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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1957
Page
4
The Corry Journal reports on the Manhattan bomber Metesky, noting a technicality in the statute of limitations allowed him to confess to 32 bombs. It also covers President Eisenhower and Secretary Humphrey debating budget limits, urging Congress to trim nonessential spending while preserving needed services and wage raises.
Local reports note gasoline prices increased by one half cent per gallon, raising regular to 19 cents and ethyl to five cents. Weather shifts sparked fuel demand, while attorney Allan Custer of Erie spoke on crime at the Corry Kiwanis meeting. Construction surveys began for rural project work, and Bernbein Brothers store on North Center Street revealed remodeling plans with store control by Blane Alar Etoy.
Funeral services for Archie Trester took place at Bracken Funeral Home on Saturday at 2 p.m. officiated by Rev. James Fisher of Star Grove and Garland Presbyterian churches. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery at Union City. Numerous relatives and friends from North East, Garland, Warren, Garland, and surrounding areas attended.
The text hints at a budgetary reform idea described as honest, contrasting with typical pork-barrel politics. It frames the proposal as a significant dilemma for Congress, highlighting tension between fiscal responsibility and popular graft.
Herbert Grandusky of Salamanca pleaded guilty to first degree embezzlement from the Salamaney Elks Lodge. A 5 to 10 year sentence in Attica State Prison was suspended by Judge Philip Weiss on condition he pay restitution totaling 9 17.80 to the Cat tarausus County probation officer within one year. If restitution is not paid, probation is revoked and he faces re sentencing. Previously Grandusky had a separate suspended sentence in federal court, with a $6,058.87 restitution to the First National Bank and a $2,000 fine, both tied to embezzlement charges.
A 47 year old man, Chicles Boyd, was treated for smoke poisoning after falling asleep in a chair in the apartment of David Havens while smoking. Havens is the brother of Viell Havens, who died of a heart attack last Monday. Boyd was listed in fair condition at St Vincent's Hospital after the incident.
A scanned TV guide lists programs for WBEN TV Buffalo with shows across the evening and day parts. Highlights include Gene Autry Show The Garry Moore Show Arthur Godfrey Time I Love Lucy The Guiding Light As The World Turns Meet The Millers The Big Payoff Bob Crosby Show The Brighter Day The Secret Storm Annie Oakley Phil Silvers Show Do You Trust Your Wife News and Weather sports updates and late night theatre.
Washington debates how to boost American oil output for Europe after Suez. The administration pushes for 800000 barrels daily while fighting state rights and big oil versus independents. Texas supply limits by the Railroad Commission face scrutiny as Europe tightens winter needs.
Alma Campbell of North-East sued Blair and Loretta Fuller claiming a right to use a shared driveway. The judge ruled the fence blocked access, ordered removal, issued a perpetual injunction, and awarded court costs to the Campbell claimant.
Bishop Crittenden visited Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Corry for the 11 a m service. Six members completed catechism and were presented for confirmation before the Bishop administered the sacrament by laying on of hands. Confirmands: Mrs. William Hammond Jr, Mr. James Kirch, Roy Hall, David Hall, Miss Dolly Hall, Mrs. Gerry Davis.
After the service a reception for the Bishop and Pontirmess was held at the church. The Rev William Seltz Jr stated a men’s breakfast will follow next Sunday and be served by Chi Rho members after the service.
Ike and Land discuss mid east issues under UN Security Council principles. Economic aid linked to revenue projects with World Bank loans and grant aid delayed until after the new fiscal year begins July 1. Senator Lyndon B Johnson of Texas comments on the developments.
Funeral services for Mrs Jease p Skinner were held yesterday afternoon at Bracken Funeral Home at 2:90 p.m. Rev Earl Docherty officiated. Interment followed in the Waterford Cemetery family plot. Bearers were Byron Nichols Ward Nichols Francis McNulty and Hardier Or a. Attending from away were Mr and Mrs Harry Stewart of Buffalo and Mr and Mrs Otto Stable Mr and Mrs William Fair Mrs Neil Stewart Mrs John Naas, all of Erie.
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