21 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
1
A brief report notes a subst r ore incident in which a person named Vids was involved and a single hit recorded. Police investigated the scene and secured the area near the ore facility. No further details were provided in the fragment.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions political polling and individuals with scattered phrases. It references Helly Pike and a set of names, days, and actions but lacks coherent structure or complete details. The text does not yield a clear event, date, or outcome.
Amid Democratic pressure and presidential budget aims, Senate debates a wartime defense bill. Key figures like Bridges and LeMay clash with Republicans over a $249.985 billion request, seeking airpower and bomber expansion alongside peacetime funding.
Delbert Ray Querveld of Jefferson, Ohio, appeared in Erie County Court this morning on a drunken driving charge after being picked up Monday evening by police. Judge Romiter set bail at 100 dollars plus costs and ordered his release after one day if he pays. The judge asked court records be checked to see if Querveld has prior similar charges and to determine any outstanding costs from the case.
Police report Frank Dahl of 67 End Main St was arrested on alcohol and assault charges after an alleged breaking incident and a probation violation. Dahl pled guilty to driving while intoxicated with an 18 month license suspension and probation. a hearing was set for Monday. Bond was set at 5000 with other charges postponed till September.
A. B. Chandler named Robert Humphreys to the U S Senate slot until November but Humphreys declined. Joseph Leary and Bert Kiser figure in the scramble as Kentucky Democrats debate filling Senator Barkley’s unexpired term. The State Central Committee tapped Wetherby as the party nominee amid factional tensions.
The Meadville conference reports plan to raise 500000 for world service and education plus 320000 for conference initiatives. Furman cites 291000 sent to world service and 131000 to conference projects, noting clergy salary gains and growing lay participation despite closures and reductions in some churches.
Congress nears final action on a highway construction bill. The measure, aimed at expanding the interstate system, would total around 7 to 8.5 billion over multiple years with federal funds matched by states, and would authorize substantial spending for highways and related projects nationwide.
The Erie and Untile September water content commission considers delaying a sale of two river quick components in the Northampton area to September 1 amid price shifts. Negotiations involve 14 small mill dealers and affect price levels for home delivered and store shipments.
The GOP National Committee, meeting in Washington, will plan the nominating convention agenda and speaker slate amid uncertainty about President Eisenhower's intentions for a second term. Leonard W. Hill expects no change in Eisenhower's plans, but committee members worry a formal word from the White House may not come. The group may shorten the meeting, pursue a tempo favorable to a three day gathering, and wait for Eisenhower to indicate whether he will run again. White House aides said no message from Eisenhower was imminent, leaving committee leaders to press ahead with options and approvals as they weigh timing and staffing for the San Francisco convention.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a plan to create parks across the state for recreation. Mentions locations near Harrisburg and Pennsylvanian regions, with scattered references to forests, royalties, and a bill. Content is garbled, but centers on a broad proposal for park development and funding.
Residents in Corry and surrounding areas hope Secretary Goddard will push a recreation program across Pennsylvania. The plan aims to place recreation facilities within 25 miles of every resident 18 or older, with Broken Straw Creek at Columbus the candidate site. Goddard said the goal is to expand facilities for fishing and boating, while the Fish Commission noted changes and discussions in mid spring.
Goddard told a newsman that by the end of the current session the state will be well on its way to building a statewide recreation system within 25 miles of every permanent resident. The department already runs 44 forest parks 40 state plantations 18 historical monuments and historic parks. The objective is to add facilities for water activities and expand the park system with a projected million dollars for park expansion and 300 000 for maintenance.
City weather report notes a warm start to the first day of summer with high temperatures around 80 degrees and a low near 65. Rain cleared, leaving a mostly clear and fair night. coast, humid air, and cloudy skies expected later.
Erie County officials report Pennsylvania Gas Co would raise rates by about 14 percent, touching 57,000 consumers in Erie and nearby counties. Public Utility Commission examiner J H Goldstein heard testimony from D R Conaway, president of the gas company, who said net income could rise from 987,855 to 1,540,? with a six month delay in the schedule. Lawyers Gerald Weber and Jacob Heid argued the burden falls mainly on residential users for space heating while commercial and industrial users see less impact. A transcript will be sent to state rate expert Martin Bennett for future proceedings.
Donald E Beardsley, 33, of Spring Creek, pleaded guilty to driving while his operator license was revoked and driving without a license. He was arrested Tuesday night after his car without a license plate was found in Diamond stress area. Bail set at $900 by Al denmin N. Aten Love. Conviction mentioned in surrounding notes, including others from 1958 and a U.S. Court of Appeals action on Abram Irhixer.
A French American split over Russia policy emerged after Dulles and Pineau talks. Pineau urged broad economic and cultural exchange with the Soviet bloc, while Dulles favored selective, tightly watched contact to keep Soviet influence in check. Trade and aid debated, with disagreement on UN distribution of aid and on how far liberal reforms inside Russia matter.
A 16 year old reform school inmate confessed to the double slaying of Nancy Matié Shomette, 16, and Milchael Ann Ryall, 14, in Northwest Beach Park near the University of Maryland. State and local investigators said the youth provided a detailed account and a 12 page statement outlining the killings and motive though not released in full. Police said the suspect, questioned since car theft arrests weeks earlier, described ambushing the two girls as they walked to Nancy's school.
A car theft report from Warren notes a two door Ford found by Harold Whiteley of Corry. The vehicle, stolen earlier Monday from a parking lot between Maiden and 4th streets, remained intact with keys inside. Corry police alerted authorities through the teletypes, and the car showed minimal damage after being recovered.
Findley Lake water tested by the New York State Laboratory in Albany shows the weed killing chemical dissipates adequately for use. About 70 barrels of chemical sprayed from a wooden barge. $3200 raised by public subscription. Lake level lowered four inches to reduce chemical needs. Daily tests by county health department and state sanitary water board oversight ensured safety.
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles condemned Soviet rule as despotic in a speech prepared for Kiwanis International and urged open elections in East and West Germany. He argued Russians promised free elections at Geneva and challenged rulers to prove communism can win freely. He pressed that people deserve to choose and called for confirmation by those who know best.
World Bank President Eugene Black, during a two day visit to Cairo, said the bank’s offer to finance the Aswan Dam remains unchanged since February. He spoke with Egyptian leaders including President Gamal Abdel Nasser before leaving for Washington.
A meeting of city and school district officials and local employers discussed a 1 percent income tax on wages and commissions. They debated a single combined collection form and revenue sharing, with the city and school district equally sharing the proceeds. Officials noted uncertainties about total collections and who collects what in the system. A separate note mentions President Tito saying Moscow has abandoned what was bad between the two nations.
An Altoona man sues an Ohio trucking firm alleging injuries from a truck accident. The case involves disputed liability and proposed settlements, with details referencing damages and possible compensation. The document cites names, locations, and legal actions as part of a broader litigation picture.
A disrupted report notes a scheduled landing from Cleveland to New York today. An engine issue caused a smoke event and forced an emergency response, with details on the aircraft’s status limited in the fragment.
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