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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1957

Page

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Senate Debates Money Bill As Previous Cut Seen To Stand

The Senate debates a 613,584,290 Commerce Department appropriations bill. The committee's figure, about 40 million less than the House, stems from a bookkeeping strike. The Senate also acted on Treasury Post Office and State Justice bills, sending the former to the White House and marking progress on fiscal 1988 appropriations.

Senate Washington Commerce Department Senate Appropriations Committee Dana Uber Einenhower Senate Committee House Treasury Post Office White House Congress

Floods Hit Oklahoma and Kansas Across Plains

Wide areas of Oklahoma and Kansas faced dangerous floods after several days of heavy storms. Thunderstorms hail and heavy rain were reported with funnel clouds and tornadoes in parts of the region. Cimarron River flood risks prompted evacuations along its northern reaches while eastern Kansas saw flood warnings from weather officials. Snowstorms in Colorado and Wyoming added to the wider natural-disaster picture as rapid runoff and rock slides affected mountain highways.

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Britain Says Atom Tests To Continue

Britain declares atomic tests will go on in the Pacific, while offering to weigh damages or losses from the blast. A protest note from Tokyo was answered, with Tokyo reserving the right to seek compensation. Prime Minister Masniiilan and Foreign Office spokesmen discussed the issue in Parliament.

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Fluoridation Pushes Mayoralty Race Into Background

Corry voters head to the polls Tuesday as fluoridation dominates the mayoral race. Doctors dentists and pharmacists back adding fluoride to reduce dental decay while opposition campaigns question the plan. Fred Kinley and Mayor Bart Cherry marshal last minute efforts with GOP workers aiding Cherry and Kinley organizing supporters.

Corry Swater Fred Kinley Bart. Cherry Kinley Cherrry

House May Have Aided Benson In Soil Bank Cut

The House vote trimmed a major portion of the Soil Bank program, aligning with Secretary Benson’s aim to reduce government aid in agriculture. Benson favors limited taxpayer support for research, education, market building, and price safeguards, while eliminating most production controls and high price supports. The action reflected a shift toward farming reforms backed by urban congressmen wary of large farm program costs. Continued discussion noted on Page Two.

Washington R House Benson Soil Bank Henan Congress Ute House Harrisburg Lendis Benate Sife Senate Harrisbute House Dem Albert W. Johnson Herman Toll D-Phils Leader Automobile Safety Foundation Highways Department

Third Atomic Sub Launched In Navy Yard

The Navy christened and dedicated its third assembly line powered submarine named Skate as a symbol of power for peace. Navy Undersecretary William Franke called the vessel the end of the research era and praised the ship as a milestone in atomic propulsion. Nearby reports describe unrelated local events and a business anecdote about a Philadelphia restaurant owner and an elderly shoelace peddler.

Groton Navy William Franke Mira Lewis Birwuss The Atomic Energy Commission Thames River

Jimmy Dorsey Hospitalized With Mystery Ailment

Bandleader Jimmy Dorsey aged 52 is reported very sick at Doctors Hospital New York with a mystery cause for his illness. He recently underwent lung growth removal surgery and has lost weight while improving arm exercise. His brother Tommy, also a bandleader, died in an accident six months earlier in Greenwich Connecticut.

Jimmy Dorsey New York Doctors Hospital Jett Dorsey Jimmy Tommy Greenwich, Conn.homie

Saud and King End Six Day Visit in Baghdad

Saud and King Faisal bid farewell in Baghdad after a six day visit marked by 21 gun salute and royal escorts as Saud departs for Basra and Basri. A joint communique on their meetings is expected tomorrow with no formal statements issued yet.

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Presbyterians Elect Moderator for 160th General Assembly

Dr. Marold R. Martin of Bloomington Illinois was elected moderator of the 160th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United Kingdom. The role is honorary, with Martin serving as spokesman for about three million Presbyterians for the coming year. In Pittsburgh a youth, Joseph Gara fol, 17, of Munessen, died when a car overturned on Route TL at Sweeney's Corner in Westmoreland County early today.

Tong Marold’ R. Martin Bloomington Presbyterian Ginirch Martin Attick Pittsburgh Sweeney’s Corner Westmoreland County Joseph Garafol Munessen

Becks Kin Hides Behind 5th For 40 Questions

Washington report details Robert Kennedy's Senate inquiry into Dave Beck's circle. Gessert, tied to the Teamsters Union, invokes the Fifth Amendment while grilled about vast sums and alleged profits from a retail merchandising operation. Witnesses and links to Teamsters Building Seattle are noted as the probe continues.

