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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1957
Page
3
A fragmented OCR text discusses submitting a bill to alter third class city government. It references constitutional provisions, mayors with broadened powers, and proposal to appoint a city manager. The piece mentions Stevenson and Swuansat with oversight of charter changes and police powers.
Harrisburg report quotes Governor Lawler and aides praising Route 19 progress and defense highway funding. Officials say the plan aims for 60 percent federal aid, with rail and road link concerns raised by local leaders.
Selim Surper told the United Nations political committee in New York that Greece is supplying arms and funds to pro-Greece groups in Cyprus. He warned that arms flows and financial support could affect Cyprus peace talks and regional stability amid ongoing tensions.
At the conference the administration signals support for sanctions but notes no unanimous agreement and no final conclusion. Secretary Dulles and Vice President Nixon attended. Johnson cites a grave, nation‑wide concern. Discussion centers on UN General Assembly actions and Israel's troop withdrawal.
Union picketers withdrew late yesterday after Judge Herbert A. Mook granted an injunction prohibiting activity at Sloore's Dairy on Cochranton Road. A hearing was tentatively set for February 28. Dairy official Elmer Busch said operations would not return to normal soon, blaming sympathetic union members for delaying stability.
An arctic outbreak moved eastward from the Ohio Valley affecting Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia with 20 to 30 degree drops. Florida and the Far Southwest remained relatively warm while Georgia Alabama and parts of New England reported near freezing conditions and a chill in Atlanta.
The ship's doctor reported former Prime Minister Anthony Eden's high fever has quickly subsided while en route to Auckland. Eden and his wife sailed from London aboard the SS Rangitata on January 19, eight days after his resignation, and were due to reach Auckland the next day.
President Eisenhower and Dulles confront a deepening Middle East issue as bipartisan foreign policy unity frays. Congress weighs vast aid, arms to allies, and possible use of force amid Israel Egypt UN tensions and mounting Democratic criticism.
Allegheny County jury convicted Raymond Marsilio of Conway Bea ver County yesterday for assault in the beating of a Pittsburgh taxi driver on February 18 1956. Pielin identified Marsilio as one of two men who beat him after taking his Peoples Cab Co vehicle. Marsilio denied the assault and any sight of Pielin. The judge later overruled a defense claim of insufficient evidence on the cab stealing charge.
The Assemblies of God hosts a revival at 192 West Pleasant Street near the former Corry High School. Otha Priddy of Tennesee will lead daily services through Sunday evening March 3, with evening meetings starting at tabernacle hours and inviting the public to attend.
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