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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
1
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Washington D C Speaker Sam Rayburn backed by others urged no time limit in President Eisenhower's Middle East resolution. Former Secretary of State Dean Acheson testified urging caution as House Foreign Affairs Committee held hearings. Rayburn countered plans to cap presidential powers with a two year or veto-override provision, arguing the President already has constitutional authority as Commander in Chief. Continued on Page Six.
Washington officials welcomed Harold Macmillan as the new British prime minister, expecting early talks with President Eisenhower. Officials had anticipated Richard Butler or others, but Macmillan’s long rapport with U.S. leaders and Eden’s successor was deemed favorable for U.S.-British relations.
A wall collapsed at the north Pittsburgh mill yesterday, killing two workers. The dead are Lou Causenans and Carl Leplane, both in their mid sixties, as rescue crews surveyed the wreckage and formed safety measures for future excavations.
A powerful January storm sweeps from the Rockies into the Midwest and Northeast bringing blizzard conditions, heavy winds, and widespread snow. Utilities suspend travel as drifts block highways and temps plunge. Cities face stranded motorists and festival closures as up to two feet of fresh snow covers Colorado and surrounding states, with heavy accumulations forecast for northern Pennsylvania and southern New York.
Explosions shattered four Negro churches and two ministers homes in Montgomery and a church in Mobile amid mounting civil rights tensions. A white pastor’s home was damaged as authorities reported no injuries, while fear and calls for calm rose as governors ordered state guards to stand by to prevent further violence.
A faulty fish clogged pipes at the Pront street feeder of the Pennsylvania Electric Company in Erie caused a citywide outage last night, dimming or blacking out most of Crawford County while Corry and surrounding areas experienced disruptions. standby crews cleared the blockage and restored service. the city of Erie remained unaffected.
A fierce storm battered the city of Corry leav ing roadways drifted and buses delayed. Absenteeism doubled as 277 students were out, Conway School hardest hit with 8 absences and Junior High with 6. Snow added up to nearly four inches with winds dropping temperatures to 18 above.
Two hundred fifteen high school students from Corry Area High School registered for the Huwerday Northwest District Chorus Festival at the Cochranton Area Joins High School. Dr. Austin H. Truitt of Rochester New York guest conductor led the first rehearsal this afternoon. The festival, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, will choose singers for the All-State Chorus festival this year. Housing is arranged by the Cochranton Music Parents Club with local families hosting students and meals in the school cafeteria.
William Tim mons aged 76 former alderman of Pittsburgh's 18th Ward and longtime Allegheny County Republican committee member died at his Bridgeville home after a stroke. He was a prominent figure in the county minor judiciary during three terms and retired from public life years ago.
Washington reports Senate leaders expect civil rights legislation to pass this session despite Southern filibusters. Yemen, claiming British aggression, says it bought Czech arms worth millions to counter external threats while Yemen eyes Soviet volunteers amid Red Sea tensions.
Queen Elizabeth appoints Haod Macmillian as Britain’s new premier after Sir Anthony Eden’s resignation. The 62 year old chancellor of the exchequer arrives amid Conservative party tensions and strained Anglo American relations. Eden’s health prompted a quick exit after 21 months in office, with Churchill and Salisbury present during the royal audience.
The Red Cross chapter will aim for a $9 000 fundraising goal in this year’s drive starting in March. Charles Clark, chapter president, announced the plan and Tuphell was named chairman to direct the effort, hoped to finish in two weeks. About $3 391 will be retained locally. the rest goes to national headquarters as part of a $90 million national appeal. The 1940 quota is higher than last year’s $8,900 target, which raised $7,114. The chapter emphasizes it is not part of the Community Chest and must raise funds independently. A Hungary relief pledge of $412 fell short by $100, but a check for the shortfall was sent.
Stephen J Gall, a United Steelworkers staffer, says he was suspended from his $700 monthly job for running as a candidate for USW District 16 director. He cites an international policy that suspends members who run against or oppose incumbents until after elections. Gall notes prior hints of suspension from USW President David J McDonald and cites alleged involvement of McKinnell and other officials in district 18. He also mentions a separate case involving John Fy Sullivatt and local officials from Mars and McKeesport.
A financially distressed father admitted taking part in an armed hold up at the Friends Service Diner on Laurel Street. He and his wife, both parents, faced charges as police traced his route from the diner to his Union Street home where he showed the clothing used in the crime. He said he acted out of fear of losing household goods and unemployment. He pleaded guilty before Justice Ervine Branch and was sent to Warren County Jail ahead of his main court date.
Yem en officials announce that volunteers from the Soviet Union and other nations are invited to assist Yemen against Botley. At a news briefing Minister Albaydony says several thousand volunteers have offered services including individuals from East Germany and the West. A nationality breakdown was not yet available.
A Pennsylvania Railroad freight train collided with a trailer truck at Everson, killing the truck driver and injuring a woman passenger. The victim was Mahlon Lee Fille, 19, of Oranges ville, Columbia County, identified by Murphy Funeral Home. He worked for Willy A. Dietrick of Benton, Columbia County, and his wife was among the injured. The incident occurred today and the victim died at Prulk Memorial Hospital Moy Pinakant.
President Eisenhower told Congress that America's prosperity is at an unprecedented peak yet warned that the red threat remains. He urged a strong, unified world front and argued survival requires modern, dependable military power. He discussed disarmament limits, space defense, and a possible reciprocal arms agreement with safeguards against surprise attacks.
Governor Leader formally recommends building a Sharon to Stroudsburg shortway across Pennsylvania funded mainly by the federal government. Estimated 412.8 million in highway costs, with public funds split with the 6 route alternative under study. The plan cites a Baker Jr. report and targets northern counties with a scenic bypass.
Local workers of Aero Union approve ending the incentive plan after a morning meeting. Five cent pay rise exchange for dropping the incentive scheme was approved by 172 of 185 ballots, replacing the plan with a general across the board raise. The International Association of Machinists noted the move aligns with the company proposal for broader compensation.
A garbled archival fragment cites Willard F Hockell Jr as Penn ivory Chamber of Commerce president and mentions state economic development being hindered. It references new evidence and a Tax Advisory Committee chaired by Gav Lender, with unclear context and several missing words.
Eight crew members sustained injuries when a 20,000 ton Conting drydock sank during lowering at the shipyard. Two men were hospitalized with arm injuries and possible fracture. About two hundred crew members slept ashore while the accident occurred around 4:35 a m. No damage to the Norwegian American liner was reported.
A Butler County official within the 26,000 member Syrian Temple Shrine in North America has been elected to succeed Willint G Culler. The list of officers includes John A. Holtigssworth as high priest and prophet, Ball Judge Clyite as president judge, and Charles Milmer as treasurer, with various ceremonial roles filled by local leaders.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a warehouse sweep or fire event at Engte wood involving the Frockville Hock mod Supply Go. at Engte wood and HehUpilelll County ponttwuuilty with estimated damage and owners of 10,00.
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