25 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1957
Page
1
Fragmented OCR lists items for sale including tools furniture jewelry and domestic goods. Mentions locations such as Norily and City Pennsy, with references to a clearance and estate proceedings. Names include James Fimery and Josie Nirs, plus notes on equipment and prizes.
UN General Assembly votes 27 to 7 with 7 abstentions to shelve the Red China seating bid for the current session amid Soviet bloc opposition. Debate on the issue continues, with India leading a push for formal discussion. China and U.S. delegates clash over principles and peace statements as other nations weigh in. In related news, Sam J. Irvine resigns as chairman of Aero Supply Inc. after long service, with the company noting his tenure since 1836 and recent relocation of residence to Clearwater, Florida.
Federal grand jury indicts James R Hoffa on perjury charges as part of a broader probe into Midwest Teamsters activities He is linked to Local 614 Pontiac Mich and a Minneapolis department store loan The Senate committee investigates Hoffa paid racing bets and pension fund investments amid a push for testimony and possible health concerns for Benjamin Dranow
Corry Chamber of Commerce members approved bylaw revisions at a Moose Club meeting. The changes establish Corry as a nonprofit corporation with power to participate in local industrial development and borrow money, enabling up to 20 percent financing of eligible projects. State and national chamber ties urged to leverage larger networks for local business growth.
Local group and Corry community consider a purchase of Aero Supply Mfg Co as Les Strauss outlines options including restructuring, selling to another company, or concentrating manufacture of aircraft component parts. He notes government retrenchment cuts orders and promises stockholder approval for any plan. article continues on page eight.
Directors plan to set November 1 for the Y opening ceremony at North Center Street with an open house and dedication to follow. Final dates and details to be announced after the 8 meeting.
Local youths entered four steers in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Livestock Association show at Westsburg Fair rounds. Three steers won ribbons with Stutzman’s purple, Roth’s blue, and Wiggers’ red. An Angus owned by Jim Glover, Wattsburg, was grand champion at 940 pounds selling for 7 cents per pound. DIES OF BURNS Catherine Ferla, 45, of Monroeville, died from burns after her housecoat caught fire while she lit a cigarette during a phone chat.
President Eisenhower announced in a radio address that federal troops would remain to uphold the High Court's order admitting nine Negro students to Little Rock Central High, saying mob rule cannot override court decisions. He noted outsiders inflamed the town and affirmed the troops’ role in safeguarding the court's mandate and public safety.
The Pennsylvania Department of Highways reports current road improvement projects in the area with about one month left to finish widening and resurfacing on Route between Wattsburg and Union City. U.S. 19 between Waterford and State Route 86 will be widened and resurfaced by early November. Temporary routes include State Routes 97 605 and U.S. 20. Limited traffic remains on the Corry Columbus road until late October. Bear Lake State Line road resurfacing begins with final topping on 23 miles of pavement as crews narrow traffic during work.
New York report claims AFL CIO demands 21 member Executive Council action against Teamsters and Bakers unions. It cites calls to purge corrupt influences within 30 days, threatening possible suspension. Meany asserts unity among remaining unions as leadership changes are discussed amid ongoing internal turmoil.
The report cites conflict over federal troops in Little Rock and the governors conference as Republicans and Democrats weigh guidance to President and actions by Frank Clement Hodges and Hodges plans. Leaders like Boges and McBeldin avoid commitments while Arkansas and Tennessee politics shape the response. Continued on Page Six.
In the Atlantic a collision between two 1000 mph U S Navy jets during a NATO exercise left two American single seat Sky Ray fighters from Saratoga and two Essex based F28 trackers missing. NATO said anti submarine trackers may have collided as 100 ships and 70 aircraft joined a search for the four crew.
Merry Greenman of RD Water Torch was indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh this afternoon for failure to report for induction. Greenman’s case was handled by the federal authorities at the Pittsburgh Draft Board No. 64 after repeated attempts to notify him of induction. He has been sought by federal authorities since early spring and was not present at the hearing. He has been declared a fugitive by federal authorities.
About 700 Warren State Hospital employees demonstrated today at the Warren Post Office seeking disclosure of salary figures. The crowd, affiliated with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, pressed officials for cost and wage details amid a tense labor dispute.
European and Communist newspapers front page the Little Rock desegregation crisis. Moscow Pravda and other outlets lampoon U S democracy while praising or criticizing Eisenhower actions, with commentary across Paris London Rome and Rome’s LUnitá criticizing federal intervention and U S leadership amid rising tensions in Europe.
A crippled B26 bomber attempting a late landing crashed a mile from Wright Patterson AFB into a suburban housing area. Pilot Maj. James E. Meluncon and Co pilot Capt. Willie R. Helkkinen were killed along with two residents Mrs Mildred Van Zant and her brother Joseph Feialer in the damaged home. Debris injured one person while fires burned two other homes.
Harrisburg reports the trial of Victor Prep, operator of Pep Construction Co. in Frackville, facing conspiracy and false pretenses charges in a $45,000 Highways Department swindle. Jurors heard testimony about delivery irregularities and alleged kickbacks involving York, Lancaster, and Chester counties.
City councils move to standard time this Sunday will affect railroad and express workers and others employed by firms not changing clocks until October 27. District cites urged to stay on fast time. Erle Wasne commented on the plan. With nearby communities adopting the change, workers will start an hour later in New York state, including Clymer residents in Gor sy.
Rev. William Seita of Maple became a licensed private pilot after passing the airmen’s night test at Bris Airport. He has trained for two years under Tom Rothrock at Taurente Airport, gaining aviation experience beyond his theological duties.
In Park Hills Ky a judge postponed a libel conspiracy trial as juror Carl Rush, alleged ill with a cold, was examined by a doctor. Dr Marcus Crahan reported Rush could continue, while the panel expanded to three alternates. The proceedings were paused to ensure juror fitness and a further examination was ordered. A pamphlet referenced the town fining process and an unrelated warning tone emerged from the scene.
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