26 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
1
Readable fragments describe items for sale and household goods such as chests beds washers cabinets and furniture. The text includes prices and shipping terms and mentions a church district and a phone listing. The source resembles an ad cluster with partial listings and generic sale language.
National guard units were placed under federal service to enforce integration at Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas as nine black students entered classes. President Eisenhower ordered troops to protect the students and ensure orderly entry while Gov. Faubus prepared a radio television address condemning the federal action. Paratroopers with fixed bayonets escorted the students from the bus and guarded classroom doors and corridors during the school day.
The Bear Lake Fire Department invites residents to an open house at the fire hall Saturday evening to explain the new zone map and operation of a selective call system. Attendees can enter a drawing for a rifle, binoculars, and a gun case. The Bent Lake company, first of 18 members to map zones and assign numbers, will issue residence cards showing hose and zone numbers for reporting calls.
The Corry State Police substation urged motorists to reduce speed as fall rains and fallen leaves create slippery pavements. Sgt Theodore Hubley and City Police Chief Harley Drake warned drivers to slow down, noting seven weekend accidents linked to slick surfaces and urging caution in residential and school zones. Also, Mayo Smith signed a one year contract extension as Philadelphia Phillies manager for a fourth straight season.
Eyewitness account from Atlas ICBM test near Cape Canaveral describes the launch at 2 58 PM and its violent end as the missile exploded in a red yellow orange flame U S Defense Department confirmed a test had occurred but offered few details with sources describing the ruinous failure.
In Port au Prince thousands of Haitians gathered as heavily armed police and soldiers moved in to thwart an alleged plan for a general strike aimed at toppling the government. Supporters of former Sen Lotta de Joie urged business shutdowns amid political turmoil following last Sunday's presidential vote. The military junta, which has banned airlifts, ordered troops to break up any unrest. De Joie claimed fraud in Duvalier’s victory and warned of possible clashes as results remained incomplete.
Hu Shih told the United Nations that the mainland is griped by unrest likely to move toward revolt like Hungary. He described the Communist regime as shaky and cited two anti Commun Ist movements sparked by Hungary's events. One student led strike nearly paralyzed Peiping and Shanghai before being checked.
Typhoon Faye slammed Okinawa with 40 mile per hour winds tearing through U S bases near Naha Kadena and nearby. At least 11 people killed 17 seriously injured 111 missing 9200 homes destroyed. No American deaths reported though injuries and extensive air base damage noted.
In Brazil Indiana two men escaped after punching a hole in a ceiling to steal about 1172 dollars. Paul Jackson a merchant heard the disturbance and alerted city police.
President Eisenhower arranged a Tuesday Washington conference with four Southern governors to discuss withdrawal of federal troops enforcing school integration at Little Rock Arkansas. White House secretary James Hagerty said the President would fly back to Washington for the meeting and possibly end his Newport vacation.
The Pennsylvania National Guard calls for officers in communities hosting units of the 13th Th eanky Regiment and 28th Infantry Division to indicate home addresses and interest levels. In Erie, changes affect the 112th Infantry Regiment with Merle Wade moving to personnel of Heer. M/Sgt Kenneth D. Albertson transfers to regimental intelligence.
Joseph Yania of Central City, a coal operator, drowned in a mine pool near Somerset, Pennsylvania, after a friend quoted him saying he was not afraid to jump in. Beigan of Johnstown witnessed the incident and aided responders whose revival attempts failed. Coroner Halverson listed the drowning as a pool accident.
Deputy Coroner ruled the death of Burlingame due to natural causes. He served in World War I with the U S Army overseas and worked at U S Radiator and Aero Supply. Survived by wife Nellie, three brothers, and numerous relatives. A charter member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and past commander, he also belonged to the Copters, Stanford Hose Co., and the Fraternal Order of Police. Friends may call Bracken Funeral Home with services Sunday at 2 p.m. Interment in West Lawn Cemetery, Columbus.
Seventy three residents registered at a high school cafeteria meeting for potential night extension courses at Corry Area High School. Approval by the Corry school board at its October meeting is needed as funding would come entirely from local sources due to a state reimbursement program ending. Enrollment targets 15 to 20 per course, with sewing 24, typing 12, bookkeeping 6, machine shop 9, blueprint reading 3, mathematics 1, mechanical drawing 1, and shorthand 1.
A 61-year-old woman, Mary Shire of Wintry, was attacked in Lexington yesterday, bound by a man who took her money, then fled. Police say the suspect entered through the kitchen doorway and struck her before escaping with 1500. The victim required medical attention. Neighbor reports hearing a loud thud before the assault.
In New York, Hoffa seeks a probe pause until after the Teamsters’ convention in Miami Beach. AFL-CIO leaders weigh impact as top officials consider suspending the union’s general guidelines amid ongoing labor tensions and internal disputes.
The Soviet Union moves toward a Khrushchev cult to supplant Stalin. Pravda and Kommunist publish condensed Khrushchev speeches on literature and art, with front page praise from Literary Gazette and other papers. Editorials lift his quotes, signaling a shift in leadership propaganda.
A U S District Court hearing continued Norman Moon’s execution stay to November. Judge Jobe L Miller and three judges granted the delay while Moon’s defense pursues a federal appeal claiming mental illness and 14th Amendment protections. State officials urged Governor Teaser to extend the stay to November 18. Moon was convicted of the Warren County judge slaying in 1964 and sentenced to death.
Police seek 30 year old Thon E Buckley a stock clerk at a downtown Green Stamp premium store who vanished after reportedly sending $11000 to the bank Saturday The store's Agnes Murray states Buckley received 15 for personal use and 3 41 in checks were cashed Buckley has prior criminal records in Pittsburgh Louisiana and California according to police checks and company officials
In court, Girard denied under oath that he shouted Get out or Get out of here to shell collectors at a U.S. firing range last January 30. Prosecution witnesses say he did. Aiming to bolster a defense that he was shooing away rather than enticing, his testimony contrasted with others present.
A new Music Booster Club for Corry area schools is planned for Tuesday October 15 at 7 30 p m in the Corry High School music room. The group emerged from a meeting at Douglas Cook s Wright Street home attended by 15 people and aims to expand instrumental purchase support and music instruction for grades five through twelve.
Reported disruptions mark a Teamsters convention buildup as James R. Hotta seeks to compel testimony while the committee delays further hearings. Officers and observers anticipate Hotta’s witness appearance amid factional maneuvering and county-level posturing.
Damascus welcomes Jawdat Traq premier as King Saud of Saudi Arabia arrives to push a new peace bid. Delegations from Syria and neighboring Jordan meet in a diplomatic show of unity amid Middle East tensions. Four MIG jets fly over Damascus as crowds greet the visitors. The visit marks a rare high level Traq regime contact in the ongoing Arab world effort to avert a regional crisis.
Cornelius Rodgers, 78, indicted by an Allegheny County grand jury for the June 26 ax slaying of his 74-year-old benefactor. The indictment accuses Rodgers of murder after an investigation into the fatal attack in Racekovic's home near Pittsburgh.
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