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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1956
Page
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A historic electrical storm battered the city with yellow green flashes and thunderous bursts. Residents recount 247 inches of rain pouring down as lightning lit the sky and caused widespread alarm throughout the night.
Severe storm drenched Corry in a night of heavy rain and wind. Officials reported 2.47 inches of rainfall with winds around 30 miles per hour, causing outages and flooding in the downtown area.
Fire officials report five people died in a house fire started by a resident attempting to extinguish a stove blaze. Victims identified as Mrs John Gevern and her son Mary UneGevern, David Ramox, Mr and Mrs Ramos, and Alberto Ramos. Deputy Sheriff Roy Bright investigated after gasoline can exploded near the stove.
Pra President Tate My Symen said furloughs will affect about 18,000 employees as Pennsy trims costs during the recent rail strike. The move targets reduction of experience and offloading of duties, with the company citing disrupted operations and the need to reach a profit position.
A Queens atomic research lab suffered a double explosion causing nine injuries at Sylvinia Electric Products Co. Officials ruled out nuclear origin and the ARC office reported widespread inquiries. The incident prompted swift action by the Atomic Energy Commission and local authorities.
East German border tightened by Polish authorities to curb mass exodus from Poznań amid a three day rally. Eyewitness estimates of casualties vary. Western sources report 48 dead and 299 wounded, while others cite higher figures. Police and soldiers intensified checks along highways westward as East German frontiers reinforced.
A 43 year old Buffalo private pilot Robert Fitzpatrick was diverted from Buffalo airport due to a storm and forced to land in a field near Jamestown. His plane skidded onto a road during landing and rested in the field edge. he escaped with a minor finger injury and was aided by local residents.
A large brick garage was destroyed by a blaze that sent black smoke and 100 foot flames, hampering firefighters. The fire forced power outages and blocked traffic, with no injuries reported. Nearby structures were threatened as lines burned and flames reached toward adjacent buildings. The second item notes Wallace B Hunter being named vice president of the American Bridge Division of U. S. Steel Corp. Hunter has long service and education from Beaver Falls Hunt School and Washington College.
A lightning strike set a cottage at Cottage Park near Columbus ablaze, destroying several structures and knocking out telephone lines. Nearby garages and outbuildings burned as residents alerted fire crews. no occupants were indoors. Firefighters fought the flames through the night, aided by a high pressure truck, with the blaze finally brought under control by dawn.
Harrisburg reports delegates vote by mail to select officers and representatives for the Republican National Convention.George S. Bloom leads state party efforts while Edward Markit and Henry W. Lark are among figures discussed. The process aims to stabilize party leadership and manage duties across districts.
A single engine plane from Cleveland landed in a field on the John Malynk farm north of Union City last evening. The occupants, a man and a woman, fled before authorities could identify them, and were last seen heading toward Altoona with friends. Police and investigators planned to check the downed craft as reports of the incident spread through nearby towns.
Violent summer storms sweep the nation with heat and humidity surges from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest. Reports include drownings on Lake Winte and near Route N Y, wind capsizings wrecking boats, and power outages in several communities. The Ringling Bros Circus hall suffered wind damage at Geneva New York injuring about 15 of roughly 1000 spectators.
Gasoline prices rise today with new federal and state taxes. The federal tax increases from two to three cents per gallon, totaling nine cents with the state levy, plus a one cent local portion for highway development. Most brands show an additional two tenths of a cent rise, varying by distributor and service station, with motorists paying higher prices at the pump.
The government signals a path to end the 650000 steel strike as Finnegan seeks separate talks with USW President McDonald and Steel official Stephens II. Washington aims to discuss status and possible intervention while noting talks may wait until after Independence Day.
The Central Committee of the Soviet Communist Party issued a lengthy resolution explaining why leadership delayed action against Stalin after World War II. It argues Stalin’s immense popularity, fear of capitalist encirclement, and the risk of disunity prevented ousting him, and notes wartime crimes were revealed only after his death. The document also defends Moscow’s stance against Western anti Stalin criticism and maintains Soviet society remained largely unchanged by Stalin’s influence.
President Eisenhower signed a public works bill providing about 15 million dollars for flood control and navigation in Pennsylvania for the new fiscal year. The allocation includes 1 million for Bons Creek Reservoir in Tuverne County, 980 thousand for Erie, 550 thousand for Prompton Reservoir, 600 thousand for Stillwater Reservoir, 600 thousand for Dyberry Reservoir, and 625 thousand for Swoynsvillesorty Fort, with other reservoir projects across the state.
A United Airlines DC 10 crash in the Grand Canyon claimed seven Pennsylvanians. Names listed include Margaret Ann Shodt of Philadelphia and John A. Berry of Pittsburgh, among others, with affiliations to local cities and a U S Marine officer noted.
The Larnation local 4463 United Steelworkers and Corry Cambridge Springs plant reach a new contract after an abbreviated walkout. The deal raises hourly pay 11 cents with Sunday premium unchanged, boosts overall insurance, but does not yet include a union membership vote. About 80 Cambridge Sprites and 19 Crary employees participated in the stoppage which lasted until 1 30 p.m. Saturday.
A Georgia car crash killed six people and injured another during a night time collision. The Hyde family of Griffin, including Arc hie G Hyde 06 Virginia Low Hyde 47 and Eline 8, perished. An 18 year old couple William Barmupl Lunceford and Alyin Howell from Fay streyuin and Milind Ge Whitfock 28 of eas Senoin survived the other vehicle. State Trooper Eyane said the Lunceford vehicle struck the Hydes at high speed.
Helicopter crews will search the Grand Canyon after a collision of two airliners left 128 aboard two large planes dead. The United flight and the Super Constellation were en route from Los Angeles when they crashed near the canyon. Wreckage lies at the canyon’s southeastern tip. recovery teams face dangerous terrain and a two day hike. Capt. James Wonnick and two crewmen flew to the scene yesterday.
Multiple weekend incidents left five people injured in the region. Lloyd G. Whitman, 47, of 439 Shady Avenue, and Donald Willis, 53, of Niobe, suffered broken legs with Whitman in satisfactory condition and Willis in good condition after separate falls and a kicking incident. Samuel Peterson, 59, Waterford, cut his forearm with a hammer while splitting logs. Tessie McCray, Findley Lake, had a fishhook injury to a finger, and Merelda Montgomery, Centerville, sustained a leg fracture after a fall at work.
Officials warn up to 190 people may die in traffic crashes over the Fourth of July period. Police join a national crime task force to enforce strict penalties and curb law violations during the holiday travel rush.
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