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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1957
Page
1
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Senate debate centers on a proposed jury trial provision in the civil rights bill. Humphrey denounces the measure as a concealed smokescreen while Northern Democrats press to retain jury trials in contempt proceedings. Southern senators warn against federal limits on court orders and hint at filibuster threats.
A cow jumped a fence onto a northbound highway north of Riceville and collided with a car driven by Howard Ad, 46, of Pittsburgh Artis t. His wife Ruth 46 and two children Nabey 14 and Saran 11 were treated for cuts and bruises at MEBO WNIT hospital in Union City. The cow, owned by Norman Shellito, dumped over the fence and damaged the right front and side of the vehicle with estimated total damage around 800.
Pittsburgh man Louis Raucel 27 faces grand jury review on explosives charges tied to a bombing at a Boho district grill. Witness Gladys Andrews testifies she saw Raucel and two others flee, then return with comments about the damage as police link the attack to racketeer warfare. A separate crash in Uniontown, Ohio, claimed the life of Wilson Perils, 34, of Mapiroeville.
The Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks seeks a Climax locomotive to complete its Travel Town collection. The city already has a hay and a Heisler engine and hopes to acquire one or two Climax locomotives, with only a few remaining in the United States.
Washington reports President Eisenhower orders Secretary of State Dulles to travel to London and Ottawa for a personal review of stalled disarmament discussions. Hagerty says no emergency and Dulles will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker before London talks. Dulles departs tonight to Ottawa then London.
Nighttime police raids in Pittsburgh Hill District lead to 19 arrests for investigation of narcotics or vagrancy. Acting Lieutenant Arch Palmer directed eight officers from his unit with help from the Central Police Station as raids continued into today.
Unclear cables report a Guatemalan leader, Castillo Armas, seizing power after overthrowing President Jacobo Arbenz in 1954. The embassy states Armas, 43, ousted the communist-influenced government amid military revolt and diplomatic tensions abroad.
Alexandria report says President Nasser watched navy units off Alexandria as secrecy cloaked the display. The review followed a week of festivities marking the revolution and the Suez Canal nationalization anniversary. Nasser praised the U S stand in Suez but rejected the Eisenhower Doctrine saying it had strings. He warned Britain and France and recalled 1948 conflicts as lessons.
City and school officials plan a special 8 p.m. meeting next Monday to interview candidates for the tax collector position. Four loyal persons are expected to attend, as wage tax collection has been handled by Ernst and Ernst at a combined annual fee of 2400 dollars. The session will be open to the public to discuss the best equitable method of collecting the tax and possible immediate collection of delinquent debts.
In Washington Democrats gauge a potential 1958 political issue from House action on a school aid bill. Republicans claim the vote harms Eisenhower’s program. Democrats reckon they can unseat incumbents who voted against the measure, while the White House expresses disappointment at GOP defections.
Britain presses for Oman rebellion end as RAF leaflets urge rebels to surrender. aircraft dropped over rugged mountains guiding dissidents to abandon revolt. official London says operations may pause to pursue talks led by Oman’s religious leader, with Sultan’s supporters warning rebels.
Abbreviated reports describe insurgent activity and civil unrest in Oriente Province. Rioting and shop closures disrupted daily life as crowds gathered near key districts. Several groups, including women, staged demonstrations amid claims of revolutionary fervor linked to 1953 events and armed forces' presence in the area.
A chaotic report notes Hotfa and others vying for Beck's Teamsters post amid bribery, conspiracy, and ethics debate. The piece mentions a January event, a bribery acquittal, and a campaign policy statement linked to a Senate committee and a dissenting point on the Fifth Amendment.
In Warren County a 2 year old, Terry Lee Holmes, died after being accidentally shot in the forehead while in a bedroom. Larry Johnson, 14, was handling an old .22 rifle when it discharged. Johnson was watching the children. the weapon discharged from him striking the child. The coroner ruled accidental death.
Report says two bodies pulled from a canal after a May 25 crash. Investigators recovered a second, identified as Donald Revele, while earlier victim Pravin, a 34 year old airline medic, died in the mishap. Fire divers helped locate remains near the highway area.
Severe flash floods swept through Grants New Mexico trapping about 1 800 cars for hours. Creeks San Mateo and San Jose overflowed flooding homes and roads along U S 60. By midnight water subsided and evacuees began returning as delays and closures persisted on sections between Albuquerque and Grants.
Debris and a mangled body were found after a Western Airlines Convair between Los Angeles and Las Vegas suffered a blast. passenger Binstock, 62, reportedly disappeared from a washroom area as the aircraft made an emergency landing at an Air Force base. Police and investigators say the cause remains unknown as ground searches continue in the Mojave desert.
Senate committee led by McClellan investigates United Textile Workers leaders Tony Valente and Lloyd Klenert amid claims they diverted union funds totaling about 128405 over years. Witnesses described improper personal expenses including a milk stool and workplace items.
Flood waters recede slowly across Kyushu Ishind after a massive storm left 422 dead 9626 injured and 294 missing. About 100000 people are homeless as rescue teams scan Omura Isahaya Nagasaki areas while the Japanese cabinet deploys relief measures with American aid joining.
A major blaze at the Mystic River coal wharf of the Boston and Maine Railroad burned for about two hours. Firefighters battled high winds and heavy smoke, corralling around 50 feet of flame as equipment and wooden piers burned. the port area suffered extensive damage while the main pier and piles of coal remained unsafe. Authorities planned an investigation into the blaze.
Hungary plans to host new U S films featuring Gina Lollobrigida as the Corvu theater in Budapest announces a U S cinema program. The venue, once a rebel stronghold, is set to premiere an August event amid Russo Hungarian probate complications. An agreement to bring 13 American movies is reported.
A local man, Muller 36, received an eight year sentence from the county court after being found guilty of major offenses including arson and assault. The judge handed down the long term following a Sunday trial and deliberations by the jury.
Two Butler County officers pursued a speeding motorist near Slippery Rock after he blew through an intersection. The patrol car crashed against an embankment just north of Slippery Rock, killing Constable George R. Watt and severely injuring Patrolman James W. Joleman.
An emergency in Massachusetts declared yesterday amid drought damage to crops. Governor Purcell appealed to President Eisenhower for federal aid as farmers face substantial losses across Bristol and Plymouth counties from hail and storms.
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