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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1956
Page
3
A chaotic incident centers on a truck crash that ignited a mansion fire estimated around 200000 dollars. Tanks exploded as the vehicle struck the home, causing extensive damage and prompting emergency response. Local authorities investigate possible factors and assess property loss.
Coroners report preliminary details say a newborn baby’s body was found beneath the Conneaut Bridge on a Thursday near a certain location. Investigators describe the discovery as early and incomplete with officials continuing to examine the scene and determine cause and time of death.
A furnace blast at a shop in New Heulehonl Clarion County killed an area man employed there. Grant Brocilia, a shop employee, was present when the blaze blew a furnace end, causing an explosion that shattered windows and sent debris across the area.
Federal arrest in Pine Bluff Ark followed FBI search for missing bank robbery suspect Rene ls Randals 34 who had been sought in Kentucky and Arkansas. Also in custody was Opal Oneida May 32 who helped run a side Tirra grocery store and lived in a wooded shack seven miles from Pine Bluff off US Highway 210.
Washington reports California continues rapid population growth while Pennsylvania lags. 1950 census ranked California second to New York. by mid 1950s California estimated at 13.43 million, up about 9 percent from 1950. Philadelphia remains top Pennsylvania city but may have fallen behind Los Angeles in total urban population, with Los Angeles at about 2.2499 million in 1956 estimates.
An analysis of 1950 to 1960 migration trends notes California gains on Pennsylvania as movement to the West continues at WWII pace. Los Angeles is expected to surpass Philadelphia in population figures, potentially altering Pennsylvania's congressional representation from 34 to 40 seats.
Burl W. Phares president of the International Glass and Ceramic Workers of North America and a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Board died Saturday in Columbus. He led roughly 60,000 members and served on the federation’s executive committee.
British and French forces pressed a night battle through Port Said streets with tanks and air support as guerrillas hid in alleys. One British officer was killed earlier. the UN in Port Said also exchanged fire with attackers. Egypt’s government denied responsibility and warned of UN protest to the UN over weekend actions.
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