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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1956
Page
1
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Burmese border tensions escalate as Chinese Red troops advance across the northeast frontier near Kunlong and Pulse River. Reports say bands occupy positions along a wide frontier as Prime Minister Ba Swe and cabinet seek a protest from Peiping. Communist patrols and reinforced units raise fears of a broader clash.
Thirty six inmates at Rok Quarry State Prison in Forrester protest harsh working conditions. Prisoners, white and minority, used sledge hammers to damage their legs during an afternoon uprising, while guards watched. Warden Hubert Smith said the incident occurred as temperatures hovered in the low 80s and prisoners endured long shifts with limited breaks.
Cabinet officials and five industry representatives attended a ceremonial event in Harrisburg as part of a state effort to attract industry. Secretary Henry Marner announced the initiative during Gov. Lendel's administration, detailing plans for a new program to boost economic development statewide.
A court session closed as the defense of Marine State Matthew C. MeKeon outlined a two-front counterattack strategy. Prosecutors, aided by two witnesses, argued to emphasize the government’s code against the years-old instructor from Worcester Misty. The article notes the trial’s path toward March with McKeon leading the Tasty column and references Ribbon Creek relevance.
Diplomatic leaders pushed today to build an international control body to guarantee free passage through the Suez Canal. A key issue was whether Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser would back the proposal and what demands the Russians might press for in control groups.
President Eisenhower directs Secretary Dulles to consult Britain and France about Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal. U.S. representation includes Robert Murphy as talks continue amid international uproar. Officials note ongoing emergency talks with Eden’s govt and allied ministers as sessions stretch.
President Eisenhower may grant Harold Stassen a 60 day leave to press his Nixon substitution plan while Vice President Nixon remains a rival. GOP aides say the move signals support for Stassen but may not exclude other nominees. Administration sources note a possible future statement clarifying Nixon’s position ahead of the Republican National Convention.
A partial obituary style note reports O Loughlin resigning from the Milk Commission after years of service in Beaver County. The terse item hints at routine duties and mentions family matters without detailing motives or subsequent steps.
In Missouri’s Ozarks near Puxico the Reagan Nursing Home fire trapped twelve of nineteen residents, most in beds on the second floor. Mrs Bertha Reagan, 65, died in the first floor kitchen while others fled or perished as volunteers and officials fought the blaze. Fire officials cited a likely smoldering cigarette as the ignition source as warnings spread through the nearby towns of Teurbe and Puxico.
Negotiations stagger on as about 50,000 striking workers and industry spokesmen push to finish the three year pact with United Steel Workers. At Lukens Steel Co in Coatesville Pa workers returned to duty after union ratification. industry observers note tentative wage and benefit terms amid a nationwide strike environment.
Experiments across American communities tested fluoride in water over a decade. Newburgh New York and Fenston NY showed reduced tooth decay in children, with notable health measurements beyond teeth. The studies, including Colorado Springs, suggest long term dental and bodily benefits from fluoride exposure.
Nine members of the House Merchant Marine Committee will travel to Brooklyn’s drydock tomorrow to inspect the Swedihi liner Stock Holm after a dense fog collision off Niti Wickel Island. The 36,900 ton Dorin sank a day after the crash. 12,500 ton Stockholm returned to port with damage.
Two groups of more than 40 northern Pennsylvania communities convened in Cowderport to pledge support for keeping U.S. Route 6 in the federal interstate highway program. The meeting heard remarks from State Senator Albert Madigan and Representatives Allen Gibson and Harry McIlroy and passed a resolution urging highway officials to retain Route 6.
Khrushchev said Egypt is entitled to control the Suez Canal and Britain and France must accept compensation as the canal is taken. Moscow radio quoted him praising President Nasser and blaming Western powers for the crisis amid tensions over the waterway.
A fire at the former Ardmore oil plant spread through timber and pines and forced the Pennsylvania Railroad Malt Lines to reroute highway traffic around the town. Fire crews battled the blaze as smoke drifted over the area.
A prowler targets a parked car at Aero Supply, stealing items while evidence points to an internal suspect. Police investigated later reports of vandalism at Allegheny Cemetery with overturned headstones and damaged graves as ongoing inquiries continue into thefts and related misdeeds.
Aero Supply Mfg Co Inc expects a layoff of nearly 100 employees at its Corry plant as merger talks with Midland Screw Co of Chicago collapse. Indirect labor and office staff will be affected while negotiations with Midland continue to explore new business channels. If conditions improve, furloughed workers may be recalled.
Washington Senator Allott labeled Dr. David Rutstein's Atlantic Monthly critique politically slanted. Rutstein, Harvard Medical School Preventive Medicine head, said the public was not told all scientific evidence about Eisenhower’s intestinal operation and cancer history. He cited survival rates and recurrence risks, noting no mention of mobility or weight issues in the president’s outlook.
Thousands gathered outside St Ann’s Church as the youngest victim of last week’s collision between the Stockholm and Doria was laid to rest. The child, traveling with her mother from Italy to America, was mourned by family and hundreds of observers, with the ceremony led by a priest and attended by the bereaved father.
A Tar Mixer caught fire twice at the City Garage on Raymond Avenue near the warehouse. Firemen from Stanford Hose Company fought the blaze, diverting high pressure lines and salvaging equipment as nine years of fuel and tar were damaged. Damaged machinery and stores were reported, with no serious injuries.
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