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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1956
Page
1
The Beavers host Oil City in their first home game as lights and players attract fans. Local staff note ticket sales, seating, and concessions by Pat's Lutheran Church volunteers.
Police discovered a boy hidden in a chicken house near Belfast after reports of a troubling incident. Authorities, who would not release the name, described the scene as involving a youth linked to a troubling act and a nearby home where the boy was found.
Fragmented text reports anticipation of a U S Supreme Court decision on the Moon case. Mentions judges, potential stay, and expected ruling within days with references to legal arguments and participants including Moon and Perkasie area figures.
Adlai plans to air campaign views from a state dinner inside the Capitol. The Democratic nominee has a large fundraising drive with about 280000 dollars reported as he prepares to outline themes for the campaign. Officials note heavy media and supporter turnout as Stevenson arrives in Harrisburg and prepares to address guests at a fundraising event.
A 34 year old chemist was held on $25,000 bail after the body of 26 year old Avia Gray was found in a Riverside Drive hotel. Police say cyanide was used. Seinfeld told investigators he laced Miss Gray’s drink with poison after a broken relationship.
Drs Jon Urows Hyway and G Benet purchased the Bennett Buildings at 21 North Center Avenue. They plan to operate both structures, adding medical and dental offices on the first and second floors. The sale includes adjacent property, with changes to the two-building operation discussed by new owners. A separate license suspension affecting Salvatore, Tisel, Pamandels, and others is noted, effective October 6.
In Clay Kansas mayor Herman Clark pledges active role in opposing two Black students James Gordon and Peres Gordon enrolling at Clay High School. white students walked out as National Guardsmen and state troopers escorted the Gordon siblings to class amid threats and school board pressure.
Senator Estes angrily criticized President Eisenhower over farm policy and protestations of prosperity, accusing him of catering to bankers and elites. The speech pressed two goals aiding farmers and preserving soil and water resources while urging patience with policy to avoid disrupting industry.
Journal fragment reports Maj Gen Edsor Burns UN truce chief urging Israelis and Jordanians to seek peace after a two hour clash along the border. Jordanian military sources say 20 Jordanians were killed as fighting involved trucks, armoured cars, and fortified alleys in a chaotic flare up.
President Eisenhower during a farm rally laid out a nonconfrontational campaign theme stressing prosperity and progress. He urged GOP workers to mobilize nationwide while avoiding direct attacks on Democrats, and praised Vice President Nixon for preparing to lead the effort against Stevenson and Truman-era criticism.
A series of injuries reported from home incidents. A four year old child was admitted to Corry Memorial Hospital after a fall. others received treatment and were released. Names and details are partially garbled but include residents of Titusville Gerry and R D areas. London obituary notes Prof A M Low, 83, British scientist. He helped design early air and rocket guidance systems.
The Suez Canal faces a mass exodus as foreign pilots and about 400 staff weigh quitting. The Canal Co plans to hire a new national staff at same pay if Egyptian management fails, with pilots from Britain France Scandinavia the US and other nations seeking exit visas.
A Greyhound bus and an outbound Detroit bound truck collided on U S 4 north of Monroe Michigan at 3 30 am. The crash killed the bus driver and two passengers and injured 22 others. Francis G Pesko and Mrs Frankie Mae Semple were named among the dead. The bus was en route from Pittsburgh to Detroit with a load of cars. The truck burst into flames and both vehicles burned.
Secretary of State Dulles said the United States has no plan to shoot through the Suez Canal to pass ships. He suggested diverting vessels around Africa and urged friendly nations to join a proposed association of Suez Canal users while warning the US would act with Britain and France if needed. The Egyptian Embassy called the plan aggression on sovereignty and a path to war, and President Eisenhower backed Dulles in seeking a peaceful solution.
Police stopped a second light runner near Uphl ab the Zoid street school crossing during morning hours as children headed to class. Officers nabbed the driver John motoring party in the morning and warned others to stop for school traffic.
Three brothers age seven to fourteen admit killing their father Thomas Walsian Parker and plotting to kill their mother after a punishment. They described the plan and blamed tension at home as deputies questioned them.
Prime Minister Eden faces a confidence vote amid a plan for an international canal users association to run ships through the Suez. The move draws Egyptian protests and prompts New Delhi and Washington to react as London invites other nations to join the proposal.
Eight year old Corry girl received a second bone set after a fall from a pony. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Messenger of 674 Hollimbay Avenue, Corry. She was treated at Corry Mercy Hospital and later transferred to another facility for follow up care.
A fragmented OCR style notice mentions a motor club incident at a sticker location and references a reaction or investigation. Names and details are unclear but indicate a local event with possible city figure involvement and dates hinted by the garbled text.
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