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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1957

Page

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Body of Missing Girl Found in Bellmawr Closet

Four year old Mary Jane Barker was found dead in a closet of a vacant ranch house near her home in Bellmawr New Jersey shortly after playmate Maria Frietta opened the closet. An autopsy suggested death by fright and starvation after exposure to cold, with no indication of foul play. Police and county officials declined further comment as investigations continue.

Bellmawr N. J Mary Jane Barker Maria Frietta Mary Jane Irisky May Jane Eland Enid Edward Garrity Bellmawr Police Frank Harker

Fourth Entry Made In School Race

Nominating petitions circulate for Arthur Laurel of Ranko. Alpha Talifell chief of Alro Supply Mfg not affiliated with Republican party but seeking nomination.

Arthur Laurel Alpha Talifell Alro Supply Republican Party

Leo Heberlein Withdraws From Council Nomination Race

Leo Heberlein, owner of Heberlein Motor Sales, withdraws his bid for the council nomination, citing business demands and time constraints. He thanks supporters who signed his petition and notes ongoing efforts to fill council vacancies as other candidates remain in play.

Leo Heberlein Netioot Petidoris Heberlein Heberlein Motor Sales Post Heward Hee Cunell Mitt Is Han Theoop Laurell Robert Tunnell Paul Meerdink Robert Otter

Teenagers cited after 85 mph city chase Friday night

City police issued citations to two 16 year olds, David Stultz and James E Woodworth, after an 85 mph pursuit along East Columbus Avenue and Center Street ending near North Center Street. Earlier, John Leslie Broughton, 196 Beneca Street, was cited on Route 6 for operating a vehicle without proper inspection and registration.

Columbus Avenue Shady Avenue Center Street David Stultz RD. 3 Corry Jame E. Woodworth Columbus John Leslie Broughton Beneca Street Route 6 Broughton Michigan

City Council Meeting Postponed To Tomorrow Night

City Council session delayed tonight due to three absent members. Officials from Harrisburg and nearby towns miss the meeting, while discussion includes raising salaries for the mayor to 1000 and council members to 600 and aligning stipends. A preceding moving of the aldermen’s and policy penality on board is planned.

W. Wwaterhouse Harrisburg Charlex Thompson Wifle Earl T. Cherry Greater Erle Inthistrial Development Corporation Imacherlest Couneil Flemen Boartia

New Circulation Head Named At PIVALUFRH

Daniel BR Miles named circulation head at PIVALUFRH succeeding Morris Behitt. Miles, formerly of Bilhwaikes Bene, has served 24 years with the organization and will oversee updates in weekly publication.

Ypetrburch Daniel BR. Miles Bilhwaikes Bene Hiehth Morris Behittmagi Atlles Reveant Fox Aypalstownt Gaa Irda

Labor Racket Case In Portland One Of Many

Senator Mundt says a special Senate committee probing labor racketeering has a dozen cases as bad as the Portland situation. The panel, part of hearings on alleged ties between Teamsters Union officials and underworld elements, resumes tomorrow with James P. Elkins, a Portland gambler, to be recalled for questioning about his prior involvement.

Washington 4 Senator Mundt R-Sd Portland Ore Mundt Teamsters Union McClellan D-Ark James P. Elkins

Driver Hurt As Train Hits Car In Area

Berald Vanvassel of Centerville was injured at 7:50 this morning when his sedan was hit by a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train at a Centerville crossing. He was admitted to Stem Memorial Hospital in Union City with possible skull fracture, injured knee, and facial lacerations. The crossing signals were reported functioning. the train with 125 empties was in charge of engineer B L Ely and conductor J P Garvey from Ow City. damage to the train and car ran into hundreds of dollars.

Berald Vanvassel FR. D. 2 Centerville Hia Fennsylvania Railroad Geld Vanvassel van Tassel Stem Memorial Hospital Union City Pennsy B. L. Ely J.P. Garvey Ow! City

Four Injured In Area Weekend Smashups Near Corry

Four people were hurt in two weekend crashes in the Corry area. A car truck collision five miles north of Union City on Route 6 at 4 30 p m Saturday injured Darlene Johnson and others, with Lincoln Johnson 41 of Wattsburg driving the truck and Marguerite Conrath of Cambridge Springs driving the car. Damage totaled 300 per vehicle. Another crash near Corry involved Donald Nichols driving west on the highway when icy conditions caused his 195 Ford convertible to slide and hit a parked 1903 Plymouth Indian owned by John Frontera of Union City. injured parties were treated at Stemn Memorial Hospital Union City and discharged.

Foy Rowda Cory District Wo Alto Union City Lincoln’ Johnson R. D Wattsburg Marguerite Conrath Cambridge Springs Stemn Memorial Hospita Darlene Johnson Lena Joh Ella Way Dune Conrath Ontuaton RD. 1 Pleasantville Corry John Frontera

Five Aboard Alaska Plane Killed in Crash

Five people died when an Alaska Airlines DC4 crashed into the Olympic Mountains southeast of Port Angeles Washington. Among the dead were Constance Reppert a 24 year old recreation director bound for Birkin s Virginia and Leroy Kelley 99 a civilian carpenter at Ladd Air Force Base. Also killed were the three crew members Captain Larry Currie Seattle pilot Lyle Edwards Seattle co pilot and Stewardess Elisabeth Goods Roblin Manitoba. The crash occurred Saturday leaving a charred wreckage reported by a helicopter rescue crew.

