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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1957
Page
1
President Eisenhower orders a broad cabinet and agency push to advance an 71 billion budget program. He aims to rally Republicans in Congress and defend the plan on television and radio while resisting Democrat opposition and urging decisive action.
Ada area merchants plan year round Wednesday afternoon closings with Christmas exceptions. Some retailers may ignore the schedule while nearby cities show similar patterns. In Corry Meadville Titusville and surrounding towns the impact varies with deliveries limited and most businesses closed Thursday for holiday observance.
A Corry man received a fine for a drunken driving charge after a Tang County court hearing. Judge Marlon Last ordered Lindsey to pay 150 in fines and court costs following a routine patrol arrest on Route 6 near MN Village by state police officers.
Corry Y leaders urged pledges to cover nearly 5 000 in YMCA reconstruction costs. Directors expressed worry over delayed receipts and sought funds through newspaper appeals and personal outreach. A bid for 8 000 in equipment was awarded to Kilchon to outfit the facility.
A. J. Gremough, PRR vice president of transportation and maintenance, stated that due to a drop in freight business the railroad will furlough about 750 to 800 shop workers starting June 1. About 460 will be furloughed at Altoona shops with proportional cuts at other locations.
President Eisenhower faced mixed signals as House Republicans pushed for defense funding and possible amendments. Aimed to fund an extra 924 million dollars for Navy and Air Force while debating larger increases. Democratic support was uncertain as party leaders weighed the political impact.
Area Check Artist Eugene Emerson of Ast Aurora pled guilty to seven counts of worthless checks and six counts of making a check with intent to defraud. He was sentenced to four to eight years in the Allegheny County Workhouse and ordered to pay all costs and restitution in full. Judge Herbert A. Mook noted the sentence and implied possible further action if additional charges were pursued.
Alvin C. Graves, head of the U S weapons testing program, says there is no such thing as a clean hydrogen bomb. He warned that any device would release radiation and contaminate air and soil more than current weapons. The comments followed debate over nuclear testing and safety.
The United States launches a summer Nevada test series with a 10 kiloton underground device aimed at reducing fallout. An AEC official says plans include detonating devices so fallout remains captured underground.
GOP leaders push the Eisenhower housing program as the Banking Committee advances a 2.85 billion budget request. Knowland and allies seek to leverage unity with the White House while some Republicans resist larger costs. Byrd and Sparkman critique impacts. Democrats weigh trimming the authorization to avoid votes.
A new law lets taverns choose closing times up to 3 A.M. shifting from prior midnight limits. The measure aims to give operators flexibility in nightly hours and affects enforcement, bonding, and licensing practices as communities weigh impact on daybreak commerce and safety.
In Saint Augustine, a 93 year old woman died as flames engulfed her home. Her sister, Mrs. Adams, and a physician from Patton assisted, while a neighbor recalled attempting to reach the victim as smoke filled the bedroom. Firefighters found the body after arriving to fight the blaze and report burns on nearby areas.
A court case over a 1960s race bombing features testimony about a confession. Prosecution alleges a plan involved Kyle Livingston and Raymond Brill among others to bomb an area tied to church and TV entertainment sites. Defense counters questions of motive and who stood to gain financially.
Democratic leaders vow a fight against GOP tactics to restore cuts in a 1.407 billion dollar general appropriations plan for the 1957-59 budget. The party says amendments will test a two thirds vote requirement, while protests focus on welfare and capital stock tax exemptions.
Two men were killed and six wounded in a gunfight at a Gulf States Construction plant during a labor dispute. The violence followed a suit in Marshall Circuit Court against Offsted Mine Workers and a mass picketing action by United Mine Workers representatives Ledbetter and Payton. Investigators, including Rev Clinton Harrison, reported the clash amid a dispute over damages and work stoppages as labor tensions flare in the Parsons area.
Gov signs measure boosting financial responsibility rules. Minimum liability amounts rise to 10 000 for injury or death per person and 20 000 for injury per occurrence while 85 000 applies to property damage. Law also requires proof of ability to pay and expands compulsory coverage. Republican plan opposes it as costly and burdensome.
A sailor aboard the cargo vessel Uvnide opened fire at about 8:15 a m wounding three aboard the Navy ship and taking others as hostages. The assailant remained at large as rescue teams and police secured the area while investigators sorted details.
A noon gathering at Hotel Guiry, with William Tolonby Stewart Long and others, planned for the Corry post vacancy. Attendees included D Armour Hillstrom and A Burgess with W Hines Ret as YMCA secretary, aiming to prepare candidates. the Wurrey YMCA seat also opens as Daniel Ke Walton resigns.
Floodwaters receded but thousands were still homeless after the weekend deluge. Arkansas and Oklahoma reported evacuations while Texas towns like Dallas and Fort Worth began assessing damage. Gov. Grady Franklin sought federal aid as river levels dropped but warned of lingering risk and displaced residents.
The court acquitted defendants including Gianpiero Picciofil and Ugo Montagna in the Wilma Montesi death case after a three month trial. Prosecution witness credibility collapsed as no proof emerged of involvement in the 20 year old's disappearance off a beach near Rome. Several officials faced fallout with resignations and cabinet turmoil cited.
Police say Ruby Miller, 58, was found murdered in a blond stained bedroom. Prosecutors allege Elmer Brunet admitted breaking in with a shotgun and killing Miller during a violent confrontation.
Detectives believe a forged note linked to refugees and wartime tensions surfaced in London. The 1946 incident involved dubious payments and an apparent scheme aided by local actors, drawing inquiries into forgery and fraud amid upheaval.
The city received an 8595 street aid check as its semi annual state liquid fuels tax appropriation. City Treasurer Carl Smith said the funds are based on paved street mileage and population, with 23 miles paved and 38 percent of total streets paved. Funds will pave Center Main Columbus Avenue West Smith and West Pleasant from Center to city line.
A legislative committee tasked with investigating the State Pardons Board plans to begin drafting its initial report tomorrow. The group discussed the executive session and noted that no conclusions are committed yet, with a 40-member panel weighing implications and potential recommendations.
Washington bulletin notes the How Family Affairs Committee approved a statehood bill by a vote. The brief item records the committee action and reflects ongoing legislative progress on the proposal.
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