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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1956
Page
1
A garbled OCR piece discusses Dwight D. Eisenhower, Adlai Stevenson, and campaign money, with references to Joe Smiths and party politics. It mentions Democratic opposition and potential messaging shifts ahead of the next year’s political contests, highlighting tensions between factions and public notices.
Six members of a local draft board resigned amid a public push for reform and scrutiny of the draft process. Officials cited personal reasons while critics argued the resignations stemmed from mounting pressure over perceived irregularities in selection and influence.
Fragmentary OCR reads as police in Riesel collar a suspect. Unclear notes mention April, a poll, and a police station appearance. Names and places are garbled, but the report signals an arrest and upcoming proceedings with sparse specifics.
Fragmented OCR reveals a harsh school board ruling barring eight Black students from attendance. Names and places are obscured, but references to a boy’s father and a forced door entry amid a tense scene surface alongside mentions of poetry and alleged political figures. The text is garbled, yet centers on enforced segregation and a legal or disciplinary action impacting Black students.
A fragmented Soviet statement signals willingness to substitute any interim increment agreed by conference participants, while stressing independence and liberty of Egypt amid crisis. The message hints readiness to participate in talks aimed at reinforcing sovereignty and regional stability.
Sid ney Conroy tells of years in happiness with his wife in LALUMB England then a television lure splintered his home. He describes a monster personified by TY who entered his life, broke the couple apart, and led to financial and emotional ruin as accusations and a court case unfold.
Report from Evie Willim Lilentors Republican election chair notes two weeks needed to tally voters at the courthouse amid disputes over registration lists and duplication. Republicans claim 7,000 registrations, while others dispute totals and timing as party lines split before November elections. Power restored in Youngwood after regional substation damage.
Corry residents protest after the city council sets September 20 as the end date for daylight saving time. neighbors warn of earlier darkness and disrupted schedules as the town breaks from DST a month before many other towns.
The State Industrial Development Authority begins eligibility steps to lend about 80 000 to Altoona Enterprise for expanding the Altoona plant of Sydney Chairs. The board tentatively approved the loan and considered a 70 000 request from the Sillsbury Area Development Corp for a project in Indiana County to house Stelter Manufacturing in Pittsburgh. Representatives from Pittsburgh firm Stelter were invited to meet in Harrisburg on February 16. Wilkes-Barre and Pottsville groups also filed loan requests.
A riot at a Newport base men’s club drew 1500 sailors Marines and guests. 22 service members were arrested and seven held for disorderly conduct. Beverages were hurled and the hall damaged as the crowd spilled into streets. Naval authorities ordered investigations. injuries reported but details withheld.
James Rooney, 48, pleaded guilty to drunken driving before Alderman George Gordon. Rooney faces a planned plea on a similar charge next Thursday and was held on $500 bond after failing to post. An arrangement with police also involves two burglary suspects.
In Heidelberg Germany a 14 year old boy fired the pistol that killed a man and saved his mother and father from a bank robbery attempt. The boy Robert Killel was praised by his father Jobs W. Kubel who said he would not have seen his wife or son again otherwise. Police tied the incident to a bold bank robbery gone wrong on a downtown street. The father noted the boy had never before fired at a living target and hoped he could return to normal life after the case concludes.
Police want a stop sign erected at East Irvine and Wayne streets following a minor accident yesterday. Witnesses Charley Tutton and Alfred Aikens reported the scene. A vehicle driven by Miss Gro Bayley, 16, of 44 East Tying Street, struck a car operated by Vertian Church, 26, of 300 East Chieu Valley, as it entered Waris Street from East Teving. The Chevrolet car veered left, damaging the front of the other vehicle owned by Gersld Bosley, with further damage to the headlight and fender.
A collision in Syracuse injures two men, John Henderson 29 formerly of Hazelton PA and Wak Rekonalys, with the driver Arthur Gin reported as involved. Henderson is in critical condition at Herfoukly Hospital. the other victim is listed as injured. Authorities continue investigation and identify the exact hospital and incident details.
Portsmouth Ohio, population about 40000, faced complete telephone service suspensions as a two month strike disrupted calls citywide and in nearby Selotoville. Police ordered all officers to report for duty after attacks on five repair crews, while a hot rod club acted as hospital couriers and telegrams became residents’ primary link to relatives outside.
The Rev William Howard Melish won a legal battle to keep his rector post at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn. State Supreme Court ruled no quorum existed when he was ousted and another man selected to succeed him. An attorney for rival candidate Dr Herman Sidener said he will seek the decision. The dispute stemmed from criticism of Melishs left wing views and charges of political activity. The priest denied involvement with the Columbus Party.
Samuel Sylvester Berger, 72, gastroenterologist, longtime board member of Pre-Aroriveat and Gastroerr Leroloay research committees, died yesterday. Born in Hungary, he contributed to gastroenterology through medical research and leadership roles.
Dulles urges Egypt to adopt the Users Plan while remarks on medical oversight. A report notes Juan Pereira, claimed as the world’s oldest living man, travels from Colombia to Cornell Medical Center for tests and historic examination. Doctors describe his joints and pulse as aged yet vitality in heart and blood pressure. Pereira recalls Bolivar era events as he drinks and stokes, having outlived five wives.
Mead Park Hobby Shop is set to open with an open house at the new park building. Directors plan an early next month date, though no firm day has been picked. The project nears completion with only wiring left, while a new pavilion costs 525 and rules for park conduct are to be drafted by the grounds committee.
Atlantic City report on a study by Army researchers exploring conditioning as a means to reduce shock from injuries. Experiments involved electrical stimulation and controlled stress in animals to test resistance to severe trauma. Results described as early and inconclusive, with scientists noting potential but uncertain applicability to humans.
U S Secretary of State John Dulles urged smaller nations at the 18 nation conference to back a users association as a practical step toward a peaceful solution to the Suez crisis. He said the plan could be used by the United Nations while Egypt and Western powers pursue talks, stressing cooperation with Egypt on a provisional basis despite Nasser’s opposition.
An Inter American conference in Washington discusses U S proposals to aid Latin armies. Delegates express disappointment yet expect some value from the meeting. Officials outline studies on industrialization, education, health, and scientific training while considering cooperative projects with the Organization of American States.
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