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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1957

Page

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Protest On Water Loss Faces Council

City protest over severe storm runoff highlighted by Ajax Iron Works founder John Te Cwstor who warned of flood risk and possible explosions as water overwhelms the plant yard. City Engineer Don Williams outlined the inadequate 48 inch line and noted new stores and VFW club add volume. plan to inspect pipes and consider a storm sewer project. dredging Hare Creek discussed to improve drainage.

John TE Cwstor Alix Tron Works Hye Jocal Ldor Cupler Eldhe Company Noor Igineer Don Williams Couric Williams A and P Washington Street Veterans of Foreign Wars Club Rmatt

Corry Home Looted While Family Away

Corry residents reported a burglary Sunday night while the Malone family was away. Cash totaling about $19, an electric drill set valued at $56, and a blade from an electric saw were stolen from inside the Reidue Street home. Police questioned two neighborhood boys who had been seen there. they denied involvement.

Malone Inter Sufi Wowlofe’ Butether & Faighbor Tat Pti Kremletr Pollet

Youths Back Truck Over Brother in Yard Incident

A youth accidentally ran over his elder brother with a truck in the yard of their Westfield home. The driver was Frank Schunter, the family’s elder brother, who was reportedly backing the vehicle. The injured boy, ten years old, was treated and reported in good condition later.

Ymerey Sian Brudiey Schinster Mr. Nil Mra Frank Schunter Westfield Hla Mae Tia Trates Chaeless wiHrounly & Doabe Peett Hevught Tom Jamestown

Mayor Protests Firemen Pay Scale Change

Mayor Cherry protested a proposed water law setting a $4500 minimum for city firemen pay. The mayor argued a raise could require an extra mill of local taxes if extended to all city workers. Governor Teaver’s reply promised action when the bill reaches the floor. outcome unknown.

Wight George Cherry Teaver

Girard Marries Japanese Girl U S Rites Friday

U S Army base in Japan reports the marriage of Sergeant Girard and his Japanese fiancée Haru Candy Stievanti. They wed today under Japanese law, with a Friday ceremony planned in the base’s white chapel. A later home life is delayed by housing limits, and an extortion attempt briefly marred the event.

Girard U.S Whittington Japan U. S. Army Vamp Whitiington William Fukwushimilay Gia Danning Soln Haru Candy) Giford O. 3 Tokyo Girata Ottawa Candy) Stievanti Candy Army Hi Barricks Tre Brie Camp

Police report shows 161 drivers cited in June total

Corry State Police substation logged 10 563 miles over 217 patrols in June per Sgt Theodore Subley. Officers responded to 118 accidents with two injuries and 705 dollars in damage. 14 investigations were made, five felonies reported, 6700 in cash was recovered, and 149 other items were seized.

Corry Monhly Theodore Subley Caston Venice

Burial Of Hurricane Victims Goes On In Louisiana

Burial of hurricane victims continued in the southwestern tip of Louisiana as the disaster toll mounted with mass graves and a lack of progress by cleanup workers. Local officials reported about 500 deaths from Hurricane Audrey, with damage reaching petroleum properties in the hundreds of millions. A mass burial site near a Negro cemetery was opened, with a woman recalling the scene as a priest solemnly supervised the rites.

Lake Charles Louisiana Cleanuy Campion Lille Tas Plice Audrey Val Peterson Presi Dent Wiennower Petergen Saute Iden Wollter Jett Davis New Orleans Times-Pionyune Billy Christ Lis

Pilot survives eight weeks in High Sierra snow

Colt Air Force base pilot David Sleaves, 25, recounts eight weeks in the frozen High Sierra after parachuting from a May flight. He lost 60 to 80 pounds but regained strength and faith as authorities doubted survival. His Trumbull, Connecticut family kept hope alive as he was airlifted from Scanoia Kinms Canyon National Park after his rescue.

Castle Air Force Base Colt Air Force Lot David Sleaves High Sierra Air Force Ad Vtcom Trumbull, Conn Scanoia-Kinms Canyon Natonal Park Inn Trumbull Mars Harold Steeves

Woman Found Alive After Six Days Lost In Park Cave

Wilma White, 46, of Houston, credited positive thinking and Psalm 23 for courage after six days of survival in Big Bend National Park. Separated from her husband when their wagon stalled, she reached a tiny cave near a spring as temperatures rose above 115. Her husband died while searching for her. rescue came once horsemen spotted her cave.

National Park Wilma White Houston Tex Big Bend Natonal Park West Texas Testyo Civil Aly Herbert Ogle

State Introduces Three Day Antlerless Doe Season Proposal

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission proposes a three day antlerless deer season in December due to a reduced doe population after last winter. The special season would run December 16 18 following the December 2 14 regular deer season. The commission estimates about 996 500 permits for the antlerless season, allocated by county quota. Other game seasons and archery periods are also set with opening hours and shooting times listed.

State Game Commission Commission Nisl Game Commission

Driver With No License 5 Years Finally Caught

LeRoy Hageltine of Corry faced arrest after a lengthy pursuit and a Bureau of Highway Safety report showed his license had been suspended since 1892 for failure to furnish proof of financial responsibility. He was released on bond pending July 11 court appearance in Brie County.

