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25 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1956
Page
1
Vague OCR text remains unreadable with names, dates, and places lost. Readable facts are minimal, offering only scattered fragments without a clear event or clear subjects.
Joseph Lawler directs a transfer letter noting successor arrangements for J R Foga in a district with headquarters at Peatklin Me Uscot and a nod to Richard J Cawood as president. The report mentions changes affecting engineering, purse operations, and partnership shifts, with reference to Elante to WLC Baghs and the East Liverpool maker joins under firm plans.
A plane crash near Colorado Peak killed 12 people on board. The victims included military personnel and a Women’s Army Corps group. Emergency crews guarded the scene at the base area as authorities investigated the crash site and began identifying the deceased.
A widespread forest fire burns near a resort area for the fifth day, threatening timberlands and storage sites. Fire crews battle the blaze with multiple engines and equipment, evacuating a camp three miles east of the Archhead as flames spread toward surrounding woods and storage structures.
An incident on Route 8 involved a westbound driver and a catside vehicle. The crash caused minor damage and minor injuries as officials filed a report. The article notes additional local broadcast mentions and a TV station sale tied to Lancaster and Williamsport outlets.
Harrisburg report on Republican claims that 21 part time state cleaning women were fired in retaliation for Democratic ticket sales. Chairman Gouge Bloom links dismissals to political revenge while urging reinstatement and charging Democratic tactics with coercive pressure.
Firefighters battled a dump fire on West Washington Street as heat and smoke hindered operations at the scene. Chief Harley Drake and officers coordinated efforts while a No. 4 pumper and nearby units attended the blaze for about an hour.
President Anastasio Somoza remained in guarded condition after emergency surgery following an assassination attempt in Leon Nicaragua. Doctors reported improved breathing and reflexes returning as surgeons treated a windpipe wound and monitored the 60 year old leader at the U S operated George Hospital in the Canal Zone. The gunman who fired four shots at a reception was killed by Somoza guards, and a local barber was said to be involved in ongoing inquiries.
President Eisenhower travels to Peoria and will address farmers in a half hour broadcast from Bradley University. CBS radio and television networks carry the speech at 9 20 p m EDT as he campaigns toward higher stable prices for farm output. He plans another mid day stop in Cleveland before Lexington and a third national address. The visit comes amid Democratic attacks on agricultural policy and promises more farm aid if elected.
Joseph A. Paulcheck of Uniontown asked Dolphin County Court to certify the Blake Election Bureau to list him as a Republican candidate for the State Legislature from the Second Perry County district. He asserts he was named to replace Paul Stanko after Stanko withdrew, but the commonwealth refused to certify him.
A fragmentary report notes Pennsylvania and nearby areas debating or implementing Daylight Saving Time changes. Authorities consider shifting clocks in cities like Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with discussions on extending DST into late October and coordinating Western and Eastern regions.
Slinton Tenn Segregationists disrupted school opening as white boycott trimmed attendance at Weaverton by about 15 percent. Five ministers urged parents to keep children in class while Kasper faced indictments from mass protests. a crowd gathered as he was jailed on sedition and riot charges with bond set at two thousand dollars.
A Polish air force lieutenant crash landed a jet on an unfinished strip on Bornholm Denmark and sought political asylum. The aircraft was a revised MIG I5 with a larger vertical stabilizer, and the pilot showed a map of a small military airport north of the Polish coast before being detained for questioning. The incident follows a string of Polish airmen escaping Soviet influence via the Iron Curtain routes.
A Shasburg woman charged today in a planned serious case linked to a stabbing at Western Pen. The suspect faces a premeditated intent count as the victim, a 10 year old, required medical care after injuries to the heart abdomen and back. The incident involved a robbery attempt and weapon use.
The Corry Parking Authority was formed at a special City Council meeting with a $500 city contribution to initiate operations. Officers were elected and talks outlined a plan to acquire lots on East Washington Street and behind the Loblaw market to improve downtown parking. Plans foresee long term meters and a potential five year payback, with funds to come from delinquent per capita tax collections.
Arthur C Hawkins appeared before Judge Merberk of Crawford County Court and was ordered to serve six months in Crawford County jail plus costs for assault and battery of a 13 year old babysitter. Originally charged with assault with intent to commit a felony, the plea was reduced and the sentence set to begin July 16.
AP briefs report President Eisenhower overturned the General Services Administration plan to sell Ellis Island while seeking a preservation path for the historic entry point used by about 15 million immigrants. In Okinawa Typhoon Harriet thrashed toward the island fortress with 125 to 150 mph winds expected and torrential rain. In Algiers French troops claimed 50 rebels killed or captured after new rebel attacks in the capital, two French soldiers died, and civilians were wounded in overnight violence.
Allenstone Corry resident Thomas Maloney complained that she must pay 11.50 to clear a 2.00 overdue per capita tax dating to 1947 and lacked a receipt. She urged creation of individual delinquent notices and questioned city notice practices while Alderman Cobbett pressed for timely collection. The case highlights receipt shortages and the insistence on clearer accounting before summons.
A vivid London scene greeted Liberace as he arrived by special train to Waterloo station. A cheering crowd and roses marked his reception, while a banner proclaimed a fond wish for sunshine on his stay. Floral tributes and enthusiastic fans accompanied the famed pianist as he prepared for a busy week in the British capital.
Hurricane Flossy moved across the Gulf of Mexico to Florida causing nine deaths and property damage. The storm weakened over southern Georgia as it neared Albany and Bainbridge. Reports said winds reached up to 100 mph earlier, with heavy rains spreading toward South Carolina and eastern North Carolina. At least 28 people were stranded, including crew from the motor vessel Carport, with two drowned and others missing.
Magy Halulawich and wife Phyllis appeal a Fayette County Superior Court barrier ruling. They challenge a roadway encroachment claim relating to Navy property near Berry town, origin actions filed in Gothalon Plant Coke MT EAE County by Anna Frank and others. The case centers on a disputed 30 foot access route west of a pond known as No Tol The Halulawiches seek reversal to protect their claimed rights to the roadway.
A bank robbery case moves toward grand jury action as prosecutors prepare charges against suspects tied to the Sings end Lean Ashibat Way heist. The FI Tera firm alleges the accused corralled funds and used weapons during the incident, with victims and witnesses cited in ongoing proceedings.
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