31 May 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1957
Page
1
The readable text lists various catalog like items and mentions possible names and dates. It references chairs, a clock, a piano, a loom of sorts, and numerous scattered terms such as December, Arthur, and Hap. The fragmentary nature limits clear event outcomes or identities.
At Lawrence airport a 64 year old mechanic, Rivers, was struck by a swinging propeller while preparing a plane. He suffered a multiple fracture and minor injuries. He received emergency care at Curry Memorial Hospital before transfer to Hamot Hospital. Police investigated a possible mechanical fault and a fuel spill on site.
Eight hours of chaos on the Champaign campus ended with police using gas bombs to quell a fatal student riot. Over 200 officers fired hundreds of projectiles as at least 80 students were jailed or detained, with examinations postponed. Authorities cited investigations and possible expulsions for those involved, while separate wreck aftermath left one death and multiple injuries near the university.
Slightly over one hundred residents attended Memory Day ceremonies at Mead Park to honor Corry area veterans. The event featured remarks by officials and a wreath presentation by Gold Star Mothers, with Taps and a firing squad salute marking the observance. Many families placed flowers at cemeteries across the district before returning home for the holiday.
The state gasoline tax will fall to five cents tomorrow as lawmakers move to sunset the extra cent added in September 1955. The reduction ends a temporary levy that raised 58 million dollars for flood damaged roads and bridges. The original law had set the tax to expire last September but was extended to midnight tonight. The legislature aims to preserve funding for federally aided roads while awaiting new arrangements.
In a local damage action at War Hucherle County Court today a $2,750 settlement was reached. The case involved minor parties Miy a and David Benshise with representation by Mrs Buss Bemis for the plaintiffs. Details mention Route and Scott Crouse but the record is fragmentary and dates are unclear.
Corry area records no traffic accidents from 6 p m the day before Memorial Day through the holiday. Police note speeding and careless driving remained concerns on local highways with patrols citing several violations and targeted enforcement.
A new strain of tensions between the United States and Britain emerges as Britain decides to receiver controls in Wade. Officials say impact will hinge on congressional actions and regional conditions. Selwyn Hughes announces a move to ease Red China trade controls to Russia level, drawing mixed reactions from lawmakers. Republican Knowland opposes trade with Chinese Communists amid ongoing debate.
Premier designate Pierre Pflimlin met in Biarritz with Catholic Popular Republican leaders to decide whether to push ahead to form a new French government. Leaders discussed strategy and timing for a potential transition amid political uncertainty.
Rawlins Wyoming report recounts Mimi LeMusurier LeMonnier who survived 19 days on a mountain peak after a May plane crash. She and her husband perished. she endured frostbite, exposure, and malnutrition while sheltered by wreckage and snow.
At Pine Grove Speedway in Shippenville near Clarion a wheel flew from a stock car racer into the grandstands, fatally injuring two children and injuring others. Ted Wise’s car broke near the finish, spectators watched ambulances take the injured away as authorities opened an investigation and prepared for an inquest.
Ten people died in Pennsylvania highway crashes during the Memorial Day holiday period, matching the high national toll for the four day break. Five other deaths occurred in related incidents, including two youths killed when a racing-car tow rig crashed into a crowd. A head-on crash in Allegheny County marred the holiday. Three victims were identified Carmilla Mavis, 19, of Pleasant Hill, and Joansember Oh, 20, of Clairton. One accident in Carbondale saw a mother waiting for her daughter parking in front of her home when a car struck, killing Mrs. Blinuh Allen, 78, and injuring others. Police continued investigation.
The Weed Control Committee reported completion of a lake spraying project using 100 barrels of chemical under ideal conditions. The effort aimed to cover the whole lake after prior patchwork sprays, and it was described as very successful. Boating resumed yesterday but swimmers are urged to avoid the lake until chemicals clear. Residents of Mina Township and summer residents, many from Corry, contributed to funding.
Navy pilots Cmdr Newel Olson, 44, and one plane crashed near Memorial Cemetery during a holiday service. A second pilot parachuted free. one resident killed, six injured. Scene described as poppy strewn cemetery with debris, gas and flames. Witness reports clash of two jets over a town and neighborhood car crash.
Beirot witnessed intense pre election unrest with about 70 hurt and over 200 jailed as soldiers and police broke up a demonstration by government opponents. Tanks and armored cars patrolled streets while business activity in the capital slowly resumed. Parliament set June 9 for elections with the army to supervise, amid calls for government resignation and shifts in alignments between pro Western and pro Egyptian factions.
A Corry youth, age about 13, was committed to a reform institution after repeated school absences. He had been warned previously by Juvenile authorities and showed persistent truancy across several months this year. The case was heard by Juvenile officials at Crowe City and placed in a George Junior Republic program.
Washington reports playwright Malls Monroe was convicted for contempt of Congress. The punishment includes one year in jail and a fine of 1900 dollars.
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