04 May 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1957
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions mint SOU rate 49, Hes Fouts, tractor, Bay house, May northwest, Vitishin, equipment, Howell, EET Jack, and 1957 trading. Details are garbled with numbers and names. no coherent event or clear entities emerge.
The readable lines reference percentages and figures, mention a sale, a candidate named Truman, a lady's nominee, and funds. It appears as a chaotic OCR extract with partial numbers and names, lacking coherent structure or clear event details.
Negotiations between Bricklayers and contractors stalled on the Corry YMCA on North Center Street as about 150 bricklayers walk out at midnight Tuesday. The strike arose from a wage demand package said to include raises and benefits, amid talks with contractors and union leaders.
Election data show Republicans leading by roughly two to one in the city as the May primary approaches. Voter registrations indicate strong GOP engagement, with about 26,820 Republicans and 33,400 Democrats listed in county records. The margin reflects historical trends and current party organization ahead of the vote.
Scattered streets flood in Wichita Falls as rain continues and authorities warn of worsening conditions. Local residents like Tony Loftin describe rising water levels while officials compare the situation to the 1950 flood, with evacuations and roadway closures reported across Bergusa and nearby areas.
A prisoner perched about 10 feet up a prison yard wall remained defiant for hours as guards monitored the scene. At 1 30 am after a tense standoff and a rope threat, the inmate was talked down safely. no injuries reported and the incident ended without further violence.
Federal Judge W Murphy today refused to relocate the case of U S Representative William J Green Jr amid defense motions in a Tobyhanna depot disruption probe. He indicated proceedings may stay in Scranton or be moved later, with key defenses planning to call witnesses from Washington. Separate Derby note Duke of the Cummet Farm withdrew from the Kentucky Derby field leaving Bold Euler and seven other 3 year olds to contest the $125000 added prize.
Federal investigators probe the 1940s era United Steelworkers election with staffers examining possible use of union funds to back McDonald and questions for David Beck. Indictment and bond details surface as the probe expands to other union activity while a session with Beck looms.
The Corry Chamber of Commerce announces a Street Lights Group led by Stewart Long. Members include Lawrence Nichols William Armitage Rev HR Merriman and Edwin Borstorff with Dorr Clark of Pennsylvania Electric as advisor. The group will survey street lighting inadequacies in wards and draft improvements for chamber and City Council review. A luncheon for WYPE RO is planned next week.
A sworn filing in Exe County Common Pleas shows an engineer seeking $1,350 from Aero alleging unpaid fees and related costs. The action names Aero and Carey as involved parties with claims for payment and damages.
Weather and political fear mix as a snowy May morning arrives with frost warnings. The piece notes cold temps, light snow flurries, and hopes the frost won’t impact crops, while referencing Soviet leadership threats in a tense, era-tinged context.
A Mayville jury awarded Lynn Thomas of R D 2 Corry and others in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 76 near Ripley on April 15 1956. Judy Craig 12 received 45000 for eye injuries Harold Peru 43 got 15000. James Hall Sr 12 000 Nancy Hall 14 2500. Cheryl Peru 8 Cheryl Hall 14 Donald Peru 12 James Hall Jr 7 each 1250. Other motions to set aside verdicts were denied.
Large crowd viewed the body of Senator Joseph R. McCarthy at a Washington funeral home last night. A folded American flag lay at the foot of the casket as Marines stood guard. McCarthy died Thursday from a liver ailment and his body remained in state through Sunday. A Senate service followed by a flight to Appleton, Wisconsin for burial Tuesday was planned, with a High Mass at St Matthew's Cathedral Monday morning. The McCarthy family requested charitable contributions to the New York Foundling Home in place of flowers.
Coast Guard cutter Dusne rescued 28 crew from a sinking Finnish freighter 1200 miles east south east of New York. The Bornholm, en route from Spain to Wilmington, reported leaks and damaged holds in heavy weather. The Duane picked up the crew at 10:03 a.m. and expected to take them to Boston. the freighter sank shortly after.
A man identified as 83 year old William Shins and his 14 year old daughter Margaret perished as their two story row house in South Philadelphia burned. Firefighters arrived to find the Elias home engulfed in flames. police say Mrs. Elias now resides in Washington DC.
Recollected remarks by Senator Joseph R. McCarthy during a 1950s Army controversy reveal his wit. Aide and associates describe his demeanor as he quipped about hotel rooms and telegrams while addressing national tension over communism. The piece notes McCarthy, Roy Cohn and others as playful figures amid intense public scrutiny.
In Bonn the North Atlantic Treaty Organization reaffirmed a communique promising to meet any aggression with modern armed force, including nuclear capabilities. The statement, issued after a two day foreign ministers session, urged disarmament talks and warned Russia that restraint depends on a binding agreement. Observers noted references to Middle East tensions and King Hussein's removal of a pro Egyptian regime. Continued on Page Six.
A six story brick structure in downtown Pittsburgh suffered a $150,000 fire early today. No injuries reported. Fire Chief Stephen Adhey cited possible arson and an explosion noted just before the blaze began. The Elevators Repair & Construction Co. and Penn Building Maintenance occupied the building. Five firefighters battled flames from adjacent rooftops. a nearby wooden section caught fire but was quickly extinguished.
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