Beck's Washington Fi Norman Ressert Teamsters Union Dave Beck Teamsters Univ. Gessert Robert F. Kennedy Senate Akels Kennedy Gessert Kaumsters Union Seattle Rlerks Iocal Teamsters Union Merchandising Co

Pardons Head Denies Leak On Probe Report

Edwin W. Templing disputes Senator Raith claim of reading parts of a committee probe report. Templing says only his committee has a copy, and it has not been released. The panel, after two weeks of hearings, plans further drafting next week.

Pardons Head Aarriscumgun Edwin W. ‘Templing R-Camaron Ehatemaf Legislative Committee Suite Pardons Board Frank W. Raith D-Berks Park Ruth Parale Board Tomplins

Anglers Paradise Opens Today in Paradise Pennsylvania

Angler's Paradise begins a nine week trout season along Spring Creek in Centre County with a one mile stream area open from dawn to 8 p m local time. Special regulations apply to catch limits drag methods and identifications. changes require anglers to leave banks to access parking areas.

Paradise Pennsylvania Spring’ Creek Willian Volgtats Fan Carmis Omar Dixontay

Boy Trapped in Well Sparks City Rescue Effort

A seven year old named Benjamin Hooper was trapped at the bottom of a deep well in Anand village. Rescue teams from Manorville Eastport Center work swiftly with five departments and a parallel shaft to reach him. The scene drew a large crowd as hoses and floodlights illuminated the shaft while crews battled time and danger to pull the boy to safety.

Manwomy Tunisi Vale Bay Rofndary Benjamin Hooper Jy Iliva Manorville Eastport Center Sind Wrogk Haven Town Highway Batty Olligh

Stassen Discusses Arms Plan with Soviet Union Leaders

Washington reports say Harold E Stassen returns to the capital for consultations on U S policy to end the atomic arms race. Dulles hints a possible open skies inspection zone may be carved out in the Arctic regions. Discussions aim to shape positions for forthcoming disarmament talks and a potential pilot agreement.

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NBC Drops Sid Caesar in Network Shake Up

NBC dropped Sid Caesar amid a network shift toward Westerns and musical variety. The cancellation ends Caesar’s four decade run with NBC, which cited the show’s high costs and fading mass appeal. The program had been a weekly fixture with a large studio audience and a musical-guest format, and its end signals NBC’s move toward different formats and stars.

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Six Fire Companies Quell Blaze at Concrete Storage Shed

Six fire units battled a quick extinguishing blaze at a concrete storage shed. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the cause and noted heating near tanks. Nearby freight steamer grounded in Albany harbor, with grain cargo noted on the barge.

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Deeply Religious Farmer Mourns Tornado Loss

In Silvert on Texas Barney Stephens, an 89 year old tenant farmer, mourns after a tornado wrecked his home killing his son Rance 27 his wife and three children The Rev Dick Williams recalls their Bible class at the Church of Christ The tornado damaged 22 structures and left property losses estimated at 750 100 as residents cope with the tragedy continuing on Page Three

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22 Railroad Cars Derail On Feeder Line

Twenty two cars of a 145 car Pennsylvania Railroads derailed today on a feeder line through its community near Thurlow Chester to Enola. No injuries. The weight moved included 9 empties and 46 loaded cars. Overhead electric wires and track damaged. wreck crews from Wilmington and Bindih to begincleanup.

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Elgin-Beaverdam Firemen Seek Aid

Fire department leaders in Elgin Beaverdam request assistance as they organize support from residents. Roger Vundertay announced plans to recruit a new crew and acquire equipment, aiming to complete the station setup and readiness soon.

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Allegheny Requests Temporary Halt on Air Service

Allegheny Airlines seeks Civil Aeronautics Board approval to suspend service at Jamestown Municipal Airport for a reconstruction and improvement program starting Monday. The project, awarded to Fred Ewing Co. of Corry after a bid dispute, aims to finish at 071,000 dollars in 85 days, though a New York state suit seeks to annul the award.

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Ike Urges Fast Action on Program and GOP Congress

President Eisenhower criticized the Democratic Congress for delays and urged quick approval of his legislation. He pressed for a Republican majority next year, citing federal aid for schools civil rights reforms and postal rate adjustments to curb deficits. He praised Taft and spoke at a Republican regional conference in Cincinnati Ohio.

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Student Dies After 240 Foot Plunge During Storm

A student named Geran Und Wwik from Popkuale, Bucky County, Papty was found dead after plunging 240 feet during a thunderstorm. Witnesses report the incident occurred as the group separated from a larger field trip near a lake at Hele ho wl t Relln.

Ae of America Geran Popkuale Bucky County Papty

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