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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes a farm auction near Leytws farm with coins, cash, chairs, and tools. Mentions AIL red 0 1 001 hurries and arson line. Reference to Logters Statiat advertises items and a long draw, with jagged phrases about rubbery crit and Phone terrane.
The Associated Press reports the House Appropriations Committee rejected President Eisenhower's request for 30 million dollars to provide free Salk polio vaccines, citing lack of authorization. The panel approved 1.648 billion in appropriations for various federal programs, trimming defense and atomic expenditures. The committee also halted work on the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs and approved funds for evacuation planning and military construction, while deferring prison funding and other items.
Mr and Mrs Harold Conley formerly of Reading pleaded guilty to defrauding the Federal Housing Administration. Conley 45 received three months in prison while Mildred 20 was fined 100 dollars and placed on a year of probation. They along with others were indicted in March for taking FHA loans and rebates after approvals.
A snow avalanche at 9 500 feet near Banff Alberta killed five Wilderness Club members from Philadelphia and St Louis. Two more boys, Mills Marble and David Chapin of Philadelphia, are missing. William Wise 15, William Watt 16, and Richard Bulls 13 died. Two injured boys are in Banff Hospital. Peter Smith 13 and Tony Woodfield 16 escaped injury.
Western diplomats say Eden, Eisenhower, and Molotov will seek a step by step settlement including German reunification, a guaranteed European security system, arms reduction, expanded East West trade, and end to radio propaganda. The Soviet response remains rejected but Western experts aim to win concessions through internationally supervised elections in Germany.
AP reports a surge of violence in Algeria with kidnapings murders and gun incidents. Over the past 36 hours four persons were found, two with throats cut and several wounded as French authorities monitor the chaos. The news summary also notes a unanimous vote in the French National Assembly ratifying a treaty and Ho Chi Minh’s reported arrival in Moscow for talks with Vietnamese and Chinese leaders.
Members of the Cong Area Joint School Committee faced a stalled street paving project at the high school as only two bids arrived. The low bid differed by $91965.05 from the second bid, prompting committee deliberations on the appropriateness of the pricing and potential resubmission.
The Corry School District ended the year with a cash balance of 740,150.04 and accounts receivable of 6,252. The board heard reports of a previous year balance of 3 1,0542 and noted costs for paving East Pleasant Street to the third school. City cooperation and a new water line project on East Pleasant Street were discussed as factors affecting the street paving. Several resignations were accepted and six new teachers were elected.
Jamestown police question Joseph Reade of 20 Kant Second Street as details emerge about a brutal household death. Police report a wife and 19 month old daughter of a former Corry resident were found murdered in their Jamestown apartment. The case ties to prior accusations against Reade and involves a hospital, a police investigation, and continued coverage on the local crime scene.
A motorist cut through an intersection causing protests as crowds blamed police for inaction. Witnesses reported a vehicle speeding against traffic at Pleasant and South Center streets, with a city patrolman reportedly firing at the car but taking no action. Officials could not confirm citations as crowds gathered along Washington Street and South Center hill.
Fragmented OCR reveals heated debate over FEPC measures and education funding. Lawmakers clash over proposed cuts, with Polen and other Republicans urging targeted reductions while education advocates warn of harm to students. The House pursues amendments and votes on related bills amid broader spending battles.
Fire crews from Clymer and nearby departments battled twin blazes yesterday after a tractor fire spread to surrounding hay and equipment. The Columbus and Luck Ray Mond farms were affected, with one wagon overturning and a bale spill. Losses were estimated at 35 dollars. A separate report notes executive burn deaths and an industrial fire in Pittsburgh area.
Reported last night in Harrisburg the firing of Charles A French as executive director of the Civil Construction Commission sparks doubt over timing for the Columbus Dam rebuilding. Officials indicated delays may push start dates beyond planned schedules. interim leaders and board members discussed impacts at a stalled progress point, with reactor-like scrutiny from agencies and community groups. Continued note of expected actions at the commission meeting slated for late month, including potential replacements and policy reviews.
Washington reports say the Dixon-Yates contract is effectively dead as Congress and President Eisenhower faced pressure from Memphis officials and the private power group. Kefauver's anti trust panel moves to close the matter while Brownell outlines government steps to move ahead.
A historical dispatch notes the start of a homeward airlift operation from a Japanese base. The 18th Airborne Regimental Combat Team began the lift, with troops scheduled to depart in two hour intervals.
A 2 year old girl was snatched from her crib by a man described as dressed in a jacket and seen fleeing the area. Her nude body was found in a ditch near a cornfield south of Sioux City, Nebraska. Police say the death is a possible case of homicide with no immediate suspect identified. Donna Davis and her family prepared funeral services after the tragedy.
Frederick G. Ouberne, a toy merchant from Milwaukee, sues a hotel for 500000 claiming he overslept after staying there on May 4 and missed work. He alleges the hotel failed to wake him, causing financial loss and harm to his business. The suit seeks damages and relief.
George Hopeful that some outcome from the parley will aid peace, House colleagues debate policy issues as both parties pledge support to Big 4 talks.
President Eisenhower told 27 Congress members at the White House that the Big Four summit in Geneva will produce a clear record of achievements and pledged frequent progress reports to lawmakers. Senate and House members voiced optimism or concerns as preparations intensified for the Monday start of the talks.
Two Corry residents had driving licenses suspended by the Department of Highway Safety. The actions included multiple suspensions and two revocations with licenses restored later for two other drivers. The report notes drivers from Corry and local authorities handling the cases and the periods of suspension.
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