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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1956
Page
6
Titusville authorities report a crackdown on teen slingshots after rising vandalism. Chief Albert P Brady cites powerful, 50 strong slingshots as potential lethal weapons. The city also records a new snowstorm, traffic fines, tax approvals, and local court outcomes in a roundup of municipal affairs.
Robert J. Schlesinger, 38, son of a millionaire, pleaded guilty in New York to an oil stock swindle. He used 132000 proceeds from a Louisiana oil promotion to buy jewelry for actress Linda Christian. Sentencing set for March 14. possible 10 to 20 years with restitution to three victims.
Beverly Hills authorities say furrier Al Teitelbaum and five others were arrested on charges linked to a staged robbery at his salon. Teitelbaum, 40, denies the claims calling the arrests hokum. Others named include Howard Cook and Billy Layton of Los Angeles and Claude Wilson of North Hollywood.
At a Florida winter meeting AFL-CIO leaders reviewed a nationwide survey by Organizing Director John Livingston. It estimates 42 million of 65 million workers are potential union members with 20 million possible new members, focusing on white collar and chemical oil textile paper wood and leather industry workers.
Washington reports 1955 total production reached 3874 billion dollars, a 7 percent rise from 1954 and 22 percent above the 1953 peak. National income also set a record with broad gains across most sectors except agriculture.
Lemar James, 44, of Pittsburgh's Hill District, was sentenced to 10 to 20 years in Western State Penitentiary for selling heroin. This marked his third narcotics conviction.
Jamestown Telephone Company announces a 150000 dollar pension program to install 1800 additional local lines, a 32 position toll board, and automatic switches. The project enables direct dialing to many U S and Canadian cities, reducing intermediary operators. 750000 will go to toll board and lines, with the rest for expansion. Old four digit numbers will be retired and numbers starting with 2 will change.
The report notes limited integration at several colleges and universities across Tennessee Kentucky and Texas with Negro students admitted to graduate and some undergraduate programs. It cites Fisk University Knoxville and Nashville campuses in Tennessee the University of Kentucky in Louisville and Lexington and LSU among others with varying levels of Negro enrollment and housing. It references the Sweatt v. Painter case and its impact on admission practices at Texas universities.
A court order led to the University of Virginia and other state universities admitting Black students. The year marks first-time undergraduates at UVA, with several Black students enrolled across Virginia public universities.
The court says Negroes may be admitted to white universities but has not set when its ruling takes effect. The discussion focuses on how quickly the desegregation order should be implemented across Florida campuses.
A discussion on President Eisenhower’s health and potential term length features doctors Snyder and White weighing the risks. They say he could possibly serve five to ten more years in active duties, but the choice remains his. Snyder notes Eisenhower’s current good health yet recalls a prior heart attack.
President Eisenhower resumed full duties on January 9. White and colleagues note his sustained work during the past five weeks and a return to more activity. White would not state whether he should run again but would vote for him if he does. Snyder adds Eisenhower plans quail hunting and golf during Georgia trip, weather permitting, using an electric cart.
Rev. William Turner a missionary among 1100 Seneca Indians on the Allegheny Reservation near Salamanca will headline the World Day of Prayer Service Friday afternoon. The gathering at 2 pm in the First Presbyterian Church recreation room will feature films and slides from his mission work, souvenirs, and an Indian quartet providing music.
A crowded venue excitedly reacts to a performance titled Santos Line as actors deliver vivid movements and dialogue. Audience members cheer as the production unfolds with energetic pacing and improvisational humor.
Fragmentary basketball note lists players Sehwab and Mi with 15 points and mentions Riley Pierce Hayden Plonsky Blake Thomas in vague scoring context. No clear teams, event, or date available.
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