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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1956
Page
3
A fragmentary report describes a three day incident involving gunfire directed at civilians. Mention of authorities, timing within a three day window, and mental health concerns surrounding a suspect or witness appears, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a person named Mrs Lenn and refers to a location near Preston North of Wats Bic. It is unclear but indicates an incident or listing tied to a nearby area and a hotel rating by an authority or observer. The readable bits are insufficient for full details.
Public Utility Commission hearings discuss a 6.8 percent profit figure for the gas firm. Testimony from officials and industry aides references a $15 million annual revenue figure and concerns over rate justification, with debate over how replacement costs and capital structures affect allowable earnings.
Fragmented OCR reports Stassen's campaign tactics and rival tensions surface around a Nixon reentry scenario. Mentions health concerns, replacement debates, and covert strategy implying a Nixon era ticket. Names and places are unclear due to garbled text but reference to Stassen and Nixon appear amid broader election maneuvering.
An accident left one person dead and another injured as a vehicle veered into a second car. Police and investigators closed the scene, with officials briefing local residents as details emerged about the incident and the names involved.
Corty Native, nee Lita McGalan Mevoraid, longtime resident of Ripley for 22 years, died Wednesday at Westfield Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Born May 28, 1800 in Sorry, she moved to Ripley in 18a. Survived by husband Valley McDonald and many Freeman and Freemann relatives. two daughters Dr. Gerald Welse and Dr. Charles Gervaise. Services tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Calbot Funeral Home, Ripley. burial in Sherman.
The report notes Egypt asserting control over the Suez Canal as relations with the Soviet Union and Western powers shift. It details ownership, concessions, and the British stake, with the canal operated by the Suez Canal Co under a 1968 concession and pending Egyptian government actions on equity and control.
Mrs Phyllis Winkler, wife of John A Winkler, injured when her brake faulty car plowed into the Malin Street Super Market corner on Main Street. She suffered severe injuries to both knees and facial fractures and was to undergo surgery at City Hospital. Her husband waited in a truck at the traffic light when the car veered right across Main Street. The 1960 car, being taken for brake work, was demolished.
Pennsylvania State Police arrested two men, Robert Andrews and James L. Moore, after a meat of a trail led from East Fallowfield Township to several towns in Ohio. They faced burglary and larceny charges for stealing four sheep from Claude M. Haylin's farm on December 13, 1955 and were sent to county prison pending the next court term.
Egypt expropriated the 10 mile Suez Canal, to fund the Aswan Dam, triggering a crisis with Britain and France. France protested to the Egyptian ambassador in strong terms while the British prime minister warned Parliament of a serious situation needing firm action. The move impacted shares in Paris and the French franc, already weak, against gold.
Wilson and six employees confronted at Campese labor camp by elder Campese and son with shotguns and an iron bar. Wilson beaten and wagon damaged as officers report six men held their hands in the air. Boswell and Lorry Campese allegedly caused extensive vehicle damage while others fled to a nearby court hearing.
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