20 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1957
Page
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The United States appeals directly to the Supreme Court in the case of a GI accused of a crime in Japan. Attorney General Herbert Brownell signed the petition with J. Lee Rankin. The government argues the appeal should bypass lower courts to avoid delays before summer recess.
A bill advancing through the state legislature would set a new minimum annual pay of 4500 for all city firemen in the third class, with various pay scales and hourly components for different roles. The measure, supported by unions, faces opposition from the League of Cities which argues it violates wage rules and could force cities to raise revenue to fund the increases.
The Feeneh Cabinet moves to end gasoline rationing on July 1 after imposing constraints during the crisis. Prices rise to the highest in Europe to curb consumption, with 94 cents per gallon in one rate and 17.6 cents for high octane, signaling a costly fuel shift. An author, Elliot Pht, is located at General Hospital in Los Angeles following heart issues after a period of absence.
A confused OCR excerpt reports a Sophomore student from Allegheny College killed in a location described with garbled terms. The text references possible police involvement, a dormitory context, and a separate note about a suspect or event but remains unintelligible.
A mines secretary testified that more than a million dollars worth of work on the northeast extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike by a Reading engineering firm failed to improve the situation. He argued the Many-Mine program was necessary to stabilize the area, including efforts to prevent mine subsidence beneath the turnpike right of way. Judge Kreider noted an alternate juror fell ill, delaying testimony.
A DAYTON Ohio air show crash left a fighter pilot injured but alive. Officials said the pilot remained conscious after the crash as emergency crews tended to burns and injuries. The aircraft failed during the Cadet Air Show attended by visiting cadets and ceased operations following the incident.
The Appropriations Committee told the Postal Service to trim 16 million from a prior request, aiming to cover a shortfall in services. They proposed suspending money order sales, reducing Saturday runs, and pausing some city deliveries to save about 700 thousand dollars, with further reexamination of routes.
A severe weather system sweeps from the Rockies to the eastern regions bringing heavy rains and floods. Isolated counties report low temperatures and record highs in disruption. Dozens of people are confirmed dead as rescue efforts continue amid widespread power outages and travel shutdowns.
Local obituary notes Leonard Bass of Carmel New York died Tuesday after a described illness. The report references his profession as a “probate agent” and mentions his alleged involvement in counterfeiting schemes. Further details were not immediately available.
Fragmented OCR reports a violent incident near Old Hickory North Carolina in a military division. Nas Hional Gyunt suffered significant casualties with several guards down and soldiers pinned or knocked down during a tense attack era. Several injured were admitted to hospital with one reported dead others treated and returned to units.
Cherald Givin 13 and Floyd Post 19 were found hanged on ropes in barns on family properties. Coroner Dr Happell says deaths ruled self inflicted though Sheriff’s Department not involved. Principal Guy Matthews notes no clear motive or coincidence.
Southern senators seek to bypass the rules to move a civil rights bill without full committee action. Knowland predicts Senate vote via bypass mechanism unless Nixon rules otherwise. Russell leads Southern opposition warning of a legislative machine if the tactic succeeds. Continued on Page Eight.
Corry Civil Defense authorities plan RAC operation of the city’s communications system. The project provides fixed and portable transmitters and receivers, 24 hour coverage, and operators. Amateurs from Corry will visit Meadville to observe emergency-field day practices.
Amid Brittany collision between American owned tanker Stony Point and Greek freighter Kalenter, 13 dead and many injured. French maritime service later revised vessel details, noting 15 000 ton tanker involvement as authorities investigate.
Harrisburg 1957 news brief describes legislative action during a late session. Gov. Leader’s administration faces budget maneuvers, with more than 80 bills advancing under Democratic support. Appointments by Leader risk Senate confirmation. Finnegan Byrne and others await final action as the session nears adjournment.
The United Nations Special Committee on Hungary reported that the Hungarian people's drive for independence was energized by the Soviet crackdown in October and November. It warned Soviet actions dashed the vast majority's political rights. revealed the regime under János Kádár stalled by Moscow, with reimposed controls. The 381 page report cites mass arrests, executions, deportations, and 2,500 to 3,000 deaths amid alleged Mongol and Tartar soldiers in Central Asia misled to Egypt.
A cold front sweeps in from the Midwest ending a heat spell across the area. Temperatures cooled after a day of near record highs, with the high around 83 degrees and a breeze reducing the heat. Forecasters expect steadier air as the front moves through, ending the sizzling pattern for now.
Erie state sales tax officials visited Corry to check delinquents with unpaid returns. Many cases revealed misfiled stubs and remittance forms. taxpayers paid cash or arranged corrections. Over 40 delinquents were notified, nine failed to appear, and a Erie office investigator planned follow up.
Washington reports say President Eisenhower gave the impression the United States might suspend nuclear tests as a first step toward disarmament, but the White House clarified there was no policy change and no isolation of test suspensions from broader arms control. The remark followed discussions of a possible German proposal. Hagerty stressed no shift in policy.
A legislative committee report found possible political and personal attempts to influence the state Pardons Board in the Darcy case. The panel could not confirm any effect on the board’s death sentence decisions for David Carey and two others tied to the 1947 Bucks County killing. Two Democratic members dissented, saying there was no evidence of influence, while the report urged Assembly review of the board’s procedures and proposed reforms.
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