22 May 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
1
An unclear OCR fragment mentions sales actions and names in incomplete form. The readable parts refer to selling items and individuals such as Paula, with surrounding garbled text. No clear event, location, or dates can be determined from the fragment.
Auction notice lists farm items for sale on May 29 in South Nuit. Highlights include 16 cows 5 cows 3 veal calves hay tools tractor and equipment several power mowers and a baler plus machinery and household items. Contact details provided.
Pennsylvania voters faced a listless primary amid weak issues and cloudy skies. Notable figures included former Republican boss Formye Goy and President Eisenhower's influence noted in Philadelphia and statewide races.
U N IONS and allied diplomats debated Egypt's unilateral control of the Suez Canal. France and Britain pressed for renewed talks while the United States urged Egyptian concessions. Russia supported the Western stance as Paris domestic politics shifted. A four day work week was also discussed by AFL CIO officials in Washington.
Mead Park plans a May 30 season opener as Jaycees and Mead Park Association discuss a proposed development. Norman Edinger says activity at the park will begin May 6 with the park already used. Improvements include a new double fire facility at the pavilion, tree seats, two new drinking fountains, a new pavilion, a tractor with mower, and road repairs planned for the rear areas, weather permitting. Brown and blue trout stocked officials note.
The French premier Mollet resigns amid factional tensions and budget austerity moves. Analysts cite instability in government as the assembly splits among pro and anti Mollet factions. Possible successors include Pierre Pflimlin and Rene Pleven with cross-party backing debated.
Reports say pickets blocked access to a large guided missile installation near Patrick Air Force Base causing property damage and injuring base commander General Daniel Yates. The incident disrupted ongoing construction work on the Cape Canaveral area project about 100 miles north of Miami.
Democratic Mayor David Lawrence of Pittsburgh leads in the Pittsburgh area as 23 Pennsylvania cities elect mayoral nominees for May election. Results show Lawrence defeating Theodore L. Morita for the party nomination. Morita is listed with 11,807 votes while Lawrence has 38,005.
Deadly twisters sweep through multiple towns including Fremont and Desloge Des Moines area reports describe 14 lives lost and hundreds homeless as rescue teams search rubble Weather disturbances fueled a line of tornadoes touching down near Van Buren and Ilo Fremont and Desloge 100 miles northwest of the Desloge corridor. Survivors recounts hail and debris filled skies as authorities warn of continuing danger and urge caution while aiding families.
Corry baracks reported three suspects tied to a rural burglary in Wayne Town and Mayville. Officers traced stolen wheels and tools to Ralph Henn and D A Waviser stores while a juvenile was also involved. Thieme and Swanson were held on burglary charges after an investigation spurred by rumors of sales.
An Area Man from Jamestown identified as Guilin 1 was sentenced after pleading guilty to burglary. The case involved a break in at the residence of Cheney and involved accomplices, with a sentencing date set for June 24.
Local election coverage notes Cherry securing the Republican nomination for mayor while Kinley weighs a possible run as a Democrat. The race drew strong voter interest with a decisive victory revealing backing from key party figures and fundraising momentum shaping the contest ahead of the city polls.
A heated campaign over water fluoridation ended with a decisive defeat as 1116 residents voted against adding fluoride and 402 supported it. The result followed weeks of debate led by doctors, dentists, and health groups opposing mass fluoridation.
Incumbent Mayor Earl T. Cherry leads with 840 votes to Kinley’s 599 after primaries. Kinley secured 148 Democratic write-ins but lost the GOP nomination, setting a runoff for the mayoral race. Countywide turnout was 9,024 with 1,608 Republicans and 819 Democrats.
Warren County results show Dailey facing Matis for deeds position, with Mar Guerreite Mutts winning the Democratic nomination for recorder of deeds by 12 729 votes to Helen Nowotny. GOP nominee Robert M Dalley led with 41 885 votes to 9 644 for Paul Dunaim. Meantime Ed Lowrey remains GOP coroner nominee in the county.
New York The State Supreme Court yesterday ruled racketeer Frank Costello eligible for battle his 90 day contempt sentence. He already served 14 days. Justice Edgar J Nathan Jr did not set an amount. Costello was imprisoned May 2 after he refused to answer grand jury questions about his attempted assassination. An unknown woman struck Costello’s head with a bullet but did not seriously injure him. Costello revived to idising. With the grand jury a note found in his pocket after the shooting referred to gross vasino wis and slots in apparent reference to six time gambling deal. Nathan gave Costello his freedom on bail until the contempt sentence is up.
Police report a local man held on grand larceny charges after a warrant from H. Fe McGuire, deputy county clerk, Butt, NY. Officers were told to pick up the suspect for arraignment in Bath.
Titusville police witnessed a disturbance in a Corryville area parking lot as Connors attacked Bates after mistaking him for Bates’s supposed date. Bates, owner of a car Bates drove away, was cited for reckless driving as a result of the incident. Alderman Love presided over Connors’s appearance, where he faced charges and an $85 fine plus costs.
President Eisenhower urged a restrained budget in a nationwide broadcast while Congress considers sharp spending reductions, arguing the nation must curb military and domestic programs. He defended the $3.0 billion mobilization plan and warned against reckless fiscal policy as lawmakers debate the fiscal year 1955 budget.
The article outlines looming costs for New York newsprint as an industry shifts toward automation and broader services. It mentions a projected end-of-year cost around 485 dollars and references supply and price pressures affecting publishers and related sectors.
Washington report says AFL CIO postponed an ethics committee meeting to consider corruption charges against the Teamsters Union and a move to remove President Dave Beck. John F English, newly named AFL CIO vice president, led a strategy session with Teamsters executives aiming to force Beck to step down.
A fragmented report notes a proposed 27000 funding bill for Corry Memorial Hospital. The outline compares this to prior appropriations for private community hospitals and mentions actions by the House Appropriations Committee and local officials in Warren, Cheral, and Elk County. The text is garbled with several misplaced names and numbers.
An unclear report outlines a nighttime event near Tel Aviv involving military personnel and several vehicles. A person named Tahelis is said to be fatally hurt while others suffer injuries. authorities describe the scene as a hostile act with immediate response underway.
A government communique states support for the Eisenhower Middle East doctrine. The stance seeks to preserve the independence of Middle East states and develop economic strength. U.S. aid and military backing are offered to halt Communist penetration while coalition parties align with the policy.
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