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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1955
Page
1
Provisional Argentine leader Lonardi sought to restore order and democracy after the Peronist revolt with troops patrolling Buenos Aires and Rosario. In a separate case in Mississippi, Roy Bryant and John Milam were acquitted in the murder of Emmett Till, while cases of kidnapping charges lingered.
Four men entered innocent pleas to charges of obstructing interstate commerce during a strike action. Ry Nedley 20 Vincent Cingolo 29 both of Pittsburgh Stanley Jochim 28 of Gibsontown and Pall Baur henn 25 of Ingram faced indictments stemming from a mid August incident in Midlgate involving two Louisville truck drivers. The government asserts staged blocking of a trailer during a dispute with AFL Local 49 against the Western Pennsylvania Motor Carriers Association. Defendants asked for dismissal due to alleged lack of a crime. No trial date set.
An engineering executive named Mayfield, 56, was killed in a Route 422 crash yesterday when his vehicle was struck by a brownsville driver, causing a skid and fatal injuries. The incident involved Smilo Hick obralrswent and resulted in multiple questions about insurance and responsibility.
Army officials announce a six month reserve expansion aiming to mobilize 90,000 new reservists. The program seeks 10,000 men per month, increasing total manpower by 1,027,000 by next year.
Police intensify hunt for Marcus baby stolen from Mt Zion Hospital in San Francisco. Tips reach from Sacramento to Marin and even Atlantic City. Mother Mrs Lott Freeman reported seeing a figure near nappies while the infant remains missing as Dr Sanford Marcus and family await news.
Robert Jones, 23, a Negro sailor, was jailed in Somerset County awaiting charges of attempted murder and assault with a knife after terrorizing Greyhound bus passengers. He reportedly attacked driver W E Stall, 60, of Hyattsville, Maryland, forcing him to drive about 20 miles toward a woman who allegedly sought to beat him.
Seniors at Corry High School will vie for four multi million dollar Merit Scholarship prizes covering full tuition and expenses pending financial need. Winners will be chosen by merit and potential for higher education, with top awards up to $3000 in additional funds. The program is led by the Merit Scholar Foundation with nonprofit educational support.
Roger W. Babson calls a White House Conference on education reform proposing free education for public school teachers to address teacher shortages and fund building needs. He cites rising costs, population growth, and long-term financial impacts, urging action to expand classrooms and train more instructors.
A disputed exchange of notes between the United States and the Soviet Union centers on President Eisenhower’s proposal for mutual inspection and arms reduction. Bulganin’s reply argues real progress requires deeper disarmament measures and a broader ban on atomic weapons, while the White House remains guarded pending a formal Soviet reply.
A fragmentary notice describes a changed money order procedure affecting buyers and sellers. It notes a shift in steps at the post office, with emphasis on verification, sender and recipient roles, and the impact on rural carriers and windows. The text mentions a timetable and generic references to October and fees, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Barbados reels as death toll climbs to 28 with initial figures from the U S Weather Bureau citing up to 100 presumed dead earlier. About 50 injured and many homeless as the storm lashed the Windward Islands causing five million dollars in property damage. Reports describe widespread destruction in Christ Church and across Grenada St Vincent and the Netherlands Antilles as emergency measures activated.
Albany reports the governor discussed a railroad shop site, inviting a rail line to build nearby facilities. Officials note the plan could include facilities and jobs, with discussions framed as potential investment and development under consideration.
A partial historical OCR fragment references a 1857 case and a police arrest. It mentions a solitary suspect with an implied double disorder and several unclear numbers including a four year term and a monetary figure. The readable items include city, time, and law enforcement notes, but many words are garbled.
SHARON PA Governor Lesner stated he is unsure what form Pennsylvania's tax program will take for the next two years. He pledged not to impose inequitable taxes on wage earners and noted ongoing Democratic Republican talks in Harrisburg over a $1.8 billion budget for 1965 57. The governor warned conference talks may or may not yield a plan and stressed the administration’s aim to serve the people despite political maneuvering.
Roy Crawford of 115 Franklin Street had a gun possession charge dismissed after a city legal hearing. Police had arrested him after a midnight Sept 17 incident in which a .22 caliber pistol was fired during a confrontation with his mother Mrs. Lili Giros and a house resident, Mrs. Rosa. Both women testified at a hearing in Municipal Building but later refused to testify. A second hearing was set after bonds were adjusted. Crawford remained jailed on another gun charge and later posted property bonds for release.
Greensburg, Pa defense attorney Soules plans another appeal for Wesley Wable. The case questions whether the state supreme court will overrule a Westmoreland County court ruling denying Wable’s request for relief. Witnesses testified at Waul’s title hearing as the court debated delays and penalties in the long-running matter.
Rain arrived in Corry district yesterday breaking a prolonged September dry spell. Weather observer George Mulderick logged 0.78 inch of precipitation by morning, with 0.46 inch for September and 0.01 on the 16th. The first full ground soak since August 20, crops and pastures suffered from arid heat as alfalfa and lawns browned. Yesterday’s high 63 and low 58 reflected a cooler, damp end to a parched spell.
HONOLULU REPORTS A Flying Tiger with five men aboard went down about 1000 miles west of Hawaii. Military aircraft from Travis Air Force Base aided search as weather and rough seas challenged rescue efforts.
A Lancaster PA case, reviewed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, upholds the conviction of a man for income tax evasion. The article notes the defendant’s sentencing and references prior charges and the court’s confirmation of the tax evasion verdict.
A dynamite laden truck and a train collided near Torreon Mexico triggering a massive explosion that killed more than 40 people and potentially 70, with over 150 injured. The blast scattered wreckage across a wide area near Rancho Gagllera as the burned locomotive and damaged railway line halted service to the U S border for days.
A new three bedroom home opening near West Bohr and Mondavering was built by Blt Constr. Company and showcased with features like a nine hundred square foot kitchen and copper accents. About 8 prospective buyers attended the public showing and 218,000 is cited as the price point, with planned formal open house days announced for the upcoming weeks.
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