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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1957

Page

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Dulles Quizzed On Ike Mid East Plan Debated in Congress

Secretary of State Dulles faced sharp questioning as Congress weighed President Eisenhower s Middle East plan. Lawmakers questioned military and economic aspects, with Kefauver warning Congress might vote the proposal down though broad support appeared for some program. The four point plan includes US military readiness, aid to allies, opposition to armed oppression, and use of foreign funds for economic development.

Washington Dulles Eisenhower Middle East House Foreign Affairs Committee Elsenhower Congress Blank Bheck Sen. Sparkman DrAln Sen Kefauver D-Tean Kinenhower Willi Artiue Jwy

Stevenson Urges Democrats to Launch Four Year Drive

Adlai E Stevenson called today for a sustained offensive by the Democratic Party to win back the White House and elections in 1958 and 1960. He urged action by Democrats inside and outside Congress, governors and party leaders to build a broad base of operations for policy aims.

Adlai E Sluyenson Tayors Congrest Stevenson Vilioh

Bread price rise hits Corry city bakers

Corry housewives face higher bread costs as Firch Bake log Cost Eve announces increased prices today. If trends hold, other major bakers in the city will follow within the next year or two. White bread up to two rents per loaf and dark bread up one penny.

Corry

Warren Church Burned In Dual Fires. $75,000 Loss

Fire destroyed the interior of the 60 year old Calvary Baptist Church in Warren after flames broke out around 9 07 PM. Fire chief James Tridico led a community effort to stop the blaze but the building suffered extensive damage while a nearby restaurant also lost about $40,000. The cause is under investigation with possible wiring or appliance fault. Congregation plans a new church with construction to start in spring. The Rev Paul Obinger noted services would continue in the meantime.

Ee Wilren Litchfield Warren James Tridico Calvary Baptist Church Tridico Paul Obinger

Two Area Car Crashes Hurt No One

Two weekend crashes in Centerville and Spartanshore left no injuries. Police cited 83 year old Harry Obi after his truck struck a car at 3 20 p m Saturday. Connie Henderson escaped injury when her car rolled at Route 77 four miles west of Spartanshore due to snow. Police estimated vehicle damage at about 200 dollars for the heavier impacts.

Corry Brnie Polen Focal Barracks George Chuyeh Altrick Harry Obi Obi Church Centerville Connie Henderson Spartanshoro

Marie McDonald Recalls Kidnap Ordeal At Bedside

ENCINO Calif Marie McDonald famed actress says abductors planned to ransom her for 80000 each from four men. She told police during a news conference in her bedroom that the five swarthy men abducted her and demanded money while she wore a white nightgown and cried.

Encino Calif Marie McDonald

Actor Michael Wilding tied to McDonald circle

In recent weeks Michael Wilding estranged husband of Kenbeth Taylor and Miss McDonald’s escort. Shoe maker Harry Karl, twice married and twice divorced from Miss McDonald, and Marie Tuboni, her mother, Fyrold Plant, her business manager, are mentioned in a fragmentary item. (Continued on Page Eight)

Michael Wilding Kenbeth Taylor Miss McDonald's Harry Karl McDonald Marie Tuboni Fyrold Plant Maraner Karl

Acute blood shortage forces city drive and donations

Cross announced a blood mobile visit to the city tomorrow as only 33 people had registered to donate. The Buffalo blood bank issues blood in pint units after physician approval, with hospital shortages affecting Corry Memorial and others. Easier donor rules apply for those with yellow jaundice or malaria recovered over two years. City quota stands at 100 pints, hoping more donors appear. Army hero Col Horace P Hobbs dies. veteran of Spanish American War and WWI, former faculty member at the University of Kentucky, born in Philadelphia.

Heary Caapie Amencun Syed Cross Blood Bank Buffalo Corry Memorial Hospital Warren Joel Jons Mivel Washington Horace P. Hobbs Fudatty University of Kentucky Philadelphia

Ice Skating Season Opens at Mead Park Rink

Mead Park rink, rebuilt after mild winter damage, opened yesterday for skating. Director Clif Long announced hours 7 to 10 p m weekdays and 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p m weekends, weather permitting. A new overhead light is expected to be installed within a day after a summer collapse.

