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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1955
Page
1
A damaged newspaper OCR extract mentions a name Star and a location with stray characters. Context and specifics are unreadable. no clear event, date, or entity can be identified from the fragment.
An OCR fragment mentions a person and place names in a terse note. The readable text references a person connected to a location and a possible inquiry or report. The item appears to be a clipped society or local notice fragment without a full article context.
Harrisburg reports last minute strategy sessions as Gov Leader and Democratic leaders push for a crucial House vote on the income tax measure one day away. Despite claims of 108 votes, opposition voices like Dr William D McClelland question the plan. House leaders expect a long session with possible amendments before the tally.
Two brothers were injured in a one car smashup on the Corry Bouwerdam road five miles west of the city. Adwitt Foley 21 sustained contusions and abrasions. James Foley 38 had more serious injuries with burns and a possible fracture. Both were treated at Corry Memorial Hospital and released or admitted as noted. The driver reportedly lost control on a slick curve, the car striking bunk walls on both sides of the highway. Damage estimated at several hundred dollars.
Akron pilot Helfinch, who ran Titusville Laundry, landed a small plane at Canadohta Lake after a violent thunderstorm reduced visibility. The craft carried three passengers from Akron to Jamestown, N.Y. The storm forced the forced landing, after which the pilot managed to take off again and proceed.
Corry police cited six motorists for driving too fast for conditions on East Columbus and nearby streets over the week. Additional arrests include four for reckless driving on West Smith Street and two more for driving too fast for conditions. One driver, Zack Miller of Erie, was stopped for driving without a Pennsylvania license. Information filed with Alderman George Gordon.
A one day old strike by Western Pennsylvania truck drivers is hitting local stores that rely on shipments from the Pittsburgh area. Some routes are rerouted to avoid Pittsburgh origins while direct Steel City terminals shipments are nearly blocked, creating supply pinch for retailers.
Soviet leaders Khrushchev and Bulganin tour East Berlin on their way home after the Geneva talks. Molotov and Zhukov accompany, while Otto Grotewohl of East Germany welcomes them and notes the conference helped ease world tension.
A heavy Saturday downpour drenched the Corry district, dropping 1.04 inches as the area cooled from a high near 86. Winds and lightning caused scattered damage but no major losses. Fire crews, utility workers, and motorists faced limited visibility and power issues amid continuing storms into Sunday.
The Red Cross Swim-To-Swim program reports 162 registrations this year in Corry with 240 participants over the first two days of swimming. Mrs Tarbell notes free instruction and staff, with openings still in Senior Life Saving class for those over 16. Last year 78 started and 124 enrolled in the first week. this year 162 had registered by week’s end. Pitts National Bank to acquire 81 Gilly Bank of Ferrell, rename to Pitts National Bank of Mercer County.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles presented to Congress a briefing on the Geneva Conference efforts. Senators and representatives from both parties attended at the White House for a cordial, hopeful session. Eisenhower noted progress and anticipated negotiations with the Russians would continue in a different atmosphere. A later public address was planned for 10:30 p.m. with a large crowd greeting the president at National Airport.
Emory Costes, 44, of Mara dam Till road, suffered the loss of his right eye at Reayemond Mfg. Co. plant when a steel chip flew from a coiling machine. He was treated at the local hospital and then transferred to Himot Hos pital in Erie for surgical removal of the eye. The incident prompted immediate emergency care and subsequent specialist attention.
AP reports fromHong Kong on a British ship captain facing charges amid gunfire claims by Nationalists. In Sicily Mt Etna erupts lava weeks into activity with no village danger. Nehru asks Portugal to close its New Delhi legation by August 5, risking diplomatic rupture. Rome notes the death of Italian Red leader Ruggero Greco of the Communist party.
Geneva reports outline the second stage of four power negotiations aiming for East‑West détente. Big Five initial discussions set groundwork for disarmament and German unification, with experts to draft concrete proposals in the coming weeks as ministers plan October Geneva talks.
The Raymond Mfg Co negotiators clash with the United Auto Workers over a 12 cent hourly hike and a mandatory union shop. A strike vote was authorized, with a walkout possible if negotiations fail, though no immediate strike is certain as talks resume. The current contract expires August 4 and a new meeting is planned to salvage an agreement.
The town hosts a bicycle parade at seven tonight as the first event of a Jubiliee week by UK Stasiford Hose Company. Children will ride from the park to Center Street and West South Street, then to Fourth Ward playground where judges will rate their bikes. Several shows begin on the playground Saturday with more activities planned, potentially drawing up to 4000 attendees if weather holds.
Peiping plans to press for admission to the United Nations, dispatching a Kyodo report from Tokyo says. A Peiping cor respondent cables that the Chinese leadership aims to join at Geneva era talks, signaling a push for broader international cooperation.
Former American prisoners of war who had defected sailed home on a voyage marked by mixed reunion aims. In Honolulu they described their return, praised President Cleveland era policies, and expressed hope for eventual repatriation to the United States after years abroad.
Fragmentary report from Fredericksburg VA details a deadly two car crash near Fredericksburg. One Marine, Pvt John Ruddy, 18, of Shenandoah, was killed while the other eight people were injured. The incident occurred on August 1 near Milles. Dispatch unclear on exact roles and vehicle specifics.
Washington and Red China plan Geneva talks next Monday to discuss repatriation of civilians who wish to return home. U S and China will send ambassadors with UK and Burma observers to negotiate a broad framework, aiming to ease civilian returns and resolve consular issues. The meeting, widely reported, will involve high level diplomacy and is seen as a step toward easing tensions between the two nations.
Washington memorial service announced for Cordell Hull former secretary of state who died at 83. Services to be conducted at Episcopalian Cathedral by Very Rev Sayre, burial planned at oil thedeal cemetery. Hull and wife had no children.
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