14 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1956
Page
1
A Corry woman observed burglars in a store area and alerted police. In a related incident, suspects were held in the city jail with one admitting theft at a local hotel. The report details a chaotic scene near Main Street with multiple establishments involved and the approximate value of stolen goods noted.
Ruth Latin vanished during wartime and was later located in a desert rescue. Deputy records indicate she was found near Huston City after a motor vehicle incident on Highway 40. A San Diego police witness reports a molesting person involved, while investigators sort through unclear hometown ties and settlement context.
In Harrisburg a subcommittee explores campaign spending and seeks donor lists tied to a Democratic rally. Officials note tickets and contributions raise questions about reporting, with emphasis on timing and possible sums around 425.00 and 500.00. The inquiry targets registration, fundraising, and potential disclosures ahead of the September deadline.
A chaotic OCR fragment discusses a $15,000 market survey in Erie County. It references meetings, county officials, and unnamed participants including a Gaither chamber leader and council aides. The text is garbled, but indicates requests for a response by a specific date and mentions potential delays.
Adlai Stevenson contends Nixon would lead the GOP if Eisenhower cannot serve, delivering remarks on television and at a Pennsylvania campaign event. He warns a part-time presidency risks the nation, cites cabinet concerns, and criticizes party alignment while highlighting fundraising totals.
Reports say the Big Three push a international canal users group with Dulles possibly flying to London for a conference. Britain signals invitations soon as Eden trims war fears and Egypt tensions ease. The plan aims to coordinate traffic through the Suez Canal with Egypt and non Egyptian pilots barred after a midnight deadline.
The State Council of Education may hear an appeal from Crawford County School Board seeking to create an administrative unit joining Rome Bloomfield and Sparta merged districts. Opponents from Rome Township circulate petitions to March to appeal in Harrisburg. Rome pupils attend Sparta, Bloomfield students attend Tulon City Joint High School. Officials from Sparta Bloomfield and Rome prepare for a possible committee hearing to decide on a three-district Area 11 jointure.
An expert notes uncertainty in hurricane forecasts but warns residents along the Atlantic coast to stay vigilant. While some optimism exists that this season could be calmer, forecasters caution a possible hurricane could still threaten Florida and the U S mainland, depending on evolving weather patterns.
President Eisenhower leads Western efforts in the Suez crisis planning. The United States advances a five nation commission approach to urge Egyptian President Nasser toward an international canal operation. Dulles to meet with Menzies ahead of White House union review.
Washington based Civil Aeronautics Board reports blame on pilots for a fatal Pittsburgh air crash last April 1. The board cites emergency action taken in the very short time available after take-off from Pittsburgh Airport. It names Captain Raymond F. McQuade and co-pilot in the front seat, notes 12 passengers aboard, and details airline changes to emergency procedures requiring crew coordination and initiation of the emergency plan by the captain.
Erma Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Harris Hoffman was crowned queen of the Sparta Fair 1956 before about 1000 spectators on opening day. She received a necklace from Gay Fish the minister of ceremonies. Other contestants were Susan Meannich Helga Berthold and Phoebe Yager as the event began with evening gowns and a parade planned for Saturday.
A state medical official condemned foreign trained graduates as unfit for exams, urging reforms before a legislative committee. The official argued current boards protect citizens by restricting unrecognized foreign medical schools, describing proposals as necessary to stop discrimination against minorities and ensure exam integrity.
A Jordanian military source said 21 Jordan soldiers were killed wounded or missing in an Israeli raid on a police post at Gharandal in south Jordan. He cited a 1,000 strong Israeli force supported by three planes. The attack followed a two hour battle at Rahwa and came as Jordan protested to the United Nations and summoned Western envoys.
A test car from Buesink Motor Sales was damaged in a two vehicle accident at Marion and Diane streets. Loyd D. Moore of Prewsburg driving north on Marion struck the left rear of the station wagon as Leo Schubnecht headed east on Duane. Police cited Schubnecht for failing to see the wagon enter the intersection. The station wagon, sold to Donald G. Meeker of Erle, was a test model. Estimated damage ranged from 75 to 100 dollars to the car and about 50 dollars to the truck.
Washington health service today announces twelve grants totaling 318.56 dollars for a pollution study effort. Investigators include Dr. Willi Rama and staff from State University and University Pat.
A Corry couple welcomed twins at Cony Memorial Hospital. The newborns, born in the morning, arrived within minutes of each other, with the elder twin three minutes apart. Mr and Mrs Ray Mo ABI of 265 West Washington are the proud parents.
Denver government checks totaling 4,259,000 are missing after mailing to contractors working on Atomic Energy Commission projects. Charles E. Evans of the Treasury confirms the loss as postal inspectors and Treasury agents investigate. The misdirected payments include nine mailed to Buffalo and one to Denver with two large $800,000 items.
An electrician proclaimed Let there be light and flooded the Corry Area High School field with hundreds of kilowatts. The $24,900 set of lights was activated about 5 p.m for a large crowd of sports fans on hand.
Oil City and Corry football game postponed at 1 30 this afternoon due to rain risk. It will be played tomorrow at 8 30 p m at Corry Area High School in a rain or shine plan. Ceremony will honor late Richard Bachothex before the Corry City matchup. Field lights show high brightness as crews finalize setup after rain. Civil Defense police prepare for about 1500 spectators.
A fragile, misread report claims Argentina moves to quell a short strike by a large union. It asserts the government will permit firing workers and freezing offices to avert a Libor-like financial crisis, with midnight action and threatened office closures. The piece is garbled but centers on labor unrest and state retaliation.
Adjutant General J J B Williams said he would personally escort five Negro students to Clay Kentucky’s all white school despite an attorney general ruling that they were illegally enrolled The Webster County dispute centers on school integration ordered by the Supreme Court with more than 800 students staying home and two teachers resigning From Clay Mrs Gordon enrolled two children prompting the ag’s advisory to defer to school board authority while inviting possible court action Williams identified resigning teachers Minvis Clare and G R Abernathy shedding light on local resistance and potential loss of teaching certificates for noncompliance
A judge approved settlements in wire death cases near Wattsburg. Pennsylvania firm Co will pay to the parents of William Lynn Wyman and to the estate of Michiel Mex tvokanieh, with details noting a year-old boy’s death and an employee who died after contact with live equipment.
Registration begins in the city at the Municipal Building with details about early opportunities. A notice notes registration timelines and the required steps, urging residents to act before the deadline in September.
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