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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1956
Page
3
Local farmer George Salaja appeared in court charged with murder in the death of a 16 year old boy. Prosecutors say the case involves a grave crime with potential life imprisonment if convicted.
Aliquippa officials announce a proposed redevelopment funded mostly by federal and state aid, with the town paying one sixth of costs. They aim to form a regional planning commission within six weeks, consulting Hopewell Center Downstrips and South Heights Boroughs for cooperation.
Lonnie Suum a former butcher remains at large as state police hunt him after the murder of his wife Bessie Buchshaw near Brocton. Three Dunkirk men were arrested as accessories, with Tommy Buchanan released on bond while Willie Kenney and Willie Donaldson await transfer. Autopsy pending. body found dismembered and partly burned in a thicket, leading investigators to pursue leads to Tennessee or Mississippi per police.
Mrs Ramona Smith 26 was killed when an auto missed a curve and ripped through guard rails in Niagara Falls New York. Frederick Smith 33 was taken to Bradford Memorial Hospital in full condition. The couple's two children were uninjured.
The Public Health Service tentatively allocates federal aid for municipal sewage treatment under the Water Pollution Control Act. New York leads with 2,749,675 dollars, while Pennsylvania is earmarked 2,097,650 dollars.
Clement says Democrats want the President healthy but seek clarity on Eisenhower plans for the county. Southern delegates hesitate on nominations as the convention decides on school desegregation. Stevenson leads in pledged delegates but a first ballot victory remains distant amid Northern endorsements and Harriman support.
Gov. Lausche holds most of Ohio’s 58 pledged votes awaiting multiple ballots. Meyner in New Jersey remains in doubt with all 3 votes tied up. Stevenson backers seek gains from Massachusetts Washington and several Southern states as Johnson’s stance threatens early Southern backing.
The Small Business Administration will open a field office in Carnegie tomorrow to process federal disaster aid for Mash floods victims in the Churtlers and Monongahela Valleys. About 100 officials and federal and state representatives attended a meeting to discuss relief agencies and how aid is administered. Red Cross announced $20,413 in emergency aid to affected communities.
The Pleasantville district held a two hour public meeting to discuss a proposed jointure with Titusville Area Schools. Over 800 residents attended in Pleasantville High gym voicing opposition and concern while Superintendent Fred Harlin explained facts with no decision reached. Grant August and other residents urged the boards to consider local impact.
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