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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists scattered items including farm tools and stalls, references to towns and regions, and partial dates. The readable portions mention Gibson singles, cows, rubber divining mine, harrow, storage pulser, and references to a 1965 school and town boundaries. No coherent event or outcome is clear from the legible text.
Senator Humphrey lauded President Eisenhower for taking an honorable position as the Big Four conferenced loom. He noted no commitments on Asia while Dulles and White plan for Geneva. Concerns arose among some lawmakers about Soviet roles in Korea and Vietnam as Western strategy moves toward negotiations.
The Foreign Claim Commission in Washington says over 800 former American prisoners of war did not file for benefits. The August 2, 1965 deadline applies. Payments of 2.50 per day are due for each day of imprisonment and for deaths. claims may be filed by surviving spouses, children, or parents.
Harrisburg plans to give 80 percent of vaccine to practicing physicians and 20 percent to the health department for medically indigent children. State Health Secretary Mattison says about 654 thousand children five to ten would be eligible, with 406 thousand already having first doses. Distribution aims for equity while vaccine is in short supply and depends on supply and public acceptance. The exact vaccination expiry dates depend on Public Health Service timing.
Kenneth Kusner, 30, of Detroit, opened fire in Edna's Bar and Restaurant in Grand Blanc, killing Farah and his wife Jeannine, and Margaret Cross with her companion, while critically wounding another patron. Kusner surrendered after driving away, later stating he wanted a good time. Police say all four victims were strangers to him.
Prime Minister Nehru arrives back in New Delhi amid a warm welcome from officials and diplomats. The homecoming follows a busy international tour, with signals of renewed ties and continued Indian leadership on regional issues.
A former Corry resident pleaded guilty to the brutal murder of two individuals in a case that drew national attention. Prosecutors outlined the defendant’s motive and method, while jurors awaited sentencing. The plea concludes a lengthy investigation that involved forensic evidence and testimony from witnesses.
Harrisburg leaders propose a new boxing code for Pennsylvania to regulate medical aspects for professional sports. The measure, likely to be introduced in the General Assembly, would impose a tax on all televised fights.
Three Republicans attacked a $2.698 million cut in President Eisenhower's foreign aid bill and urged Senate restoration. Senators Smith, Durkioh, and Butler blamed House leadership for undercutting aid ahead of the Geneva summit, calling it a misstep in the administration's diplomacy.
The USGA Public Linta Committee recommended acceptance of Hershey Estates invitation to host the 1857 Pairie Linky Championship at Hershey Public Golf Courts, with rights to run the event at the Hershey Public grounds and course.
Reported near midnight, a driver veered off South Center Street at the hilltop curve, struck a ditch and embankment, then rolled onto the bank. Police say excessive speed and reckless action led to the crash. charges expected to be filed today.
Mrs Hobby's resignation becomes effective August 1 as President Eisenhower names Marion Folsom, then Treasury Undersecretary, as her successor in the cabinet post. The ceremony noted Mrs Hobby's illness and the transition to Folsom, with remarks on unity and wartime leadership.
A new 19000 fire truck with crews Nos 1 and 2 rushed to a roof blaze at Adirondack Hardwood Lumber Co near 105 Pennsylvanic avert after an unidentified caller alerted Staf ford Hose Company. Firemen battled a turpentine roof fire, limited to roofing material with no injuries reported. trucks secured by 600 pm.
James town reports a confessed killer describing in graphic terms the murder of his wife and infant child. The suspect recounts planning a hike to his brother’s home, the spree ending with him dragging the victims to a bed and attempting to conceal the crime, with police involvement ongoing.
Harrisburg reports Gov Leader’s income tax proposal advances with committee approval and a looming floor debate. Rep Readinger and House Democratic leaders push to move the measure next Tuesday, while Republicans resist and Democrats split on committee.
A Baltimore woman, Mrs. Christine Wenbuch, 64, was fatally injured when a car toppled on the Pennsylvania Turnpike twelve miles west of Bedford East. The collision occurred yesterday afternoon in wet pavement conditions.
Eleven men perished when a tank or plane crashed near Castle Air Force Base in Merced County. The craft, described as a REO military bomber, exploded on impact and demolished nearby ground structures. Rescue teams and a sheriff investigated from the Grintey area, with reports noting a tanker fuel loss of around 6,000 gallons of jet fuel.
An inquest in Union City investigates the deaths of James Watson aged 14 and Edward Burher aged 15 after a weekend highway crash on Route 105. Deputy Coroner RL Miner presided at the inquiry held at the city building, with Clifton Adams 24 of Brie to testify. Others injured included Johnson Adams and his wife, with all taken to Stem Memorial Hospital for shock treatment.
Joseph Reade, 90, of Jamestown, waived examination and was ordered held at Wihawtangia County Jail after arraignment with no counsel. He confessed to killing his brother's wife and his 19 month old daughter in a Jamestown apartment. Grand jury set next session for August. Under New York law he cannot plead guilty to two counts of first degree murder. The case centers on the deaths of Beverly Kofad Houde, 26, and her daughter Cher Lyon, linked to Reade’s alleged actions.
A fugitive with a long police record linked to Corry and Josaph Rondele has a history of arrests dating back to the mid 1990s. He was jailed in 1944 for a weapons claim and later faced charges including assault on a woman and crimes involving a child, with subsequent detentions in James town and other locales. The case includes allegations of brutal crimes against a woman and her child, and recent police actions led to his transfer for trial.
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