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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1956
Page
1
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A gunman, described as a 32 year old Negro, opened fire at the Greyhound bus terminal in Cleveland, killing the bus driver and an 18 year old girl and wounding five others before being shot dead by Patrolman Mike Barrett. Passenger Miss Georgeann Kartrk e, 18, identified as one of the victims, and others received treatment at Charity Hospital. The incident occurred during a busy holiday period, with the assailant firing with a .32 automatic before fleeing toward St Peters Church and being killed. (Continued on Page Six).
State Police cited two drivers for speeding to conditions after separate crashes on a slippery stretch of Route 6 near Corry yesterday afternoon. Paul Dietsch, 17, driving a car owned by Dean Herity, skidded off the highway four miles west of Corry, spinning into a field. James Shaver, 20, approaching the scene, could not stop and slid off the pavement, colliding with three vehicles and causing vehicle damage. no injuries were reported.
The Corr lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose announced a blood drive near Ruby, Arkansas. The event aims to attract the union group with a telegraph appeal and a target of collecting many pints of blood.
A fast moving brush fire in the Santa Monica Mountains east of Malibu burned 25 homes within four hours, threatening Malibu Vista Malibu Mar Vista and nearby settlements near Zuma Beach. Fire chief Keith Klinger said no casualties were reported as crews fought the blaze, with flames consuming up to 500 acres per hour and the possibility of becoming a major disaster.
In New York a wave of telephone bomb threats spurred a police drive to locate the so-called Mad Bomber. Five calls emptied into Manhattan theatres Bronx theatre a Manhattan YMCA and a Brooklyn tin can plant prompted searches with no bombs found. Police noted one prior advance warning in May at Radio City Music Hall and said the latest call left a calling card at the New York Public Library on 5th Avenue. None were injured as authorities cleared sites and sent the device to Fort Tilden for analysis.
BIOVUEPORT Texas R G Boss Shannon aged 79 died after a heart attack at his Paradise farm. He spent 11 years in prison for involvement in the Urschel kidnapping. His stepdaughter wed George Machine Gin Kelly. Shannon collapsed at his 535 acre estate near Paradise in November.
State Police report slick roads across the western half of the state after a light snow event. City drivers faced fender benders and vehicles in ditches, though highway accidents were not reported. Weather observer Leo Neckers notes temperatures dropping to 27 on Christmas Eve and 24 last night, with cold, unsettled conditions expected to continue. Drivers urged to avoid unnecessary travel until conditions improve.
Thirty seven athletes escaping Iron Curtain homelands welcomed at New York arrival. Hungarian team members and Romanian athletes mix with family and officials as they reunite with relatives and plan to join others in the United States. James O'Brien welcomes them on behalf of Mayor Wagner, praising Melbourne performance.
Five people were injured in a Tuesday night collision on Route 9, nine miles south of North East. One man remained in critical condition at Hamot Hospital after suffering a compound skull fracture and a fractured hip and leg. his wife suffered a lacerated forehead and a fractured leg, and his son suffered suspected head injuries. The other driver, James Dean of Union City, sustained lacerations to the head, face and body.
The $700 wreck occurred seven miles north of Titusville on Spring Greak road yesterday at 10 40 a m. Clay ton Vanderhoof 98 of R D 1 Titusville and Ernest Edwards 32 of R D 2 Titusville were involved. Vanderhoof was backing from a driveway onto the highway when Edwards vehicle approached and could not avoid collision. Vanderhoof pickup damage listed as 100 Edwards car 800. Edwards vehicle struck a utility pole causing 100 damage. Neither party was injured.
Read fragments describe Saarland miners celebrating return to Germany and the region’s political shift. The piece mentions Bristol publisher and long historical ties to Germany, with references to steel and coal regions, plus a note about continuation on a later page.
The Soviet government reshuffles its top economic planners after the Central Committee calls for revisions to the new five year plan. First Deputy Premier M. G. Peryukhin becomes chief economic planner, replacing Maxim C. Saburov. A six member expert team joins, including A. N. Kosygin and V. A. Malystiev, to guide industry and agriculture as the plan is adjusted.
Washington officials said Hungary cannot obtain a loan from the World Bank. A Budapest report noted a Hungarian delegation planned to seek funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, but World Bank President Eugene Black said Hungary is not eligible since it is not a member.
Nepsabadsag cites Kadars officials and Budapest regime officials discussing equity of foreign assistance. World Bank notes Hungary not a member, limiting loans to Western Europe remains unlikely. 400 million dollars in aid proposed, with the United States as likely but uncertain source as Soviet and other avenues are weighed.
The Mobile transit head announced the trait system has ceased attempting to enforce segregation on city buses. Officials indicated the step ends the effort to maintain separate facilities and services for riders in Mobile.
North Dakota reported no accidental deaths over the Christmas holiday period making it the only state without a fatality during the four day weekend. Maine and Wyoming had no deaths in certain categories while other states saw fatalities. Patrol officials credited safety campaigns and full staffing with keeping roads open and safe. North Dakota logged 166 highway deaths in 1956.
The Associated Press reports a record Christmas holiday traffic toll with about 698 deaths on U.S. highways from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Christmas. The figure eclipses the prior record of 609 and tops the National Safety Council’s holiday estimate of 660. An overall toll of 887 included 49 fire deaths and 120 in miscellaneous accidents. Ned H. Dearborn of the safety council expressed disappointment as highway deaths averaged nearly seven per hour over the 102 hour period.
President Eisenhower delayed a decision on admitting more than 21,500 Hungarian refugees to the United States after a New Year’s Day conference with congressional leaders. Vice President Nixon, returning from Austria, signaled support for increasing the quota but provided no specifics. A Camp Kilmer meeting is planned with Hoover and other officials to discuss refugee relief before Congress reconvenes.
An Egyptian source says Egypt will not negotiate Suez Canal settlement with Britain and France on prior UN principles and will not clear the canal until all Israeli forces leave Egypt. The delay could stretch several weeks as UN officials travel to Cairo to seek quick resolution. The Egyptian navy is clearing mines as withdrawals from Sinai proceed slowly.
A man confessed to killing his wife Ruth aged 41 and their two children Anna Laura 24 months and Leslie 7 months after a dispute over cancer illness and eviction pressures. He told police he shot them, prayed, and telephoned his father and a minister before turning himself in. He faced a preliminary hearing after psychiatric testing and was held on murder charges.
Pennsylvania teachers begin their annual holiday convention in Harrisburg with pay raises on top of the agenda. About 860 delegates from roughly 90,000 members of the State Education Association will attend three days of meetings across downtown Harrisburg. The program includes two general sessions and two business sessions with Gov. Leader scheduled to speak Friday evening. The convention will consider a plan for interim administrative reorganization and a proposed $200 annual raise for those with 20 years service, along with a $1,000 permanent pay increase for the 1957-58 and 1958-59 years, at an estimated cost of 21 million dollars. The council also approved a curriculum change and a temporary shift in county offices to intermediate service areas. The three-day event opens tomorrow afternoon with the first business session.
Mrs. Harmon wife of Dr BE Harmon died at Corry Memorial Hospital at 2 30 yesterday morning after an extended illness She was born December 11 1909 at Carry and attended local public schools Later she studied at Obonte College in Philadelphia She lived in Corry since marriage to Dr Harrison during World War II and was a member of First Methodist Church She is survived by husband two daughters Mrs Bernard Graham Corry and Miss Joan Harmon a son and several relatives The body will be cremated and interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery
A chaotic note reports that few Black riders sought front seats on buses in Florida amid racial tensions. The piece mentions white riders and local officials weighing policies and potential legal implications.
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