15 May 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1957
Page
1
Fragmented text lists items such as tractors, balers, plows, and equipment terms with scattered proper names like Weide Kaliher and Walton. Appears to be a catalog-like snippet or notes referencing machinery, readers, and piano terms, with few coherent sentences or dates.
City election pits Mayor Cherry against former Mayor J Fred Kinky over fluoridation of the water supply. Despite the issue’s prominence, voter interest is weak and turnout may stay under 50 percent as independent and GOP factions weigh write in strategies.
The State Highway Department announced bids are sought for Route 6 improvements between Gerry and the underpass at Columbois. The maintenance project is due to start around July 1 and run about eight weeks. Route 6 between Wattsburg and Union City will be closed for most of the summer for rebuilding.
Two Corry residents appeared in Erie County court with suits filed by Mire Hiten Praha of India against John Chiriouzio of W161 West Pleasant Street and Ralph Chiriousia Jr of Coty. The cases seek 2720 dollars from Chiriousie and 2605.07 dollars from Chiriiensto. Mrs Frang and Robert Franz, formerly partners in Franz Furniture, sue to recover amounts for furniture sold amid the store’s closing.
A towboat on the Ohio River was badly damaged by fire after an engine room blaze. The crew escaped unharmed and steered the vessel to a municipal pumping station as firefighters battled the flames for hours. The incident occurred near Pittsburgh with authorities investigating the cause.
A large crowd enjoyed the fifteenth annual CAHS choir concert at the high school auditorium under directors Mr and Mrs Lynn Rice and Ronald Raine with accompanist Miss Phyllis Jensen. Proceeds about 325 funded a trip to Silver Creek and Buffalo including TV and radio appearances, with the group departing tomorrow and returning the same night.
Kennedy accuses Teamsters president Dave Beck of siphoning over 320000 from union funds. Senate Rackets Committee cites alleged misused assets and a 1052 115 loan, with testimony from A M Burke Insurance official about a 1981 financial statement and Beck’s late night demand for the document.
The Chamber of Deputies approved a vital treaty yesterday with a 120 to 12 margin. The extreme right faction, aligned with the committee, opposed the measure.
Harrisburg reports three Pennsylvania public school districts admitted to practicing segregation in violation of state and federal bans. Superintendent Charles Boehm ordered a survey covering more than 3400 districts. results show multiple districts maintaining separate facilities for white and Black students. The districts include Contos Vill, a steel region near Philadelphia. Kennett consolidated district. and others near Harrisburg. Officials expect desegregation plans within six months to three years, with official ceremonies upon completion.
Liberace and actress Maureen O Hara testified before an equity grand jury after Liberace filed a 35 million libel suit against Confidential Magazine and sought to retire criminal actions against the publication. The case centers on a Maxim article he calls obscene and false. O Hara says another article about her was a complete lie and damaged her personally and professionally. She criticized the availability of such magazines at newsstands and said, as mother of a 12 year old, it was her duty to cooperate with the investigation.
In Linden, two gunmen abducted bank manager Lewis Mottola after forcing him to open the lower Linden branch safe. They coerced him at gunpoint to drive to the bank and unlock the front door and teller vault, escaping with about $6,000 amid a tense stand‑off that lasted several minutes. Authorities describe a coordinated daytime heist with the manager held during the theft.
The first Spanish farm workers arrived near Montreal to begin seasonal labor on Canadian farms. Reports describe mild disappointment and expectations of snow upon arrival, as workers adapt to new surroundings while starting work on crops and related tasks.
President Eisenhower warned millions in a nationwide radio TV address that deep defense cuts risk safety as Congress debates a 102.6 million dollar reduction and the military must uphold deterrence against Soviet atomic threats. Congress presses budget reductions while the White House seeks to maintain security and funding for defense and federal agencies.
President Truman’s or Eisenhower’s aid plan for Yugoslavia triggers Senate and House scrutiny. Senator Bridges and allies push to block revived shipments while considering a revised foreign aid bill. Debate centers on security, diplomacy, and the impact of past Yugoslav relations with the Soviet bloc.
Severe storms swept through central and western Pennsylvania causing damage in Fayette and Greene counties. Winds and lightning felled trees uprooting poles and disrupting power and communications. In Uniontown and near Pittsburgh traffic slowed as rainstorms flooded streets and knocked out power for hours, with emergency crews restoring service at hospitals and airports after a 11 minute outage.
A car clip damaged a utility pole causing wires to fall and knocking out telephone service. The incident near Columbus left AB AWetors and telegraph workers unable to restore service quickly. Driver Donald Mnaulth, from R. Dit, reportedly caused the loss with minor vehicle damage noted. The pole base was completely torn away.
In a chaotic report the Credit Bureau run by the Cony Chamber of Commerce faces privatization and possible dissolution. James Hammond leads special committees to identify the problem and a formal WHME report is pending. President Olin Burke signals questions about Tidustil Development and other city issues amid contest outcomes and objections to sidewalk brickwork.
A London dated report says the Soviet Union announced ending its lottery prizes program in 1958 to support government finances. Moscow reports totals of 42 billion rubles in town revenues and a decree to freeze 260 billion rubles worth of savings placed by citizens.
Report from Niagara Falls describes burglars who entered by a cellar window and left a note claiming no items were stolen. Police labeled the message as odd but not threatening, with the door reportedly broken and no detectable loss.
Municipal sewage treatment plant authority transfers 42.44 from Construction to the Surplus Account, raising it to 48,140. Funds may cover unusual repairs or bond redemption but remain invested in treasury notes. Contingency fund adds 43,420, while 15,000 from the Preparid Interest Fund also aids construction costs. Debt Service Reserve stands at 37,870, needing to reach 41,000.
A scrambled report notes political appearance and alleged misconduct linked to city officials. It references council concerns, police inquiries, and ongoing debates over conduct and accountability within the local government.
City merchants under the Retail Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce set store hours and announced upcoming promotion plans for the coming months. President Kirk Sawyer noted May had no program due to low merchant interest, with plans for a June event and other promotions outlined.
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