Hyne Ier Hitusu Mead Park Clif Long Diretaker

City Ends Year With Big Cash Balance

The city ended 1956 with the largest cash balance in recent history, disclosed by City Treasurer Carroll Smith at the organizational meeting. General fund balance started the new year at 31,112 with Liquid Fuels Tax Fund at 46,051 and parking meter fund at 2,229, attributed to income tax revenue and prudent carryover. The organizational slate remained, with minor changes: department heads Miloy Earl, Cherry, police. Robert Price, public safety. Guy Abbey, finance. W. W. Waterhouse, streets. Charles Thompson, parks. new appointments include Charles Collier as fire chief, Jack Downey as sirant, Jerome Davis as Madrid assistant, plus roles at sewer, zoning, and airport authorities. Councillio kept the local board of health pending county health plan implementation.

Smith Gounell Miloy Earl Cherry Police Robert Price Public Safety Guy Abbey Finance W. W. Waterhouse Streets Department Charles ‘Thomp~son Peail Hazel Merker Deauty George Nagel Zoning Board of Appeals Dorr Clark Bower Authority Dermen Cobbett George Gordon Roger Brown Paul Aver Airport Authority Hugh O'Hare Civil Service Board Councillio

Eisenhower Nixon Win Official Amid Landslide Victory

The land slide re election of President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon is official today. Eisenhower Nixon captured 25,514,135 popular votes to 96,030,080 for Stevenson Kefauver in the nationwide tally and 497 electoral votes to 7 for Stevenson.

Eisenhower Nixon Gil Wixom Adia Stevenson Bates Ke Fauver Tennessee

Murder case drags as Mansfield police pursue new leads

A garbled report from Mansfield details a murder and shifting witness statements. Authorities question Clinage and others tied to Mrs. Sheppard Stern, wife of a wealthy man, as police push for fresh leads and a formal investigation.

Nab Youths In Vandalism At High School

Police nabbed two Fourth Ward youths aged 12 and 15 involved in vandalism at a vacant Hill School building on West South Street. Officers found broken windows and damaged furnishings. the boys admitted breaking windows and entering via a fire escape door. Chief Harley Drake ordered a citywide crackdown on vandalism and vowed to prosecute those involved. The building, bought for 20 000 dollars, has sat vacant for months after prior failed zoning efforts to repurpose it.

Wanob Cyremony Worry Hill West South Street Fourth Ward Spree Frank Carnegie Olathe Inds Keirle al Moor Harley Drake Chie Drake van Ails Davald Bebell of Erle Garry Betell Zoning Board of Appeals

City Council Seeks Aid For Sewage Unit And Vehicle Purchases

City Council opened the new year with bills for expenditures. They approved funds for a patrol car and a truck for streets and sanitation. A federal tax subsidy up to 30 percent of costs to 260000 may allow reimbursement for a prior plant. Legal advisor Roger Brown plans to file complaints to obtain reimbursement. Mead Park report notes continued operation.

Ammeniuy Saver Roger Brown Council Carmell Auborntate Brown 19 Mead Park

Local Youth Released After Local Alcohol Incident

A 14 year old youth appeared at the police station with his father early Saturday claiming he did not buy intoxicants in Corry. Police reported the boy found a hollow bottle of wine and drank part of it near South Center Street around 11 20 Friday night.

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Eisenhower plan on Middle East fuels mixed Arab reaction

Arab reaction to Eisenhower’s plan to curb communism in the Middle East was cool in Cairo and Beirut, with some support in Western Europe and sharp Moscow criticism. The plan links aid with a U S threat of armed force while pressing for UN action on Palestine, Israel, and Arab disputes. At Cairo, optimism mixed with caution as some feared New policy would complicate Egypt’s position against Communists, and Arabs noted limited emphasis on the Arab–Israeli question.

