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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1955

Page

4

Juvenile Delinquency Policy Proposals Loom in State and Nation

A series of Senate bills and federal aid proposals target juvenile delinquency. President Eisenhower backs strengthened state resources and a federal partnership, with funding starting at 3 million dollars this year and rising. Kefauver’s plan adds a 10 year training program and a Bureau of Juvenile Delinquency in HEW, plus tax exemptions for foster homes and interstate cooperation measures.

Senate Eisenhower Alexander Wiley R-Wis Congress Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Kefauver Department of Health, Education and Welfare Children’s Bureau Office For Children and Youth New York

Local Farm Injury And Early Week Notes From Corry Area

Dayton Snapp of B D I wit injured while loading logs on the Harry Jewell farm in Concord Township and taken to Hamet Hospital in Erie for a fractured shoulder and facial injuries. The report also notes booster dinner for the Chautauque Society in Corry and a silver tea hosted by St Paul’s Lutheran Ladies Aid. Corry High School lost to Youngsville 23 19 as Washington School attendance declined.

Bottinelli-Rimball, Inc Lexington Avenue New York Square Chicago & Bond Detroit Fiarta Weightman Philadel Corry Muni Dayton Snapp Harry Jewell Concord Township Hamet Hospital Erie FH. H. Keppel Mott Street St. Paul’s Corry High School Youngsville

War era child welfare notice and delinquency stats

During World War II recovery and the postwar period the U S Children's Bureau chief Dr. Martha M Eliot notes an upswing after the Korean hostilities. She admits delinquency statistics are impressive yet cites that last year about 18 million boys and girls aged ten to seventeen were not picked up by police for any crime.

Martha M. Eliot U.S. Children’s Bureau

Curfew Plan Aims to Curb Erie Juvenile Delinquency

Mayor Arthur Gardner will consider a city curfew to reduce juvenile crime after noting Meadville and national reports. He cites Chicago and St Louis where unescorted youths must be off streets by a set hour, claiming a drop in delinquency with strict enforcement. Captain Edward Williams warns of rising juvenile crimes amid police leadership concerns.

ERIE Arthur Gardner Meadville Gardner Chicago St. Louis Edward Williams Police Department

Erie Appoints Purvis Chief and Administrative Aide

George Purvis named Erie police chief after city council vote. He moves into the former chief’s office as council creates a six month administrative assistant to the mayor post. Salary set at 3250 dollars.

Erie George Purvis Pittsburgh David L. Lawrence William Donahue Purvis Joseph Walczak Arthur Gardner Charles Downing

Fire Leaves Centerville Family Homeless After Blaze

A Centerville seven room house was destroyed by a fire fueled by strong winds leaving Mr. and Mrs. George Lowther and their six children homeless. Estimated loss stood at $10,000 with only a sewing machine and stove saved. Officials cited a defective chimney as the cause. The family sought temporary shelter with relatives in Titusville.

Centerville Titusville George Lowther George John Rosina Phillip

Assembly action looms on four topics in play

Lawmakers weigh immediate changes to primary dates from May 17 to July 19 with administration support but Gov. Leader deferring to legislators. A Senate bill is under scrutiny while Democrats argue vacationers could shift votes and weaken party strength. Philadelphia leaders oppose it. Unemployment compensation revisions face Senate review as Chamber of Commerce cautions about tax effects and fund health. Leader pushes a 12 member commission for govt reorganization with Republicans calling the plan an afterthought.

Senate Senate Elections Committee Mahany Philadelphia Joseph 8. Clark Jr Richardson Dilworth Joseph M. Barr House John R. ‘Torquato Isbor State Chamber of Commerce Charles C. Smith Republicanpouse

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