25 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1956
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a public bid process dated July 4 with several references to authorities and deposit requirements. It mentions a secretary and likely a payment or bid amount, with phrases about deposits and jury or official oversight. The readable items are incomplete and not clearly identifiable as a specific event or location.
Republicans are confident the president will run again and lead the ticket. Brownell and Bridges express support for whoever advances, while party figures like Gamal Ab and others weigh chances. The Republican convention in Atlantic City looms as key, with Eisenhower’s potential run a central talk.
A British airliner crash last night killed 26 people, among them an American. The American, identified as GK, 92, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, worked for Mobil Oil more than eight years. The incident occurred near New York City as the aircraft departed for Tokyo via London.
The Interior Ministry announced that a vast majority of the 5,720,000 registered voters participated in the referendum, ratifying a new constitution that designates a key republic. The council said it empowered the minister over detention and broad powers to the president, aiming to stabilize governance and guard the revolution’s gains.
Rev Toanke Av Myers, pastor at First Methodist Church, was renamed as superintendent amid a round of reassignments. Several other pastors were reappointed, including Rev Ralph Windley and Rev Elizabeth Dalby, with changes at Warren, Meadville, Jamestown, and Trinity Methodist Churches.
Report appears as a garbled OCR of a crime narrative. It mentions a man luring a woman at a street corner and police involvement, with scattered references to a Washington battleship and wartime era, but details are obscured and unreliable. The readable bits describe a police response and a suspicious encounter leading to a formal investigation.
A corrupted report describes a convicted slayer denied a new trial by Justice John G. Beil. The proceedings mention a death sentence or severe punishment in a Downe bord style court, with references to a Minyiniy department and Chester, Pao Sintence.
Siginice Attorney HerbertsTotin Jr of Ningihe Tulls notified to Comy once dates of burglar ing the home of his wife Marty on June 1g. District attorney Gustadigno asks Guailneno extradition from New York after police hold.
Corryife earns a 3000 dollar fellowship in a historic university program. The recipient, noted for medical and dental research, is among three scholars selected by the committee and recognized for her distinguished scholarship. She previously studied at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Wisconsin.
Washington reports President Eisenhower will convalesce at his Gettysburg farm home after leaving Walter Reed Army Hospital late this week, likely Friday or Saturday. News notes the return follows his convalescence from illness and outlines modest travel expectations.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court orders the reinstatement of David E. Watson to the State Turnpike Commission. The Republican had been fired by Gov. Leader to make way for a Democrat. The court's 6-1 decision also requires back salary and restores full strength to the commission with Watson’s return.
Moon counsels submit a brief on a Warren County case involving 28 year old construction worker Meon, with mentions of Audie Alison Wilde and the insanity commission findings. The filing challenges the sanity commission and sentence in the 1954 trial, referencing Supreme Court review and prior decisions on judicial responsibility and medical evidence.
The ceremony honored Corry area girls receiving nursing diplomas. Family and local figures attended as diplomas were presented by school and church leaders. The event recognized diligent students, with presentations noting academic achievement and community service.
In Iceland's parliamentary election a split results in no party winning a clear majority. Conservatives led by Premier Thors earned 19 seats, while Progressives and Social Democrats gained 25. The Communist party stayed at 7 seats. one seat remained undecided as 90,000 voters cast ballots in the 52-seat Althing.
The document notes contact with CD headquarters at Eve eight o'clock and a temporary Lawrence location. It details GD network amateur stations, planned mobile units, and potential installations in OD Director Ray Weber and Executive Officer CLE Holcomty's cars. It mentions base and field stations, high frequency receivers, and project funding needs for an emergency communications system.
In Mercer County authorities confirmed the death of the hospital fire’s fourth victim, identified as Milas Cora L. Reed, 77, of New York City. Dr Leonard Berry said she died from inhalation injuries and inflammatory tract infections after the blaze at the Ten AGke Foundation Mortal Hospital in Princeton.
Severe weather battered the Corry region with gusts up to 95 mph at about 4 pm. Lightning struck Pennsylvania Electric Co lines causing fuse blowouts and scattered outages. Rainfall reached 0.8 inches, there were no major accidents, while nearby lake districts suffered greater damage and Pleasantville reported loss of service and flooding.
A car collision occurred on a narrow steel bridge over Brokenstraw Creek on the Cors Spring Creek road near Corry. State Police reported no injuries after two cars sideswiped on the bridge. The Buick, driven by John Zawacki, 20, of Ridaway, was traveling toward Cory when the accident happened causing about 75 dollars damage to that vehicle. The sports car, driven by John Adams, 20, of Roscoe, N.Y., sustained about 100 dollars damage.
A meeting of Cory CD members is scheduled for tomorrow evening. Cpl. Robert Curtis of Erl4 will preside, with Col. Curtis and other officials attending. The session aims to address vital organizational matters and duty for all members.
Warren Onto man Alfred Wilson, 27, is sought in connection with the slayings and the wounding of his arranged wife. Police found a suicide note attributed to Wilson during an attempt to flee after the triple killings. Officials quoted the note as saying he intended to shoot his wife and himself.
Senate discussion centers on defense funding with emphasis on overseas air bases. Sen. Tack Jackson argues new B52 bombers and ops are needed to deter Soviet air power as bases from Iceland to Okinawa face political attacks. Committee vote supports a 1.16 billion plan for planes and manpower. Republicans seek a 0.5 billion alternative.
Police report John T. Bozelio, 21, of 475 East Malh Street, fell asleep at the wheel on Onion Street near West Church and Union, missing a turn. His 195% vehicle struck an embankment, top hood and rear window damaged, but he escaped injury with $100 damage estimate.
In Moscow Soviet hosts hosted an aviation display as U S Air Force chief Twining pressed for disarmament. Khrushchev and Zhukov engaged in exchanges on missiles and defense while Western observers noted new jet and weapon models.
Corry hams journeyed to Meadville for a meet hosted by the Craigford County Amateur Radio Association. Severe electrical storms disrupted operations causing many stations to suspend transmitting as attendees reported limited contacts across the United States Canada and South America.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe clashes and disruptions involving rebel groups and colonial forces in a North African region. Names and places are garbled, but indicate ongoing fighting and travel through desert terrain with reported casualties and shifting control.
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