joined in the emotional reception, with others bound for homes nationwide.
The 1956 Pennsylvania electoral college gathered in Harrisburg to cast its 29 votes for President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon at High Noon. Delegates, from 3 women to 29 men, pledged to the Republican ticket as the body opened and recorded the results for delivery to Washington on January 6. The day featured formal procedures, a temporary chair, and a final expense settlement before six certified copies are sent to the U.S. Senate president.
Reports indicate a sitdown strike near 2 in Budapest and several provinces subsided today. Workers at multiple plants faced power and equipment shortages as labor leaders Sandor and Bard negotiated with the Soviet supervised government to broker a truce. Observers note limited public support and a cautious return to work amid ongoing political tension.
State Police reported a collision on Route T Wo about miles east of Boar Lonsbury injuring two drivers. Martin Heller, 19, of FED. 3 Sporlanabir and Diswooed Lee Montgomery, 20, of AD. 4 Gonterville were eastbound when the crash occurred. Montgomery was taken to Corry Memorial Hospital with forehead lacerations and injuries to the right shoulder and hip.
A passenger car rammed a Southern Pacific Golden State Limited at Union Station. The train, moving at 75 mph, left the car wreckage and killed about 12 people including three children. A mortuary official indicated several victims appeared of Spanish American or mixed descent. ages not fully determined.
Nuri Said urged unity with the US backed alliance and Turkey Pakistan and others to counter Moscow influenced forces. He accused opponents of stirring unrest and bombs in public places and embassies while announcing planned Arab strikes in protest of Traq policy.
The Reds accuse foreign powers of instigating Hungary's uprising while denouncing Communist rule as a hollow, tin plated system. Soviet Charge dAffaires Sergi Siriano relayed the claim to the U.S. State Department and urged Undersecretary Murphy to address the alleged American protest sympathies amid the anti soviet sentiment.
Hospital attendants report the birth of nine or ten twins at Carr Me Hospital with a boy and girl among the siblings. The parents are listed as Mr and Mrs Robert ltson of Clymer. The item mentions a young person killed in a Brookville crash and a state police report of a bus collision near Brookville.
The report notes poor hunting weather and a mixed deer season with some good kills. Authorities warn of safety concerns, noting accidents and violations across divisions while recounting limited success on opening day and cautious hunter activity through the period.
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