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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1956
Page
1
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Residents along West Broderick and nearby streets demand a $26,000 bond issue to finance a new sanitary sewer. They report repeated floods and backed water as engineers discuss replacing a segment of line including West Broderick, Columbia Avenue, and surrounding blocks. Officials consider street work and a permanent solution, with plans to hire extra police and adjust staffing if needed.
Inclement weather disrupted travel and commerce from the Rockies to the Atlantic Coast. Rain soaked sections of the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes, delaying shipments and hampering builds. Early morning conditions were unsettled, with storms estimated to cause millions in damages across several states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New York.
The ceremony featured official Road-E-O jackets presented by protestants to the president and guests as a token of thanks. A second citation was offered for the president for Mrs. Bisonharer at the Meeting at the Great Garden.
Reports from Red Ching indicate Wanda, one of the century’s worst storms, left about 2,161 dead and millions homeless in China. Flooding and crops ruined across Cheklung province and others. winds up to 150 mph battered coast and inland areas. In Shanghai and nearby cities, hundreds perished and tens of thousands lost homes. Formosa and Okinawa also reported damage and evacuations.
Negotiations between the United Steelworkers Union and Aluminum Company of America proceed in New York as around 10 000 Alcoa members strike after contract expiration. Reynolds Metals also reaches a separate three year wage package in Richmond Virginia, while highway funding debates surface in Washington.
Raymond’s Mfg Co and union reach a new labor agreement. Wages rise six to ten cents per hour for hourly employees, with an additional two cent per hour increase tied to the Labor Department cost-of-living index and subject to review every six months. About 460 workers in Dapa Ule Testa US Wak ey are covered. The pact, first signed August 4 in its initial year, had expired in 1957.
A tornado ripped through a southwestern South Dakota community of about 41,000, tearing the roof off Community Hospital and causing extensive damage. Sheriff Robert Sheball described the roof as rolled back like a carpet, with patients moved to safety and several buildings left uninhabitable. Highways and power lines were damaged, communications disrupted, and a six hour delay in telephone service was reported as crews set up a portable generator for emergencies.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recommended today that the General Assembly decide whether to maintain the four cent toll on the express highway opened in 1940. Attorney General Herbert B. Cohen previously ruled that the state Highway Department must manage the road and oversee tolls.
In Los Angeles a court session led to several divorces and settlements. Pergy King filed for divorce, while Jeune Crain Jonna Gilbert and the wives of Edward G. Robinson and Art Baler were awarded divorces. Complex settlements include property division of about 600000 in community wealth and monthly alimony, with various spouses testifying about marriages and separations.
Corry High will switch its vocational program to an industrial arts setup for the fall term. A joint committee approved the plan after discussion with state voc program coordinator Thoms Pryde and district officials. The committee also authorized bids for new football field features and ticket booths.
Town of Mina debates an appeal after Findley Lake Property Owners Association wins a court ruling. Town Board must pay six cents in damages and about $700 in court costs. Tonight's meeting opens to association members and taxpayers amid talk of potential charges against board members for the costly outcome.
Extremist leaders faced death sentences after pretrial clashes as a curfew and martial force spread through the capital. Executions were threatened, with gaps in the official list of names and unclear final dates amid rising violence.
Egypt may seek a UN Security Council appeal over Western powers' pressure on the Suez Canal amid rising tensions. Cairo sources say Nasser aides warn Britain France and the United States could propose international rental of the canal, with Eden promising not to concede canal control. Global stock values fell as events intensified, NATO and allied nations discussed Egypt’s nationalization move, while Afghanistan endorsed Egypt’s action and India floated counter ideas.
Warren County Grand Jury indicts Joseph Stewart Swartz for bank robbery at Tidioute with $11776 seized. Five witnesses testified as the panel returned the indictment after noon yesterday. Swartz, 22, from West Middlesex, is held for trial before Judge Alexander G Filck Jr as district attorney Reichart and State Policemen present at the April hearing.
An airman from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base killed 16 year old Janestown youth Billy Sutton then shot himself. The bodies were found by Sutton's mother in the home of Billott Button. Deputy Don Adams identified Sgt Gene Burgoyne, 37, a Warren native and 17 year Air Force veteran, as the shooter. No motive is known as authorities investigate the double tragedy.
Reports allege sabotage as a train wreck near WES Phere atin, with stones on tracks and dampened switch. State police and Pennsylvania Railroad officials probe the Belvidere-Delaware branch line from Morrisville via Trenton to Philadelphia, delaying service for passengers.
Severe flood activity across Warren County caused roughly forty thousand dollars in damage yesterday morning. Chester Walker, county superintendent, reported multiple washed out roads and undermined bridges along Valentine Creek and Oakview, with cellars flooded and streams overtopping banks.
Funeral services are held today for Chester Upham aged 2 in Bier Pennsylvania. Upham was a pioneer in the natural gas and oil producing industries.
Former Connecticut Senator Benton told the Democratic Platform Committee that the nation has been fortunate to avoid disaster under the Eisenhower administration. He criticized the Republican foreign policy for bluff and back down tactics, saying allies have faded and neutrals doubt U S resolve. He accused the administration of exaggerating military pacts to gain peace concessions.
Cleanup crews in Pittsburgh and Fayette County battle flood damage after a Sunday storm. Volunteers assist stricken families as the Red Cross shelters residents and coordinates food and relief in Mount Pleasant and West Allegheny. The Yough River and surrounding streams crest, towns report widespread damage, and thousands remain without power or telephone service while repairs begin.
A Corty resident bequeathed 9700 to a nephew Charles Hudson of Warren and all personal property to Clyde Hudson of Warren. Real estate and other assets are to be divided between named heirs as recorded in yesterday’s notice at the county courthouse.
U S Steel Corp raises prices by about 850 per ton, with Republic Steel and others following or signaling similar moves. Steelmakers cite higher employment costs under a three year no strike contract, while prices for basic steel products and components rise across the industry. Continued effects on consumer goods and construction materials are anticipated as firms adjust pricing to offset increased costs.
State Highway Department estimates total flood damages at 774000 across Western Pennsylvania over the weekend. Maintenance crews report heavy destruction to roads and bridges in multiple counties including Washington, Greene, Westmoreland, Allegheny, Beaver, and others.
Washington reports a draft call of 17 000 for October, the largest monthly quota since 18 000. It details 8 000 for the Army and 10 000 for the Navy with a total to reach about 16 30 short of the goal, and notes the overall induction numbers since September.
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