LeRoy Hageltine Corry Pater Huhne Albaian M.S. Gobbett Brie Couinty Collstom

Rumor of IAA Club Break-In Reportedly Unverified

A chaotic set of rumors claimed the IAA Club was broken into and involved with tumors and em boliation, but city police stated they had received no complaints or requests to investigate. The text also references a Holland wine decorator and a decoration contest without clear connection.

rlusi-Amertgar Club

High Level Appropriation Bill Passed By Senate Leaders

Senate leaders predicted passage today of a major appropriations bill totaling about 944 million dollars. The House had cut 897 million from the original measure, with differences to be resolved in conference. Senator Douglas urged accepting the House cuts while adding funds for Army and Marine combat troops, criticizing waste in contracts including pools and golf courses.

Washington Senate Eisenhower Sen Douglas Taois Maine Armed Services Sen Ghayer Sen. More Air Force Chaney Ben Symiington D-Mo Air Forcs Bet Jackson D-Wash

Hays Sees Quick House Passage Of Foreign Aid Bill

Arkansas Democrat Hays said the House will pass the foreign aid bill largely as approved by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The 22 to 6 vote set a $3.243 billion authorization for a year, about $600 million below Eisenhower’s request. Committee Chairman Gordon Day praised the bill as stronger than the Senate version and expected floor action by the end of next week.

Nasik Anual Hays D-Ark House House Foreign Affairs Committee Hays Dem- Serat Eisenhower Senate Gordon iDay House Committee U.S Gordon

Nasser Speaks On British TV Interview in London

Egypt president Nasser gave a 20 minute interview on British television discussing Soviet arms, Egyptian policy of nonalignment, and hopes for improved Britain Egypt relations. He emphasized defending Egypt against aggression and described aims to keep national policy independent from blocs.

London Oh — Sequins Commercal Helwork Inst Wight Nasser Egypt Ys Coutry Britain Cairo Spechkin Wong Naser Tutyidia

Check Traffic On Area Roads

Police at the Shire Substation and Pennsylvania department oversee traffic checks on major routes at the northern end of the stile. The survey runs yesterday today and tomorrow with motorists questioned for data as part of upcoming highway projects.

Coma Shire Police Pennsylvania Stile Bruto Alghyay

Frost Hits City As Temperatures Plummet Overnight

Early morning readings show frost and sub freezing temperatures with car windshields frosted across the city. Carl Henton on North Center Street reported zero at two below freezing, while Al West’s Spring Creek crops were killed by the cold. The forecast promises improving conditions with sunshine returning as the day begins.

North Center Street Carl Henton

Dulles Predicts Disarm System Without China

Secretary Dulles told a news conference that a worldwide disarmament program could be built on the premise that Red China would cooperate, but he doubted such cooperation would occur. He spoke amid broader remarks on Soviet and Chinese trajectories toward internal reform or revolutionary change, warning against timing predictions and noting uncertainty about future leadership and global balance.

Treverntory Brute Dulles Dulles Red China Huasin Red Chin Redchina Russia China Reshole Audston

Influenza Strikes Presbyterian Camp Orennell Health Officials Respond

An influenza outbreak affected about 400 attendees at a Presbyterian youth gathering sponsored by Westminster Fellowship National Assembly. Health officers from town and federal services coordinated the response while the event continued with limited activities and safety measures.

Presbyterian Orennell Westminatee Felowship National Asselly Ty B.A

City Council Okays New Street Lights

City Council approved installing five new street lights and increasing power on 23 others. Four new lamps will be on East and West Washington streets and one on First Avenue. Existing ramps rise from 100 to higher candlepower, while 21 on First Avenue go to 600. The plan, drafted by the Pennsylvania Electric Company local office, passed with minimal discussion aside from Finance Director Guy Abbey asking about the origin of the lighting proposal. Safety Director Robert Price noted the cost would come from the budget and that the plan had surfaced in past discussions. Mayor Cherry said completion before October was unlikely.

Wy Womeny Washington Street First Avenue Pennsylvania Electric Company Guy Abbey Hahta Abbey Chamber of Commerce Robert Price Seyi Limes Thes Cherry

Pilot Killed As Plane Crashes In Valley

James Keil Gibbs, 31, died when a twin engine bomber plunged into a canyon near Fernand Valley. He reportedly deployed a parachute, contrary to a friend’s memory that he would never drop a plane on a house. The craft broke apart as a fire raged, making rescue efforts futile.

Say Fernand Valley James Keil Gibbs Hg Aa Gibbs Junior Colles Jack Ford

Czechs Announce Egypt Trade Deals in Prague Talks

Czech officials present new trade deals with Egypt and Afghanistan amid claims Egypt will not re export cotton. Mohamed Parghall of Egyptian cotton group says Beypl cotton is second to Russia in sales, noting a shift in sourcing and production.

Egypt Vienna i Czechostovakin Today Prague Ag Savinie Marsc Wt cMt Rite Itl Mohamed Parghall Ekyntien Cotton Nat Cues Oulayakla Russia Parva

Briscoe Loses Dublin Mayoral Seat After Draw

Dublin recount ends in a tied vote leaving um-Robart Briscoe without another term as city chief. Briscoe laments the drawn hat decision amid party conflict and pledges to respect the result despite bitter opposition.

Briscoe Dublin

Noel Vainter Dies in Pennsylvania Area Incident

Noel Vainter died yesterday in a unclear incident near New Fork. Police and local authorities investigated the scene with limited details available. Further information on cause and circumstances has not been released.

Noel Vainter Hewite M. Loow Tne Agmyeti Hotwt Perini Puluowis

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