25 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1957
Page
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A garbled OCR passage references lines of text about electrical chairs and rotating feeders, with stray mentions of 1957 58 and locations like Bay. The readable fragments point to a historical context but lack coherent narrative or clear event details.
Partial OCR text shows a probate style notice with references to wills and delays in the city of Albany. The readable words include mentions of “Wills,” a court or authority, and potential deadlines, but essential names, dates, and actions are garbled or missing.
In Huntsville Alabama the opening of the Nickerson court martial unfolds under a charged mood. The government drops espionage charges while 19 counts of disobedience remain possible to convict on, risking dishonorable discharge and imprisonment for Nickerson. Army Colonel Johns Nickerson faces a tense start as defense questions move concerning admissibility of motions.
UF Army Colonel Juba Nickerson Jr. pleaded guilty to 15 charges of disobedience in handling secret information. The government dropped the espionage count at opening of his general court martial, potentially ending a major review of the nation’s missile program and limiting punishment to a possible dishonorable discharge and up to 30 years in prison.
Fragments from a late edition describe tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico southwest of Miami with a storm brewing and widespread storm coverage from the East to the South. Reports mention heat in the desert and scattered weather impacts from storms, with no serious injuries reported among noted reservists near Philadelphia.
Report from Huntsville Alabama indicates Col John Nickerson Jr faces court-martial over a memorandum advocating the Army own longer range missiles. Nickerson, 41, is charged with violating security by circulating the document penned last January after Defense Secretary Wilson ordered Air Force control of intermediate and long-range guided missiles. Ray Jenkins, defense allies, and international observers noted the sensitivity of testimony and the behind-closed-doors proceedings.
Absent clear testimony the government seeks to bar a witness while a New York attorney Jonin Cye Cheasty was allowed to testify. Judge Bunnita B. Matthews ruled Cheasty may testify regarding bribery conspiracy and related matters in the Hoffa trial. Contested by defense counsel Ed ward Byrnett Williams over admissibility and potential wiretapped evidence.
West district court hears bid by Pittaburght labor leader Stirane for a new trial or dismissal of the jury. The Bosvy Conavsieion- ape laborers union member faces extortion charges tied to a business dispute.
A severe, storm laden with tornadoes battered Pennsylvania, bypassing Corry while pounding Mercer County near Greenville with damaged homes. Army reservists at a Harrisburg area facility reported minor shocks from lightning. no hospitalizations occurred.
Local goats and a gate dispute disrupted a city campaign as Jaycee leaders faced inquiries. Police recovered a goat and confirmed allegations of mismanagement linked to a membership drive on Frederick Street.
Washington reports the federal excise tax on television cable services will be dropped effective July 1. Titusville Cable Co heads, led by A B Carlson, announced refunds for tax paid in past years as IRS notes the tax is being abandoned after three court defeats. The tax dates to World War II era wire service charges and applies to cable subscriber bills. Continued on Page Eight.
A 15 year old local youth admitted attacking a resident and was sent to a training school by Judge Samuel Roberts in Exjo County court. Two Cory boys involved in burglaries on June 10 received indefinite probation. a Bear Lake youth also admitted involvement at Dairy Queen and Cornish ice cream parlor. Police chief Harvey Drake attended the hearing as parents were absent.
The governor signed a broad pension package including police retirement contributions and mandatory local matching funds for township development programs. The measure also moves toward ownership certificates for certain shares and nominates Vinton Chaplin as U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg, replacing Wiley.
Williamsburg, Va. President Eisenhower faced a cool reception at the 49th Governors Conference as he urged shifting some federal programs back to state control. Governors split, with Republicans cautiously backing a joint federal state task force while Democrats criticized the proposal as a grand gesture. Eisenhower pressed a single program focus, arguing state tax costs would rise only if federal functions were moved, but many officials doubted progress.
Washington reports the United States is pressing for international moves to settle the Arab refugee crisis in the Middle East. Nixon urges pursuit of permanent homes for refugees and renewed funding, with diplomats quietly exploring ideas among UN nations and Arab states to avoid using the refugees as political leverage.
Clark urges swift Senate approval of a House passed one million dollar appropriation for the Allegheny River flood control dam at Kingus. He warns residents face another 200 million dollar flood without protection and defends a project costing about 195 million dollars amid broader omnibus funding.
President Eisenhower returned to Washington at 0:35 a m after a delay of about 40 minutes caused by electrical trouble on his personal plane at Langley Field Virginia The White House said a weekly session with Republican congressional leaders was cut short and resumed later despite the incident.
Haiti faces a fall election amid talk of a multi presidential contest. Military influence and a government overhaul are cited as priorities by factions seeking stability, with large financial pressures and payroll costs noted as factors shaping the political landscape.
In Erie County court, Phillip Wade R was named as defendant in a wrongful death car crash suit filed by Frank and Mrs. Testi. They seek over 2500 in damages after Joseph Testi died from injuries sustained on the Calumilus Clymer road November 22 1956 when Wade allegedly blocked the highway causing Josephs car to crash. State Police described Thomas Testi driving a truck that morning stopped to avoid a collision and skidded off the road overturning. The case is set for the next fall session.
An American attache and wife arriving in Austria deny Hungarys accusations as utterly ridiculous and untrue. The diplomat from Budapest contends the charges involve photographing airfields and other alleged offenses. A border welcome and expulsion order are reported, with details of the Hungarian Red government actions and diplomatic tensions.
Soviet Foreign Minister Andre Gromyko accused the United States of using disarmament talks as a screen to extend the arms race at a November 30 1953 news conference. He cited Gen Lauris Norstad’s testimony to the Senate Force Relations Committee and urged Washington to curb aggressive warlike statements or admit aggressive intentions. He paused after reading, then left the Foreign Ministry after delivering his prepared remarks.
Secretary Dulles said the U S plan for a first stage disarmament accord with the Soviet Union hinges on suspending nuclear tests and stopping atomic weapons production. He suggested a deal including transferring nuclear materials from war stocks to international uses, and cuts in conventional forces. Public confusion over policy followed Eisenhower remarks, while London talks on armaments continued. A fatal accident near Binghamton claimed driver Jack LaMont, 4, in a single vehicle rollover, marking the county's 16th fatality this year.
A Pennsylvania milk hearing heard claims that the Milk Board lacks authority to set prices. executives from the Milk Dealers Association of metropolitan New York argued federal order prices should apply. The Interstate Milk Producers Cooperative of Philadelphia petitioned for minimum prices on milk produced in Pennsylvania and sold outside the state. Reuters reports the session examined whether shipments into southern New Jersey and beyond fall under federal price rules.
Fragmented report from Dartmouth Nova Scotia describes two agitated mental patients seizing and threatening nurse Jessie Simpson at the Nova Scotia Hospital. The chaotic incident involved hospital staff and police intervention, with unclear sequence details and wounded or frightened staff unnamed.
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