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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1955
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a Coun term and owing matter with unclear details. The readable portions imply a financial obligation or credit action but lack names, dates, or places to specify the event or entity involved.
Six killed and 20 injured when a Greyhound bus collided with a semi trailer on US 20 near Michigan City Indiana. Authorities identified three of the dead and said the bus carrying about 26 people was en route from Chicago to New York City. The crash halted rescue efforts for over an hour as victims were removed from the mangled vehicle.
A winter storm drenched the Eastern Seaboard with gusts near 75 mph and up to 6 inches of rain, killing at least seven to eleven people in the Middle Atlantic and Northeast. Weather officials warned of a possible second disturbance from the Carolina coast but projected it would be less severe. The extra tropical cyclone caused flooding, power outages, and coastal damage, yet spared most of New England as it moved inland toward Pennsylvania and Canada.
A heavy rainfall yesterday and Thursday brought a two day total of nearly 1.48 inches. The Allegheny River rose about two feet while Ol Creek swelled near Titusville. Cosy recorded 64 at the high and 49 as the low as skies began to clear. The rain shortens the autumn foliage season with the last weekend of peak color in sight.
A revived claim asserts Stalin's son Jacob Djugashvilly died in a 1945 Nazi camp near Flensburg after allegedly leaping an electrified fence to escape. Maj Walter Reusehle, former Radio Stuttgart director, reportedly found the wartime interview with the prisoner.
A New Jersey couple and a Pennsylvania driver suffered serious injuries in a Route 6 collision east of the railroad underpass near Columbus. All victims remained under care at Carry Memorial Hospital, with varying injuries including lacerations, fractures, and chest trauma. The station wagon driver Os cap L Berry, 52, Sterling Run, Pa., was en route to Erie. Fred U Zimmerman, 62, Livingston, NJ, and his wife Rebecca, 51, also of Livingston, were trapped and later removed by bystanders and an ambulance crew. Police continue the investigation. cars appeared traveling in opposite directions prior to impact.
Ray Weber announces the annual Community Chest Campaign with Stewart Lone and company leadership naming plant chairmen for several Corry area employers. Industrial employee solicitors begin moves this week via newsletters and bulletin boards to reach workers, aiming to complete by October then finalize the tally and contact absentees.
Washington reports Secretary Humphrey, amid Eisenhower’s illness, plans to leave tax matters to the White House. Officials say he may have already altered his schedule and accelerated reforms of the Revenue Service.
Babson Park Miss reporter Roger W Babson says prolonged drought heat hurricanes and floods cut yields of corn soybeans and other crops but he still foresees a near record total harvest this year Wheat and other summer crops have been harvested and totals may not differ much from published figures The 1955 wheat crop is about 217 million bushels down 20 percent from the 1944-1952 average but large carryover supports supplies While barley flaxseed and hay show record or near record prospects The outlook for corn and sorghum is constrained by weather yet the 1955 crop remains slightly above ten year average with substantial carryover expected Continued on Page Three.
Three cattle perished in a Lawrence Dunnewold farm fire near Corry. Firefighters from Clymer Sherman Findley Lake fought the blaze for an hour but the barn and outbuildings were destroyed while two farm tractors and a caterpillar were lost. Mr and Mrs Dunnewold were away at discovery time. their son William was injured in a farm accident related to the blaze. Continued on page six.
A new A and P supermarket is set to open on the 19th at 22 Seady Center Street. The store will feature a meat department with personalized service, new refrigerated cases, expanded produce, and improved overall facilities. Longtime staff including Victor Crave will oversee operations as the store aims to celebrate with a Christmas program and community events.
Rain slowed mail delivery as rail tracks froze at multiple points delaying transportation from Jamestown and Eastin polis. Postmen reported delays but no service interruption confirmed. today’s deliveries were rescheduled for Monday. Rail operations questioned whether further delays would occur due to wet and icy conditions.
President Eisenhower and Vice President Hubert Humphrey press on with budget talks in Denver as administration officials seek to curb spending and raise revenue. The pair plan a White House conference on fiscal policy while Eisenhower, turning 65, observes birthday events with doctors in the Fitzsimons Army Hospital and a quiet celebration with Cabinet members and friends nearby.
President Truman and Mrs Truman depart New York City by train for Washington to resume private life after attending events in the city. The couple boarded at Grand Central Terminal and waved to well wishers as they waved farewell.
Four persons were killed when a car crashed into a concrete bridge wall on Route 116 near Pleasant Township, east of Gettysburg. Victims include Eva Wagaman, 40, of Gettysburg. Irvin Wagaman, 14. Charles Wagaman Jr., 24 of Fairfield. and Lawrence Klosterman Jr., 21 of Gettysburg RD 2. Driver identified by authorities. The car left the highway, suffered severe damage, and the engine separated from the chassis. A Gettysburg College student on the route reported the crash site.
The cabinet orders a reconsideration of Coffin's appeal amid reports of injuries in a separate incident. The file notes Coffin faces execution risk and references a 14 year old vault collapse, with names like Lindsey and Albert Chu appearing in the sparse text. The page mentions hospital care at McKoonspory Hospital and ongoing investigations in the Gaspe wilderness context.
United States faces possible defeat in the U N Security Council selection for the Philippines as Poland’s failure on ballots shifts perceptions. Analysts note Soviet bloc maneuvering could still swing support to Yugoslavia and Philippine bid on the final ballot. The United States insisted an Asian group backing the Philippines would matter, while observers warned the tally could change with Tuesday voting.
Fragmentary report notes 105 Moroccans arrested by French authorities during an art event. Text is garbled with unreadable segments but indicates police action linked to an exhibit or festival setting. No clear names, places, or dates are recoverable beyond the broad arrest count.
A garbled OCR style passage references Christmas mail timing and December deadlines, mentioning names like Jane FOU and VARNA among scattered phrases. The fragment hints at a mailing deadline in November and a festive season context with references to Christmas mail.
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