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13 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1956
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions names and numbers but lacks clear context or verifiable details. The readable bits suggest a dated or event-like note without a coherent report or identifiable entities.
UN observers move toward the Suez area as Britain's and Egypt's terms dispute grows. UN police units are delayed, with the vSteved deployment amid Cairo airport access limits. Swedes Danes and Australians form part of the observer force, while talks and conditions set by Dag Hammarskjold span cease fire and withdrawal.
State sales tax receipts set a record with nearly 19 million dollars in October, the largest monthly haul since the levy cut into sales. Officials had projected higher totals for the 18 month period ending May 3, 1957, and anticipated a sharp increase during the Christmas shopping season.
Fire swept three dormitories at Wilkins Woods College late at night. About 160 girls fled as flames and smoke drove them from buildings. Officials reported all students safe though one lady was injured and hospital costs may run high.
President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nehru are slated to meet in Washington before year end. Ambassadors and officials say the talks may cover a vacant New Delhi rep role and other bilateral issues as U.S. and Indian representatives coordinate ahead of potential visits.
Samuel Hy Sheppard, an Ohio osteopath, asks the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn his murder conviction for the death of wife Marilyn Sheppard. He contends media publicity biased the trial, which found him guilty of killing his 30 year old wife in Bay Village on June 4 1954. The Ohio Supreme Court upheld the verdict in May.
In western Pennsylvania a 41 year old steelworker Julius Hilch was shot in a doorway and killed by Farrell barber John Gatewood who fled then surrendered to authorities. Police say Gatewood fired from behind, possibly over a dispute involving Ellison’s wife Ophelia. Ellison’s widow witnessed the event. Disposition of related charges noted.
The Corry Board of Education considers revised purchasing rules for staff and cafeteria needs. A proposed $164 per employee health coverage and a $249 supply contract were discussed with directors asking for clearer bid procedures and a follow up report at the next meeting.
LITTSBURGH 1 February 1 A report states United Steelworkers leader Hart may be drafted for union leadership. Joseph Vecchiola president of USW Local 1308 says the 1050 member Union Steel Casting Co local voted for Hart to oppose McDonald. Hart denies seeking the presidency and is connected to a protest group seeking a convention to prevent Le Hague and Abel from holding treasurer roles.
A Summerfield resident underwent a throat operation performed by Albert Muntenbuns at Antiverticulm Hospital. Officials said the procedure is not harmful and the patient is expected to stay for about a week or ten days before returning home to complete recovery.
Readable text discusses Khrushchev in Budapest for a conference with a Soviet backed leadership facing internal pressure. It notes Hungarian communists seeking independence from Soviet control and calls for Soviet troops to remain, with potential economic disruption and labor unrest as a result. The piece references a broad power struggle within the Hungarian government and the Western response.
Police investigated two wrecks on the highway. Mrs Madontin Spaulding, 18, and Glenn L. Craker, 19, collided while Spaulding pulled from a parking spot and Craker, driving west, could not stop in time. Spaulding’s car reported at 75 dollars. Craker’s at 50. Craker suffered a leg injury and was treated after losing control on a wet road.
A garbled Dallas report describes a statewide voting event with references to amendments, costs, and turnout. It notes a November election, an approved initiative, and mentions a figure around 45,000 related to disabled citizens and state aid.
A report cites dust, fumes, and chemicals as major risk factors for lung cancer, with tobacco only partly responsible. W H Hueper of the National Cancer Institute notes occupational exposures may play a significant role, while overall carcinogenic smoke remains a factor in urban environments.
UN leaders push for a debate on the Hungarian crisis as the General Assembly considers placing the issue on its agenda. The Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia oppose. Egypt supports the push for UN observers amid Budapest’s refusal to allow access. A steering committee vote signals focus on Hungary and Middle East visas, with continued coverage on page eight.
A damaged Piper plane crash landed on the Mitchell farm near West Spring Creek. Pilot Ted Fully Pulp of Niagara Falls escaped with minor injuries after gusty winds and snow forced an emergency landing during a cross country flight. Neighboring residents aided the pilot as the wrecked craft was examined for structural damage.
In Cleveland talks between publishers and the Cleveland Newspaper Guild resume with no settlement in sight. The three major papers the Press, the Plain Dealer and the News have halted print since November 1, with union and management failing to agree on terms. The Guild carried a mass circulation tabloid The Reporter and the Glove city Shopping News revived publication twice weekly amid the stoppage.
A massive blast at a Texaco bulk plant in Maysville Kentucky ignited four 12 000 gallon gasoline tanks and spread to stored fuel and tires. Flames rose up to 400 feet threatening nearby homes and businesses as firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Two fuel trucks were delayed by the inferno and police coordinated evacuations while locating rescued workers and securing the site.
A six month old boy named Stephen and his mother perished in a fire at a bedroom apartment. Investigators believe the deaths were accidental, with the fire starting from a heater in the room. Authorities described the scene as tragic and ongoing inquiries were conducted.
In Budapest crowds resist as 200,000 Soviet troops face a massive general strike. Back-to-work pleas from the Kadar regime are ignored while reports say Nikita Khrushchev and other Kremlin figures seek a way to aid the resistance. Destruction and displacement spread as leaflets urge noncooperation.
A shrimp boat named Pescador from Bron Ville was attacked by a Mexican gunboat off the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Tom Wilson was wounded and radio reports described pleas for aid. The incident joins seven similar skirmishes between Mexican gunboats and Texas shrimpers as authorities dispute waters claims and safety duties.
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