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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1955
Page
4
A woman about 60 walked into the Monongahela River last night and called for help. Two soldiers, Edward Cruces 19 of Erie and Donald Benito 20 of Benard, rescued her as police said she refused to give her name. The pair were en route to Fort Jackson.
Readers are urged to support serious medical research and the Chapman-Derk bill S. 231 to avoid hindrance from a vocal minority. The argument notes post operative care comparisons with animals and calls for public endorsement of scientific progress for mankind.
Mrs Della Burrows was brought to Corry Hospital after injuring her arm and hip when she tripped on a footstool. Corry merchants enjoy brisk Easter shopping as warm weather draws visitors, with stores crowded for one of the best days since Christmas. Myre Mary Murray and committee prepare the 44th Easter Monday supper dance at St Edward's Hall hosted by Corry Branch No 6 L C B A.
A 17 year old Erie driver Richard Hickey was jailed for three days after missing a registered mail summons for motor law violations. He pleaded guilty to speeding and disobeying a traffic signal. Multiple fines total around $30 with pending charges for reckless driving and a noisy muffler. Police report eight traffic citations in the last year and a state hearing may seek suspension of his driving rights.
Floyd W. Dille, 61, a Forests and Waters Department engineer in Harrisburg, pleaded innocent to renting industrial equipment to firms involved in state stream clearance. He posted $1,000 bail and awaits action by the Dauphin County Grand Jury on May 31. Prosecutors say he received over $30,000 in lease fees from three western Pennsylvania firms since 1953 as a state employee. Detective Williard J. Stanton testified at the hearing before Alderman.
Opinion piece arguing medical research saves lives and supports a Chapman-Derk bill to force stray dogs to be offered to state hospitals before killing. Notes archaic 1021 law, Pennsylvania ranks high in medical schools, and stresses humane testing with minimal pain.
John L Madden testified that Dille admitted contracting with firms for streams work while firms used equipment under Dille name. Stanton said Polk Venango County enginests were paid based on job size and equipment type, nine dollars an hour for typical bulldozers. Adolph Bucelerl testified the state paid about 30 606 to contracting firms. Dille arrested April 14 and released on bail. Maurice Goddard dismissed him as forest and waters secretary. Dille had worked since 1949 earning 4400 yearly.
Frank P. Lawley Jr. stated that Dille, if convicted of the misdemeanor, faces a fine up to 500 dollars or up to six months in jail. Dille served as general foreman on stream clearance projects in western Pennsylvania and arranged rentals of heavy equipment and labor in several counties.
Chief Davies of the local force arrested an Erie man wanted on a charge of assault with intent to kill. City Commission passed final readings for paving Smith street from Wright to Center, Smith from Center to Wayne, and Park Place between Center and Maple. Graduation class ladies at the high school held a meeting and acted regarding a $5 Minit.
A 62 year old stock salesman Gerald 8 Rogers of Pasadena California was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud and sentenced to 11% to 23 months in Allegheny County jail by Judge Samuel A Weiss after a non jury trial. The state said Rogers sold 102000 dollars worth of stock here from 1949 to 1951 and could not account for 22000 dollars.
Kane High School coach Robert J. Williams leaves after six seasons to take the head football post at Greensburg High School. He replaces Earl Ewing who resigned to become Greensburg's athletic director.
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