27 Nov 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1957
Page
1
A garbled historical notice contains scattered names, dates, and locations. It references Washington, a box, relatives, and several personal identifiers in a disjointed sequence, with little cohesive context or clear event described.
The Senate Preparedness subcommittee grappled with authority in missile and satellite oversight amid testimony from CIA officials. Amid reports of Ike’s stroke, lawmakers discussed production plans, with Ford-Michy indicating potential Detroit plant output and CIA findings contrasting Soviet and American scientific pools.
A chaotic incident at West Colorado Community School involved Marshal Clyde Blanton, Superintendent Lyle Cloepfi, and Principal Ransom Eglin—one wore a bat during a confrontation that left English and Cloepfi injured, with both facing assault and battery charges as the district suspends classes and convenes a board meeting to probe the fight.
A historic appeal seeks donations to support disabled children, with a target of up to $50 per contributor. About 6,600 local residents, mainly from Towin, are expected to contribute, following a mail campaign that yielded roughly 400 letters. The effort hinges on the Rebelled Children Association work to improve lives through charitable gifts. Local residents may mail contributions to Retarded Children, Box 126, Corry, Pa.
Thompson Lumber Products on Shady Avenue shut down due to extremely high inventories. Owner William Thompson said about 20 employees will be affected as new orders have slowed to almost nothing. He noted Steel and Cherry and Maple sales have declined, predicting relief only after year start.
King Mohammed V of Morocco and King center Dulles attended a second conference with Secretary of State Dulles in Washington. Eisenhower’s illness prevented him from participating in the U S Moroccan talks, and Dulles expressed hope for the president’s quick recovery. The visit included a dinner at the Pan American Union where toasts were exchanged and discussions covered U S policy and the king’s hopes for stronger ties.
Six congressmen watched as the Army launched a Jupiter missile that failed to complete its planned flight. The Defense Department cited technical difficulties without specifics. Witnesses included members of the House Appropriations military subcommittee led by Rep Mahon. Dr. von Braun arrived earlier but did not speak to reporters.
Fire Officer Chorie Eanes announces the 71st Stanford Hose Ball at the VFW on West Washington Street. More than 800 tickets have sold with door sales available. kitchen opens 7 to 10 p.m. Steak and chicken dinners will be served. a five piece band led by Phil Runzo will provide four hours of entertainment. Door tickets grant entry and a chance at two door prizes, with drawing continuous until prizes are claimed.
Reported Spanish losses in Ifni rise amid claims rebels raised the Moroccan flag at a post in a village. Madrid says four Spaniards died, denies Sidi Timis capture. Western observers question the details as fighting gathers across the boundaryless desert enclave.
The Milk Control Commission announced a price increase effective December 16. Retail and wholesale milk prices will jump with a 28 cent quart rate for white milk delivered to homes, rising from current levels and then cycling with March and September adjustments under the Lewmille plan. Some dealers pushed for higher rises while workers cited meal costs as a factor. No notice had reached Corry or other areas yet.
The Cary lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold its 60th annual memorial service at the lodge on North Center Street Sunday at 3 p.m. Bruce Ellsworth and Joseph Seitz will direct opening ceremonies. The Corry Area High School orchestra will lead a processional, followed by invocations, selections, a roll call of deceased members, altar service, a Marlene McIntyre solo, and a memorial address by Boyd W. Adams of Butler. The high school orchestra will perform a recessional and the public is invited.
Corry and surrounding industrial and retail sites prepare for a five day Thanksgiving holiday closure. Plants including Corty Jamestown Mfg Co McInnes Steel Co and Ajax Tron Works will shut for five days. Aero Supply Mfg Co and Rogers Structural Steel Co close tomorrow only. Raymond Mig Go and Corry Instrument Co reopen Monday morning.
Americans ready for Thanksgiving as President Eisenhower's illness dampens spirits. Prayers for his recovery are planned in morning services, with nationwide travel underway to join families. Remarkable events include a DeWitt Church service in a Bernard Baruch housing project and a Mayflower replica voyage to Plimoth Plantation.
Vice President Nixon moves into a partial standby role as President Eisenhower weakens, with Bridges proposing Nixon take over for the stricken chief. Nixon says he will attend two congressional leaders meetings next week but may not preside, while Saltonstall backs the plan. He warns that government must go on and contemplates briefings with staff at the White House.
The YMCA announces a busy weekend with over 200 members already signed up. Gerald Lane, secretary, says swim periods are set for Friday and Saturday with multiple time slots for boys and girls and a Friday night mixed swim. Testing for water skills will occur to classify participants and assist life saving trainings.
Pittsburgh transit strike enters its 45th day as negotiators from Pittsburgh Hallway Co and Amalgamated Association of Street, Flects and Motor Coach Employees resume talks with labor and management. Mayor David Lawrence urges continuous bargaining as impact on the community grows.
Doctors from the National Heart Institute reported that President Eisenhower suffered a small, mild stroke not easily recognized by many. White House bulletins hinted at a transient speech difficulty from an occlusion in a small brain vessel, with neurologists noting recovery is common and prognosis often better than initial fears suggest.
The United States plans to proceed with the next NATO summit with Vice President Nixon standing in for President Eisenhower. Britain France Italy and the Netherlands favored continuing as scheduled, with Nolting substituting for Burfs at the meeting in Washington. Public views in Western Europe questioned holding talks without Eisenhower.
A cool air mass grips the New England area and extends along the Eastern Seaboard causing unusually chilly conditions. Temperatures plummet with a subzero low reported in Vermont as the Northwest also experiences cooler conditions from a separate cold front.
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