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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1957
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes that a portion of students are below 60 percent in reading and math. It mentions grade level schools, a reading average near 56, and concerns about eye care impacting performance. institutional data unclear and incomplete.
RAF planes attacked rebel strongholds for a third night in Oman, targeting positions near Muscat and the interior. Official statements in London described strikes on rebel forts while signaling ongoing coordination with American diplomats and Persian Gulf authorities.
The report notes Republican leaders debate expanding jury trials in contempt cases amid Southern opposition and a hospital amendment. Russell forecasts a Senate vote by Tuesday or Wednesday, with most Republicans likely to oppose such a jur y trial amendment.
The journal notes Mead Park displays new welcome signs naming pavilions for the Rebekahs. Small white reservation placards on tables and at the pavilion sign guide members to their reserved area and deter others from entering.
Larned, 32, infamous as The Eel for eluding dragnet pursuits, was shot and captured in a three block chase after holding up a restaurant at 10th Street and Broadway Manhattan at 445 am. He announced his motive saying he acted for his 18 year old pregnant wife, now a material witness in a Long Island hospital. He asked doctors to tell his wife and mother he loved them.
An aviation consultant hired by the Pennsylvania State Aeronautics Commission reports only a limited need for helicopter service in four cities. He recommends modestly scaled heliport development in a regional plan, with downtown Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas as priority targets. The 86 page study cost $10,000 and is circulating to state officials for review.
The Purchasing Agency of Suit Poon Oil Co. announced a 23 cent barrel price cut for Bradford District distillate to $4.65, first drop since September 1, 1954, amid mixed industry signals. Prices for Middle District crude in Oil City-Butler area at $4.47, Pennsylvania Grade Oil SW Pennsylvanian West Virginia at $4.00.
Three firemen were injured while battling a blaze that destroyed a two story frame business building at Nanty Glo, about ten miles northeast of Dobastown. Telephone service in the Nanty Glo district was disrupted briefly. The building had been sold to the state for 28500 last week to widen a nearby bridge. The only occupant was the Nedrleh and Royal Confectionery and Book Store. Damage estimate not available immediately.
Russell Thomas arrived home with his family and realized he forgot to blow out a kerosene lamp at their cabin 150 miles away. He drove 150 miles to extinguish it and returned, ending their vacation.
In Luxerne and Lackiwintied counties prosecutors allege Mann Mine defrauded the state by draining a mile of right of way for a Luxerne extension. The firm sought 814 million for work never completed, with $6.7 million paid before cancellation. Trial details name Judge Homer L Kreider and a large roster of attorneys.
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