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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a home on ick home with a rent of 400 dollars at a house on a avenue. Names and complete details are unclear. The readable items include a phone reference and a numeric rent figure, but key entities and actions are missing.
An old sale notice describes a removal auction of many items including cookware, furniture, dolls, a metal typewriter, rockers, beds, a booster seat, and various prizes. Names like Ruben and Chesley appear among scattered fragments, with mentions of a Tampa venue and a March or May timeline.
The Associated Press reports 152 highway fatalities during the four day Independence Day period, with 87 deaths from automobile crashes and 26 from other causes. National Safety Council experts warned the total could rise to a new holiday record if high speeds and heavy traffic persist, urging drivers to exercise caution and coordination with law enforcement.
Senate moves to consider the House civil rights bill amid debate on possible amendments. Knowland signals openness to changes including jury trials in contempt cases, while Southern Democrats threaten extended filibuster as opposition weighs any concessions.
Washington reports show stalled AFL CIO and related probes into unions amid promises to restart activity in a month. Key figures include Teamsters Boss Dave Beck and Carpenters President Maurice Hutcheson, with AFL CIO leaders weighing action at an Executive Council meeting in Chicago by mid August.
Promising film starlet Miss Tyler and her groom Gregory Lafayette, both 24, were killed in a head-on collision on a Southern Wyoming highway near Laramie. The groom died in hospital hours after the crash. Miss Tyler, known for Jailhouse Rock and Pipe Dream, had just begun a Hollywood career after winning Miss Stardust in 1949 and appears from Howdy Doody to Elvis film connections. A third occupant, Miss Hanna of Wyoming, survived in the other car.
Joseph Shields, 22, of Brook Street, and Linda Kelly, 17, were among five injured in a crash at the Baker Street Extension and Townline Road intersection in the Town of Busti around 8 30 p m Shields suffered a fractured left shoulder fractured left pelvis and head injuries His sister Vicki Shields 13 had minor injuries Linda Kelly sustained a fractured left wrist and a cut on her right foot The crash disrupted Fourth of July travel as Corry and surrounding areas remained unusually free of traffic incidents
A statewide toll tops the nation with 14 highway deaths to date. The tally includes a fatal crash near Harrisburg involving four Detroit travelers, a high speed chase, drownings, and several other crashes across multiple counties. Names and ages repeatedly appear, highlighting a stark holiday danger on Pennsylvania roads.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin police answered a strange urgent call from a mole described as Yoite. They found a seven year old boy asking officers to arrest a neighbor child for throwing mud at him.
Soviet news reports state that four deposed Kremlin leaders were ousted for treachery aimed at undermining the Soviet Union. Khrushchev and Bulganin prepared for a visit to Czechoslovakia as Molotov, Malenkov, Kaganovich, and Shepilov faced removal from government and party posts amid a Kremlin shakeup.
The Atomic Energy Commission said a massive test at Ney was the strongest US detonation to date. Marines 5100 yards away felt the blast from a balloon suspended device at 1600 feet, with dust, heat, and a 15 minute aftershock noted. 888 Marines were evacuated by helicopter and 204 were loaded aboard tractors after the blast.
A farm home near Cameron in southwest Louisiana burned early this morning, likely caused by lightning or wiring. Firefighters battled the blaze until 8:40 AM and again after rekindling at 6:40 PM, with total losses estimated at $8,000 including $2,000 contents. occupants Mr and Mrs Tinie were awakened minutes before destruction, unable to save belongings. Nearby water supplies were strained by heavy rains.
Severe storms and floods devastate Kansas wheat fields causing widespread damage and cut yields. Experts warn the nation faces higher bread costs as production shrinks compared with last year. Weather ruined stems and lodging hindered harvest across multiple counties, with labor shortages noted in several states.
The No Bar Riding Club announced its 16th annual horse show to be held this Sunday at the club grounds west of Columbus. The program includes a Beginners Pleasure class for riders new to riding and two separate western style events featuring reinings and quarter horses. Evening and afternoon exhibitions are planned with prizes, sales, and a drawing to be held at 12:30.
Police hunt five young jail escapees in Clinton County after a third successful escape. Sheriff William Mong says the fugitives include Eugene F. Holliedbrush 24 of Somerville McClerland F. Lollochmuyty 19 of Moboulng Carl R. Biehl 16 of Clarion and two others named Limestoke Wall and Akawk in Moboulng.
Lucretii Galbreath suffered a severe head injury when a boat propeller tore into her scalp near San Pablo California. She was transported by ambulance to Brookside Hospital in San Francisco Bay area. Deputy Sheriff Lester Clark coordinated the medical transfer as surgeons worked to repair the scalp and facial injuries.
Collision on U S Route 3a north of Kore killed two airmen and injured another. Deputies listed names and ages of the victims, with details about the crash and the investigators from Columbus and nearby communities.
An IGY rocket test at a Canadian base ended in a crash after a successful first flight. The first flight reached about 160 miles. the second failed after about 25 seconds aloft. Lt Col L G Smith said the 24 foot Aerobee 211 fell 18 miles east of the launch site as a helicopter surveyed debris.
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