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16 May 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1956
Page
1
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Soviet move seen as challenge to U S leadership tested at several points. The article discusses Western view of Soviet power, Western confidence, and internal debates within the Eisenhower administration about handling the Cold War. It notes potential pressure on U S policy and the symbolic significance of German reunification debates.
Reports describe a blast off the coast of Western Australia with a mushroom cloud and bright flash. Officials say the device was tested and no hydrogen bomb type is confirmed. Witnesses observed jet planes, sound, and atmospheric effects. details remain uncertain.
In a chaotic note the H-bomb test was postponed again amid unclear timing aboard the USS Mount McKinley. A new target date was set for Thursday with weather conditions cited as a factor, and the next attempt rescheduled for the same hour tomorrow.
The annual convention adopted resolutions targeting automobile manufacturers and living costs. It calls for improvements to Pennsylvania roads and infrastructure, urging policy changes to ease transport and boost industry efficiency.
Early this morning a brief fall of snow appeared over downtown Corry but melted quickly after contact with the ground. The day opened with a temperature around 31 degrees and fell through the morning with a low near 46. Gerry’s snow total for the season stands at 38 inches from October 26 to April end. If warmer air returns, melting may trim the record.
The 1596 Area High School will hold June 6 commencement with honors conferred for two students. Powers and Watson will receive valedictorian honors. both have active school careers. Powers led track, student council roles, Key Club, band, and class activities. Watson contributed to band, orchestra, student council, and music committees. The week before graduation will feature Buccatureace Service, Clam Day, the 6th commencement, and alumni banquet. A Pittsburgh district official reports an Iron fence around a house will be fenced in and moved after two men attempt to lift it.
Harrisburg report says Democratic leaders push amendments to boost teacher salaries without a veto. Cost estimates place the plan at about 20 million dollars in the current year and 61 million over six years, with ongoing budget and legislative maneuvering shaping adjournment timing.
A Warren County coroner's inquest into the deaths of several guests from the Carver Hotel fire in Warren is set for 7 pm at the Warren County courthouse. Jurors include Robert Geiger Curtis Goodwit Edward Mackendrick Mike Mabun Lombard and others. names tied to victims and hotel staff appear in the readable fragments.
A near-capacity throng of 760 fans enjoyed the 14th annual Cur ry Area High School spring concert. The program featured folk tunes, spirituals, and choir numbers, with strong audience reaction to the "Best Ever" performance. The trip for Ninth graders follows tonight with travel plans to Harrisburg and Conway, culminating in a weekend visit to several hosts as the group tours the area.
The Columbus dam project faces renewed delay after the Pennsylvania Fish Commission cites authority questions and defers action. Albert Hazzard, executive director, says even with approval construction could not start before June 1, 1987.
Pinball raid at Beg Hall on March 3 ends with Jobin VanDyke pledging guilty to establishing a gambling point before Judge Samuel Rossiter. VanDyke fined 100 dollars plus costs. no prison due to no prior record. Co-defendant Patrick McGraw paid court costs. charges not pressed. Police seized the machine. device stored.
CLARION Pa Mr and Mrs W Sholip of nearby St Pelarse celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple will mark the milestone Thursday with family in attendance. They have eight children, seventeen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Washington President Eisenhower will not hold a news conference today due to a crowded schedule and a Cub meeting. The Friday absence affects the briefing as Cabinet members will be away, with plans for a conference rescheduled. Found dead in bed in Pittsburgh East Liberty district is noted in a separate brief.
Dauphin County Court blocked unemployment benefits for Westinghouse workers amid a lockout dispute. The injunction pauses 27 claims while cases proceed, with Superior Court oversight planned. Officials had sought to resume payments despite pending appeals and a separate rule involving the Compensation Law. The dispute spans from October 1965 to March 1966, involving the state Labor and Industry department and major employers.
Erie County planning debate hinges on approved plan to study a permanent county wide fishing commission. A proposed six word naming committee would include Corry and Erie representatives along with borough and township officials to guide development efforts.
Eisenhower topped the Nebraska Republican primary with 57,021 votes from 1,389 of 2,277 precincts, while Adlai Stevenson and Kefauver vied for Democratic support with Kefauver at about 36 percent. The report notes no farm unrest indicated by the results and mentions cross-state campaigns and delegate selections shaping the national convention.
Recovery efforts continue for 16 year old Harvey Brady found at Prepeh Creek bank 800 yards downstream from the entry point. Fire crews from Stanford Hose Company and Mill Village Chief Don Marcka search the polluted waters and debris field toward Pollock's Bridge as weather limits progress. Remaining two missing are Scoutmaster Fred Coe of Union City and Scot Robert Sildoski of Millcreek.
The Corry Area Schools committee agreed to hire A. B. Kuhl as engineer to negotiate with Reno Electric of Ambridge for installing lights at the big school athletic field. Reno bid $1,940 with work not to exceed $100 for preliminary surveying and economies. Directors seek to lower total costs below $30,000, with Playlec bid tentatively at $11,900. A final decision awaits Ruhl's talks and timing is tight as months are needed to erect lights and bleachers.
Mead Park Association members met in the Municipal Building to discuss water damage at the main entrance and ways to address it. The State Fish Commission stocking possibility for sunfish, bass, and perch was considered, plus plans to build five new park tables and a pavilion.
Parked auto and passing vehicle collided on East Smith Street when the Crescot car driven by Harvey Crescot of 16 Maple Avenue forced to the curb to avoid a school bus. Damages listed at 65 dollars with 20 to Crescot car and 45 to Langer auto. No injuries reported.
A CF100 jet from the Royal Canadian Air Force strikes a convalescent Grey Nuns of the Cross home near Ottawa, killing 18 people including a priest and many nuns and bedridden residents. Rescue efforts search for missing sisters and staff as flames engulf the three story brick building.
Members of Sesmamie parish and friends are invited to a reception for Rev Francis Graver at Rt Edwards Hall tomorrow evening. The local priest, marking his 70s birthday, has led the parish for 22 years since coming to Corry. A buffet lunch will be served, and attendees may tour St. Thomas church recently rededicated that Sunday.
Washington Secretary of Commerce Weeks refused an Ameri can firm license to export rotary rock drill bits and related data to the Soviet Union. Officials warned such equipment could aid oil well drilling and pose security risks. The firm, AmerGlis and equipment, from Duillusy Texas, sought the license for a Run Nanedenened irbodeilh project.
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