27 Jun 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
1
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions rails, schedules, and local officials with unclear names. It references a community context with possible bids or fees and a future meeting or action by a municipal body. The readable parts point to infrastructure talk without concrete outcomes.
The unreadable text fragment mentions names like Milne and Lawl with references to districts, highways, and towns. It hints at a legal or civic notice with scattered Proper nouns and locations but no clear event or outcome.
Senate approved funding adjustments for Air Force measures amid budget concerns. The tally showed strong support, with conferees to reconcile differences with the House as discussions continue on strategic priorities and total defense outlays.
Amman reports indicate Jordan's parliament was dissolved amid a political shakeup as Premier and King Hawein weigh replacing the cabinet. Opposition groups accuse lawmakers of hindering reform while Britain and regional allies seek stability. Military chiefs warned of potential economic risks tied to subsidies and external pressure.
A group of youths implicated in burglary faced a hearing before Alderman Mel-Vii Cabbott as they arranged to repay S78 in three installments. Two young members admitted thefts and will appear Saturday for probation planning while authorities plan further action.
U S Secretary of State Dulles said the Soviet leadership shows signs of strain and external pressure may erode Communist control. He noted gravely waning loyalty within party ranks and implied new lines of dissent could grow outside Moscow as hope for reform fades.
A mixer truck crashed into two vehicles on Smock Boulevard in Titusville Pennsylvania killing a woman and injuring her husband and two children. The unidentified widow, Mrs Z W Bayne of Leetsdale, was pronounced dead at the scene. Her husband David and two sons James 15 and David Jr were hospitalized. The truck driver Herbert Hogue 23 of Oil City escaped injury after applying brakes but the mixer tumbled and pushed another car, a 1954 Cadillac, occupied by Frank Maline 6 and Albert Crag 64. Police said the Cadillac occupants reported hearing nothing until the collision. The investigation continued to determine if others were hurt.
Representatives from local school districts and city officials met to discuss raising the wage tax to one percent. They reviewed prior July resolutions and debated entering an agreement with the city to fund district needs, with plans to levy the tax and then refund half in certain cases.
A fatal car crash near Madison Wisconsin claimed the lives of a father and uncle of Corryite. In the wreck others were injured, including four-year-old Glink and 83-year-old Robert P Clark. The party had been attending a centennial celebration at Broadhold. details remain uncertain as police investigate.
In a brief notice, trustees at a state university indicate they will not retain the current president. The decision comes after discussions about leadership and future direction, with the option of a change under consideration at the university’s governing body.
A bicycle crash near Allegheny hospital injuries crippled a 23 year old Caytey son of Mrs Lester Clay of West Borie Street and a 9 year old child Delbert from Mr and Mrs Buried. Both injuries described as serious with hospital care and an operation noted. The report continues on another page.
Reported effort to push a two point six billion dollar highway measure through Congress ends with the bill sent to President Eisenhower for signature. Officials anticipate prompt action, with long term plans for a rapid nationwide uptick in interurban roads and a multi year construction program beginning soon.
Civil Defense officers attended a briefing at the Hurasy headquarters then moved to Mead Park for a judo training session. Police noted a small group of Corsyites or locals in the park watching as instructors led beginners through basic throws and stance drills.
New York dispatch reports Big Three steel firms and United Steelworkers push a three year contract with wage gains and overtime boosts as midnight Saturday strike deadline looms. Both sides hint at possible shifts but no official positions change yet. union calls Wage Policy Committee meetings to report on status.
Police arrested Robert J. Smith of 4514 North Center Street after a bottle was tossed from a car on Went South Street near the playground. Smith pled guilty to disorderly conduct and was released until July 1 for a further hearing. witnesses described several youths denying knowledge of the throw.
A vehicle collision occurred on South Gerner Street near 162 Brook when a car driven by 41 year old Amien Chater from Corry failed to yield from a driveway and struck a truck. Damage to the car front end was estimated at 115 dollars with no injuries reported.
Atlantic City report says 20 Republican governors and White House aides urged President Eisenhower to run again, omitting Nixon from a formal statement. Governors defended the omission as an oversight while stressing support for Eisenhower’s renomination and re election.
Harrisburg officials say the new FEPC law preserves the right to hire the most competent person, with an age clause protecting older workers. Eliott Shirk notes amendments reduce friction, while branch offices in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia will handle complaints alongside the Har risburg headquarters as the law takes effect.
A blaze interrupted a Stanford Hose Company training session when a 4 alarm fire erupted nearby. Firemen responded quickly, covering the pumper with crew as they boarded. A minor wire fire at 108 Brook Street caused no injuries or damage. Fire units left station No. 4 at 7:45 pm and returned after containment.
The Department of Revenue announced June 15 that 727 motorists had licenses acted on. 142 licenses revoked and others suspended while some privileges restored. The notice lists individuals and entities affected.
Soviet officials guided Gen. Nathan Twining and U S observers through a Moscow area jet engine factory. Visitors were divided into groups as they toured production halls and machinery. Twining pressed to bring American aviation writers and photographers to Stalingrad by air. The Zhukovsky Air Engineering Academy in Moscow impressed the officers as a major five year program educating Red Army technicians with an enrollment around three thousand annually.
In a grim abortion case, 45 year old Toray-pegene was sentenced to 2H to 16 years after performing a fatal abortion on Jacqueline Smith, whose dismembered body was later found in a garbage bin. Co-defendants Chomey C- Dan and Mike Smith's son Henidy received sentences as well, while the judge noted responsibilities and related charges against others in the case.
Senator George, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, urged approval of a 4.5 billion foreign aid bill including 2.6 billion for military aid abroad. He warned that halting or reducing aid could weaken deterrence against Soviet aggression and argued for maintaining or enlarging military assistance while resisting deep cuts amid bipartisan pressure. The bill seeks 600 million more for military aid over the next year than the House bill, though less than Eisenhower’s request. debate and final voting were forthcoming.
Guatemalan government says exiles plotted to invade with ties to El Salvador and Nicaragua. Security chiefs Esmael Orilx and Orellan linked the conspiracy to a Monday night student demonstration that caused six deaths. The army suspended constitutional guarantees, imposed military censorship, and declared a 30 day siege as protests sparked fear of wider unrest.
Report of church meeting attendees from First Presbyterian Church and Midwest fellowship events with named participants. Also notes a building collapse in Pittsburgh causing evacuation of nearby stores and worker displacements. Nearby areas include Grove City College references and emergency response details.
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