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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1957
Page
1
A fragmented listing describes livestock and household goods for sale including heifers horses lamps mirrors and handbags. It notes contact details such as a phone number and mentions a school day event and a secretary’s note.
In Rome amid a center-left collapse Premier Antonio Segni resigns after 22 months. CD leaders Adon Zoll and Guido Gonrlime are potential successors as Christian Democrats seek to preserve control in a parliament with 262 seats. Coalition partners threaten to quit, reducing chances of an immediate general election.
President Eisenhower plans to appeal directly to the people for support of his foreign aid program. The White House indicated no decision yet on the appeal’s mode, with a possible deferment until after Thursday’s congressional trends briefing. Officials say television and radio networks may carry a nationwide address, not a set time for this week. Redsoil price measures in Moscow outline government controls on vacuum cleaner parts and other consumer goods amid price reductions.
A fireworks storage shed exploded at United Fireworks Co causing about $95,900 in damage and $40,000 specifically to the plant. The blast, which leveled a storage shed and sparked a second explosion, injured no one and left the firm with limited staff on duty. Fire officials reported twelve blasts at the plant since 1931 with several deadly incidents in the past.
The County Health Board approved adding health aides to the payroll with two to three full time staff planned for Corry. The program, approved by city officials, will place aides on the second floor of the Municipal Building once fully implemented, continuing county health services.
Sunday reports say President Eisenhower planned a return drive from Gettysburg with newsmen in his motorcade. Secret Service officials denied barring or permitting their cars, while James C. Hage testified the press corps was part of the official White House caravan.
Council members faced questions over whether to pave Elk street or install sewer lines. A petition against paving, signed by property owners, prompted consideration of delaying paving while sewer work was studied. Bids and costs, including street-tracks crossings, dominated discussion and a next meeting was set to review paying bids.
A letter from the school board was read to Corry City Council about an upcoming meeting of officials from the school district and surrounding towns. The discussion will cover a wage structure, token shares, and feasibility of a new funding program with officials to explore options. Council will hold preliminary discussion tomorrow evening to generate ideas for later meetings.
Police said John W. Laughlin, 37, of Youngstown Ohio, died in a one car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Allegheny Tunnel. Authorities indicated the exact cause remains under investigation as the vehicle left the roadway.
Neighbors in Appleton Wisconsin paid last respects to Senator McCarthy with a solemn service. The private funeral proceedings drew thousands to the church as pallbearers and clergymen conducted rites led by Rev Ada Orill. Large crowds lined the route, and a public onrush of mourners passed the casket during the hours after the service. The late senator, aged 47, will be buried in Washington following memorial customs.
New York reports Eugene ONeill wins his fourth Pulitzer Prize for drama with Tang Day’s Journey into Night while Sen. John F Kennedy receives the biography prize for Profiles in Courage. The awards, among 14 Pulitzers, honor journalism, letters, and literature as Columbia trustees announce winners with brief remarks on the century of the prizes.
Corry business leaders push to install and operate a local television cable system. The council weighed exclusive rights, minimum permit terms of ten years, and regulatory details as solicitor Roger Brown plans a final ordinance draft for the next meeting.
Ravick, a dues protest group leader, claims he backed a GOP candidate while denying a spokesman role. County leaders dub the endorsement “dictatorship” and accuse the protest group of backing the rival. Ravick counters he endorsed as an individual and not as a committee member.
Britain unveils a plan for registering limiting and stopping nuclear explosions. The United States United Kingdom and Soviet Union would immediately consider measures including registration with the United Nations and limited informational observation. A committee of experts would study possible measures to reduce weaponizable material and test sites as part of a broader disarmament agreement.
A 22 year old furniture worker Tredway Trial faced Judge Baxter Pinch after repeated disruptions in Clay Povey Habit. He was jailed for 30 days after contempt at court and failure to calm during arrest.
City Engineer Don Williams reported two estimates show blacktop sidewalks at 81.50 to 2a per square yard, or about 1.20 to 1.50 per foot for a five-foot walk, vs concrete at 1.45 per foot last year. Council still prefers concrete if funding or a buyer is found, after weighing cheaper options.
Mrs. Lillian Clark of Brighton Township leads a lawsuit against United Airlines and Trans World Airlines over a June collision of two airliners above the Grand Canyon. She and her husband Fran seek damages exceeding 9,000 alleging negligence. the crash harmed many.
Congressional leaders debate a mortgage credit bill aimed at aiding veterans to buy homes. Key provisions include using NSLI funds to ease financing, veteran down payment preferences, and federal loan guarantees. Administration may support a substitute omitting veteran favors amid partisan opposition.
The Republican fund chief insists all money to the 1084 campaign was voluntary. Kenneth P. Long testified he helped raise about 400000, controlled by a faction led by Johns Fine, governor ally, amid a sweeping probe into political contributions from state workers. The trial, before Judge Wolge, features four former state officials linked to the Fine era, as jurors hear a grand jury probe into coercion and payroll donations.
Fragmentary OCR item reports a fugitive’s arrest attempt and flight details. Mentions a person named Francs PiliNMAUENAL VIANA H and a distant escape to a southern area where he had a recent win or rental. Schedule and exact actions are unclear due to garbled text.
The AFL CIO Ethics Practices Committee focused on the Bakers Union as part of a broader effort to expose corruption in the 16 million member federation. The 22 page indictment targets Teamsters President Dave Beck and other officials, with Teamsters given until May 21 to respond.
A mutt named Bobby was named principal beneficiary of the estate of Ruth A. Maurer in Berks County Court. The will, valued at about $50 800, provides a nurse, the dog’s own bed, access to Maurer’s apartment, daily walks, and the dog’s chair in the living room. The document states Bobby will receive the best available food and care, with specific provisions for his routine.
Harrisburg House Republicans push a plan to raise state aid to school districts by 30.3 million dollars over two years under a revised formula. The measure, sent to the Senate after committee approval, includes higher subsidies, a five mill local effort rate, and changes that aim to boost funding for teaching units while excluding adult courses from aid.
Federal officials traced a deserter claiming amnesia to a 1955 case at Twenty Nine Palms. Cory Richard Auerbach noted fingerprint matches tied to a Marine unit. The man admitted to fabricating a wartime attack story as part of the hoax investigation.
British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan visits Bonn to meet Chancellor Konrad Adenauer for a three day review of British German relations. The trip marks the first postwar visit by a British premier to West Germany, coming a day before the 12th anniversary of Germanys World War II surrender.
Unverified reports claim Nicaraguan troops crossed into Honduras near Cifuentes in the south. Latin American peace mediators and Honduran officials held talks as border tensions flared and troop withdrawals were discussed, with details unclear and officials cautious about confirming specifics.
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