Iiy Prest Eisenhower Middle East Moscow United States U. S Congress Cairo Naseerdina Egypt New Purchasen Nasser Cuiro Elkerhower United Nations Beirut Israel Britain France Congree Israel Lee Syria Terk

Ships of seven nations finally clear Suez Canal line

In a prolonged effort the ships stranded in the Suez Canal began moving north toward Port Said days after bombardment by British and French warplanes. Egyptian officials, led by Col. Mahmoud Yuries, expect a clear canal by early March as salvage efforts and moves by the Beytouni owners proceed to lift obstructions and restore a northbound passage.

Suez Canal Mahmound Yuries Egyptian Sites Canal Authority Egypt Enna Port Bald Tamastla Canal Caro Urey Tri

Weather Delays Swearing In Of 2 State Justices

Snowfall in the area delayed the swearing in of two new state Supreme Court justices, Democrat Herbert D. Cohen of York and Republican Benjamin Jones of Wilkes-Barre. Chief Justice Jones opened the 1967 term with five of the nine justices seated as York delegates faced travel disruptions. The ceremony started at 10 a.m. after packing delays and postponed opinions from last year’s docket were to be read later today.

Ee Rere Agavin Jones Pennsylvania State Supreme ‘Court Jones Inks Afi Abte Herbert D. Cohen York Benjamus Jones Wilkes-Barre Wyatt Lan— Jers York County Fancusten Astadelphia Paiss Cohe Reid

Ship Delayed By Storm Arrives in New York

A storm delayed the Hugn docked today bringing 1716 Hine Werhun refugees to New York. Women and children under one year old were aboard. Gen J Lawton Polling, vice chairman of the Presidente Committee, welcomed the newcomers on behalf of President Buekhower.

New York Hugn J. Lawton Polling Ald

Dag Hammerskjold Tacks UN Hungary Probe Committee Plan

Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold urged creating a special UN committee with broad powers to investigate and study the Hungarian situation. He proposed this to enable direct reporting to the General Assembly and to monitor military actions and developments, citing prior failures of appointed investigators to secure reliable information.

MtEe Hungary Willy

towns saved from fine fire across New South Wales border

The report describes a large wildfire threatening regions near New South Wales and South Wales border towns. It notes extensive areas burned and the fire's spread toward multiple communities. Officials warn of ongoing danger and emphasize evacuation and containment efforts.

Explosion Kills Three at Emporium Pennsylvania Powder Plant

A massive blast at the Pennsylvania Powder Co plant near Emporium, Pennsylvania, destroyed two buildings and damaged several more. Three men are believed dead, eight injured hospitalized at St Marys, with names including Alvin I Wilker and Nathaniel Kephart among the injured. The explosion occurred at 7 25 am in the mixing plant as shifts changed, blew out windows, toppled a factory wing, and disrupted town lines. Authorities halted traffic near Jessica to assess danger after the blast and debris spanned the area including a nearby residence. This was the second major powder plant explosion in Pennsylvania in two weeks following an incident in New Castle.

Empoilium Thin North Pennsylvani Bulldinsvn Waa St Marys Hospital-in-St.-Marya Alvin I. Wilker Benporium Minard Spring Viral Chambers William Stender Holt Williams Jessica Emporiuin Willly Frank Burmen Rabio WKB St. Murra Emporlim Dltht Tikmoe Hlase Ir Pennsylvania American Cyahinild Co New Castle Pitteblreh

Yeggs Rob Miami Club For 35000 In Heist

In Miami a hold up at a night spot resulted in a thief taking about 35000 dollars. The assailants tied the owner George Weinger and another man Hirsch and forced them to open the cash room. Police were called after the two men escaped and the robbers fled with the club receipts from the prior days.

Oama Seach Miami Cvet Ivvenetian George Weinger Wren Weinger Hirsch Welnter Tinach Meludinie Bimdaynet Bifider Cab Calloway Weiterssuld Hi Sublis Lis Hirseh

One Killed Two Hurt As Car Rams Truck

A car collided with a truck on a turnpike in Allegheny County at night, killing one and injuring two others. Police reported two more seriously injured persons and detailed the crash location as Tarmir Township.

Lake of An Chuaanier Jeybweny Tinteunabie Tarmir Allegheny Surver Delone

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