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A fragment notes a phone auction event at 67 Rent location with tentative arrangements. The readable text hints at a conven tential meeting or sale. Details are limited.
13 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
1
A fragment notes a phone auction event at 67 Rent location with tentative arrangements. The readable text hints at a conven tential meeting or sale. Details are limited.
A garbled OCR read from a district event mentions a tower, times around noon, boards and cash, with scattered references to ships, people, and an audience. Key names and details are unreadable, leaving a partial snapshot of a local gathering or sale with no clear outcome.
A five man Corry Chamber of Commerce committee recommends installing 44 street lights across the city. They propose upgrading wattage and brackets, trimming obstructing branches, and staggering lights for better coverage. Ward allocations include 19 in the First Ward and 14 in the Second, with exact street locations listed.
Senate action aims to slice 390 million from a 9.637 billion foreign aid bill. Long, Morse, and Johnson push for deep cuts in military assistance and development loans. Critics warn the plan could erode congressional control and jeopardize the program.
Searchers located a miner's body in a coal cave shaft after a collapse. The victim, a 36 year old husband and father, was identified as Frank Puthock. Mrs Elizabeth Puthock waited by the cave in as friends and relatives gathered, and the miner's teenaged friend Jean Kershner collapsed.
The radar speed evidency bill sailed through the House and moves to the Senate after Gov Leader urged final passage. Leader praised the House vote and urged swift action, arguing radar would cut speed violations and save hundreds of lives yearly. The House earlier defeated a motion to return the measure to the highways committee.
Twenty six people signed up to join a Journal sponsored Erie Railroad tour to New York. The package includes hotel stays and some meals with a low price of 48.78 dollars for children and ten dollars extra for adults. The trip departs tomorrow evening from Corry with return on Sunday and a flexible schedule for leisure time in the city.
A father, Bennett, died while saving his daughter Deborah and his daughter Muri, nine, from a dangerous porch fall. Police arrived as Deborah teetered on the railing. Bennett pulled her back but lost balance and fell. Muri then followed, grabbing Deborah’s feet to prevent a fall. The event occurred on a steamer porch and resulted in three deaths including the father.
The Corry couple bought Toy Town at 14 North Center Street from Kenneth Peterson of Warren. The sellers included all stock, showroom, and equipment. The new owners, Mr and Mrs Franklin Sable of 316 East Attevt, will continue merchandise lines and policies as under Peterson management. An employee, Mary Reade Langhust, remains with the outlet.
Paris reports Maurice Bourges Maunoury was confirmed by a slim majority as France's new premier, succeeding Mallet. His cabinet emphasizes defense in Algeria, limited reforms, and measures to restore foreign exchange reserves. Support came from his Radical Socialist bloc, Socialists, and most Independent Republicans. Communists, extreme Right, and Mendes-France opposed. Abstentions noted as 73 deputies.
Catholic editor Rev Richard Ginder warns Catholics against Graham saying tolerance ends at social level. He stresses Graham preaches false doctrine and questions salvation, amid Madison Square Garden crusade where Graham asks 17000 attendees to consider truth. Governor Clement and about 200 Tennessee visitors, including officials, attend.
Vice President Nixon faces a pivotal position as Senate maneuvering over civil rights continues. King’s South visit and talks in Ghana shape Nixon’s stance on bypassing the Judiciary Committee. Southern leaders warn Nixon could trigger a major Senate ruling affecting Eisenhower's civil rights program.
State senator Yosko assails Republicans for proposing 21 million dollars for community hospitals while charity ward reimbursements would drop to 8.50 per patient, arguing the cut would total 7.7 million to 8.4 million. He plans to push the issue in the Senate with Democratic support as lawmakers move toward adjournment amid a conference committee dispute.
Beck, 40 years in the union, explains why he retired after a wave of controversy over iron fund investments. He cites media pressure and internal shifts prompting his exit. The scene includes mentions of legal scrutiny and internal union debates surrounding leadership and funding.
A garbled OCR passage mentions the Supreme Court, a meeting, and references to a bank, Teamsters, and a political context. The readable segments are incomplete and mix alleged hysteria with unspecified actions, lacking concrete names, places, or dates.
A corny area report describes Navy authorities confirming an incident where a U S Navy plane from the carrier Hornet was shot at by Chinese shore batteries off Formosa while on a routine flight. The craft returned safely and minor damage was reported. Chinese and Peiping broadcasts dispute details, with claims of incursions by Nationalist and American planes. The Navy said the event could prompt diplomatic protest and none of the aircraft were reported as destroyed.
A House committee approved a Kinaua Dam project for a large flood control plan near Kinaua, Pennsylvania, despite protests from the Sendo Indians of New York. The proposal, tied to a substantial federal appropriation, faced opposition over environmental and economic concerns, with Army Engineers and regional residents arguing both for and against the flood protection measure.
AP reports Ben Hogan led the field at the seventh National Open with a steady start as news briefs summarize sports and world events. The digest notes political shifts and legal cases, including judges' rulings and international tensions shaping daily headlines.
The replica Mayflower, 180 tons, arrived in Plymouth Harbor around 11 a.m. towed by a Coast Guard craft, ending a 54 day 5000 mile reenactment from Provincetown. Alan Villiers, skipper, reported a broken boom earlier and noted calm winds helped arrival as bells rang and crowds cheered.
Testimony shows Reading engineering firm billed nearly seven million dollars for a Summer cane site project between June and July 1955 while a Pennsylvania commission faced a 19 percent fraud claim. Witness Summers claimed 80 000 daily costs to Defense for development work. Court actions included amplifying system tweaks and staff considerations as part of alleged contract misuse. Tomorrow Elk program honors the American Flag with a band, color guard, and guest speakers unless indoor due to weather.
Italian mayor Wied Nucora, 80, disappears amid odd town events as residents seek answers. report notes a local schoolteacher involved and hints at a wider federal interest while town officials search for explanation.
Police uncover a six year old girl's body dumped on a heavily traveled riverbank area near Detroit. Investigators search nearby for clues, naming a suspect after the discovery and noting the brutal nature of the crime as they await autopsy results.
An Army officer stated that William Girard did not fire shells at the range. a suspect identified as another specialist reportedly provided testimony. The case centers on shell findings and an investigation into alleged misconduct at the US Army facility.
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