Port Angeles Wash Birkins Dallas Tex Alaska Airlines Constance Reppert Fairbanks Alaska Tven Leroy Kelley Ladd Air Force Base Larry Currie Seatte Lyle Edwards Seattle Elisabeth Goods Roblin Olympic Mountains Age Pas Utd Sealeraay Oy

Tension Rises On Election Eve In Ireland

Dublin reports mounting fear on the eve of Ireland’s 18th national election as potential IRA threats loom along the long frontier with Northern Ireland. Eamon De Valera, 74, campaigns for Fianna Fáil while Sinn Fein fields candidates amid tensions with partition and recent raids.

Dublin Irelanuw Ireland Southern Ireland Republic Eamon de Valera Trim de Valera Fianna Fall Baverns John A. Costello Sinn Fein Wegal Ira Sinn

Drivers Clash In Driveway Collision In West Columbus

Police report a driveway collision on West Columbus Avenue as Benink moved from the highway into the driveway and McElroy, speeding, could not stop. Vehicles sustained estimated damages of 300 and 150 dollars respectively. a third car halted behind them with no injuries reported.

McEiroy Bensink McElroy Coluimbua Avenue Berbinik Startuil McElray Benaink

Vout Against Amendment In Washington State

An article reports opposition to a constitutional amendment in Washington with references to political figures and military aid policy. The piece mentions President Eisenhower and Gen. Georges as part of a broader debate on foreign policy and national defense during a period of postwar diplomacy.

Washington Hexnsylvania Awa Baturiay Eisenhower Middle East Georges D-Day

Gunman robs area bank taking about ten thousand

Sharon area bank robbery ends with the gunman fleeing in a 1963 Buick with $10 000 taken from customers and tellers. Police set roadblocks and pursue leads as managers describe a 35 year old suspect wearing a false mustache. Several witnesses report the suspect demanded quiet as he jumped the counter and forced tellers to fill a blue bag.

Sharon McDoivell Nation Banke Enah Bank Corry Byse Harrigoh Reinhard Reinhardt Hickory Township FBT Jack Logan Inhardt Gustan Mage Cal Ail

Collision damages mailbox and pole after car veers into Wayne Street

Ronald Crossus, 17, of R D 4 Carry, failed to see another vehicle on Wayne Street and tried to avoid it. His car struck a mailbox and utility pole, ending on the berm. Olanoski’s car also damaged. Crossus was cited. Mrs Kulunokas was hospitalized with head injuries.

Uy Gas One Air West Pleasant Street Tan Ronald Crossus R. D Pollée East Trving Wayne Tinet Kolnoki Wayne Street Imhy Kol Foski Berm Olanoski

Riot at MIT Yale campus ends in mass arrests and expulsions

About 31 students from MIT and Yale faced court action after a campus riot sparked by protests over dormitory and meal plan costs. Police reported injuries to officers and 3 students, with 26 of 49 students facing expulsion from the Technological Institute while one Yale student remained detained.

MIT Yale Massachusetts Srom Technolunien Elihu Soime Bole Ve College Folleemen Ugain

Unclear OCR fragment about European air command tour

Fragmentary text mentions Europe and Air Command with names like Liam, lacking coherent facts or context. No clear events, dates, or entities to summarize into a complete item.

Ike's Second Term May See a More Passive Government

Washington reports indicate President Eisenhower may adopt a more passive role in directing policy in his second term. Questions linger on whether he delegates more top policy authority, and if his travel plans suggest less direct engagement in Washington. He cut short a Florida trip to return for key talks with Secretary of State Dulles, congressional leaders, and to address the Middle East crisis amid Israel's defiance of UN demands.

Washington Saudi Arabia King India Nehru Middle East Eisenhower South Georgia United Nations Egypt Georgia

Rebels Still Ruling East Indonesia

East Indonesia and much of Sumatra remain under rebel control as Lt. Col. Ventje Suma orders island government offices to sever ties with Jakarta and imposes a curfew. Sukarno promotes a guided democracy with an advisory council, while coordination between East Indonesia and Sumatra factions appears limited. American officials urge citizens to stay out of Indonesia unless on official business as instability rises.

Vakarta Indonesia Suimitra Sukarno Bilmes Soaromie Fils Tetudlike Gal Cabjlnel Pure ‘Armen Spice Islands Ventje Suma Jakarta Sumual Sala American Coriniiir Biripore Indoneala Sumatra

Avalanche Kills Four Workmen in Little Rock Rush

In the Little Rock business district an earth wall collapsed at a foundation site for a new J C Penny store. Four workmen were trapped. one rescued with a broken leg and possible chest injuries. About five men were reported trapped, with a crowd of hundreds watching rescue efforts. Firemen recovered two bodies within twenty minutes, the site described as a half block long slide of dirt and rock.

Littun Huck Ark Reek List Little Rock Niive John Head Jon J. C. Penny

Plane Crash Near Japan Kills Seventeen Aboard

A Japanese transport aircraft with seventeen people on board crashed near the coast while approaching for landing. A defense spokesman said all aboard are missing and there is little chance of survivors. A rescue boat and coast guard vessels searched the site for possible wreckage and survivors.

Smaeen Caves Amer Ora Japan Miho Air Bane Japanse Defense Dilupi

Texas Weather Drenches Drought Areas With Storms

Varied forecast features heavy rain and thunder across the Gulf Coast and portions of the Central Plains as Texas endures widespread showers. Snow flurries appear in the northern mountains while the Rockies and northern plains see mixed precipitation. Wet conditions disrupt travel and dampen drought patches across the state.

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Ben-Gurion orders withdrawal before cabinet meet

Jerusalem reports indicate Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion authorized withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Sinai and Gaza Strip prior to a scheduled cabinet meeting. Major General Moshe Dayan to confer with General Burns to implement the pullback under Foreign Minister Golda Meir’s statements. The move aims to align with U S assurances while awaiting Knesset briefing and media attention.

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