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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
1
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Senate debate heats as supporters push for broad civil rights powers while Anderson Aiken push to narrow the bill. Proposals would strip federal troop enforcement and limit attorney general intervention to voting rights cases only. Knowland Humphrey challenge the troop provisions amid sharp partisan lines.
The AFL CIO Ethnical Practices Committee announced hearings on charges of corruption within unions. July hearing dates target the Bakars and August 1 for the Teamsters, with possible expulsion from the federation as ultimate penalty.
The Atomic Energy Commission delayed the eighth shot detonation of the current test due to unacceptable wind conditions. A spokesman said the postponement would allow more favorable wind readings, with new timing tentatively set, and officials stated the test could be moved to tomorrow if conditions improve and the previously scheduled events are adjusted.
Leona Gage, 21, from Glenn Burnie Maryland, won Miss United States after a pooled funds gamble by Leona and cousin Barbara raised $45 for a gown. The Long Beach California pageant crowned her and she will advance to the Miss Universe international phase.
The long turnpike conspiracy trial nears its end as the defense calls character witnesses. The prosecution accuses a 194 million dollar contract bid by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Bert Anderson reported two visits by a tall man claiming to read gas meters at his Wayne Street home. Police traced the suspect to be a phony meter reader, warned residents, and advised that gas officials would handle meter readings.
The Erie County Health Board passed a resolution to establish regional offices in Corry and Girard. The local office, due to open early next year, will serve eastern county residents numbering about 20 000 to 25 000. The facility will deploy two nurses and a sanitation officer. Dr James Googe cited six month hiring delays as the reason for the delayed opening.
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev met Yugoslav President Rankovic and officials in Moscow in a cordial session. The talks, broadcast as friendly, aimed to explore closer ties between the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia amid ongoing power discussions within the Kremlin.
President Eisenhower urged a foreign aid bill to curb additional House reductions in a multi billion dollar measure. He warned that cutting a proposed 400 million would threaten national security, as the House and Senate differing figures trimmed the request to 700 million and 2.243 billion overall.
U S District Attorney Crawford moves to dismiss criminal contempt charges against four of 16 defendants in the Clinton segregation trial. Judge Taylor considers the motion as the government rests its case. defense moves for acquittal for the remaining ten defendants.
Rescue teams reached a two engine C47 wreck on a forested Mt Challen slope near Hisineht Formosa. Police report 10 bodies recovered with seven crew and nine passengers aboard the missing aircraft. The plane disappeared Tuesday night while en route from Glace field io to the Philippines base at Taipei.
Soviet officials plan to study a British arms proposal and consider forming working committees to begin a detailed examination of steps toward disarmament. U.S. officials noted major significance but said talks had progressed cautiously.
A premature TNT charge aboard the U S Somersworth exploded during test exercises, killing three crewmen and injuring four others southeast of Newfoundland. Two identified victims were Anthony Fosgat and R Turley, both from New London. the ship docked with bodies aboard. The Navy said about 135 sailors were discharged during the exercise.
President Eisenhower floated a potential visit by Soviet Marshal Zhukov as a possible means to ease tensions. Soviet reactions in Moscow and State Department considerations could shape any move, with Khrushchev potentially involved if invited.
Gov leader signs legislation authorizing third class cities to make site arrests for out of state traffic violations. Police may arrest two persons and compel immediate appearance before city magistrates when reasonable grounds exist for nonresidents. The act targets traffic code violations and comes with concerns over lack of companion traffic court legislation.
The report records a daily hospital census around 45 patients with 88 major operations and 15 minor surgical challenges noted. Directors Phillis Burnie and Wallace Young are mentioned amid committee appointees for sessions including names like Dip redtorm Wolmger and Elston.
James G. Cross president of the Bakers Union declined to take a lie detector test after a Bronx woman testified he beat her husband in a San Francisco hotel room. The committee referred the matter to the Justice Department for possible perjury. Cross had also acknowledged mingling union funds with some personal money under a special account.
A 24 year old Milwaukee heiress Patricia Philipp, socialite daughter of Cyrin Philipp, plunges from a Park Avenue penthouse to her death leaving a note saying this is the only way out You are not to blame The body lands on a roof of an adjoining building Investigations focus on why she was in the penthouse and the note’s meaning
Mead Park faces vandalism as two ducks suffer injuries while others lose feathers and wings. Park directors, who have invested hours in planning improvements, urge reporting of vandals to aid pursuit and prevent further damage. Botanist dies in Lansing at 60, noted for international work and professorship.
Washington reports the Army plans a draft call and release of enlisted men within six months as part of a broader 100000-person reduction from the 7,800,000 authorized forces. The notice did not specify how many future draft units would be created.
An all night session of the National Assembly discussed the French premier's demand for a vote of confidence. If the cabinet loses, the government could fall and the nation would face a political crisis with extended emergency powers debated. The outcome hinges on the vote planned for tomorrow.
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