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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1957
Page
1
A spring blizzard across the central U S leaves 36 dead and widespread disruption. Western plains, including western Kansas and eastern New Mexico, report heavy snowdrifts and closed roads while trains slow and crews work to clear lines. Precipitation reaches from Michigan to Maryland with varying snowfall amounts and travel hazards nationwide.
The Senate debates a proposed gas tax cut amid party lines as Democrats and Republicans clash over a permanent two cent reduction and its impact on highway funding. A 100 thousand dollar probe into the Highways Department is proposed by House members.
Half a million workers threaten walkouts in a staged stoppage aimed at pressuring the government over the labor crisis. Prime Minister Macmillan rushes from Bermuda to address mounting concerns as shipyards, engineering, and manufacturing sectors confront nationwide disruption and potential production losses.
Fragmentary text discusses an agency request to aid collegians and students. It mentions financial support, potential beneficiaries, and named locations or institutions, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The item appears to be a brief notice or report on a funding gesture and affiliated parties.
Sen. Harry F Byrd of Virginia called on President Eisenhower to cooperate with Congress in cutting the budget. Byrd, head of the Senate Finance Committee, pressed for a 19 congress downward revision of the 71.8 billion dollar program beginning July 1, arguing coordinated action is essential to retrenchment. Eisenhower indicated willingness to cooperate but stressed Congress must identify possible economies. Sen Knowland noted the administration is studying economies but does not expect firm recommendations.
A Pittsburg three crewmen died when a plane crashed near Woodson Field during a visual approach in bad weather. Victims were John Raymond, 44 a garage operator and pilot. Edward Albert Sr., 48 a grocer. and Donald Scholter, 41 a Molkresport refrigerator operator. An FAA inspection team investigated the crash, the first at the airport since the mid twenties.
Dag Hammarskjold arrives at the UN headquarters with Meytl plan for running the Suez Canal. The plan aims to reflect Egyptian tolls to minorities and set aside funds for a UN board to maintain and develop the canal. Provisions include fixed toll percentages, escrow for compensation, and reaffirmation of the 1888 Constantinople Convention guaranteeing free shipping.
In Washington the House moved to further cut the Labor and Welfare budget after already trimming 118.77 million dollars from Eisenhower's requests. Four amendments, backed largely by Republicans, proposed reducing about 416.3 thousand more from Labor Department funds. Critics warned the cuts could affect enforcement of programs including the new minimum wage law.
Old American cars selling for 800 to 1000 dollars excite readers in a Setiin newspaper. Polish sailors, embracing Gomulka era freedom, buy these used American cars in Antwerp and resell one to two year old derelicts in Poland. Denleys advertise the cars as elegant luxurious and supers modern.
Hollywood insiders rate Jerry Lewis as host while predicting a close Oscar race. Strong contenders include Ingrid Bergman for best actress and Yul Brynner for best actor with rivals such as Dorothy Malone Katherine Hepburn and Dean. The field leans Swedish star Ingrid Bergman and actors Kirk Douglas and Paul Newman among top rivals.
Jerome Lee Gibbons an 18 year old first year from Fulton North Carolina was accidentally sealed inside a boxcar for eight days. He survived by eating potatoes and drinking water he could find in the dark car before railway police and medical staff in Jersey City rescued him. He walked to Campbell Hall near the academy and recounted he climbed into the car on March 18 to escape a failed physical aptitude test.
Erie officials' bribery inquiry sees Mayor Arthur Gardner and ex newspaperman Harold Sullivan present conflicting testimony. The executive session decided to send the two Erie witnesses to Dauphin County district attorney for further attention while debating compelled lie detector tests. no authority to require such tests was found. Additional witnesses may be called by Attorney General McBride to clarify issues.
John Cacopardo, a 48 year old Hackensack New Jersey man once convicted of second degree murder in Brooklyn in 1937, was freed from parole and given a church pastorate after rehabilitation assessments. He resumed ministry studies at Bloomfield Seminary and was named pastor of the Christian Community Church in Hackensack, with two children.
In a closed testimony before Senate Armed Services, Russell of the committee outlined claims by Pentagon officials that the United States is not rushing into full scale production of a new ballistic missile. Officials discussed a system reportedly capable of about 1500 miles range and nuclear warhead delivery while stressing restraint and ongoing evaluation.
President Eisenhower warned at a news conference that deep budget cuts could wreck essential programs in national defense and foreign aid. He opposed slashing the administration's 71.8 billion dollar budget, cited possible savings in state spending, and urged careful handling of postal rates while returning from Bermuda talks with Prime Minister Macmillan. He said some reduction ideas would eliminate or sharply cut vital programs and noted limited sun during his Bermuda cruise while seeking better health.
Insufficient evidence prevents holding Lt. Michael Bupanovich on charges of suborning perjury and obstructing justice. A writ of habeas corpus frees the officer temporarily while authorities may pursue new charges if more evidence emerges. Mrs. Eilean Tomacek, 30, testified that Lt. Stipano advised her not to testify against Patrolmen Loui Chiarelli and George W. Smith after an incident in a patrol car. Both officers face court proceedings on related charges.
Geneva report from Dr M. O. Ganda, WHO director general, praises a dramatic medical advance in the fight against polio. The annual assessment notes over 100 million people reached by vaccination efforts, signaling a powerful triumph in erasing the disease threat worldwide.
Chicago public relations consultant Smonathan Shefferman testified he bought items totaling about 85 000 for Dave Beck through 1953 and did not know the money came from union funds. He described purchases from appliances to nylons and garden hose and noted an 8 repair bill for Beck’s false teeth. He suggested funds may have included purchases for Beck Jr. and Mrs. Beck. Kennedy counsel labeled the expenses as possible misused union money.
In Harrisburg the possibility of Ohio Governor Veto by Leader Gay overshadowed GOP plans to grant new exemptions on the 9 percent sales tax for manufacturers utilities and shipyards. Senator Dent urged a veto while Leader pressed for recall of the measure amid House GOP resistance. Democrats planned recalls as Bloom doubted a veto.
Local Spots On Ballot Set For Primary details designate two year terms on City Council for Clair Capwell after petition adjustment GOP and Democrat candidates named for mayor and school board positions as ballots prepared by the Board of Elections with emphasis on first-name ballot ordering and post-collection drawing procedures.
Reporters pressed President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister Churchill about Bermuda discussions. Officials said no secret treaties existed and that only general defense matters were discussed, while UK sources hinted at confidential directives.
Former onetime millionaire Garston, once a luxury car maker involved in war contract frauds, died penniless at 68 in Bellevue Hospital. He had been evicted from a hotel and slept at Josephson offices before slipping into unconsciousness at the stairs of the building. His physician Josephson disclosed the circumstances and date of death.
Ralph B. McCord longtime North East leader and Erie County official died Monday in New York during medical treatment. He was 66, married to Elizabeth Lyons of Cory, and survived by family. A Cornell trained veterinarian who never practiced, he was known as Doc Motard and served in World War I. He was postmaster of North West from 1924 to 1930, Erie County treasurer in 1934, and four terms as county controller beginning in 1940, retiring in 195*. He helped initiate residential development on the South Shore Wilur G6 and presided over local civic groups before funeral services at Turner in North Sand with interment at North Bunt.
Readers confront a chaotic sweep of newspaper price hikes and policy shifts as New York publishers consider a five cent baseline. The era's outlets, including ANPA affiliates, inch toward a standardized ten cent monthly rate amid shifting circulation costs and paper scarcity.
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