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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1957
Page
1
House Foreign Affairs Committee leaders forecast swift passage of Eisenhower’s Middle East plan. Dulles and aides face a long Senate review as committee questioning continues and details of military support are weighed.
Kathleris McDonnell, an 18 year old orphan, admitted starting two hospital fires on November 24 and the preceding Saturday at St Francis Cardine Home. She claimed the acts were to draw attention to her good deeds and helped evacuate 15 patients. Firemen and police found no one harmed, though a two day old baby and a four year old girl were affected by the incident.
Old Man Winter silences a city siren as police recount eerie disruptions. The piece notes a morbid waiting unit and monthly observances, with reports of melted snow and a solid chunk of ice found near tracks. Authorities warn of upcoming elections and a tense winter outlook in the near future.
Ike Eisenhower selects Richards a former House Foreign Affairs chair to lead a Middle East division. Richards, 62, will head a team to visit troubled areas and report to Washington while earning 20,000 dollars yearly. He backs Eisenhower’s plan to aid Europe and North Atlantic Treaty prospects, coordinating with the secretary of state and ambassador Grove.
Vernon Flinharty, a University of Pittsburgh police science instructor and former Wheeling star pitcher, died yesterday in Pittsburgh. He was known for his long career in law enforcement education and local sports involvement.
Britain and France plan indirect talks with Egypt on a Suez settlement with UN Secretary General Day Hammarskjold mediating. The United States would stay out but back the talks, held in New York, aiming to draft a settlement based on six October principles.
The Hungarian regime led by Kadar signals a new purge against remnants of the 1956 revolt. The party paper declares a political campaign to isolate and destroy anarchists, petty bourgeoisie, and those with liberal or reformist views. The move aligns with Soviet backed authority and promises no concessions to dissidents.
A vagrant was found dead in his cell at No. 2 Police Station yesterday following a vagrancy charge on Saturday. Coroner Eugene Themm issued a death certificate listing natural causes due to acute alcoholism. The deceased, Frank Blair, had a long record of arrests for public intoxication.
A massive fire at the Shell O Co Ltd refinery on Montreat’s eastern outskirts injured eight workers and caused more than three million dollars in damage. Fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. as blasts toppled tanks, damaged power lines, and sent flames and smoke across the area. over 100 firemen fought the blaze with specialized oil company crews aiding in suppressing the inferno.
London papers report Cairo radio threats to bar British and French ships from the Suez Canal. Egyptian spokesmen deny confirmed plans, citing potential disruption of navigation under the 1838 conventions. Clearing the canal remains months away due to ship blockages from the prior invasion.
FAST TeRe eetAy launches a formal inquiry after a document on Army roles in the missile program reportedly fell into unauthorized hands. The item, tied to Secretary Wilson’s November decision, was found outside proper channels. Cal John s Nickerson Jr. Heichler of Huntsville’s field coordinating office is among officers questioned.
Amid disrupted Suez operations, several ships began steaming out of Port Said Harbor as British French forces execute countermeasures. A Norwegian steamer and others are reported leaving Durbor Channel and entering the harbor area, while canal traffic remains partially blocked near Port Said.
Senator Knowland of California signals a return to public service and positions himself to challenge Vice President Nixon for the 1960 Republican presidential nomination. Republican Senate leader announces the decision not to seek re election next year with a term expiring January 1950.
California senator Knowland declines to rule out another bid for Republican presidential nomination while saying he has no plans to relinquish the Senate. He emphasizes continuing as Senate leader for two years, then aims to focus on publishing the Oakland Tribune with family like his wife, three children, five grandchildren, and his elderly father.
Three ex soldiers sue the U S government over pay and allowances from capture in Korea until dishonorable discharges. The suit seeks nearly 15000 dollars in the Court of Claims. Plaintiffs Cowart Bell Grigis claim denied pay after being captured. release followed a Supreme Court Toth ruling.
Jacob Warl age 6 a pioneer California carriage maker turned designer for Talley reading died Sunday in Los Angeles He was father to Harley Burl a vice president and director of styling for General Meters His death marks a notable loss to the local design and entertainment industries with ties to Hollywood celebrities during World War II era.
A broad report covers Soviet moves toward easing tensions with Germany and pledging economic aid, while U S civil rights leaders coordinate strategy meetings on bus integration in the South. Martin Luther King Jr. and Thurgood Marshall advocate disciplined, lawful action to advance desegregation and social reform. The piece also notes a nonviolent Montgomery bus boycott ending in federal action, and touches on North and South integration issues, including Arkansas and Florida cases, with local officials cautious about plans and potential incidents.
The Farm Show in Pennsylvania will award special citations to ten organizations for outstanding cooperation with the FFA program. Newspapers York Dispatch Lebanon Daily News Montrose Independent Susquehanna County papers and radio station WORKL will receive citations for contributing to agricultural coverage and vocational education. The Wattsburg Fair Association Erie County Morrison Cove Livestock Market Blair County and Greater Erie Chamber of Commerce are also honored for promoting FFA entries and livestock programs with extensive community support and premiums.
Lewistown Pennsylvania police report a tractor trailer and automobile collision on Route 22 west of Lewistown. Betty Jane Shreffler, 19, died at Lewistown Hospital. Ray G. Thomas, 40, was found burned beside the truck after it rammed a frame house and exploded. No witnesses. truck veered off road, struck a pole, then home before fire. House destroyed. resident Mrs Clarabelle Beaver escaped injury. The crash occurred around 7 a.m. en route to Hawthorne with bricks.
Arab officials and media indicate growing openness to aspects of the Eisenhower doctrine. Egypt Syria Jordan and Saudi Arabia reportedly consult on the new policy. King Saud will be briefed by Eisenhower and may visit Washington for talks on regional concerns.
An elderly man, near 101, faced another driving exam after a prior fail. The report notes his long history with driving and references a distant motor days, with limited readable details from the OCR fragment.
Soviet Union pledges East Germany economic aid and greater control over Russian troops stationed on German soil. Communique notes jurisdiction and service premises but offers no clear limits on troop numbers or East Berlin say. Moscow and East German delegation led by Premier Ostrower signed after three days of talks described as a display of “great friendship.”
Reports say two freighters ran aground on reefs in the Southwest Pacific. A French navy ship rescued 27 men from one vessel while authorities feared the captain and eight crewmen were lost aboard another.
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