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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1953
Page
6
Associated Press reports a 24 hour nationwide strike by Italian workers for higher pay. Big factories like Fiat in Turin saw 60 percent present while construction and shipyards idled. Some areas reported disturbances but no widespread violence.
Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower, previously confined to her bedroom with a cold, is reported much better and able to be out of bed for several hours each day, according to White House press secretary James Hagerty.
The Erie Sixth street viaduct repair bill climbs to 190000 with original estimates at 118000. Consulting Engineer Gonrath questions charges as unwarranted and notes 31000 already paid. Other items include 12600 in engineering fees and 19937.66 preliminary bill with 72600 for bridge plans later rejected as too costly.
The 1100 CIO United Steelworkers settle after a 40 day strike. The union wins three paid holidays and a three week vacation after 15 years. Production to resume tomorrow as settlement is reached.
Twelve youths were arrested in a garage breakin at Cold Springs Garage Route 17. Cal D Nixon 19 Bemus Point and Gerald Russell Adelzren 16 Jamestown charged with burglary third degree and grand larceny. About $160 taken. $90 recovered. Adelren a former employee. Held at Jamestown City Jail.
An elevator at Lois Walter & Co. garment firm in Kansas City plummeted four stories, killing Mrs. Sophia Jaimison 44 and Mrs. Carolyn Meadows 42 while injuring five others. A five ton counterbalance weight toppled onto the car. one injured person remained in dangerous condition.
Thirty five constables opened a drive in Allegheny County to clear a backlog of unpaid tickets. They plan to serve warrants on about 80,000 motorists. Nonpaying drivers risk jail unless they post bond for a hearing with an alderman or justice of the peace.
A grocer repelled a nighttime holdup by an armed man using a knife and improvised weaponry. Police report the suspect fled after the grocer, wielding improvised items, forced him back. The incident occurred in Council Bluffs with no injuries reported.
A Corry Pennsylvania small business owned by Si Vaughn and G. Buller helps produce components for General Electric jet engines powering the F-86D Sabre. The eight year old, 28 worker shop illustrates how small suppliers support large defense production and strengthen local communities.
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